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  1. Posted

    Hey, I just saw your car in this month's PVW as well. Keeping it stock from the outside I see. Very tidy

     

    Yes, we still don't have this issue over in the States :help: Thanks for the compliments.

     

    Hi mate,

     

    Looks fantastic! Can i just ask thouh, how did you mount the whole custom facia into the centre console after? Was it a case of screwing it in from the sides, some form of glue perhaps etc?

     

    Thank you :) . If you notice the pics of the base/bottom of the fascia have felt round pads and two rubber grommetts... Those rubber grommetts sit 'behind' the top thin edge of the OE VDO gauge cluster, allowing the bottom to 'lock in'. Then the top falls back into place but is kept from falling too far back (so it's just the perfect placement) due to the radio sitting on a ledge that I built inside of the dash. Therefore, the entire radio's backside is supported, and since that's the heaviest portion of the entire assembly (fascia, pull pins, radio/meters), the sheer weight of the whole assembly keeps things rather secure. Then, the top of the assembly is kept in place by 2 small nuts/bolts which are installed from the center vents (you have to remove the vents to access these bolts) and go through/down into the top of the radio's assembly/fascia. Of course, the radio needs to be slid out of the sleeve (and assembly) to access these nuts/bolts, but once they are secured, the vents and radio are installed back into their resting positions.

     

    It was imperative that no glues were used as I needed to ensure future servicablity without damage to any structure.

     

    Does this answer your question I hope? :grin:

     

    Regards,

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    As with all your work apaper - absolutely fabulous :D . Out of interest what are the amps and crossovers you've got in there - I don't recognise them, and they look really cool?

     

    Thank you JMC :grin: ! The amps are Tube amplifiers (very old technology) that were hand built in Japan. The x-overs are also hand built by the same company: Musee

     

    Tube amps are very rare in any enviornment (ie. Home audio) but especially car audio. Only 2-3 very high-end (small) manufactures make tube amps for car applications.

     

    The big one is 150 watts per channel (running the front speakers) and the small one is 50 watts per channel running the subwoofer (bridged to 100 watts). The quality and type of sound they produce is simply fantastic :luvlove: .

     

    Thanks again for your compliments :wink:

     

    Cheers,

  8. Posted

    Once again, amazing! :clap: You must have plenty of spare time! Love the Alu push pull knobs, very nice indeed!

     

    Thanks Mattnogrove! I don't really have lots of spare time, but I make time when I can. It's all about creating time for the things in life that you enjoy and that are a priority :? Can you tell that I don't have any kids :wave: :wave: except for me, that is :nuts: :dorky: :roll: :p:p:p

     

     

    Wow, that's one clean C! :notworthy:

    I want your car :shock:

     

    Thanks Emirc! Thank you sir :grin:

     

     

    Fair play, good work there dude. :clap: I'd also like to say......McIntosh....I think I've just cum... :luvlove:

     

    Your McIntosh statement, MrBeige is funny as hell. You're a dirty dirty :censored: :censored: :censored: man, man :ignore:

     

     

    Fantastic work. thanks. :thumbleft:

     

    Thanks Dirtytorque. Ps. I like your username :dorky:

     

     

    Fantastic! I wish I had half your imagination and a tenth of your fabrication skill!

     

    Now this is very nice of you to say, but you're being waaaaay too nice because I don't deserve :shrug: such praise. Thank you DJmac56.

  9. Posted

    Fantastic work mate! The finish looks superb, love the leather trimming to match the doorcards. :clap: :salute: :notworthy:

     

    Thank you Mattnorgrove, thank you :nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

  11. Posted

    Great piece of work.... Never seen the Dynamat spray stuff before (only ever used the sheets). Would that stuff be suitable for stiffening up th rear quarters I wonder :scratch:

     

    The spray, which used to be available in spray cans, in now only available in 5 gallon containers and needs to be applied with a air compressor/spray gun. This would help reduce vibration/noise transmission of the panel, but I would recommend you seal up the rear quarter section's stamped metal instead with dynamat like I did the doors. I did this on the inner and outer metal surfaces and then topped the inner metal surfaces with 1/8" dynaliner. This made a nice improvement!

     

    Thanks for your compliements, JMC.

     

    Regards,

  12. Posted

    Knew i recognized it from somewhere, its just clicked. it was in PVW (readers rides i think)

     

    Yes, great eye, Ben! I have yet to see this mag. as we're one month behind you guys here in the US :bad-words:

     

     

    That is beautiful work. I always liked Corrado exterior better than interior. Never thought this car can look so modern inside, yet early-'90 retro... You have done a great job! :salute:

     

    Thank you so so much, Emirc! I truly appreciate you sharing that with me :lol:

     

     

    Looks excellent.

    Is that the invisible man in your car in the last few photos? :D

    You can just see his shoes if you look closely...

     

    Cute! Very cute :wink:

     

     

    Awesome work and thanks for sharing the guide with us!

     

    Jim: It's my pleasure!! Thank you sir for your kind words.

     

     

    Sincerely,

     

    -Adam

  13. Posted

    Hi Adam, looks like a great install, nice one! What kind of drivers did you use? And how was the bass response? I can imagine it was significantly better than stock! At some point in the future I'm definitely looking to do something like this to my doors -- what tools do you need for this kind of job?

     

    Cheers,

     

    Tom

     

    Thanks Tom! They do sound AMAZING! Huge soundstage, wonderful midbass, agressive attack and NO vibrations :eek: !

     

    The primary tools were a jig saw, spindle sander, router w/ cutting bits and rabbeting 'flush mount' bits and circular (cutting) jig, drill, belt sander and heat gun (for dynamat). Oh, and whatever other little tools/measuring devices you see in the pics.To get the job done in its bare essential layout, a jig saw would really be the only critically needed tool. I hope this helps you sir!

     

    Most sincerely,

     

    -Adam

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    What was the final cost in the end then (if you don't mind me asking?!)

     

    It's not that I mind you asking...it's just that I hate to think about what I spent :gag: :gag: :gag: and I think I've repressed this deep within my memory banks :censored: so I'll have to pass on this one :salute: . I can tell you this, though, that I paid $400 USD for the leather and then paid an additional 10% to Cobra for the custom work. Plus, the polished aluminum on the sides of the seats were additional.

     

     

    Well done mate. Ive read your other thread about the sub encosure - Inspirational stuff. Thanks

     

    Thank you, VR6C, thank you for your kind words! :)

  18. Posted

    Great stuff mate, looks like you've done a really neat job, must have taken plenty of patience. Thanks for the walkthrough guide too, I might give this a go over summer. :D

     

    Yorkshireone: Thank you sir :notworthy: . I truly appreciate that. Yes, it took soooo much patience to do this audio build. It was in the planning stages for 2 years or so. In that time, I had no stereo at all. Imagine that, a person who would rather listen to nothing for 2 years rather than something other than my final plans...I have many issues, not the least of which is OCD :help:

     

    It's my pleasure to share this build with you and all the other 'Rado enthusiasts out there!

     

    Regards,

  19. Posted

    Congratulations, they look awesome, cant have been cheap considering the strength of the pound either!! Good work! :D

     

    amazing, you certainly do things properly. car looks fantastic 8) some really good mods

     

    looks very nice indeed! :salute:

     

     

    Gents (maybe Ladies :D): Thanks ever so much! The seats definitely set me back a penny or two but I was planning for these for years.

     

    I truly appreciate all of your kind words. Most sincerely, -Adam

  22. Posted

    Here's another informational thread :grin: . Again, I'm open to any questions!

     

    Sincerely, -Adam

     

     

     

    Front Speaker Baffle Construction

     

    THE GOAL: To rebuild the front doors so that the new speakers would no longer need to rely upon a flimsy support. Also, create an enclosure-like baffling with air-tight seal to promote the best possible midrange/midbass performance without compromising factory appearance.

     

    If you look closely, you can see that the OE 4

  23. Posted

    OK. The posts in the Ice section will be my beginning attempts to be a contributing community member for THE Corrado Forum site. My fist being my Group Buy: 16" SPEEDLINE 5-lug Wheels.

     

    I hope everyone feels that these posts are helpful as I

  25. Posted

    Hello everyone :D

     

    This is my second official post (1st post- Group Buy: 16" SPEEDLINE 5-lug Wheels) on THE Corrado Forum site and I am excited to be a (new) part of your community!

     

    I've been looking for an excuse to share ideas with my fellow Corrado enthusiasts across the pond! I cannot think of any better way than to put together a Step-By-Step. Anyone should feel free to contact me should they have any questions as I would be honored to assist. So, with no further adieu...

     

     

    2-DIN DECK & HVAC CONROL RELOCATION

     

    Before...

    Deckinstall.jpg

     

    After

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