jhanlon

I'm putting my VR back on the market shortly and was wondering whether to leave the original 15' speedlines on or put back on my Wolfrace 17's. I know big rims aren't to everyone's taste so might narrow down market a bit but the tyres on the 17s are pretty new whereas the Speedlines are flaking a bit round the edge and the tyres are coming up for renewal. The set not in use I guess I could flog on Ebay though I probably won't get that much for the originals.

bag o' charlie?! my find seems suddenly outclassed dam

LOL -rumbled with the avatar! I have destroyed the incriminating evidence (no prizes for guessing how). Yes the car feels dirty now - it needs to be cleaned inside and out. Go and get cloth and screwdriver - time for a spring clean! PS a burgundy rado went past behind as i was messing around with it. Any takers?!

Took apart the dash yesterday to try to sort the heater control and found prev buyer's (he'll remain nameless) 'emergency survival kit'. Let's just say it was long, thin and white (no, not a tampon). Have sudden desire to strip it. Anyone had similar experience?!

yep count me in too. lovely crack on one of mine

I'm pondering same except I have only one set and they're firmly in use. Selling in a few months time and not sure whether to recondition or not. They're seriously tatty. :oops: So what about the value of the whole car (v good nick otherwise) with new shiners 8) ? Would i get my money back? I've seen a whole range of quotes for the work.

seems to be on any reversing manoevure, not just when on full lock. Cheers for this - I'll take a look at the pads then.

I've started noticing a slight groaning sort of noise when I'm rolling back slowly in reverse during a 3 point turn. I've not had this before and I'm not sure what might be causing it. Anyone else experienced this?

cheers guys - a very quick and resounding thumbs down for Radweld then. Someone has offered to solder it for me but I can't see that being any better and they want me to bring it to 'em. New rad it is then. Quote breaks down at £140 for the part plus an hour's labour. Stealers of course want more.

Anyone have any advice re leaking radiators? My coolant leak has been traced to a hole in the radiator when pressure tested. Having spent a fortune getting car up to date I only want to replace it if this really is the only option (quoted £200 fitted). What about Radweld? Or something similar? I don't want to compromise any part of the cooling system if it's not up to the job.

Been quoted 140 pounds + 50 for labour. Is this a part worth trying to get cheaper online, or is that standard price? As a new Corrado owner I have no experience of shopping around for parts, and I have no idea at this stage about part numbers/ different types etc suffice to say that I don't have air -con. Any advice appreciated

so how did Bar-Tech measure up with your servicing last year Kevvv? looks like it's a toss up between that locally or a day trip to Stealth. Anyone know how cheap Stealth are? They certainly sound knowledgeable but I've never driven so far for a service. Not sure whether to trust a VR to a non-performance specialist maybe i'll get my minor coolant leak fixed locally so i can chance a long drive to Coventry! Dinkus - cheers for thread.

ok cheers for those, not quite close enough, have posted under gen car chat just in case

aha! Looks like a pipe just behind the rad. Cheapo to fix I reckon. Thanks for the tips. no the car doesn't have A/C. shame at this time of year.

Can anyone recommend a good specialist near Cambridge? (south Cambs/ N Essex region)? Just for basic servicing and quality repairs. Anyone who's honest and not too pricey would go down a treat. Could be a good thread to go with the others below.