A-J
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Gearlever bushings replaced, short shift and selector towers
A-J replied to davidwort's topic in Drivetrain
Excellent guide, thanks. Is this an easy job? You give that impression but it looks like it could be a fiddly one. -
*NEW VIDEO* VAG UK Corrado G60 Promotional Video
A-J replied to Yandards's topic in General Car Chat
Didn't early cars use a full size spare wheel and so have a raised floor in the boot? I'm 3 minutes in to the vid and just noticed the rear armrest being raised and I'm wondering if I've ever tried that. -
It's looking good mate!
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I got some thick clear plastic sheeting from b & q quite cheaply.
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You can fit late spec lenses to early spec headlights without a problem, i did this last week. Late spec just fills the gap that is between the edge of the lens and wing on early spec.
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Thanks for the update. I just need VW to pull their finger out now!
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I'm still waiting for mine too. I'll make a post after fitting about how good they are. I'm also going to change my headlight lenses but waiting on the surrounds from the dealer.
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1 year today!
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I think these were fitted to 206's so they should be available at most places. I went for amber LEDs which work really well. Mine were the red film rather than being painted though.
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I've been suffering with really poor wipers over the last month and together with Corrado lights it was getting a bit of a scary drive home from work. Rather than splash out on a set of lupo ones I got a Bosch wiper with spoiler and fitted it on Sunday. The difference is amazing! I didn't change the passenger side so its a good comparison. I couldn't believe I had been driving around with such poor visibility.
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Complete Suspension/Brake/Disc/Bush Overhall-What do i need
A-J replied to BeavisJem's topic in Drivetrain
Just to confirm what a couple of the guys have said. I loved the Pagid fast road pads on my golf but as they're no longer available, I went for greenstuff pads. They've been on maybe 8is months now and I'm really happy with them, I reckon probably better than the pagids. -
Mines is a daily driver but 100mile a day is giving my wallet a serious dent so looking for a diesel. Hopefully I can find one cheap enough that I can keep the Corrado
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We'll need to arrange it sometime then. I know my brother was wanting a look at your paint job so I'm sure he'd take you out a spin in his. I'm busy this weekend(looking for a diesel) but PM sometime and let me know when it suits you.
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Isn't the mk2 a 16v though? Your welcome to take mine for a spin if you want for a comparison and reassurance. I know what you mean though, mine felt really slow after driving my brothers vr the other day.
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Just swap the 20vT engine over :)
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After 11 months of owning the corrado I've only managed to get into the 30's on the MFA yesterday. It seems to vary with the weather. Working it out properly I got 35MPG this week, £52 of petrol lasting 400 miles. My journey to work is split 30 mile m/way 20 mile of A road. Much better since I set the idle and booked it in for a tune up.
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Correct part numbers for MK4 rear calipers ?
A-J replied to BigTartanJudge's topic in Suppliers Forum
They are not specific to the 1.8T or in fact mk4 golfs, I believe a few people have used skoda items. Sorry no part number but I got a set from Stevens VW breakers through http://www.partsgateway.co.uk -
Supplier of felt tape to stop rattles and squeaks
A-J replied to Mike Edwards's topic in Suppliers Forum
I got a pack of sticky pads from aldi the other week, I think about £1.50 -
Tam.
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I took it to Autrac after Bedrock couldn't fix my Golf which had similar problems to those that you described, but that was a while ago. If the engine is feeling sluggish I think sticking another gearbox on is just going to be covering up whatever the problem is.
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Where did you get it tuned? I took mine to Autrac in Motherwell a couple of weeks ago for a tune and seen an improvement. That was the only place that could sort my mk2(8v) for me a few years ago and he is the only guy around here I'd trust to set up my car. I thought my Corrado was running pretty well when I booked it but thought it would be worth a once over. Both CO and timing were slightly out and the car was great afterwards.
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I phoned C and R and asked for a set of MK4 rear caliper conversion hoses for a Corrado. I think they were around £30. You can't use the original hoses because mk4 calipers use different connections.
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Is this all the time or just when warm/cold? Mine (16v) was running high when warm but it turned out when coming off the throttle the off switch wasn't making a good contact. Loosen the two screws to move the switch to suit if this is the case.
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Good luck with the MOT. I had mine last week and only failed on a brake hose. I was really happy with that considering its a 16 year old 160k mile car.
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Big smile + empty wallet