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Nice, I hope you don't have to do nearly as much as I did with the B5.. That thing is still laying in pieces; in-fact, the headache it gave me is the reason it is on the chopping block. That CNC SLC should look very nice. What are your future plans for her?

Another possibility is a build up of corrosion where the button hits the switch which will act as if it isn't being pushed at all. I had that issue once before, was it bit frustrating chasing ghosts but was fixed with sand paper. Hope that helps.

Nice, I am looking to do the B3 Moonroof swap as well. Sounds like you have some really good progress going. Any more pics?

We share that the same Opinion; it is for that reason, I do not have a build thread on VWvortex. Are you far from Manchester?

Sucks to hear about the motor for your rear wing, hope it all works out. I am a few hours north of you, have you gotten any updates on the motor?

As much as I do agree with you on the point you made here, I must offer a fair warning; While it is true a car is just a car, one must take into consideration the groups that associate with specific brands. It is not about whether you fit into that group or not, but more of a "heads up" as to what group you know you don't want to associate with. A prime example of all this would be the Honda guys; on the east coast, they are known for stealing from one another and causing mischief. While not everyone in a particular group of enthusiast share the same qualities, it is important to know what groups do associate with what brand. Enough about that, though lol. What you are listing is a little tough. I personally am a bit bias and prefer the older stuff based on availability of parts and known issues; new motors may have available aftermarket parts but there may not be as many manufactures developing those parts, aka no competition in the market, aka high prices. Same goes for the motors, people have done x, y, or z to them yet and therefore don't know what will happen when something new is done or when a certain mileage is hit. That said, for daily driven with immediate power, on demand, I vote the Vr6. The old saying goes "there is no replacement for displacement" than, as technology advanced, the replay was "forced induction" but in the end, the larger displacement motors started going FI as well... Shut every lawnmower up lol. I Vote Vr6 mainly because you have stated you want to add power; however a G60 with a 16v head will do some serious damage too. I will tell you this, the fastest/cheapest way to make power is boost. I know people who have spent over 5 grand on there N/A Vr6 and can barely keep up with a tuned S/C Vr6. In the end, there is a lot to consider. Do you intend on maintaining a full interior?

Got it, I appreciate the feedback Jim. Believe it or not, I find myself appreciating the forums on the otherside of the Pond more than the ones here in the US of A! People tend to be more polite and considerate on your side. At least that is what I have found with my personal experience. In terms of my Corrado, I am in the mist of purchasing my first Rado, which is a '90 G60 with a 2.0 8v swapped into it. I am going to visit it this weekend to do my walk through of all its systems and drivability. I will take plenty of pics and even a vid or two. As far as VW's I do own; currently I have two Mk1 Sciroccos, a mkiv golf and B5 Passat, though I have owned plenty more. The passat and my '80 Scirocco are on their way out; my '81 Scirocco is my current build and the golf is my gf's daily driver. I am working on making the Rado my daily.

Lol, understood. Appreciate the heads up. I am stuck at work until 730pm (2.5 more hrs) eastern time. I am free to talk till than.

:tumbleweed: There is no way I am the only one out my way lol; is that North Hampton as in, north of NY? if so, I am down for a meet :afro: just not anytime soon lol. I am originally from Bronx, NY. Edit: Never mind, I just saw where from another post. It is still a possibility as I intend on visiting Manchester sometime in the distant future. :thumbleft:

I some how missed this post; may I know what sort of items you have, may possibly, have on there? That seems a bit high. even with worn suspension, you should be able to replace axles, bushings, brakes, oil, plugs, belts for less, or about, 1k (assuming you are doing the work yourself). Edit: Sean makes a good point, my figures were based on drivability, not comfort lol. A/C and heated seats is something to look out for. Also, the numbers I gave are all in parts; if you are looking to pay a shop to do the work, that number may double if not triple (depending on how far you really want to take it).

That 10k is more of a minimum for what to expect to spend. So far, I am a little of 13k and still have another 3k, or so, to spend on parts and machine work for the block/head. I am doing more of a resto-mod build, though. If you intend on having it factory restored, you may be able to get away with a few things by pulling parts from scrap yards; otherwise, custom interior, aftermarket lighting, performance parts, etc. expect to hit that 10k mark really quick. May I know what drew you into the Corrado? Do you know if you want to go with the G60, Vr6, or swap another Motor in all together? Edit: Wanted to speak on your last question. Making it a daily, should be less than 1k after buying a running vehicle with mileage under 170k; but again, I stress that this all depends on the car and how well it was maintained.

US Market seems to vary betweeen $3500-5000 dependign on where about you are looking. Some are worth the asking price but most are not. As far as a ball park figure with making it DD worth, that really depends on your buy/luck; you may find one that has zero issues and will last you 2 years before you need to do any maintanence, outside of oil and breaks; or you can find one that breaks down with-in a weeks time. Price for that also depends on if you go Vr6 or G60, I would say keep about 1k handy for "just in-case funds". In regards to doing a restoration.. expect to spend money; depending on how deep you really intend on going, it will go over 10k... ask me how I know. Where in the states are you located?

Sad to hear the Corrado will be gone, but at least you will have more space and more power while staying with german engineering. Will this be the end of VW's for you?

Sure, why not: - A 1969 Volkswagen Dune Bug was the first car I've built from the ground up. - I am not a honda fan, but I would build/own an EG6 with a K-series motor. - My favorite color is Brown.

Hello all, Just wanted to say hello to all the fellow enthusiast out there. I have been dubbing for over 10years now, and will be till I stop breathing. I am hoping to meet some fellow enthusiast in the area and meet up for a meet or show from time to time. That is all for now. :thumbleft: