16vMatt

Will it fit a VR6?

Productive day not for work done just for cock ups and mistakes on my part. Managed to crack the numberplate surround with my hamfisted attempt at removing it. Started the short shift install got to the last step of removing the small clip at the bottom of the shifter and I can't for the life of me get at it so that's a job I've left for tomorrow. Also hit a wall with removing the mirrors. The loom connections seem welded together as I cannot get them apart at all for some reason even though the washer jets share the same sort of connection and they came off with one hand. However one thing to come of today is the spoiler and fuel cap at both removed and in primer.

Got abit more done so far this week: removed the bump strips either side, masked up windows and removed a few more pieces of trim. Managed to get the wings and both bumpers into primer earlier today. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Cheers for the comments fellas it's certainly not been a cheap car to own so far. Update from today: Had to go to the paint shop for materials for another job so I got 0.1l of Magic Black Pearl just too see whether I liked how it looked in person or not. Sprayed it onto one of my spare panels and still undecided ATM will have to wait till tomorrow when I've denibbed and polished it to make the decision. Shot of the "off the gun" finish

Picked up my VR late march last year and wanted to post up some pics up of it for a while. As the pictures show it was a bit battered and bruised on the passenger side. A previous owner had reversed his trailer into it. The night I went to pick it up it decided it didn't quite want to leave its previous owner just yet and a mile down the road decided to dump all its coolant (faulty expansion tank cap) picked it up a week later and remember gleaming when I first put my foot down and hearing the VR6 burble. My 18 year old self instantly fell in love with the car and I decided there and then that this one wouldn't be getting sold like my 16v. Stuck some pressed plates, a pipercross air filter on, replaced the heater matrix as the original had been bypassed and gave the car a full service whilst waiting to raise funds for a respray and much need bodywork. Luckily I knew a guy with a stud welder for pulling dents out so the passenger side was pulled back into shape and the car was resprayed in it's oringinal colour: Classic Green. I then drove the car around for a few months fitted a new wiper motor and alternator as they both packed in, then fitted a new clutch in August along with a new ignition coil aswell as it developed a misfire a few weeks later. All was going well until September when my passenger side drive shaft came loose and cut a hole in my gearbox which left a large puddle of oil in the middle of some four way lights which wasn't embarassing at all. I then decided the car might aswell stay off the road for winter and got the gearbox welded up and put some fresh gearbox oil in. I then put the car back on the road in February drove the car for another month before I decided it was time to do something about the lofty suspension so I dealt with that with the help of some AP coilovers. (Also fitted new front top mounts at the same time) 2x track rod ends also. At this point I also fited a radio as I had been driving for nearly a year with no noise other than the engine which was plenty enougn for me but a slight annoyance for my passengers as they had to listen to me ramble on about the car for the whole journey. I then fitted the TT wishbone bushes last month along with a new sump gasket and I've now decided to strip the car down and respray it in VW Magic Black Pearl and refurb my wheels so hopefully this thread will motivate me to get it finished and not leave it for months on end like I have with previous projects. I also have a one 16vDave's short shift kits on the way, some 288 brakes I got from lilfuzzer which I still haven't got round to fitting and I'm in need of a new radiator as my original one has soiled itself.

Is this the resonated or non resonated system? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Found the cause for last night's breakdown

Fitted the popular TT wishbone bushes, completely changed the way the car handles Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

No worries fellas someone's offered me a Momo Race wheel for a steal so I'll see if that turns up. Apologies for wasting your time. Cheers Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I'm fond of the leather one what mm is that? I've tried a 300mm? I think it was and it was just too small, so the closer to 350mm the better

After a 350mm aftermarket steering wheel for my VR6. Not really sure of the style I want so pics and suggestions welcome

Saw a few Corrado's today at Ultimate Dubs. Also flashed erratically at red Corrado on the A5 on my way back

Fixed my window from lurching forwards and squealing whenever I put it down. Simple fix the little roller had come of the guide.

I've had this one just under 2 years ago and can't fault it I've used it for all sorts definitely got my money's worth out of it and never had a problem with it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252417619070 Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

No worries than I'll keep an eye on eBay. The window switches turned up this morning and I've now got a fully functioning driver's window. Cheers Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Not yet but I assume they'll come tomorrow as there's no posts on Sundays. Would be grateful if you could sort that out for me. Cheers Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Yeah tried that first, had a sparky I know look at it and he's narrowed it down to the resistor pack

After a heater resistor to fit my 1994 VR, previously ordered one of eBay but as the picture shows it's a different unit completely. Cheers

Sorted it out fellas the power connector was hidden behind the driver's side undertray. Cheers for the help chaps and for the offer of posting out the connectors Marks2 Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Fingers crossed indeed, I'll have a deeper delve behind the dash but not hopeful as I don't remember seeing when I took the dash out to do the heater matrix. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

It must be my power plug that is missing than as my stereo doesn't turn on Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Afternoon all, I ordered my C a radio yesterday along with a wiring harness adaptor to fit. I've eagerly come to fit it today and my Corrado only has one plug and I can't seem to find any other wires other than the brown plug and the aerial connection. Anyone help with where the other plug comes from so I could perhaps trace it back and make a new connection? Cheers

I used these http://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-coil-spring-compressor-kit-2-piece-set/45986?kpid=KINASEKPID&cm_mmc=GoogleLocal-_-Datafeed-_-Auto%20and%20Cleaning&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&gclid=CjwKEAiAz4XFBRCW87vj6-28uFMSJAAHeGZbfdy2Dl_LAw88nru_SGcDFM_jmi7fBR-0695I3DML3RoC9ojw_wcB with no trouble. Seem a bit more heavy duty than Halfords ones and cheaper too. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Replied with my address and phone number Cheers once again

Just replied to you email