Chrisvw419

I actually had a late red 944 S2 about 5 years ago. It handled exceptionally well and was a lovely drivers car it was a real head turner and the appreciation of the car I got was unreal. As with most sports cars with heritage the initial buying cost isn't the problem, mine cost £2700 and was in mint condition and well maintained by the previous owner, fsh, no expense spared etc. The maintenance side of things was a the main issue. Although reasonably practical to work on, I felt it deserved to be maintained to the same standard as the previous owner. Plenty of highly recommended independent places charge good prices however parts are expensive and they are unfortunately difficult to avoid paying. Driving it put a smile on my face every time and I found myself using it more often than the weekends because I couldn't walk past it on the driveway. The only thing to note is that although brilliant fun on the roads when dry, they can be a right handful in the wet/very slightly damp. I am obviously far happier to be sat in the corrado when the roads are damp. After sadly writing mine off, I was glad to have owned it but went to the Corrado as I felt it was slightly more refined and versatile than the 944. I too have noticed the prices creep up since and often wonder what mine would have been worth now, at a guess the price of mine probably would have doubled but I would have easily spent that rise and some on maintaining and keeping it on the road. The insurance was reasonable and tax also fair, it was just the requirement of those specialist garage charges that would have eventually taken their toll In summary; > Nice drive (in dry) although wouldn't say better than the Corrado. > High maintenance fees easily compete with the higher pedigree 911 and more expensive than the Corrado. > Less refined and versatile than the Corrado. > I may get stick for this, but in my opinion the Corrado is my preferred option.

Thought you guys would appreciate this..... Its the birthday cake my better half arranged for my 30th on Saturday, the cake lady commented 'What a classic' as did the barman!

Not mine but spotted on eBay. Interesting if you're after a rare feature. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=161170339081

He seems to have pulled the original ad early and then relisted....clearly wasn't happy with the bids he was getting!

I'm in if not too late. Thanks

I will take them if the above pulls out

Just ordered mine, many thanks!

The Bentley manual clearly shows the procedure for the pre-tension with diagrams, as does the Lindsay manual, I double checked before lending him it. Its not complicated as said, but slightly more involved than stated above

If this is you Nick, Mark is borrowing my manual tomorrow to bring with him, should give you everything you need.

BMC CDA filter arrived Tuesday and picked up from post office today. All good. Thanks for the rapid and honest service.

Paid via paypal as requested for CDA. Address with payment. Many thanks

CDA Carbon air box with flexible hose and shiny Jubilee clips, very good condition- £80 I will take this please if you are willing to post? Thanks, Chris

I will try and get you a photo tomorrow. All you need to do is follow the washer tubing from the front jets to the bottle and then you will notice another heading towards the back of the car, obviously this is for the rear washer jet. Disconnect this one at the motor and plug the rubber connector.

I also removed mine recently, I disconnected the in the engine bay and then plugged it with a screw. No chance water in the boot at all then!

I will take the drivers side and can collect. Drop me a PM if job705 doesn't take up your offer. cheers Chris

Cool, will get there for 9 and grab a coffee. See you then.

Any chance of tagging along from the m4 junction 13 Chieveley services? If so what time do you think you will be there? Cheers Chris

I would be interested in a cream one if you get enough interest, otherwise will definately have a black one please!

If you mean the climatronic from a mk4 golf etc, I'm not sure it's easy to do. Easiest way of achieving green illumination would be to get the climatronic control panel from a skoda of the same era as they illuminate factory green and can be picked up for reasonable money on ebay and the likes.

That would be me! I did turn up for the meet but unfortunately I was on call and just my luck had to shoot off before bucking up the courage to introduce myself. Will try make it next time and actually say hello.

Regarding MOT, mine was done last Friday and they picked up on the play in the steering column and marked it down as not fixing in position and failed it. When I first got the car it had a bit of play but when the lever was pulled you could fix it down lower with no play. Come the MOT the adjustment lever would not operate, when it failed the MOT I was worried I would have to replace the whole thing but when I removed the cowling, I noticed a 'split pin' hanging about 10mm out of the assembly. On further inspection I found that this was the pin that locked the column in place. Well mine had slipped out and found its way behind the mechanism. I pulled the pin all the way out, pulled the column fully down replaced the pin and voila fully adjustable and no play at all. Took 5 minutes. Just something to check before replacing the entire column. Great idea though.

cheers for this, free purchase made!

If you're not too fusy, early electric window switches fit and do the job perfectly. Maybe an easier and cheaper find than used or arz-tuning prices for new ones. ---------- Post added at 7:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 7:51 PM ---------- Two on this thread for a tenner. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?63901-Many-parts-badges-grills-headlight-covers-fog-lights-rear-lights-switches-etc

I have a spare beige leather interior, front and rear seats and door cards. Could really do with a clean and conditioning and has wear on the drivers bolster. Currently stored at my parents and I will be popping over there later so could get some pics, PM me if your interested. Cheers Chris

pm sent.