Category: Random

Project Lift-off Jetta

After lifting the Jetta, and with 195/70/14 truck tires.

Mission – to take this: To this: Mssion accomplished obviously. But let’s back up. WHO does that to a Jetta?! And an MK3 Jetta?! Well, we do. Before you shake your head at our TLR silliness, or apparent boredom, we…

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Just random updates…we’re busy…

Well these, my friend, are special-built Fox Racing shocks specifically for Vanagon Syncros only. They are also ONLY available at Gowesty Camper Products. We are so excited to install these on our Syncro, especially after five years of driving now TWENTY-EIGHT year old original shocks.

Apologies for the lack of activity here. We’ve been busy, as you can imagine. Car show and race season gearing up, TLR product going out, kids ending school – you know, things. Of course, taking taking pretty much two years…

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Upcoming Local Shows and Fundraiser

Here is the information to two local car shows that TLR-built cars will be attending, specifically recently featured turbo cars. Good luck to these entries! If you are considering the May 17th show, 100% of the proceeds go to the…

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Smith Flat VW Show, Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser

May 4, 2014 saw TLR at the Smith Flat VW Hangout in Hangtown [Placerville], CA. The show was sponsored by Lance of TNT Powdercoating, Drew of German Auto Werks, and Tim of Sierra Landscape Material. The proceeds from the car…

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Who wants a classic supercar?

We do too. Even in this condition! We recently read an article about Michael Fröhlich, a classic car dealer and restorer who has created a classic car museum. That doesn’t sound so unique – except he has his museum in…

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VORRA Spring Newsletter

Here is the VORRA Spring newsletter regarding the upcoming races at Prairie City. Volunteers are welcome too, and if you just want to spectate instead of race that is awesome too! It is in PDF format: CLICK HERE FOR NEWSLETTER…

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New TLR Affiliate – SmartSexyGeeky

If the title didn’t get your attention, the content certainly will. Our friend and sponsor Jade Axline of Jaded by Design has created a new blog geared towards girls and women (men too, really!) who enjoy nerdiness, business, and intellectual…

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Looking for a split-window Bus? And SNORE Ridgecrest results

Looky what is on the Sacramento Craiglist car by owner section: a 1964 11-window VW Bus in good condition (especially considering what you usually see out there!). In case it’s taken down, here is a copy of the ad, and…

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