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I always try to go for good quality in sensors apart from the MAS sensor which is an absolute rip for the Corrado, for a Bosch MAS on a R129 brand new is £110 (74K car new) compared to £180 for a Bosch one on a Corrado (24K car new)

Sounds very good, my chains have been done last year by the previous owner but the only history of a head gasket that I have with the car receipts was back in 2006, I think the engine block could be the only big thing that could could bite me on the arse one day. Have you done the transmission oil, that was a huge difference on my notchy gear changes I used Castrol Syntrans Transaxle 75W-90 Manual Transmission Fluid - 2 Litre Yes the exhaust is well nice , for a catback for £500 that is not bad really as some other motors your looking at at 1K, you could always go for a jetex which is a bit cheaper. One thing I have noticed with the Milltek is the tail pipe has gone that gold colour within a week which has surprised me. I know in the states techtroincs have incorporated some Borla parts in theirs , I so highly rate Borla exhausts above and beyond Milltek. They use the highest quality 304 grade stainless steel. Not sure if these fit right hookers but VW Heritage should bloody get a batch over if they do ! http://techtonicstuning.com/main/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_138_139_301

Thanks Geeba .

Nice car Mike thanks for sharing. What additional extras did the SE come with, also was there any other versions of the Rallye. Did they ever make a right hooker on special request. Cheers.

Thanks Rob.

Right a bit of experimental . The rear H and R springs (green) taken off that were low 2 finger gap and the new rear Eibach springs(black) that came with the set that did not get fitted. They look a fair bit shorter so I think that proves the theory that they have been manufactured to short unless the H and R have streched ??? Any advice members Cheers. [ATTACH=CONFIG]96754[/ATTACH]

Thanks Harrier much appreciated. I loved the MK2 Golf 16V in black as well it was a really popular colour back in the late eighties and noughties.

Thanks P. He just fitted the extra springs that Eibach sent out, he did'nt attempt to fit the orginal rear springs as just thought I must of got the extra springs for some reason. My car does sit higher at the back by a finger and a half from tyre to centre of internal wheel arch. Looks correct I reckon. Have you got a difference in height. Before on my H and R springs it was a two finger gap all the way round but to harsh for me but had a great stance. Will prob take another week or so to truely settle. I imagine the front settles quicker because of the weight of the engine.

I use to do the scaffolding in the Midlands back in the 90s for when a car had driven over a bridge or the wall had been damaged and had to build a beam bridge scaffold over the track and tie everything down, you want to feel the force of a train coming under the scaffolding once scaffolding was completed and track open again. Most of the work were nights hell of a job.

Thank You Cressa

Thank You Dox. Yes great thanks they are still the original specification callipers but i hunted the best I could find which were Brembo discs from Euro car parts and Brembo pads from GSF car parts on the 60 % special, think all in for discs and pads on all corners cost under £150.00 , pretty damn good for Brembo. One of the best bargains was the EEC Cat made in the UK. Vince and I could'nt believe the quality of it and only in the £60s. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fits-VW-Corrado-53I-2-9-VR6-Genuine-EEC-Catalytic-Converter-Fitting-Kit/302431565696?fits=Car+Make%3AVW%7CModel%3ACorrado%7CCars+Type%3A2.9+VR6%7CPlat_Gen%3A53I&hash=item466a537780:g:y1EAAOSw0HFZpOin Anyone do not waste your money on this piece of junk downpipe exhaust, had to send it back was 15 degrees out and poor welding, thankfully my original downpipe has got some life left in her. But goodluck getting a new downpipe from any where might have to opt for headers from Germany if a good one doesnt come on the market. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Front-Pipe-BM-Catalysts-BM70181/152935487592?hash=item239baa5868:g:JDwAAOSwxfdaoBNV Also the alum key bolt set that VW International advertise for the VR6 Corrado sump are to long and luckily my mechanic noticed this and could of threaded the housing for the sump which would of been a nighmare Ive got to send them back !

For those considering changing their temp/oil sensors/senders the picture below might sway you into decision, parts removed from my car. The far right is the only one that has been changed since leaving the factory. [ATTACH=CONFIG]96697[/ATTACH]

Thanks fla it does drive like a new car really enjoying it. It has had a remap but this was done when the Shrick was fitted in 2003 so not to clued up on the specification/data sheet. However I did track down the owner of the car when it got re mapped from a old receipt and I asked him what are the figures and he said 210 - 220BHP but I cannot clarify this without putting it on a rolling road . I think you have to remap your ECU with a Shrick because it may lead to pinking if left as stock. I didnt even know what a Shrick was it just so happens the car I purchased had it fitted so a bit of a bonus really .

Thank You Shaun.

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Thanks GER040. Have to be honest I have never driven a VR6 without one as it's my first ever VR6, my older VW's have been from the Golf MK2,4,7 GTI range. I would say plenty of low down torque and pick up , there is actually a trader in Birmingham that has several of these as he use to import cars from Germany but he wont let them go for no money or kind words .

Black Magic VR6 Shrick VGI After several weeks my car has returned from Stealth Racing in Southam Warwickshire. The car has still got some body work to finish off but has now completed it's suspension,subframe,engine and interior renovation Last owner a year before I purchased the car had fitted a new Aluminum radiator and heater matrix, also had a spray job 4 years previous. Timing chains seals and guides at a VW specialist down South 2 months before purchase. New battery, upgraded headlight loom, new passat sunroof, spoiler fully operational. Lupo wipers. The works carried over the last 6 months by myself and Stealth. Orignal air box souced from Amos, radiator warning trim panel. Bonnett insulation from Germany, ebay Front fender panel bolts Bonnett strut powder coated Rear oe VR6 badge VW Heritage Warning radiator sticker- VW stickers Bonnett earth strap BBS Anniversary RS177 16"- Ebay X4 Avon tyres Milltek Stainless steel catback exhaust EEC Catalytic exhaust + gasket Exhaust manifold gasket Bosch o2 sensor Front and rear brake backing plates and bolts Brembo front and rear pads and discs on all corners Brake calliper brake callipers sprayed red front wishbones febi Oil sump and rubber gasket and bolts Bilstein B4 shocks on all corners Eibach lowering springs Lemforder strut top mounts Bump stops, gators and bearings Rear febi axle bushes Febi track rod ends and drop links JP Mass air sensor JP Tailgate struts Castrol Transmission fluid Oe power steering fluid Oe Coolant Oe Brake fluid Quantum oil and Mann filter Mann air filter Rear Bosch wiper blade Sourced a black unmolested parcel shelf Parcel shelf straps PCV Valve PCV breather hose and secondary brach hose EVAP Solenoid Engine and transmission mounts New steering rack New power steering pump Stainless steel 70L tank straps ebay uk Alpine stereo Cat 1 immoboliser OE First Aid kit and triangle Binnacle corner trims Poland ebay Leather handbrake handle Demister switch Light switch Seat heating switch Door striker pins Door screw caps A pillar and lower pillar trim caps Rear registration light trim X3 temp sensors/senders x3 oil pressure/temp senders Camshaft sensor OE Crank sensor OE Cig lighter and ashtray housing bulb, glove box Bosch 4 bar Fuel Pressure regulator Bosch HD leads Audi TT Quattro MK1 spark plugs Beru Coil Pack Fuel and ECU relay OIl cooler and gaskets Coolant reservoir hose Battery cover/bag Heated aftermarket wing mirrors Fuel filter OE engine bay fuel hoses from Germany Cluster binnacle surround trim Germany Shrick gaskets Bar Tek Germany JP Starter Motor Subframes , radiator shroud, anti roll bars powder coated Eibach anti roll bushes Tailgate seal and push rod Seat lever trims from GER Ireland Airbox rubber ring feet and original o clamps . x4 front subframe bushes Brake pipes Various interior trims and grommets Handbrake cable and clips Engine HD lead trim panel and star bolts Four wheel allignment The gear changes are so less notchy after the the transmission change what a difference! The spark plugs reccomended by stealth that are used on a Audi TT, must be Bosch ones not the NGK Part number FR7KPP33+ So been a hell of lot research but happy to report the car drives wonderful and tight,bit of a beast to with the Shrick. Many thanks to Vince at Stealth Racing the Corrado King Pin and his mechanics, VW Heritage and Corrado Forum and members. Look forward to catching up with some of you guys at the car shows. Cheers. [ATTACH=CONFIG]96677[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96678[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96679[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96680[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96681[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96682[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96683[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96684[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96685[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96681[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96686[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96687[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96688[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96689[/ATTACH]

What you have to remember chap is that classic cars are a smaller market then mainstream cars, also I beleive people are actually still recovering costs from black friday , manic maonday, christmas ha ! It dont matter if they are not the original seats thay are sort after .

I dealt it well sell quickly as his asking a lot with the high mileage, the aficionado collectors are not going to pay top money with that sort of mileage . Even though it could be in better condition then a low mileage one silly really. Does your contact Fen know of any other red Rallye in Ireland ? I had a Northern Ireland registration on that came on a 911 996 . It was pretty cool it came with SEZ 996S. Sold it on with car.

Once it crossed down south it might of been converted to a Republic of Ireland Registration therefore no longer part of the UK MOT scheme . It’s also possible that it has been shipped over to Europe or even sitting in a farmers barn collecting dust . Somehow you would need to know the current registration plate. Or if someone knows a owner of a red rallye in Ireland bound to be only a couple at most . Amazingly most of the Rallye panels are still available, also with the negative of left hand drive I think if you really wanted one you could do well to get a RHD shell and pop a R32 engine in and purcahse the body panels. maybe get away with more 12 k but the selling on value might not be great and also minus four wheel drive of course.

I think the seller might of had to spend a amall fortune on it as they say on advert "relationship has runs it's course", the car is divorcing him ha!! It was one to keep Ger, is your old Rallye still on the road / in the UK ?

Humm this is nice !! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-MK2-Golf-Rallye-G60/123720973446?hash=item1cce583c86:g:FUkAAOSwwjhcpNRK

No worries.

What oil are you using if it's too thick could greatly increase the sound of the tappets.

Not you bandit Ginhears.