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ha ha, im sure nick wouldnt mind a slight reveal but i understand...eyes peeled for your thread update!!

Oooo nice find - looks a cracker :D

sound & speaker choice is each to their own really & it depends on how far you want to go, IE all components or 2/3-way's, & how much you want to spend (costs can get silly) personally, over the all the years of installing dash, fronts, rear 6*9's & subs etc of many variations my personal favourite for balancing superb clarity across the range, excellent power handling (always in RMS never look at max power output etc) & cost is the infinity kappa range at present i run a sony DSX-S100 ipod only head unit with 4*55 watt RMS output, 52.9i 5+1/4's in the doors, 693.9i 6*9's in the parcel shelf & a very small amp & 10" kenwood sub - the sound & clarity is awesome (in fact the treble output had to be turned down as it is so clear its ear piercing lol) & TBH i can probably loose the sub but i want to change it for an infinity amp/sub integrated unit I brought my 52.9i's from car audio direct & having had a look they do a 6.5" kappa version http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/infinity-kappa-62-11i-16-5cm-225w-speakers which would fit your audioscape pods & remove the need for dash tweeters by all means if anyone is in the west mids area & wants a listen id be happy to meet finally - having installed some tiny infinity speakers in the dash in the valver many years ago (which remarkably are still in there when i brought it back) i personally wouldnt bother with the dash UNLESS going in the components direction hope that helps fla edit: oh i should mention that the sony head unit has a DSO function which is specifically designed to work with door mounted speakers

by the way i like your website & the 'about us' section

welcome. some very ice looking motors you have there....& a tidy unit to work in too ive always liked rado's in white. I think that was one reason i regretted selling my valver right from the moment it drove off & then managed to buy it back several months ago IMO i would revert the rear lights back to standard, remove side strips (as i think it gives much cleaner lines) & revert the grill back & get some better wheels on it. in terms of functional upgrades i would highly recommend a headlight loom upgrade & one of daves16v short shifters other than that just drive it & enjoy :D

Kev, seriously, you cant tease us with such a short burst of critical info......details please? :D

excellent news dragon, thank you! fingers crossed they perform well

i have some infinity 2 way speakers in the dash of the valver but could not get the factory grill to ever fit over them & as such is just kind of rested on top i went the other way with the VR though & disconnected the teeny tiny dash speaker / tweeter & upgraded the door speakers to infinity kappa 5&1/4's, so as to match up with the kappa 6*9's & am chuffed to bits with the outcome are you running decent component speakers or what is the thinking behind upgrading the tweeters (if not upgrading the other speakers)

That really is a tough one! I have no idea if they could help but i do know of a mercedes SL specialist sales & showroom which i recall my parents had visited. It is close to where i live & my parents said how friendly & knowledgeable the owners & staff were. It is probably a long shot, as they may not be able to help you find the actual car your looking for, but they may be able to offer some advice or direction to start you on the road to locating it Their website is http://www.theslshop.com/ good luck with it! i know i would love to find the GT6 my dad used to own around the time i was born & my mom made him sell it lol PS when posting pictures i click the 'go advanced' button & then use the 'add attachment' feature to upload pics as an attachment. some people manage to embed them in their post but ive not figured that way yet. FYI the attachment data size can be quite limited so i use 'windows image resizer' as a very quick & simple way to make them smaller

No problem steve & very understanding of you :) We may be an over protective lot on here & sometimes jump the gun but in general it has the most helpful & friendly forum members & admins i have experienced they are always tough days! BUT i think thats one thing about a corrado which keeps all of our enthusiasm alive - they may present us with bills & challenges & scraped knuckles etc but all that angst pales into insignificance & disappears in the rear view mirror within a few seconds of driving them again :D

Thank you for taking the time to explain Steve - it make a lot of sense, is very grounded & sheds a different light Please dont take the comments personally, mine was certainly not pointed directly at yourself nor was i judging you. This forum has seen many examples of people trying to take advantage & profiteer over the years & the members & admins have duly become protective over such matters. I sincerely hope your excellent example stays with you a long time & justifies your love of the motor we have in common

good work Jim! great tenacity :)

Here here! well said Jim!!

sounds like a good decision Byrd & a great deal too with you getting first dibs to buy back :D

welcome VW4Life! take a look around & make yourself at home :)

wow! what made you come to the decision to sell Byrd?

yes m8 they probably do, i will give you that one lol

shop around tho m8 as the halfords sets has imperial stuff in there which you may not need & will drstically reduce the number of usable tools

Excellent. Thank you kindly davidwort!! sometimes i wonder how we would all get on owning rado's without this forum & its helpful members

Ahhh im glad i asked too then lol id had a similar idea to your baster but think it might end up with a small amount of air in there I dont have my bentley manual with me at work, i wonder if it has any advice in there. I did say to vince that i might call him about tips for the valver matrix. it was his mechanic who spotted it on ebay & sent me the link via vince & we had a good conversation once i had brought it back but then hopefully someone will pop up here with some info in the meantime

Out of interest Jim (or anyone with experience of doing this) - is there anything special required to refill the cooling system once the new matrix is all fitted & connected back up? I guess if the system hasnt been drained for X amount of time it might be worth a drain & flush & then just refill as normal? or if just top up the system is there a need to run the engine with the expansion tank lid off so as to purge any air in the system? i fitted a new rad in my VR with my uncle but we did a full drain on that thanks muchly

Took the thoughts out of my mind Jim. I have a lucky part that my gf's mom will let me use her double garage. Plus i kind of need to get the valver off my parents drive before they return next week & need the final BBS split finished to do that. Im planning on using the valver during the winter so as to keep the VR off the salty roads so it will definitely be attacked soon but i like your thinking Goldie Plus Im in the middle of selling my apartment / buying a house at present too so its like everything has come at the same time lol I think if i dont attempt it this weekend i will at least get the release fluid on the bolts holding the matrix in & get the battery connected & give her a little run up & down the road. Oh & i will probably try & get the 7 slat grill refurb'd & on it too

good work Jim!! & nice update with tips :) im deliberating whether to start mine this weekend or get my last BBS done & then have it MOT'd before fitting the matrix

responses to this show a fantastic display of caring & passion & empathy for a fellow members heart breaking news! :) it may not bring the lovely nugget back but hopefully they can take solace from the kind words i really hope you get some good news from your insurer

hello there. take a look at the buying guide in the wiki & also the for sale sections on here - they should give you a good start :)