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Everything posted by James.
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So what’s the deal with Ford Recaros not fitting ? Too wide/high/american ?
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Completely forgot about updating the thread. Which is a shame as a lot has happened since last time. Spent mornings, days and evenings, tidying up, painting, cleaning, wire brushing all the bits that need to back on. And then fitted em'.
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Not seen one for a very long time. In fact the last one I saw (in any form) was the one featured on the cover of Autocar. It came up for sale about 2008. Was in Blackpool and was in really rough shape. I had my eye on it, but as much as I wanted a press car to add to the family, it was just too far gone. In fact, If I remember the advert correctly, his wife bought it for him as a project off ebay. Once he saw the state of the cills/arches he fell out with the idea (It certainly put me off). It was also a time when early 16vs (without an MOT) were changing hands for £300+. And ones in good order £1000+ So not much interest in putting the effort in. Running a check of their regs in the MOT checker looks like they've all been SORN (broken for parts ?) for at least 6 years.
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Maybe an established VW specialist in your area ? (Being local helps if there's any come backs). Stealth Racing are recommended by many on here for their knowledge of the VR6 engine, if you can get it there (CV47 2PT).
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Hi and welcome along. Looks nice from here. Where in the north west are you ? (I'm near Wigan)
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This. Still love my car(s), either running or not. But hells teeth, I’d give second thoughts to starting again. And I think that’s where a lot of the value is. Simply keeping one running is hard enough, finding parts and restoring one = serious hours searching for parts. Spending nearly a year trying to obtain a straight drivers scraper seal in fair condition, plus four months for head bolts and a brake compensator kind of knocks the shine off it a little. Hopefully it sells for strong money and makes the Corrado more visual to other petrol heads / collectors. That way we all benefit and with it more reason for manufacturers to provide greater part support.
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Don’t mind at all Hasan. Calipers and carriers were £250 all in and delivered back. The service and end product was simply outstanding. The team there kept me updated all the way through the process and returned them back to me exactly as promised. What really made the difference was that two weeks after I received them back, one morning without my head on, I went to clean the threads out of the rear carriers. Used the wrong pitch tap and ripped the thread out. After Chris Ferry hooked me up with a set of carriers. I got in touch with Biggred, posted the carriers on. After a couple of weeks (and £30 ) they sent me the carriers back, to exactly the same standard as previous I had a go at restoring the brakes myself at first but wasn’t happy with the finish. Wish I’d just sent them there in the first place. Ho hum, you live and learn I suppoose.
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Since the last update we've been quite busy. Re-itted the fuel tank. Installed the refurbished brakes ( Silver plated and re-built c/o the wonderful team at Biggred - Superb service and couldn't recommend them enough ). Had another go at plating (this time with Nickel). Jet washed and de-greased the gearbox (drenching and filling my wellies in the process). Wire brushed and cleaned the engine. Treated and painted the block satin black. Then sent the engine off to be re-built with new internals. Got the car back on 4 wheels and moving around the garage (I soon after made some dollys).
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It’s a shame. We’ve made good progress recently and I’d like to share what we’ve done. Hopefully it’s resolved soon.
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Hi All Can't seem to upload any images to my build thread. I've tried reducing pixel/file size and exporting as other formats to no avail. Anyone have similar issues ?
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Welcome to the madness and joy that is Corrado ownership. Window motors are awkward but not impossible. Central locking is pneumatic so check it’s all plugged in first. OE wipers are poor but can be replaced with Lupo/TT items. Power steering noise can usually be resolved by using genuine fluid and generous amounts of steering end to end(worth changing if you have no history of it being done). My advice, buy a Corrado Bentley repair manual and enjoy the ride. Oh and don’t forget some pictures for us all.
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Welcome along. Check the throttle cable is moving freely in it’s housing would be my first port of call. They can get kinked and foul the housing if someones been heavy handed. Even better, give it a drop of oil. As for an airbox, if no one on here chirps up, reach out to Chris Ferry on Facebook. He has most Corrado shaped objects.
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Yes, thanks. Did that first (hopped over to VWvortex as well). Ibiza/Toledo by the looks of it. And judging by the lack of results, equally as rare these days. Not to worry, it doesn’t stop the car from running (should I have said that?)) so I’ll sit it out and keep re-visiting the issue. I’ve found a mucky old spare in the garage, so if anyone has one to sell we’re back in business. Failing that, I’ll add it to the project list I keep on a simmer. Many thanks all.
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Struggling to find any for sale with the Seat part number. I'll cobble something together and update the thread. Thanks all the same.
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Bought some MK3 ones and they're too short. What's everyone using these days?
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226x10mm C/O: http://www.oemepc.com/vw/parts_lst/markt/RDW/modell/COR/year/1992/hg/6/catalog/vw/drive_standart/76/lang/e
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We all know they don’t crop up that often. And I’ve just spotted one on VR6OC that I’ve missed. So. Keep me in mind. There’s a financial reward leading to the safe capture of one. Message me anytime or update this thread please girls and boys. Many thanks
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Thanks Hasan. It’s a topic I’ve wanted to cover (excuse the pun) but have always been overwhelmed with the many mixed opinions out there in the wilds of the internet. From what I’ve read today (and please correct me if I’m wrong)the small pads behind the door and on the roof are there to diffuse any resonance on the panels. And that an open cell foam is best for reducing low frequency noise (road, exhaust, engine) But that a hydro-phobic material should be used, to prevent unwanted moisture being retained (and potentially rotting the car from the inside out (a la Alfa Sud). Would you say that the open cell foam is a suitable replacement for the fibre based material under the carpets ?
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Is it me or is number 17 ( ISDERA COMMENDATORE 112I ), yet another car that borrows the wing-mirrors from a Corrado ? Still have a fondness for the 968. Test drove a couple many moons ago with a view to buying, but ended up with a VR6. Great car. There’s one that I see in Formby. LHD 968 in Amethyst violet. Used as an everyday knock about and looks every mile of its 250kms on the clock. Must remember to stop being so sentimental about these things.
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So if I were to apply the theory to all the other exposed places that are not covered (tunnel,roof etc) I should experience a quieter cabin ? I notice there’s a bitumen like pad on the inside of the door skin. Would the doors benefit from the dual layer system you talk of ? Apologies if I’m asking all the “dummy” questions.
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Looking at doing this in the very near future, but don’t know where to start. School me: Which material do I need ? How much do I need ? Where do I put it ?
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It would be great to see if the desire for clean examples on the other side of the pond, migrates to these shores: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-volkswagen-corrado-vr6-5/ Nice example (not a fan of the exhaust shape though).
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Being held up waiting on engine parts from Heritage. Shame there’s not much else, but I’ll update the thread when there’s more to report. To keep on topic though, I did actually run it as a daily for a couple of years. Ran perfectly, but the 18mpg it returned was a little less than I’d have liked. It’s earned retirement from the daily slog... For the time being anyway !
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They’re old cars and can/will stop working without notice (like any other). Factor in breakdown cover (for peace of mind if nothing else) and they can be an enjoyable experience. I’ve run an 8v for the past seven years. Without going through the paperwork folder, it costs (on average) £200-£300 to Mot/mechanically keep the car running for the 6k year round annual miles I cover. It’s let me down (where I had to get the breakdown people out) once. Although it has failed to start (on the drive twice). There’s no denying by its appearance that I have used it as (for all intent and purposes)as a works van. But that’s okay to me as it’s great to drive, and every journey feels like an adventure. Maybe I should remove the rose tinted glasses and buy something newer, but while it still runs and keeps me smiling, then I’ll keep driving it everyday.
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