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Nice one, glad it helped! [emoji1360]

Sean, a couple of things to try which helped when I did mine- firstly was to bleed out every union as it was an empty system- so all the unions going into the abs pump, and the unions going into the calipers etc. Then, with the rear calipers, I wound the Pistons right back to minimise any voids within and then removed them from their carriers, put a piece of disc-thickness metal in the gap between the pads and elevated the calipers while bleeding them to remove the high point in the flexi. After doing those things I managed to get an excellent pedal and we were only bleeding using the usual 2 man pump-bleed method. I had previously bought a vacuum bleeder and couldn't get anywhere using that.

I've sent you a message on whatsapp mate :)

Thanks Sean, yeah bleeding the brakes was a nightmare, particularly as it was dry system. In the end with the help of a friend we bled out every Union; both on the master cylinder, all the ones on the abs pump too. I also wound back the rear caliper pistons and elevated the calipers while bleeding them and in the end they came good.. Good luck for when you do yours! Will you be taking yours to any shows this year? The Leon is long gone now.. Couldn't deal with having two performance cars to worry about! Plus, as capable and quick as it was, it managed to be quite a boring drive really.

Thanks... Here's a couple of photos with the new control panel that i took for another thread the other day. Note that I also needed to modify the back of the glove box and the lower dash panel too as the mk4 box is slightly different/larger, even than the Diavia setup that was in there.

This winter I gave myself another little project on the Corrado - to fit obd2 engine management and Teves 20 abs system. I completed the work a couple of weeks ago and I have to say I'm really pleased with how much smoother the car runs now. The idling too is very smooth. And the brakes- now I've managed to bleed them properly(!) are a huge improvement in feel and in action. With the dashboard removed, both upgrades are fairly straightforward wiring wise, with help from some of the guides on the forum. And also with the dashboard being out it was a perfect opportunity to upgrade the heater. I had read about people fitting Climatronic to their Corrados and I very nearly went ahead with that, but I really wanted the car back together and decided that a cable-operated mk4 golf heater box would be much easier and quicker to fit, for now at least :) I would definitely recommend the mk4 heater setup to anyone wanting a more reliable system - the switches turn with ease and it feels much more robust. It always felt like I was going to snap something with the old system. To do the swap you need the heater box, cables, wiring loom and the control panel. Two extra holes need to be drilled in the bulkhead, with one of the original holes being retained by the mk4 box. I will post some pictures of the car once I've actually taken a few :)

Hey Sean, how's it going? Bet it was ace to drive it again after all this time :)

No I removed the air con from my car not long after I bought it as it didn't work. It too had a Diavia air con system, but I still needed to trim the glove box and lower panel further for the mk4 stuff to fit correctly. I initially had intended to fit climatronic as I'm currently breaking a mk4 which has it fitted, but then I realised that all I really wanted was a more reliable fan and controls and I'm really not fussed about air con. I may still install the Climatronic at a later date, and it will be easier to do as the Corrado is already adapted for the mk4 style heater box now, but for now I'm impressed at how well the setup is working at present with the newer system.

And just as I wrote the last post, the postie arrived with the felt!

The dash lower panel has been made smaller as you can see in the pic, I just need to finish it by recovering it with felt trim.

I'll get some pics later today. It's reversible with the exception of two extra holes in the bulkhead and the modifications which need to be done to the lower dash panel and glove box (they need to be made smaller as the mk4 box is a bit bulkier). Well worth it though for the controls which don't feel as if they're going to break each time they are used.

For anyone who fancies a bit more of a challenge - I have recently fitted mk4 golf heater controls and heater box/cables to my Corrado.. It's a very good fit, but requires some modifications to the glove box and the panel below it. Benefits are a well illuminated heater panel, with controls that feel robust and easy to turn. Also the recirc function works which is a bonus. The fan itself is also much more powerful and replacement parts are easy to come by... If anyone wants more info, just pm me and I'll point you in the right direction.

Looks good mate! :-)

Yeah two sections to the main test. I did them on different days because if you fail the first part and have pre-booked the second, you will lose your money adm not be able to take it. I paid £140 for a whole day's riding to get used to the bigger bike (I had been riding a 125 for a year), then £100 each for two half days where I took the tests. I think the mod 1 costs around £40? The mod 2 around £70 iirc. I'd definitely recommend getting a 125 for a year to get used to riding around and becoming smooth and fluent. Even if that doesn't prepare you fully for increasing the power almost 10 fold when getting on a bigger bike! Want to buy my 125? It's for sale!

I recently did my direct access (only two weeks ago).. Yes, you need to do your cbt, then theory, then module one (off road manoeuvres) , then module two (on road element).. I'm pretty sure any school offering tuition on the direct access would supply the bike to learn on. I used a WK650i which is a Chinese v twin bike, and it definitely give me a bit of a thirst for more. Last week I purchased a 2005 Honda Hornet 600, which is currently proving to be more than ample in the speed department!! I think it's just going to become harder, with more hoops to jump through to get the licence, which is why I wanted to get it done this summer. P.s- I think the age for the direct access route is 24?

Awesome, thanks I'll PM you

I'm after a window control module for my vr6 as mine seems to be draining my battery.. What's about?

Hey guys, Well I haven't done a great deal to the Corrado for a while, except drive it every so often. I keep thinking I should sell it and move on, but I haven't been able to bring myself to actually advertise it! I've had the car since 2009, so quite a while. I recently sold my Passat estate and bought a Leon Cupra r to use as a daily... It probably wasn't the best idea I've ever had! The Leon is great car, but has already needed quite a few jobs doing on it. And the temptation to modify it go get some real power is becoming overwhelming! If I did end up modifying, I don't think it would be a suitable daily driver any more!... So that keeps bringing me back to selling the Corrado and buying another sensible car as a daily and turn the Leon into a monster!! But then when I see the Corrado I love it, and I can't really say that about the Leon. Even though it's an excellent car.

Open to offers on the engine conversion- it is good strong engine with no smoke or rattles. Quicker than the 10 valve engine. Could be a real bargain for someone.

2002 Golf v5 170bhp 20 valve 130k miles approx Full engine conversion £300 - will include clocks ecu, loom etc. Currently still in the car, so can be heard running, albeit with no exhaust after the manifold! Full heated cream leather interior £200

Me too. Already provisionally sold unfortunately [emoji17]

I'll take it if you can post it

Thanks Sean, yes I'm in 'Somerset'.

As above, need a vr6 flywheel, what have you got? :)