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MINORU MATSUNAGA

AGE: 45

LOCATION: Osaka, Japan

PURCHASED: Bought the car in 2001. Next year will be my 20th year with it. I’ve read PVW for 20 years!

MODEL: Golf Cabriolet

FIRST MOD: Kamei badgeless grille

FAVOURITE MOD: 2.9-litre VR6 engine

FUTURE MODS: We were planning to hold a water wagen meet in the center of Japan called WATER DAYS. Sadly, this year’s event was cancelled due to COVID19, but I would love to hold it in 2021!

DUB DETAILS

2.9-litre VR6 (ABV) with 02A 5-speed swap, handpolished bay, Neuspeed plug leads, high flow filter, Black Forest Industries engine/gearbox mounts, OBX header,

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