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Thanks for the replies; very helpful. Seems like just using the standard hangers should work. I also found two old threads of interest from 2008. One which talks about using VW heavy duty hangers (A/C) (http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?39998-What-exhaust-rubbers-do-you-all-use&p=508358&viewfull=1#post508358) and the other with a part number and supplier for the Magnex one (A) which were £8 +VAT each http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?38326-Magnex-parts&p=484414&viewfull=1#post484414. Interesting opinions about the Powerflex hangers potentially being too stiff (as well as squeaky)? I am visiting a specialist local exhaust factors and Andrew Page's to see if they can identify the Magnex hanger (A) for maybe a bit cheaper than Magnex supply. As for the Ford Transit hangers, no idea - previous owner. When I bought the Corrado a couple of years ago, the Magnex was banging against the bumper cut-out. That was sorted with some cable ties round each of the rubbers to stiffen them up. Maybe the Transit rubbers were used as they are used to carry a much bigger/heavier exhaust, so were stiffer? Anyway, they are well past their prime now, so I'll try some new hangers. Thanks again.

Bump! Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks.

I need to replace the rubber hangers on a Magnex and need some advice on what to use, please? I have the Magnex specific mount for the exhaust tip end (position A). Currently fitted is a motley collection of rubber hangers (A-C), per the photos below, which I think are as follows: A=Hanger supplied by Magnex B=Standard VR6 hanger for this position C=Ford Transit hangers (I think) (D=Standard VW hanger for position A and C, just for comparison.) What do other Magnex users use? Is it OK to use the standard VW hangers in positions A, B and C, or is there a need for an alternative in position A and C as below? Many thanks,

Hein Gericke stock a universal Bowden cable kit which comes with a variety of nipples. You might be able to fabricate a solution with this. You can also buy Bowden cable and solderless nipples on eBay. http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/nippel-pannenset-mit-bowdenzugen.html

Another update The letter found its mark and have had a long conversation with the ex-Trimsport supplier. Turns out that much of his previous success (producing the replacement rear Storm badges, for example) was because he had free access to injection moulding tooling (his father). He estimates that the tooling cost for injection moulding of the script badge would be about £500. Then there would be the cost of producing the finish on the badges, which is technically called ' foil blocking'. A metal foil is applied to the flat surface of the badge using the right combination of pressure and heat. Typically it takes about 6-7 goes to get this right. Also, the correct foil has to be used for the plastic. Original VW badges were in ABS but the replacement ones in styrene. To cut out the tooling costs, we discussed the possibility of using the VW script badges which come primed. These would have to be prepared by removal of all the primer. Same issue with re-foiling existing badges; they would need stripping back to prepare them. But, all this is do-able. The final hurdle is finding someone who is interested in doing the foil blocking of a small number of badges. And this could well be the sticking point, as this tends to be a large production run process. I have been given the details for a firm in Leicester who might be able to help. I'll speak with them and see where we get. As an alternative: - my painter has the chrome paint I bought (not cheap) and is on with seeing what he can achieve. - I emailed VW Heritage but have not had any response as yet. Same with ARZ; no response. If anyone knows of any firms which do foil blocking of plastics, don't be shy - speak up!

Look here: http://www.wagenstad.com/index.php

Yep, standard green for me too

Just a quick update and thanks for the responses. VAG-hag: Indeed. And that Trimsport is about to cease trading. Jim: it's a private house address with an ex-directory number (cottage industry), so I am reluctant to post it. I have sent a letter to the address today; let's see. Thanks for the offer of an example. Will let you know if/when a badge is needed. Aust: ARZ (the german company) do a chromed version. But as it also looks like they do a replacement brushed chrome 16v badge http://www.arz-tuning.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p4658_16V-Brushed-Aluminum-Grlll-Badge---VW-Corrado.html, I'll speak with them to see if they can do a brushed chrome script badge. I dropped off a scabby script badge and a VW primed one with the painter today; let's see how he does. Scary place mind you. It's a hard core custom bike 'shop in the back of beyond, full of very hard looking, shaven headed men covered in 'tats and piercings, and smoking monster joints whilst scowling and growling :puppydogeyes:. It seems that the Vortex gang spoke with VW a couple of years ago to have the 'SLC' badge remanufactured and that it was doable, but for a minimum 500 piece order. I'll email VW Heritage and see if they can help at all. Any other bright ideas? Anyone know of any badge manufacturers? Cheers,

If you are from the Leicester area, could you please have a read of this post and see if you can help? Many thanks http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?51689-VR6-Badges&p=730208&viewfull=1#post730208

Thread revival I have recently been looking at refurbishing/replacing a chrome Corrado script badge. I have found an airbrush painter who is going to have a play at reproducing the finish using a standard primed badge. He is also confident that he could do it with one of the ARZ chromed items. From post #13, Trimsport are not interested. The husband died two years ago and his widow (Pam) who is 81 is shortly to move. The business is winding down. However, she very kindly did provide me with the details of her suppliers. This appears to have been a cottage industry and it looks like they were able to produce badges of a similar finish (see below). I have the address in Leicester, but no phone number and cannot find a number on the Interweb. If there is someone from Leicester who could assist me with finding a telephone number for a business in the LE4 area, could they please PM me? I will then talk with the Supplier and see what can be done to produce some replacement chromed 'Corrado' badges. Thanks. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47898[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47899[/ATTACH]

I'm red/grey colour blind :bonk:. That's the stuff. Has a red stripe on the tin :thumbleft:

The VW underbody stuff Paul mentioned goes on thick with a gun but is quite thin otherwise. You can also use Redstripe Seam Sealer which is brushable, easy to work with and goes on thick. It is easy to make it look like the factory finish as it dries. I used a rubber roller meant for textured ceilings. Or you could use it to build up the thickness before covering with the thin VW underbody stuff as a final coat.

Finally made the effort to update my member thread and blog covering the refurbishment of the rear axle and front sub-assembly. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?55215-And-then-there-were-two...big-update-time&p=729628&viewfull=1#post729628

On a bit of a roll with these write ups. Have updated my Blog to cover the front end work done at the end of last week. http://the-corrado.net/entry.php?118-Front-sub-assembly-time

Last Thursday was spent changing over the front sub-assembly. As with the rear axle, the aim was to recover the one fitted to the car so it could be refurbished and then refitted, along with all new components, bolts and fastenings. So this work is just an interim position. It was a long day, starting at 10.00 and finishing at just after midnight. Not finishing was not an option as the garage space was needed on Friday morning. I have been fortunate to have access to a professional garage with pit and all the tools. I have little prior mechanical knowledge so these jobs are proving a whole new experience requiring lots of research. Having a mechanic friend on hand to advise and help with the tricky bits is a massive bonus. My mechanical apprenticeship is progressing well as I am having to learn a lot of new skills. The task for the day was to remove the existing sub-assembly, wishbones, ARB and hub carriers. Then to fit replacement items complete with new wheel bearings; new control arm bushes; new steering rack bushes; new rear engine and gearbox mounts; new ball joints, drop links and track rod ends. All the useable recovered items, like the bolts and fastenings, will be de-rusted, refurbished and recycled onto the Silver VR6 in time. The replacement assembly and control arms had been previously nylon coated. The work progressed well considering it looked like nothing had been disturbed since new, apart from a track rod end which was seriously stuck fast (had to remove the rod and use a TIG welder to heat the track rod end to red hot); a front wheel bearing which needed grinding off the driver's side hub; the compressor for the hydraulic press failing. The latter was a complete pain as the whole task needed one set of hubs and front bearings removing and a new set fitting along with one set of wishbone bushes removing and a new set fitting. Doing this by hand was not funny. Because of the temporary nature of the replacement parts, pattern bushes and bearings were used. The genuine VW items will used when the original item is refitted. The car and engine all supported. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47852[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47853[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47854[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47855[/ATTACH] The existing items to remove. Not in bad condition for 17 years. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47856[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47857[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47858[/ATTACH] Work in progress. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47859[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47860[/ATTACH] The old sub-frame off and preparing the replacement. A bit of impact driver action for the hub ABS screws. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47861[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47867[/ATTACH] Back on with various replaced items. The splash shields, hubs, carriers, discs, brakes etc will be renewed when the original sub-frame is refurbished and put back on. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47862[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47863[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47864[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47865[/ATTACH] All finished at 00.15 - see the clock! [ATTACH=CONFIG]47866[/ATTACH] And, the following morning, the final activity was a professional digital 4 wheel alignment. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47868[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]47869[/ATTACH] With all the work that has been done the car drives unbelievably well. Once the suspension and top mounts are replaced, it should be back to being as close to the factory settings as is possible.

Right, on with the refurbished rear axle with new discs, bearings and bushes. This is a temporary measure while I refurbish the axle that was on the car which is not as corroded and will look as new when coated. Then it can all be refitted and the initial one used for the Silver VR. Double the work, but the car needed to be mobile for the MOT and due to storage demands. Given it looked as though nothing had been undone in 17 years, all went well except for: stripping the head off a sub axle bolt; trying to get the brake bias valve off; needing to replace some of the brake lines (all will be done in any case). Given the car's age, the original items are in pretty good shape, as expected. Ready to go [ATTACH=CONFIG]47791[/ATTACH] Looking good under here, just needing a bit of clean [ATTACH=CONFIG]47792[/ATTACH] Stripping off the old [ATTACH=CONFIG]47793[/ATTACH] Apart from dirt, little wear after 17 years [ATTACH=CONFIG]47794[/ATTACH] And it's off [ATTACH=CONFIG]47795[/ATTACH] As expected, needed to replace some brake pipe hard lines and needed new ABS sensors. For the brake lines, used Cunifer (copper nickel alloy) rather than copper or steel. It is stronger than copper, doesn't work harden, easier to work with than steel. Not as tough as steel but will not corrode like steel, especially from the inside. And you don't need to weaken it by scraping off external rust. These should last a lifetime. Also fitted some newly refurbished tank straps while I was at it. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47799[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47796[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47797[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47798[/ATTACH] Fitting the new beam was OK. Had to tap a few holes to clear the nylon coating and do a quick weld on a broken exhaust bracket, to get through the MOT. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47800[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47801[/ATTACH] And then it was fitted, re-plumbed to the brake lines and the stub-axles, new discs and brakes refitted. As this is not the finished deal, some of he old bolts and parts were re-used. All new ones will be put on when the original axle is re-fitted. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47802[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47803[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47804[/ATTACH] As mentioned, had a couple of gorillas on the way. Needed to weld a nut onto a sheared stub-axle bolt so it could be extracted: [ATTACH=CONFIG]47805[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47806[/ATTACH] But the main swine was the original brake bias valve. It was completely stuck fast and a welded-on bolt just snapped off. So, welded on a piece of bar which did the trick and cracked the screw. A bit of grinder action to cut off the bar, then some serious adjustables to extract it. You can see that the bolt was galvanically corroded along its length. Not wanting this to happen again, did a bit of research and came across 'Duralec', a lubricant designed to stop galvanic corrosion http://www.intek-uk.com/duralac.htm. So shall be using this on the brake bias valve in the future. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47807[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47808[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47811[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47810[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47812[/ATTACH] The 'new' valve in place. This one has been recycled from -Neil-'s white VR when he broke it earlier this. Was relatively new and in good condition. A brand new one awaits the refurbished axle and this one will be for the Silver VR. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47829[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47830[/ATTACH] The next day, the car passed its MOT. As the Inspector said: "You don't find many of these as clean as this any more". Finally, the best tool of them all. A truly serious cordless impact driver which made short work of 17 year old stuck-fast nuts and bolts. If I ever had the money (about £500) I would buy one in a heartbeat. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47831[/ATTACH]

Have decided to give the Blog system a try to document the two projects I have on the go. I will post here when a new item is added. To start with, have just added an account of the rear axle refurbishment done last week. http://the-corrado.net/entry.php?117-Rear-axle-refurb

Time for an update. Grab a brew... Having had a long think about what to do with the two VR's, I have decided to keep the red one as a 'Collection/Concourse' car and use the Silver one for some contemporary updates I fancy. So, the red one will be put back to factory condition, put in long term storage/preservation and sold for a profit in 10-20 years as a classic. Time will tell if this is a smart idea. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47779[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47780[/ATTACH] So, having decided the Red's fate, it was on with phase one of the work especially as the MOT was due on 25th June. The parts on the car are in great condition (e.g. wishbones, rear axle) and all are genuine VW. So the intention is to refurbish these which meant sourcing a second set of some items, so the car can still be used and wheeled in/out of the long-term storage location I have secured, whilst the refurbishment proceeds. This car cannot be left on axle stands in my garage for 18 months, like the Silver one. With long term overseas work commitments looming, there was a need to press on. The additional parts would also (in time) be used to complete the refurbishment of the Silver VR. Preparation Secured a rear axle, front assembly and wish bones. These were blasted and coated along with a load of other parts I already had, including items for the Silver VR. The initial list of items was: Rear axle; 2 x rear axle brackets; 2 x rear splash shields; front and rear bumper irons; front assembly; 2 x wishbones; front ARB; Carbon canister holder; tailgate spoiler brackets; 3 x sets fuel tank straps. All this cost just £120 and the work was done by Batchglow (as recommended by Bruny, KIPVW and Butterfly). Interestingly, they charged less to have the items nylon coated in matt black rather than powdercoated, as they had a big nylon coating run on the go. See here:http://www.batchglow.co.uk/nylon-powder-coating.html [ATTACH=CONFIG]47782[/ATTACH] Also bought a duplicate set of front/ rear calipers and carriers for refurbishing, along with some VW stub axles. These were all de-rusted. For de-rusting advice, see my post about using Citric Acid here: http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?56334-Cleaning-hubs&p=725354&viewfull=1#post725354. As the plan also involves the plating of various parts (e.g. brake calipers), following the success of others on here I also purchased a home zinc plating kit along with some black passivate: http://www.gaterosplating.co.uk/Zinc-Plating-kit.php. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47781[/ATTACH] I also secured a set of 288mm brakes, calipers and carriers for the Silver VR. This has 312mm brakes with 16" wheels. But my spare wheels are 15" so had to temporarily reduce the brake size while the wheels are refurbished. I am also thinking of going back to Speedlines on the Silver VR, so needed the smaller carriers. Finally, bought a set of Speedlines for the Red. It currently has a set of 15" Wolfrace Racelines but came from the factory with Speedlines so will get those back on in due course. Parts Placed an order for a skip-load of genuine parts with VW, mainly to refurbish the drivetrain and suspension, which resulted in a monster bill. The shopping list included: Rear Axle Disks; bearings; bushes; pads; all new bolts, fastenings and clips; brake bias valve; ABS sensors and rings; flexi hoses; rear axle bush; brake line brackets; splash shields; handbrake cables Front assembly Discs; pads;wheel bearings; hubs with ABS rings; new wishbone bushes (Rear=TT donuts), ARB bushes and clamps; Steering rack bush and clamp; drop links; tie rod ends; ball joints; all new clips, bolts and fastenings; ABS sensors; flexi hoses and brackets/clips; new engine and gearbox mounts; splash shields Front 288 brakes Discs; pads; flexis; bolts etc [ATTACH=CONFIG]47785[/ATTACH] Next: The Rear Beam

If these switches work then this is excellent news indeed, and hats off to you Matt for the initiative. You can count me in for one.

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Managed to get the door sorted. For those in the South/West Yorks and North Derbyshire area I can recommend Melvin from Direct Dents (mob: 0797 0029207). As you can see from the picture below, he is a mature guy with a lot of experience. Melvin was put onto me by the bodyshop I am using. He mainly does trade and main dealer work. Having dealt with main dent in the door, he also pointed out a further two which were only visible when looking at the reflection created by his fancy door jig. Cost was £40 in total. He would have dealt with a further two almost impossible-to-see dents in the rear passenger quarter had I had the time. I'll pop the rear 'door' card off and he will do that when I call him. All-in-all, excellent service and quality of work :cheers:. And then... :onfire:. Night before last, the car alarm went off at 2am. I had left the Corrado out on the street as the garage was full of freshly powder-coated bits for the following day's activity of replacing the rear axle and front sub-assembly. Heard a commotion with a couple of young idiots running off down the cul-de-sac I live in. Went outside to have a look and it turned out their idea of fun had been to run up the bonnets and roofs of various cars in the street. Our family bus (a Volvo) was in a real state. Looking at the Corrado, I could see 3 footprints on the bonnet, one on the windscreen, and another couple on the roof, all up the passenger side of the vehicle. Having seen the state of the Volvo, I was expecting some real damage. However, by a stroke of luck, apart from scratched paintwork (which should polish out) no damage was caused - which was a great result in the circumstances. Why do people do this sort of thing? These two fools damaged 6 cars in total :bad-words:. So, lots more work for Melvin. [ATTACH=CONFIG]47777[/ATTACH]

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