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Good question. What happens with the lambda on de-cat exhausts?

If he can wrap it in bubblewrap and cardboard then try http://www.parcel2go.com There's nothing stopping you from getting your own courier to collect.

Put it on as an auction with a £1,000 reserve?

Someone has a matt black one here if you fancy spraying it yourself: http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?55953-1994-Dragon-Green-Pearl-Effect-LC6P-2.0-16v

A new version of the Corrado is unlikely. Audi have their TT and VW have their Scirocco. Where is the Corrado mk2 going to fit?

Well if you do really want to change the colour then why not do a colour change yourself. They look in great shape already and you'd be pushed to find some in similar condition. So why not see how they go and then re-colour them black if you really, really, feel the need in a few months. A nice warm indoor winter job perhaps. But I'd still keep them cream :)

Personally I think the cream recaros suit the blackberry very nicely indeed.

Hmmm. If it were me I'd write back and state that when they offered you the cheque it was deemed to be full and final settlement, including the acceptance that you wedre not at fault, and then ask them to state why they believe this was not the case.

I agree. I've never sold anything on here but I can see that the new system means it's slightly more hassle to sell something. Where someone could easily just post up a for sale thread they now have to construct an advert. If you are doing that then you may as well just use ebay which has a much wider audience. Shame really. But I understand why the change was made. Longer term it may lead to fewer people posting in the other sections too. One of the first rules of the internet is to keep generating content so people come back to the site.

1) Thanks. 2) Not yet. Will do though :)

Are these compressions ok for a VR6 engine: 5 cylinders are at 10.1 1 cylinder is at 9.3 Also, does anyone know the rough cost for valve stem seal replacement at an Indi? Thanks.

I absolutely love that colour :)

Here's a suggestion. Why not post your tools down there with Royal Mail Special Delivery. They will get there next day. Then just fly down on Saturday and they will be waiting at the car for you. Simples :)

Bristol?

Well if it's instead of a Corrado then a TT probably makes more sense. The mk1's really are cheap now and they can be lovely cars. They obviously suffer a little from the hairdresser jokes but I think that's unjustified. The two I had were a long time ago when they had recently been launched. Both 1.8t 225 coupe's. The first was a couple of years old and the next was new (the only car I've ever bought new - and I sold it back to the dealer a year later for nearly the same money). The build quality is very good indeed and the cabin is a lovely place to sit. The rear seats may as well not be there. You need your legs amputated to use them. But the fronts are very comfortable and the equipment level is quite high. There aren't really many optional extras because they had most things as standard, especially on the 225's. But desirable options at the time seemed to be Bose upgraded audio, xenon headlights and the 18" alloys on the slightly facelifted model. I can't remember when the facelift came in but is was two or three years after launch and the only differences were, I think, lower suspension and larger 18" 9 spoke alloys. The suspension on the faceliften model is arguably a little harsh for UK roads but it looks nicer especially on the alloys. Also note that there were a lot of aftermarket clones of those alloys so older pre-facelifted cars will probably have them. Generally they are reliable I think. The on;y issues I recall at the time were a high rate of coilpack failures (common across all 1.8t cars from that period) and the usual VAG weakness of dodgy electrics. One issue often seen on them in the day was a self opening window. Owners would often come back to find the window dropped a couple of inches. I've actually been considering one again now as they are very cheap. And another common complaint nowadays seems to be some rust around the rear number plate (I think) and instrument pod failures. Overally I think they are very good cars that are often overlooked because of the image they now have. But I'd definitely have one again. I would probably not get the 3.2 though; it isn't much faster because the engine is heavier, it understeers and while it does make a great sound it will be more expensive on insurance and petrol. The 1.8t can be tuned easily with a remap anyway. As with any older, cheaper, reasonably fast car, check history and be aware many have probably been abused.

I'd say mk5 out of those too. The TT is a lovely car (I've had two) but very similar in concept to a corrado. Why have two similar cars? So a golf would be more practical. the R32 is also a great car but the mk5 gti is also great and cheaper to run.

Really nice :)

I expect this is being done to increase government revenue from insurance tax. Gits.

It really would be a shame to break it... it looks like it has bfax a lot of work done to it mechanically. Unfortunately test driving for anyone who is interested may be tricky with No insurance. Most DOC cover usually needs the other car to also be insured by the owner.

It might be an idea to get a quote for the bodywork and mention the approximate cost in the ad. It may put people off that there is an unknown cost.

Grey VR driving through the one way system in Kingston upon Thames this morning.

Sorry not been around for a while. Stickers arrived some time ago. Many thanks.

Tron Legacy 6/10 I did enjoy it and the visuals and soundtrack is great. But not the best film in the world. It is definitely entertaining though and if you see it, then see it at an iMax. Awful acting, however.

Gangster Number 1 on Sky last night... 9/10. A brilliant London gangster film.

Very nice :)