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Loving the Rado but not too sure if the Missus or Bank manager share my excitement:dance: So far; New alarm fitted DVD Head unit fitted power cable for amps & sub routed to the boot Rims respay (although it is in my head to get some nice deep dish alloys.... any suggestions?) new Dizzycap, spark plugs, oil ect. oh & lets not forget the 500times ive washed her lol. Passed my test without any problems so im on the road & chuffed to bit the rado is my first car. Did you experience any problems with the drivers side window?? twice now its gone down but not come up but after a couple of hour will decide to work again???? Have an evening of playing with the Acceleration cable due to yesterdays tinkering. All fun tho. Will be changing my profile soon but will give you the heads up when I do.

just a quick update. Spent most of yesterday servicing my Rado. Had a look at the Gasket & it was shagged. Replaced easily enough & no oil slick on my driveway this morning:thumbleft: Cheers once again for your comment guys:smug:

Cheers mate:thumbleft:

Sorry guys, second time in as many days ive done that:rolleyes: 2.0ltr 16v Cheers for you input wullie:thumbleft:

Just a quicky for you all to flex those bain muscles this morning. Gonna be replacing my Valve Cover Gasket & not sure what torque setting i should use when putting Valve cover back on???? any helpful hints & tips will be appreciated as well:thumbleft: Thanks

Cheers mate:dance:

Suppose it would help if you guys knew what car it was Thanks for pointing it out Super. Its a purple one:confused: lol 1994 2.0l 16v; Thought it could be the valve cover gasket, looks like its time to get my hands dirty at last:cheers: Any part numbers, know your always partial to a parts quote Super:cool: Thanks for your input. Fortunatley no blue smoke from the exhaust Bones, ill be keeping an eye out for that one. Thanks for your input with the Idle valve as well mate, appreciated:thumbleft:

Morning all:smug: Being a complete beginner to the whole engine tinkering, thought id start myself of with something easy (famous last words). Genseral service of dizzy cap, leads & spark plugs as the little lady was getting a little lazy on start up. Unfortunately one of my spark plug cylinders is half full of oil (got about 10ml out of it). Cleaned the cylinder & spark plug (friday) & checked again this morning &.........more oil, not alot but enough to turn to you guys. Any thoughts?? new seal needed some were perhaps:scratch: Thanks Rory

Crap!!!!!!! makes me wish i hadnt seen the thread now:bonk: how would i know if its the idle valve or not??

Mine does the same but normally when starting up from cold, so good question. Will look into your advice fishwick,thanks:thumbleft:

been offered an Alpine VR twin sub/box are they any good?????

You guys have Twisted my arm (in a round about way)! Just purchase a pair of Alpine SPG13CS. Will let you know the out come..........or more the "what the hell have i done wron" :scratch:. Thanks for the recomendation Pete:thumbleft: Rory

Ill take a year Alex, by then ill have bought some new rims for her. Not gonna put myself threw the whole process again:smug: (don't hold me to that!!) Glad you approve Sompy, did take a stupid amount of time to do but kept me from spend my money down the pub. The money saved went towards a Auto Glym kit so today ill shall mostly be getting rid of all the hair, dust, grime & grease that has found its way into the little lady. Was gonna send her off & get it done but you know what they say about if you want a job doing properly:shrug: Hope you had a good weekend in Bristol & it was too wet for ya.

After rubbing the matt black down i applied a couple of coats of grey primer & then a few coats of satin black spray paint. Once the wheels were cured i used PU lacquer to protect the paint. Ideally could do with some more lacquer but I’ll wait till this sodding rain stops. All the spray paint was from Halfords (own brand), each can costing about £8 (2xprimer, 2xsatin black & 1x PU lacquer). How long the wheel will last i don’t know but if you’re looking to tart up your wheel there is special spray paint for alloys out there but not sure about the cost?? The most important thing is not to rush, apply the coats lightly & you should be ok.

Despite the appalling weather this summer has to offer i managed to get a little tarting up done on my alloys (vw centers purchased on ebay):thumbleft: Also sent the little lady off to get a new alarm & DVD/CD player plus cable routing fitted for some improved sounds.:geek:[ATTACH=CONFIG]47382[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47383[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47384[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47385[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47386[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47387[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47388[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]47389[/ATTACH]

Just an update....Alarm is gonna be fitted on monday. Gonna talk shop with the company fitting it on Friday. Thanks for the input guys:thumb right: Rory

Morning Malaki, if derbyshire is not an option try this link. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-CORRADO-FRONT-SLAM-PANEL-VR6-8V-16V-RADIATOR-SUPPORT-/220746776357?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3365887f25 but it is an eabay link so be careful as you never know what condition secondhand goods are in. Rory

VERY valid point Yandards esp with the amount im paying for insurance. Thanks for the off er Myfirstcar i will keep it firmly in mind:-)

Morning Matey, Your corrado is looking good so far. you having much work done to her? Yeh put some pic up with a little bit of detail & price ill have a browse. its not on the top of my adjenda but its a possibilty Rory

Hi guys, Have been quoted Around 230 pounds for a Cobra system & fitting but thinking about fitting it myself (knocking around 130 of the price):geek:. Any helpful hints & tips would be greatfully recieved guys. Also been eyeing up Right Click Alarm system for aound 50 pound, does any one have one fitted? or know weather to stear clear?? Thanks:afro:

Thought i'd just drop a note to introduce myself & my first Car. My name is Rory; I bought a 1994 Corrado, 2.0 16v, Ice Grey Violet Pear Corrado. I bought it threw this very forum so a big thanks to the Administraiters for there time & effort :cheers: Will put up some pics at a later date but most of you have probably seen my Rado. Have always loved the look of the corrados but never thought I'd have one as a first car so really excited to get out on the road & start giving the Rado some TLC. All in all she looks & sounds in good shape. Have a list of things to do though; -Buy new alloys (suggestions welcome) -Fit new alarm system (whilst sorting central locking) -New stereo -Full valet & steam clean the engine -Adjust the upholstery & get split seems fixed. Need to look at the door card as they have holes were they shouldn't. -Clip the heat shield First step is the Alarm & central Locking. Have been quoted Around 230 pounds for the system & fitting but thinking about fitting it myself:geek:. Any helpful hints & tips would be greatfully recieved guys. Will post on the Ice & Secure Thread. Looking forward to getting to know you all:thumbleft: