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Got the centres back today thought about a copper colour but went with cream (nearest I could get to VW L90H) powder coated then a laquer finish , just need to set about the rims now. Struggling a little with the dash removal.

Prevention is better than cure so gonna have a good look once out.

How chuffed am I, recieved a text from the previous owner letting me know that its just lamin-x film.... saved me nearly £60..

Recently purchased a new set of Sachs Gas shocks and Eibach springs for my old Valver but on the listing also said would fit Mk3 Golf and Corrado. Will these fit my VR as the original Koni set up is extremely tired on the rear.

I really don't care anything from them, seeking a set of clear hella.

What model came with orange front indicator lenses, every photo I see the C has clear. Really need to get mine swapped out..

My hat goes off to you,I've just spent the last half hour reading your thread and wondered how many Corrados found the breakers for a lot less. I just hope during my ownership I can be as dedicated as you.

Stripped the interior out to fit new heater control and give it a good old clean, wasn't long before I was pleasantly surprised: Unused first aid kit and triangle Seats out and good old Henry done the rest: Dash and all plastics to be removed and given a thorough clean. Came home tonight after work and decided to tackle the heater controller, new one looked spot on but seems as though it is also a little worse for wear, it may have got me by but it turns out the cable or the actual heater mech needs further investigation. So this is where I'm at tonight: Might just get the dash out and have a look at the heater mech and cable, whilst this far.

Contact him through eBay as all the parts are currently listed on there: user: P3rks236 100% Item: 271772913420 Let's know how you get on as I'm also after a couple bits.

Put me down for a set in black, take it these will be fine in a 95 VR. I have a set in mine but the drivers is worn through and the logo has faded badly.

Thanks for the comments, brought the VR back from the garage to investigate, turns out there is a burnt out ignition wire near the solenoid. Causing a short inside the starter, its been present sometime as the cable is oxidised. So I'm currently running the T4 until I get 5mins free from work to get it sorted. On a positive note I've just sent the faces of my 17" BBS away to have powder coated cream...... Not everyone's taste but I like the idea.

Believe me she understands, for the last 27yr I have owned a classic of somesort, currently own a mk2, T4 camper and the new Rado. I usually have a modern motor as a daily and she forgives the misshaps that modern classics come with. Plan now to sell the mk2 to make way for a daily and keep the VR for those days out in the sun.

I'm up in Gateshead Tyne and Wear

Cheers Rog, I'll find out tomorrow, is the 1.8mk2 golf starter the same?

Glad I joined, starting to get a clearer view of what I have bought... Just have to check through previous owners posts to see what else the car suffered from... Still love it though.

Out with family tonight trying to get the missus convinced that she should love the VR, came out of nandos gets in the car turns key and "nothing", lifts bonnet checks around for a loose connection "nothing"... Kids start moaning, wife starts kicking off "we never had this issue with the old car" blah blah blah... So needless to say the AA recovered us and the car now sits in the garage awaiting inspection as I'm at work in the morning.. Came on here for a browse and behold after finding an add in the for sale section for a heater assy, as I need one for my new acquisition I notice it's the previous keeper selling it. Search a little further and the car suffers intermittent issues with starter motor "hit and miss".. Now I know, I might just be able to do something about it before the missus gets stuck somewhere with the kids.. Now something as trivial as this makes me wonder what else is gonna bite me in the arse...

Cheers for that info, you wouldn't happen to know if there was a build thread on it would you, also do you know Steve Dentons username on e38.

I have posted pics on E38 enquiring about it but as of this morning not had any info. The winner was a lad going by the username SamC but he can't really offer any info about the car as he sold it pretty much as soon as the temp insurance ran out. The fella I got it off barely used it and did nothing to the car, I would really like to speak with the owner who had it befor ed38 or someone that knew how it came to be the prize.

I've been after a Blackberry VR since I was a late teen (now turning 40) and finally took ownership of one yesterday, call it fate but I was looking to sell a Discovery TD5 when I spotted a guy looking for a swap offer on a VR and was seeking a land rover... Here's the not so good bit, the car in question was won at a Edition 38 show prior to the previous keeper and somewhere along the way all history has been misplaced, I have done a little digging and found loads of old photos but very little info about the car and how it came to end up a prize at a VW show hosted by Edition38. The car sports Club GB merchandise including number plate holders and window stickers so I presume it has belonged to a member prior to being raffled off, I have since joined the club and posted the same info on the club site in the hopes someone recognises it. I am a serious owner and plan to restore the car so any assistance would be gratefully appreciated. Here is the pic as the car stands now since I polished it as the previous keeper never really bothered with it: Here are a few pics I've found searching the internet but very little info regarding its history: Some point, not long after the lad won it the car suffered paint damage by what looked like nitromours, this paint damage is still evident but not as bad as shown in the pictures below: Thanks and I look forward to seeing some of you at shows this summer...