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Ah that's more like it Jim, you sound just like me when I am obliged to suck up the usual "service" provided by VW Audi parts distribution network. Why is it that all the other German Vehicle manufacturing groups pride themselves on their enthusiast following and actively support their classic parts range. And then there's VW Audi who can't wait to withdraw parts support from as early as 5 years in, and view the enthusiast following as some sort of awkward relative. What a wasted source of revenue, would they but know it.

:) Why is when folks get to talking about VAG, TPS, and parts obsolescence there is an instant break out of Tourette's :0 Purely rehtorical that statement. I'm only too well aware of your frustration, it's a twice daily event here. But hey, light in the tunnel on the retail parts counter, fantastic! Let's hope it's a contagious condition throughout the network.

Hi Lenny, Sincere apologies for the inappropriate use of highlighter pen, in respect to your likeness in the mag article. Indeed Sir you are not "an inaccurate factoid" how can you be, you are a Corrado owner to detail just one of your fine attributes, I couldn't possibly comment on your haircut :-) I agree that the article was very gushing, regarding the Corrado, and I'm sure your day was totally an enjoyable experience. I would just have preferred to read a more accurate account of the technical aspects from such a respected Magazine. I too was at the UK Corrado launch, and as a result of which have been a Corrado owner for 22 years. My wish is never to cause offence, moreover, an overriding wish to see the infrequent glimpses the Corrado has in the media limelight, worthy in every way to this great Coupe.

In the article a VR6 Corrado is compaired alongside other 90's Coupes like Alfa GTV6 and Fiat Coupe Turbo etc. After having been asked if I would like to run a company advert alongside this article, I have never been so relieved that something never happened! I have just purchased a copy of this edition, and read their account of the Corrado. Well guys and girls, my summary of the article is, save your money! Four paragraphs of generic drivel, loaded with inaccurate factoids, ie "Passat derived rear suspension" and the ABV engine having "24 valve cylinder head" mmmmm! The article is generally complimentary to the VR6, but come one Ed get your research together please. Just my opinion.

Great find fella, and a blinding deal at one penny per mile, to date :). You should find the parts you require with ease on here or at specialist breakers. Enjoy the process of bringing your Storm back to full glory. Am really pleased to see another Corrado saved from the breakers yard.

Hey Bud, no offence taken whatsoever. if we all had an endless budget and no other responsibilities, wouldn't our enthusiasm for this great Coupe be at greater liberty to be expressed. As you say our brake upgrade is something to ponder on another occasion. Thanks for your best wishes. Regards, John

It's a shame three of you have bowed out so soon, having indicated your interest in this Group buy for our 280mm rear big brake upgrade. Unfortunately your budget will not cover the investment, despite the very competitive price. Our cost to engineer these kits is not inconsiderable and we use the best quality components available. The hubs have to be individually machined and the adapter plates laser cut, then machined. Perhaps you will be better placed in future to carry out this mod,either way we will look forward to hearing from you. For those who remain interested, we look forward to progressing your requirements into kit orders. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.

If your prob is the ignition switch, a regular issue with all Corrados, then try running a fly wire from Battery live to the starter motor ignition feed terminal. With the ignition switched on ( lights on in dash display) touch the fly wire to the starter ignition terminal which will energise the starter and engine should start. Clearly there will be another issue if this fails to work.

This is a familiar story, we regularly see Classic Dubs and Audis which on inspection post or pre-purchase are found to be equipped with much changed components. I don't see this as an exclusively bad event. It at least proves it was loved enough to be kept running, and hey it can always be restored back to near original.

Entirely right attitude. Would they but know it, I would wager that there are a lot of Corrados out there without their original engines. As the years pass by the activity of owners past is buried, only to be uncovered by the more observant or informed.

Unless your Corrado is an American SLC then yup it's most likely a wrongan. All UK spec VR6 Corrado were spec'd with the ABV 2.9 not the 2.8 AAA

Love the new Club Kit Ron, it's the Muts Nuts!

Thanks Jim

Hi All, Having left Jamie to make his introduction on this group buy feeler, and time for the Forum to ponder, I thought it was time to answer some questions you have raised and to fill in a little more detail around the product, and it's application. The kit is based around the OEM stock Corrado rear torsion beam and stub axles. It is designed to offer the fitment of 280 x 22mm vented rear discs in conjunction with VAG alloy rear callipers of the type fitted as OEM equipment on Audi TT Quattro, S3, VW Golf MK4 R32, V6 4Motion, V5, and Skoda Octavia RS etc. The JMR 280mm rear brake upgrade Basic Kit includes: one pair of JMR adaptor plates , one pair of JMR rear hubs, two wheel bearing kits, a pair of 280 x 22mm brake discs, fitting kit, and one pair of brake hoses. We can supply hubs and discs to suit both 4 x 100 and 5 x 100 stud configuration and there is no additional cost implication for either. ABS equipped cars will require rear sensor rotors, which we can supply at additional cost, or if you are extremely careful you might be able to re-use your existing rotors. We can, in addition to the basic kit, supply all of the other components required to make this a complete kit, and this can include custom individual requirements such as braided brake hoses, cross drilled discs etc, again at additional cost. Here are some pics of the Basic Kit in both 4 and five stud configuration, also seen fitted as was on my 16VG60. Our 280mm rear brake upgrade requires a minimum wheel diameter fitment of 16" , dependant on wheel design, for internal clearance of the VAG alloy callipers. The kit utilises the OEM taper bearing hubs, not cartridge bearings as some have suggested. Some of you will groan about this, some not. All I can say is, to date I have owned a Corrado for 23 plus years and never had cause to fault these bearings no matter how much loading, or use I have put through them. Properly adjusted and maintained they are equal to any other. Our kits work extremely well with their taper bearing hubs, and it keeps the cost of the upgrade in reach of all. We could re-design to include cartridge bearings but the cost over advantage just does not equate. The pics Jamie has selected earlier in this thread are of our most recent development for my 4WD 16V Turbo project on my own Corrado. We can offer two piece alloy bells and rotor discs should you require. The lower profile callipers at this moment are products in development. Clearly if you decide this is for you then please enquire further, please be aware however there will be a significant price break for these dedicated lightweight components. The group buy cost of the basic kit is £567.00 including VAT and any combo of additional parts can be added according to each individuals requirements, and budget. We welcome your enquiries, our contact details can be found on our website http://www.johnmitchellracing.co.uk

These boxes were fitted to many 2000 to 2004 VAG models.

Looks like an 02m box tower

Stealth, mmmmm not quite! :-) Vulcan was about as stealthy as a wagon full of monkeys! At the time of the Falklands war, when I was in the Army, there was a great cartoon in the Mess picturing a pair of Argies in their trench, their eyes fixed to the heavens watching a Vulcan overhead. One Argie says to the other " if that's the size of their aircraft, just how big is the carrier!"

Indeed. Persevere and you will be rewarded :-)

It spinning is a good thing as it will in effect now be unscrewing from the plastic heater box on the other side of the bulkhead.

If you carry out a search on here, there must be a how to on dash removal. A lot of what is required is very logical. Some of the screws are concealed behind trim. If you really get stuck I am happy to help 07974 020031

Take the dash out my friend. It might seem a longer job, but it really isn't.

Totally agree. I have never understood why anyone would try any other way. Especially when you take into consideration that the matrix is remove through the top of the heater box.

The through bulkhead fixing bolts are infamous for corroding in place such as you describe. It is possible to unscrew these as they are, but you will need to remove them with help from a mate. If you get your helper to apply gentle pull on the heater box, on a direction away from the bulkhead, while you unscrew the bolts in the bay. This in effect will unscrew the fixings from there location into the heater box itself. As for the large plastic fixing holding the heater box in at the fan unit end, you going to have to get as good a purchase on this as possible, pliers, grips etc and persuade it to move. This should shift once you get a decent purchase on it. Good luck. Are you removing the dashboard to do this work? Or are you going for the P4 technique which makes the process even more a nightmare.

Same diameter but different bolt patern

We see this fault a lot with customers presenting cars with brake squeal. Total cleaning is the cure, and only use compounds when absolutely necessary. Do the job thoroughly and your problem will cease. I wish you many quiet miles :-)