Rams

It's been a while.... I would be grateful for a little push and advice to finalise my Rotrex set-up please folkes. I've been gathering all the parts I need and getting very close to that goal. There are a few things still to acquire such as Engine oil cooler, and some form of cooling, Craig has been impressed with the Devils own progressive methanol kit so need to buy these bits ASAP. Plus a head spacer and appropriate head gaskets. I also need the ARP head stud kit but what's the difference with Main stud kit and Head stud kit? Do I need both? I already have the ARP rod bolt kit. When i bought the supercharger kit it didn't come with an inlet pipe as Bobby ran a charge cooler and I couldnt afford the piece of art he had and didn't want to butcher up an inlet pipe from different bits so have ordered one from Denmark from CCR Racing and he's been a bit slow in responding but assures me it's in the post. It's also the newer upgraded silicone version instead of plastic or metal they used to sell. It's a direct fit for obd2. I get into a muddle with the head spacer and new head gasket part. Do i need Mk4 gaskets and junk the middle one? Metal or the rubber type? The compression ratio, will this need to be decided once I know what the standard head thickness should be or do I need to measure mine incase it's had work on it before? It has titanium springs and bigger valves but that's all I know. I recently picked up a big valve head and having this checked out and re faced if necessary etc, valves out and cleaned and may have the inlet and exhaust outlets polished. The engine specialist asked me what thickness the head should be a standard? No idea. Not sure how relevant that is? I have green top 440 injectors, Cosworth fuel pump with v6 fitting kit, 4 inch TT Maf which reads both ways, matching air filter, C30-94 Rotrex charger, Bracket and pulley, belt and hoses, Forge fuel valve, a different decat to mine which has a flexi, 6 Branch Supersprint Manifold (nearly finished wrapping) a Quaife diff and Fidanza flywheel, SP 263 Cams, oil catch tank and other miscellaneous bits. The charger has the oil cooler and with my wing vent it should help keep the charger at a decent temperature. Have a new filter and oil for the Rotrex so I know its all sound. I have all the other bits to include a new fuel filter, engine oil and filter but what spark plugs do you recommend? The plan is to reach the 320 to 350 bhp mark with the current bottom end I have and with the spare obd2 engine I bought slowly start making it into a reliable Forge all singing and dancing engine which will handle boost and possibly a charge cooler and relocating battery. Why do some people need to shave the block for the Pulley to line up or not fowl? I would ideally not want to do that with mine so wondered if the bracket needs altered or what the trick is? I heard this mentioned before saying there's a late and old bracket and that's the difference? So to summarise, need spacer gasket and head gasket? Main engine oil cooler? Which one/row? Arp head or main stud kit? Both? Devils own meth injection? If I can source the above bits with your help then I'm sure I can have this all fitted very soon. Rams

You need to tell people on the big day to put proceeds into a ' Keep the Corrado fund' then perhaps decide what to do with the Rado. There's only so many kitchen utensils a man can have. I here they offer discounted rates for wedding days on 13th, lol, either way I'm sure you will both have a great day. What would happen if before you know it a bun is in the oven? Would you consider selling her then? If that's the way you might go, maybe selling is... the best way? A fair few friends have sold petrol guzzlers and bought sensibly and don't really sulk and brag about 45 /50 MPG! But your asking a load of Corrado fans if selling is a good idea, not many will say yes.

Cheers chaps...

I'm all up for having the car more modern inside so I would be a strong yes

Hi all Yesterday I took a couple of friends out in the car and the interior light wasn't working when I opened the door. Then today I noticed the light was turning on and off constantly. I've just tuned it off at the switch but would anyone have any ideas? I will take the switches out tomorrow and check them but wanted to ask the forum for advice first. Cheers Rams

Have a magnex exhaust with sports cat, its in my lock up and from John Croozins vr6. In very good condition and i will ask him what he's after as assisting him with storing / selling items. Rams

Cheers guys! Have a drink for me

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Great!! Good news and glad to be of assistance

Lol! Just maybe! My mother did grow up on a farm in Scotland! I'm a bit of a crack head when it comes to noises and the plastic noise when you tap the foot rest to a tune or something is now a plusher sound. It's these things that make all the difference to me for the experience behind the wheel and making it more personal. Also the smell of leather is so nice. People get in and say, 'the smell of leather in here is lovely.'

For sure and thank you. Next year I plan to make some time to actually enjoy the car and get out and drive it. I really hope we can build up the southern team and start organising meets and outings... Your car is looking really sharp, also the seats from old to new- the comfort- they just feel like new seats. Roll on good times

Few more snaps

Hey guys, my nice list is coming together! Just need the inlet pipe from charger to TB and theat chap in Denmark is dragging his heels. I've emailed him now 5 times wanting to buy his new upgraded silicone pipework and even called him and he said he just got back from a trip and would email me a price... Hopefully he will respond soon.... I also need some ARP head bolts, spacer gasket when I learn what one I need compression wise and an oil cooler for main engine oil and my list is completed for now.... So soon to fit, Quaife ATB diff and rebuilt box, super sprint 6 branch mani, big valve head, replacing my Miltec decat pipe for a dub power one which has flexi, bought the fuel pump, injectors, oil catch tank for rotrex oil, new oil, new filter, new fuel filter, black Samco hoses, rotrex oil cooler, C30 94 charger with TT Maf 4 inch and filter to suit. I will also probably replace the plastic coolant pipe whilst its accessible. Last year I replaced the water pump. Picked up my re trimmed leather parcel shelf, all the old carpet was shaved flat and then trimmed and it looks smart. Had the sides covered in Alcantara so there's no squeaks. The foot rest and opposite shroud and handle have now been trimmed, along with the plastic side rail guards. I also had to cover the seat belt bits and went for Alcantara. Got lots of other bits to do but they are niggly things..... Craig, I detect some fighting talk!! Lol Next year I will be building up an obd2 2.8 bottom end into a strong forge weapon and charge cooler, relocate battery and hopefully I should achieve the same if not more as Bobby's made being that mine is obd2 and his was obd1. Even if theres not more power I believe the power curve maybe a nicer map...

Looking good!!

Well done, one of those satisfying jobs

Should have one of these. Will confirm tomorrow. Are they handed from memory? I should be able to work it out... Rams

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Fair well John to your Corrado days! You've been an inspiration to others for your Corrado commitment and all your helpful suggestions. I managed to snap a few shots a short video of the last few minutes of goodbye's I felt for you tonight whilst you saw me land in like a vulture taking all the last few bits! John and I will be cleaning and advertising all the bits we took off so a list will be coming soon. Some nice goodies will be up for grabs. Anyway mate, thanks again and I'm sure a few others will echo my sentiments.

Good evening, I'd like one your 3 relay looms please. I have the oem connectors, plus other wiring and connectors. Is it easier if I send you the lot or do you simply need the connectors? I am also happy to pay extra if you can upgrade the relays and or make a water proof housing for them?

I would remove the seats and check wiring under seat especially around the hinges as they can become damaged where they crease when seat is tilted etc.

Some spring cleaning going on there! Great results and a great couple of cars!

The way I view it is this, e46 m3, whilst a great car, the newer models trump the old older ones. Such as values dropping from their original £50k specked price tag to 5 grand or so and becomes another M3. The rado will always be special and more special the older they get. I used to import brand new cars from Germany from the factory and loved every minute of driving brand new high performance cars, even supplied Harry Rednapp an S500 L Mercedes with all the fruit! ..... BUT at the end of the day when I got back into my Corrado to drive home, I didn't feel inferior one bit. If anything, more familiar and impressed that my old 1995 Corrado felt special. If its something you want to get out of your system which I wouldn't blame you..... Just make sure you return to some classic 90's driving romance. A health up together Corrado takes time to achieve but it will get there and shouldn't cost the earth. Maybe your mechanical issues are just teething problems and perhaps consider the purchase once your car is running spot on. Just don't rush your decision is where I'm trying to get to. Buy the M3 and keep the Corrado, tell your wife that the Rado will be worth mylons Rodney one day! You never know, she might buy that excuse......... Good luck with your decision anyway

All items will be for sale buddy, nothing is being given away as its Johns car and I'm helping sell and dismantle the car. If you are interested in buying it I will ask John what he would want.... Rams

I'm breaking a car with John Croozin on here and in fully working order . I'll get John to contact you. We are Bournemouth/Poole based if that's near you? It's his VR6, we are planning to start removing bits tomorrow and will be advertising all the rest. Cheers Rams