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Thanks Jim, much appreciated - I definitely had a few minutes of stupidity there :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm in too :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good combination :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

spot on! I think it's because they look so good. I could be biased though :)

Now paid. Dent removal guy sounds like a great idea, if someone can be found :) Also just wondering about name badges... there are a few people on the list who I haven't met and probably a few who I haven't seen in quite a while so I thought perhaps stickers with real name, username and maybe reg might be a good idea (really this is just an excuse - I have a terrible memory :oops: ). What do you think - or is it a bit too school reunion-like?

I've paid now too but I'd like 4 sets please (not 2 as on list on 1st page) so I've paid £23.20 Thanks v much for organising :)

Not sure... it's on my car at the moment. It probably isn't brilliant though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Red one, K*** LDU on A303 last Friday (4th) somewhere nr Andover I think, about 7.30pm. Looked low and very nice amongst all the mundane stuff :) Typical that I was driving my Dad's silver Passat! I waved but didn't really expect a reply... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep, I plan to travel up A34, then M40 and would be great to meet some others on the way :) Think Tom will be travelling the same route as me but will check with him Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Neal, if Pete doesn't want the blackberry panel, then I'd like it please (subject to pics of condition). I live in Hampshire so could collect (although not until next week cos I go on holiday tomorrow). Would also mean that I have 2 to sell, 1 silver, 1 black Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm a tentative... would love to be there but running out of miles on my insurance. If I get the Jetta back on the road soon, then I might be ok but I'm going to Stealth the weekend before which will pile a few miles on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I live in Basingstoke so not a million miles away and would def like a meet :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good stuff :) Nice to hear that these things do work out well sometimes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Spotted what looked like the same red C in Bstoke at 5.45 today, on the ring road roundabout nr Oakridge and Popley. I was in a queue waiting, so I still don't know what flavour it is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That looks lovely :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sounds like you're making good progress already. Your enthusiasm for getting your C back on the road is very inspiring :) Will be watching this thread with interest! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello and welcome to the forum and C ownership. Start a members gallery so we can see the progress you make :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I once averaged over 40mpg by following a lorry. That was from Heathrow to Basingstoke and I was killing time so I didn't have to go back to the office :) Usually get around 27mpg, but I've just had a bit of work done so hope that'll improve a little now.

Welcome to C ownership and the forum. Glad to hear you're enjoying your rado so far - over 6 years of ownership hasn't stopped me from grinning every time I go for a drive :D Where are those pics?!!

We left the carpet in place, but this was treated to the same wet vac experience as the seats. It seems that something like coffee was spilt in the passenger footwell at some point. That must have happened over 6½ years ago, because it definitely didn’t happen in the time that I’ve owned the car! It took 2 attempts to get rid of it, but it worked! I had never noticed the mark before but it was great seeing it being vacuumed up :) All the duplicate trims were then compared to make sure that the better stuff was going back in the car. These were cleaned using the same method as the plastics on the cards, but were dressed with Autosmart Finish. I am lucky that the new leather handbrake handle is in such good condition. My old one is very poor; the stitching along the top is unravelling and the leather is peeling away from the front of the handle near the button. The new gearknob is also pretty good so both of these were cleaned with Gliptone Classic Leather Cleaner. (I love the smell of that stuff so much that I’m almost tempted to sell this interior and buy a leather one…) Then the best bit! Putting everything back and marvelling at the difference!! :D The photos don’t really do it justice as the seats look almost grey in them, but they are actually a lovely, deep black now. At some point I need to give the dash, the A-, B- and C-post trims, the headlining and the boot trims a thorough clean but I’m in no rush… I’m too busy enjoying it as it is :D I just need to find a decent air freshener now as Bosun smelled lovely for the first few days, but sadly it has mostly worn off now! Finally I’d like to recommend TONA Valeting and Detailing. I’m delighted with the results – it has turned out very nice indeed! :dance: :dance: Another major update coming soon… 8)

In the last year, I have done nothing to my Corrado except drive it and I’ve also been absent from the forum. About a month ago though, that all changed and I’m full of motivation (if not funds!) to get on with it again. I still have so many things I want to do with this car and I hope that some will happen soon :D Over the years I have collected various parts – if I saw trims and so on which were in better condition than the current, then I bought them. I had collected quite a few bits and pieces and then last summer I was lucky to get the vast majority of an interior which is in very good condition. It’s the same standard black cloth with bluey-purple detail as I already had, which I rather like. I wasn’t happy just swapping everything over though! Before any of it went near my car, I wanted it to be thoroughly cleaned. I owe a massive thank you to Guy from TONA Valeting and Detailing for his help with this; I had no idea how to do it all properly so we spent a good day doing this. I now have lots more knowledge, but I’m not sure I have that much more skill! First job was to clean the new seats (front and rear) and this was done with a wet vac extraction machine (the ever smiling Henry ;) ) and a solution comprising Autosmart Biobrisk, Autosmart Brisk Low Foam and Autosmart G101. The seats weren’t particularly dirty, especially the rear ones which look like they have barely been used. Next up for treatment were the door cards and rear cards. The same solution was used for the material parts but applied lightly using a trigger spray and cleaned off with a microfibre. The plastics on the cards were cleaned with G101, agitated, wiped with a microfibre and then dressed with Autosmart Pazzazz. Luckily the sun had his hat on, so everything was left outside to bask and dry :) Having done all this, we removed the old interior… all seats and cards and all the trims in the centre tunnel section, so everything around the gear stick and handbrake, right back to the rear seats. Next job was to clean the area under the rear seats, seat runners, front seat anchor points and the areas underneath the handbrake and around the gearstick and VAG-COM point. This was conducted with G101 applied with a trigger spray, agitated with an Envy detail brush and wiped down with a microfibre. Tardis was applied on stubborn grease/glue/waxoil marks with a trigger spray and removed with a microfibre.

I have recently had some interior work done on my C and as a result of this, I'd like to recommend TONA Valeting and Detailing. TONA is run from Wokingham and I believe that mobile valeting is available in a 25-mile radius. Service is very professional and I'm over the moon with the results! Whenever I finally get round to sorting out the bodywork on my car, I'll be going back to keep the paintwork in top condition. Just thought I'd share since I'm so pleased with the outcome :D

Sorry to hear that Laura, but at least it's for a good reason. Good luck with sale and selling to someone who will continue to cherish it. I'm sure you'll be back sometime :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Have done 2 round trips to DG Autotech in the last 2 weekends (about 10 hrs of driving) and didn't spot another C on the road until I was about 3 miles from home yesterday lol... red one in Basingstoke nr Morrisons. Can't remember what time, maybe 4pm? I waved but the guy driving looked very surprised and didn't wave back :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Judging by how you've written your posts, esp your 2nd one, I think you're more in favour of taking it off the road. I might be wrong though, so sorry if making that assumption is a bit out of line. I think the pros outweigh the cons... yes, you'll miss it but just think of the amount of time you can spend sorting bits and pieces out and how great it will feel to drive again in spring! You've made me think about taking mine off the road too although not before the RR day next month :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk