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Part number: 535 867 109 08/92-07/95 01c. Description: Guide for knob Discontinued. :( Bump for a second hand one. :)

Part number: 535 867 109 08/92-07/95 01c. Description: Guide for knob Discontinued. :(

Having viewed the car in person, It is going for far too much on eBay. It isn't beyond saving, but it needs a lot of attention, including a full respray.

I'm interested in one for my standard '94 VR6. :)

I put up a wanted thread recently for a door lock pin/ doorcard grommet for my Corrado, and was advised that VW still have these available. Do we have any forum friendly dealerships who discount parts for us at all? A few other forums I'm part of have such arrangements, and the savings can be considerable. Cheers, Jason.

How much for the drivers door card please? (not bothered about the pocket)

Hey guys, I'm looking for the little grommet that the door locking pin goes through on the doorcard. I require one for the drivers side, and is on a late VR6 with a black interior if that makes any difference. I'd alternatively consider buying a very good condition black cloth/vinyl doorcard. Cheers. :)

To be entirely honest, I don't really rate the Joms myself. I had a go at some of my favourite back roads yesterday, and the car didn't inspire much confidence when pushing on. The ride seems very crashy, and the steering feels a little vague. It's fine for everyday driving, but I know she can be so much better. Going to get the bodywork sorted over the next few weeks, then I'll start on the suspension.

I've often thought about getting a 944 or a 968, but IMO the engines are very dull. Everything else about them is great, but the engine is the heart and soul of any great car, and for me it just disappoints with these. I read an article once on a 944 with a 5 cylinder turbo Audi ABY engine, now that would be something special!

Very interested in a VR6 set with no emblems please :)

Today, I've mostly been driving her. :D I did find time to fit a new stereo though, and Alpine CDE136BT, which I chose because it looks subtle, the illumination matches the factory dash, and has loads of up to date features, such as Parrot Bluetooth, USB, 3 pre outs, DAB etc. (I'll change that picture for a better one as my phone was playing up, but you get the idea) Just changing the headunit has vastly improved the sound quality over the previous Sony item. Oh, and I grabbed a nice picture from an unusual angle while visiting my parents...

no worries, I'll try and remember to do it tomorrow :)

After having various wanted ads up on the forum for over a year, I finally got my Blackberry Corrado today. :) She's a 1994 manual VR6 with 100k miles, with black cloth. Aftermarket parts include a Jetex exhaust, 6 branch manifold (sounds fantastic) and Jom coilovers. She looks largely standard, which is exactly what I wanted. Plans include leather (good used or a retrim), custom valved Bilstein shocks with custom springs, MK3 16v brakes, and an LSD of some form (OS Giken if available and budget stretches, otherwise most likely a Wavetrac). Also a very small and subtle sound system. Anyways, here she is, on the journey home from Edinburgh to York... There are some small jobs that need doing around the bodywork, which I will look to do in the next few weeks.

Where are you based?

I would have them prosecuted for theft. Forget compensation, I'd want to see someone serving jail time for this.

Hopefully found something... :)

Bump. :) Hopefully looking to pick something up next week.

I went to look at this car a few weeks ago, glad it's being saved. :)

It's great to see my old car in such good hands :)

Now on eBay, no reserve. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251484083800?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

There's a picture of said switch on post#25 of this thread for anyone interested: http://www.the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=56755&page=3 I'll take two please. j_s14a x2

I'm surprised there isn't a 'stickied' thread on head units for Corrados, given that many will be wanting to get a good compromise between subtle looks, matching illumination, and a host of up to date features. With those qualities in mind, I've bought this: Fist impressions are excellent. At £200, it wasn't cheap for a single DIN head unit, but it comes fully loaded: - DAB, DAB+ and FM / AM (MW) / LW tuners. Receives all UK DAB stations (subject to coverage). Plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3/WMA/AAC discs Plays external analogue sources through front/rear aux-in connections. rear USB. Parrot Bluetooth iPod/iPhone control Variable colour display (Green, red, blue and orange). The build quality is superb, even for Alpine. I'll write a bit more once I get a Corrado to put it in, but so far I would highly recommend it.

That is an advert on how NOT to advertise a car. All too common these days, unfortunately.

I'm selling my 2003 BMW E39 530d manual saloon, as I'm looking for a Corrado VR6 for daily duties. She's covered 120,650 miles, with less than 3000 in the last year! To those of you unfamiliar with this model, the E39 5 series, and the 530d in particular, is regarded by many as the best all round car that money can buy. Here's an excellent article on the E39s virtues: http://www.ge39.com/files/e39guide.pdf My 530d is a 2003 model, in Titan silver over black leather/vavona wood, with only 120,650 miles on the clock, and a nearly complete service record (I misplaced the last service receipt given to me by the previous owner) She has just had an MOT today (18/3/14), and will come with 6 months tax from tomorrow. The MOT tester commented on what good condition the car is in, which is reflected by the few advisories on the test sheet. They were for the front brake discs and pads, and a rear trailing arm bush. The car is going in for a full service a week on Saturday, at which point the front brakes will be changed. The rear bush only has very minor play, and the mechanic recommended leaving it for now, as it has plenty of life left in it, and was included because he is very thorough – the reason I always take my cars to him. I have his details should you wish to ask him about it. The E39 is a real drivers car, and my example is in very fine fettle. It drives exactly as it should, with a great chassis with plenty of steering feedback. The inline 6 cylinder 3.0d engine is a beauty, and offers great performance and economy, while also sounding nice for a diesel, and really benefits from the rare manual gearbox. Average MPG is around 40, with mid 30’s around town, and up to 50 on a steady run, with the cruise control. 0-60 takes around8-9 seconds, and a top speed of 140mph plus. However, it’s the amazing midrange overtaking punch that this car is renowned for. The car has stock suspension, but the buyer will have first refusal on a set of coil over suspension, should it be required. It has stock 16” turbine wheels fitted, with excellent Michelin primacy tyres all round. The buyer will also have first refusal on a set of 17” BMW/BBS style 42 alloy wheels. The exterior condition of the car is good for its age, with perfect panel gaps. There are minor marks etc., in keeping with the age of the vehicle, but nothing untoward. The worst of which being; - A very minor 1cm rust bubble on the edge of one rear wheel arch. It’s only just started, so could easily be treated. - A 1cm dent on the leading edge of the bonnet, presumably caused by a stone. - A scrape on one corner of the rear bumper. The wheels are presentable, and clean up well, but would benefit from a minor refurb. The interior is in generally excellent condition, with very little wear. The bolsters are all in very good order, with the drivers side base bolster obviously sagging just a little. The only other thing of note are 4 small screw holes in the dash from an old phone kit, but this just means it’s easier to mount your own phone bracket without further damaging the dash.  Everything in the interior works perfectly, with the air con having had a service and refill last year – it is now very powerful, and blows ice cold. It is the most powerful air con system in any car I have EVER used, new or old. It also benefits from dual zone climate control, cruise control and parking sensors. It has the optional M-sport steering wheel and gear knob, and the steering wheel is an absolute joy to use, with controls for the stereo and cruise control. The stereo is the basic business RDS model, which comprises of a tape deck and a CD auto changer in the boot. It would benefit from the installation of a Parrot Bluetooth kit or similar, which I would be happy to install if a buyer supplies one (and the associated cables). The only issue with the system is an occasionally erratic volume control on the head unit, though this never happens when using the steering mounted volume controls. I’ll take some more detailed photos near the time of sale. This is a rare car – most E39 530Ds are at well over 150k miles, and most have the automatic gearbox, and the associated swirl flap issues. They are in demand, as the subsequent E60 was never as well regarded, and not as well built. The E39 was THE top car in its segment for almost its entire life span, quite a remarkable feat, which demonstrates just how good these cars are. It is probably THE BEST all round car you can buy, but is too too big for my current needs, and the diesel engine is better suited to more mileage than I'm currently doing. I’m looking for £3250ono. I’m in York, and I would consider delivering the car, so long as my costs are covered. Cheers, Jason.