VIVA LAS VEGAS

s our scene matures we are seeing more and more serious builds and PVW always strives to get the scoops on the latest and greatest but this Mk1 takes things to another level, even by our standards. For many, Aaron Stehly won’t need an introduction. The 38-year-old Minnesota based serial dubber has worked his way up through the cycle industry and is now Director of Education for Quality Bicycle Products. In Volkswagen circles he has made a name for himself both in the modified scene and in professional racing since getting his road licence in 2000 and then shortly after, with the encouragement of his uncle, achieving race licences through Skip Barber Race School. Eagle-eyed readers will remember Aaron’s TFSI Rallye from our June 2015 issue which was a cutting edge conversion back then. With deep optional Recaros and staggered 16” BBS RS wheels, it looked the part too. Back then the Mk1 was already in build and the impressive Rallye was merely a side project to enjoy driving in the meantime. We’re pleased to hear he still owns it. Aaron explained back then: “I have set my heart on accomplishing the level of build that the MIVW crew in Holland is known for so it might be a few years