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Looks spot on. So now we know we need 5 degrees back again how do we do it :) Jay

Just finalising the last details of the poly parts to make sure they are spot on. Should get the delivery on week beginning 12th Decemeber. So everyone can fit them over Christmas :) Jay

Do you still have the bonnet? Jay

Damn it, why does it have to be early spec :(

Good to chat to you too mate. Seeing yours shining away has made me more keen to polish this one up!

Nice to chat too mate. I think it's a pretty good base in all aspects, just needs TLC.

How much mate? Posted to Cheshire.

Anyone got a late style unpainted grille, complete with all the tabs? Cheers Jay

Well after a major push last night I managed to get the car together to take it down to stealth for the corrado forum rolling road day. Got the brakes bled and put the front end all back together. Having previously realised one of the plastic bonnet release guides was in two bits I went to VW to get a new one. Typically they are obsolete so a new one was made from a suitable piece of acetal. The final job before the drive down was to put the interior of the doors back together after replacing them both. I was determined to keep everything original and was extremely pleased to be able to use the original plastic membranes with the sealer still being incredibly sticky after 17 years LOL. I have to admit to being extremely chuffed with the car hitting 190BHP and 190lb/ft on the rollers and not a whisper of smoke or hesitation. The drive to the meet and back was amazing and made me realise, even compared to modern stuff the corrado still holds its own in all areas. I am a happy man. Now the fun stuff starts! ;)

Want to be the first to says thanks to Jim for organising today. Was great to see a few old faces and meet some new ones. Some very interesting cars there and I am now looking foreward to using my new one everyday, especially knowing its running properly :). Jay 190bhp and 190lb/ft

Well it's running! Power steering pump is making a racket but it's looking good for tomorrow! Just need to put it all back together now!

I have a fair bit to do by tonight... Jay

Yep, nothing gained and it's the geometry that's important, well to me anyway :) Nice work though.

Bit of progress today... Decided after painting a few engine bits to fit my 288 brakes. Removed the first side no problem, but the back plates have seen better days LOL!! Managed to install the new caliper, disc and pads no problem. Used the MK4 hoses which if you open the hole out on the body mounting point to 16mm fit straight in no problem. The passenger side was also straight forward until I discovered the rigid pipe from the ABS unit was beyond repair, so I had to make up a new one. All went in great and will be bleeding it all in the morning.. Started fitting all the oil cooler, filter housing etc back onto the block as well with a whole pile of new seals from VW to fit... Fairly confident it will be ready for Sunday... Jay

If anyone is coming from the North West a couple of us are meeting at Knutsford services at 7am. That is of course assuming I get my car back together.... Jay

Cheers James. Just so happens I bought a can on the way home from work and it's awaiting use on my day off tomorrow :)

You are added to the list. If you can make payment ASAP I would appreciate it. Cheers Jay

Picked up my Alumablast paint on the way home, so am all set to get painting tomorrow. Nice to have the proper products :) Cheers for all the help guys Jay

I don't think they will fit i'm afraid. First sample set arrived today, so I will test fit them tomorrow. Then assuming everything is well over the weekend will order the full batch for everyone which will be 10 days.

The first sample of the poly engine mount inserts arrived today. I have a day off tomorrow so one of the jobs is to fit these.. Jay

It's no good I am going to have to go R32. Nice work!

Managed to find a supplier of Eastwood Alumablast who are on my route home from work! So cheers for the recommendation! The place looks like a handy shop for restorations stuff actually... http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/ Jay

I have one. You going to stealth?

Only problem is I need to pick it up tomorrow if I have any chance of getting the car back together and mobile for the weekend... Will see if there is a local supplier. Any pics of the bits you have done mate? Jay

I am pretty sure there some "aluminium" look ones out there but want it to be cast look not shiny look.