fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
Todd Nakajima’s VW Golf Sportwagen Mk7 breaks necks everywhere it goes, including ours when it rolled up to our fifteen52 x ModBargains meet back on March 12th. Rolling super low on Air-Lift Air Suspension, this is one Golf that stands out in a crowd. Add in some Ken Block Hoonicorn style from fifteen52 and you’ve got a recipe for success. The stock Golf VII wheels are nothing to write home about, which is what makes the outrageous style of the fifteen52 Tarmac R43 such a win.
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
With an inverse of the classic 5-spoke design, the R43 feels like a wheel all its own.
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
The long body of the Golf Sportwagen works brilliantly when slammed, giving the TDI some much needed character.
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
The bold lines of the R43 work really well with the Golf.
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
While Todd hasn’t done much to the car besides the wheels and air suspension yet, more is definitely to come for this TDI.
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension 
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension 
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension 
fifteen52 Tarmac R43 Graphite 19×8.5 ET45 on Air-Lift Air Suspension
That wraps it up for Todd’s sick Golf Sportwagen – interested in modding your Mk7 VW Golf? Check out our guide to the 5 Best Mods for the Mk 7 VW Golf GTI, then give the Mod Experts a call at 714-582-3330, chat live at ModBargains.com or just stop by the ModAuto showroom (which is also our install facility) in La Habra, CA on Lambert Rd at Harbor Blvd Monday thru Saturday, 8am – 5pm PST.
Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you next time!
Story & Photos by Nick Gregson