_Matt_

Resolved..... Just bought the B12 kit from Larkspeed. They'll change the rear springs if I do run into problems. I went in circles for a bit on this one. Admit I'm a bit tight so was looking for a cheaper option but I've learnt from prior mistakes that you get what you pay for.

Interesting situation. I think the only viable solution is to do them both :)

Very (very) nice car. I hope you get every penny: Good news for the rest of us should we ever wish to sell :) What's the ride like on eibach springs and stock dampers?

Thanks, it’s un compressed off shock please. Cheers! And if they are 330mm I’ll take em and send you over some postage :)

Hi, Random request – anyone got a spare OEM early year rear spring lying around they could measure the length of – I think it’s probably 330mm? A G60 spring would be perfect as I’m pretty sure they were all early Corrados. Background to the request. I have a late VR6 and in my opinion it sits too high. I want to remain OEM for originality and ride comfort and I like the height of the early Corrados and have to do some suspension work to replace the front shocks anyway. I know the VR6’s had modified front suspension which was about 15mm higher than the original cars. I’ve been googling and can see a variety of rear springs lengths available – 310mm, 330mm, 338mm and 345mm. 345mm is commonly the length of the late VR6 spring length. https://www.motor-doctor.co.uk/suspension-springs/vw/corrado/corrado-53i/1753-1-8-g60 I think 330mm was probably the length of the G60 and if I buy those for my VR6 alongside some 15mm front lower caps I should achieve an early Corrado’s ride height on my late car, thus avoiding shelling out 600 quid on a B12 kit and forgoing the nice ride quality of the original set up. Please shout if I am missing something here. Cheers, Matt

Cheers edd. I think for me it’s too low and as mine is also a 95 model I fear I’ll run into the same problem. I liked your koni and 35mm set up but that’s £712 and too much for me. Ah well unless I find some early springs I’ll probably leave it be. If it wasn’t for leaky shocks I’d not be thinking about this right now.

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So I’ve been in conversations with Larkspeed – very helpful – about the B12 kit and I’m considering pulling the trigger – however the rear springs in their kit are the ones with Part Number 85 13 002 which reading the threads on here seem to be the ones that lower too much at the rear on some cars. They know about the problems with this kit and will replace with the 85 12 002 springs if I have problems. Apparently there isn’t any way to know if I need the revised springs until it’s fitted so has anyone got any ideas on how I can be sure as I’d rather not mess about fitting and re-fitting and I just know my wife will give it to me in the ear for “messing” about with the car, especially if it ends up costing more money and time fitting. It’s a bit of headache and I might just replace my standard shocks with Bilstein B4s and forget about it. Certainly cheaper (£220 for 4 on ebay) and one of my main criteria’s is not to move too far away from standard. It’s a shame I can’t just source some springs from an earlier VR and fit them to mine over the standard B4 shocks, by all accounts it seems the only suspension changes with the VR relate to the top spring plate at the front on later cars and spring length changes. All were “plus” wide track suspension. I’ve found references on this forum that late rear springs are 360mm uncompressed/off car where as early ones were 345mm = the circa Meh! Cheers Matt

So I didn't get the chance to take the radio out at the weekend but I did notice the radio was on Mute, however i think there is a loose connection as when driving I lose signal on bumps etc. Cheers for the heads up Matt

Thanks Mark. Will give this a bash today.

Cheers Mat, i've just watched a youtube vid by the HumbleMechanic on the OBDeleven and was wondering if it would work for me - so cheers for the heads up :) Matt

Thanks guys. I need to now find a suitable scanning tool, I think i just want to read codes and not worried about changing settings. More research to do!

Hi, I found my scanning port under the gear leaver but I was expecting to see the 2x2 port. I've instead got the 16 pin OBD port instead. The car is a 95 VR6 - does this mean the car is OBD2? What's the difference between the ports/OBD types? I am looking to buy a scanning tool so unsure if this makes any difference to the tool i buy. My other car is a '13 Seat Exeo 170 which i would also like to be able to use the tool for too. Cheers, Matt

Hey all, I have the original Sony headunit with the cassette deck. It works fine with a cassette and goes on and off with ignition as expected. But the radio doesn’t work at all. No fizzing noise just silent. Where shall I start my checks - any usual problems in this area? Cheers Matt

Thanks wompa. I like the height at the back - it looks slightly higher vs the B12 kit on Edds actually. I have seen a full H&R cup kit which is 40mm all round for less than 400 quid which would suit me if the front was a little higher. What’s the ride like on yours? Cheers Matt

Edd that is great. There isn’t much in it both options work really really well. I’m keeping my speedlines so it would look v similar. Hmmm.

I would say go for it and 3 weeks ago I was in a similar position. For 15 years I'd wanted something special and Corrado VR6 was always on my list, but having a family/marriage and buying houses always took priority. Now also seems to be good time to buy a Corrado if you believe the hype of them going up in value. I'm gutted I missed out on the BMW e30s and remember when nice 325i Sports were circa £3k for a nice one - now look at them! Matt

Cheers guys that's good to know. It had me a little stumped.

Cheers Hasan, it's really the rear that sits up too high (imo) - is it even possible to get the lowercups for the rear. I don't know much about them to be honest but can't help but think a suspension kit with dampers tuned to suit spring length is better.

I am still flitting around on what to do. I think pictures of B12 and H&R setups will help :) Before and after would be good! Sometimes I think I should just leave it standard and replace with a set of Bilstein B4 OEM spring height shocks. My front shock is only leaking a little and MOT not due until August so I have some time. I will be changing my suspension in some shape for form as I've bought new top mounts and bumpstops all round. I have searched for this but most of the threads are old and the pictures have gone/photobucket hosting error. Cheers

Hi, Just replacing my PCV valve as the casing is ripped and I was just wondering what the connecting piece with the part number 021103687 is for. I have attached a picture, it is the grey part. When connected to the car it has a wiring terminal plugged into it but as far as I can see there is no electrical contact points on the part - What is the point of it?! Cheers Matt[ATTACH=CONFIG]91909[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]91912[/ATTACH]

Cheers - is it worth cleaning electrical contacts with Electrical Contact cleaner (the stuff in a aerosol can)?

Oh yes I remember reading your reply on one of the posts - the relay running hotter if I recall. This is something else to investigate - but first I need to find them. I've only had the car 3 weeks but love to tinker :)

Hi all, I've noticed my VR is more difficult to start when warmed up. When cold and left for days it cranks a 2/3 times and fires up. After a longer drive it doesn't start so easily and I instinctively give it a bit of throttle to get it going. I've read on here that it is a bit of quirk of the VR and also read about checking the FPR and blue coolant sensor. How do I check these? My mechanic put his VAG-COM on it last week but nothing was listed. Cheers Matt

I've now fitted the 2 x Evolva's in the back of my car and they're a perfect fit.