pbradley98

So does that mean you won't be wearing yours now?!!!! Good post - made me laugh!

Sadly a bit far for me this time but will try to make it next time it's more up this way as was good to meet you last month.... Cheers Phil

My next job for the spring!

Think there's a post somewhere with all the part no/s for the Lupo GTi conversion - makes a massive difference. There's also a TT conversion you can do, both involve changing the arms and the blades to flat blade wipers. http://www.the-corrado.net/showthread.php?78272-Wiper-upgrade-Lupo-or-TT&highlight=lupo+wiper

Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies.... Haven't got anything to check the fault codes with, but couldn't hear any leaks post MAF in the intake - originally took everything off between the MAF and the throttle to clean it all up and put it all back together (there was a slight oil leak from the breather onto the exhaust manifold heatshield which now looks to be resolved by the strip and clean), so don't think it's that but may try for a second opinion from someone with more experience than me! When it first started happening it was because the battery had died so went through the basic settings and it improved it, but the stalls still happened. Found that the ariflow damper post ISV was shot to pieces, so replaced that with a brand new one from the dealer which made a big difference (especially when first fitted, was idling at about 1200, rising to about 1400 before dropping and then doing it all again for about the first couple of minutes before presumably the ECM learnt and adapted the ISV position to suit). Did basic settings again then, but still had the occassional stall afterwards hence why I got the new ISV too - in hindsight should have done basic settings again once I fitted the new ISV but didn't think of that at the time! Hasn't stalled since before the monthly meet, so think that the ECM has learnt enough through use so am going to leave it as is whilst it's behaving! If it starts playing up again will try the basic settings, but whilst it's behaving itself.....! Was more interested if anyone could shed any light on my theory why the new ISV was worse than the old one when first fitted! PS - Jim - following last week at the pub listened out for the spoiler at 56mph this morning (even turned the radio off!) but couldn't hear it at all!

Decided to leave the new ISV on and is now significantly better after a couple of weeks driving (hope they're not famous last words!) - whilst it still very occasionally dips, manges to keep the engine from stalling and pulls it back to around 600rpm where it then stays happily. Still interested if anyone can shed any light on my theory above? Cheers Phil

Hi all, Nice to meet you all last night and thanks to Wendy for organising - still can't believe how busy that car park was when I arrived despite it's size! Hope to make it again in the future location dependant - Rugby's probably about my limit in the Coventry direction.... Cheers Phil

Hi Wendy, Sorry for the last minute response but had to sort a few things out. Will be along for food and drink if that's ok. Cheers and see you later! Phil

Not available at the dealers anymore unfortunately - tried this a couple of years ago and they suggested going direct to speedline, who weren't very helpful....

Sam, That's no excuse! see if Chris wants to go and get a lift! Will try and make this but will have to confirm nearer the time..... Cheers Phil

Hi, Wondering if anyone else has experienced this... Had an issue with stalling when de-clutching in that sometimes the revs dropped just too low when declutching, resulting in a stall. Fitted a new damper between the ISV and the air inlet which made a big difference, but still had the occasional stall so managed to get a brand new ISV on here (aftermarket rather than genuine vag, but is so similar wouldn't be surprised if it was the same manufacturer). Due to the Baltic weather, didn't fit it and during that time the stalling pretty much went away, which I'm guessing was the ecm learning and correcting itself. Finally got round to fitting the new one at the weekend and the stalling has come back! The only thing I can think of is that the old ISV had a higher amount of leakage when in the fully shut position, so the ecm learnt when to open the valve to prevent a stall based on there already being a small amount of air flow passing through even when in the fully closed position. Now the new ones fitted I'm guessing that there's less leakage, so the valve needs to be opened fractionally earlier? Can anyone advise if this is a possibility and should I stick with the new one to let the ecm learn and hopefully have no worries about it dying anytime in the near future or should I go back to the old ISV that's already covered 150k given it didn't stall?!! pretty sure it's not the maf as that was replaced about 18 months ago... Cheers Phil

Paypal would be good - will pm you details.... Cheers Phil

I sometimes try the line 'any chance of a discount on that' with the dealers! Some of them are quite cool once they know it's for a Corrado - have had at times 10 or 20% discount off list price, but generally only when spending over £100!

You might want to try this.... http://www.the-corrado.net/showthread.php?75393-Set-of-4-NEW-Volkswagen-G60-Wheels-£165-Buy-it-Now-on-ebay-from-Cardiff-Audi Just checked and still 2 sets of 4 available, you'd have to arrange a courier though.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-4-Volkswagen-G60-Wheels-/180946047172? Cheers Phil

Hi there as Robo says, these are the standard fronts fitted to the VR6. Presume the seized hardline in the end of one of the flexi hoses (see photo) won't be an issue for you if you're mainly after the calipers? Call it £30 delivered, may not be able to send them out to you until next week if that's ok as need to work out a day that someone will be at home for the courier to collect... Cheers Phil

Hi, Have got these for sale, could probably get them couried for about a tenner but would have to check - let me know if you're interested! http://www.the-corrado.net/showthread.php?77857-280-Brakes-Wiper-Arm-Drivers-footwell-kickplate-Cracked-RHS-front-indicator Cheers Phil

Went for the winter car care pack.. thanks for the link Supercharged....

Cheers - will have another go - the guy did say that the part number on the bottle doesn't always link back to the part numbers on their system!

Just tried ordering some of this but my VW dealership said they couldn't find any record of that part number! D'oh!

Whilst I agree that if you bought one of these you have far more money than sense, surely we all prefer that Aston has done this rather than ruining their proper range to achieve the burocrats requirements?

Think there was a recent group buy on this - will see if I can find the link... Here you go - you'll have to ask if there are any left! http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?57486-Late-Headlight-Switch-New-Batch-Delivered-Fit-All-Corrado-s&highlight=switch+batch

Hi there, £10 for the below if you can post it with the dead pedal I'm already having off you? The front ashtray bare(without light,slight mark on front) One of the front/rear fog light switches Cheers Phil

I'd heard vaseline wasn't so good for the rubber long term. Glad someone else asked this as after got into the car at -7 degrees this morning need to get something to sort out the stuck seals as don't think it'll be long before either a handle or a seal dies!

Ok, could you let me know posted cost for dead pedal in the meantime? Cheers Phil

Hi there, How much for the dead pedal and front ash tray posted? Thanks Phil