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Let's see some pics o those nice assembled Corrado's please. Cheers, Redfox.

12 years ago I bought my Mk. II Golf for something like 2000 euro with fresh mot and all. No rust, 160000 km on the counter and that was really cheap. I had it 12 years and spent around 16000 euro on parts alone secondhand and new, and then I did everything myself, incl balancing the crank, polishing the rods and stuff. It's never been a daily driver as i never needed it, but a fun car for spirited driving plus some highspeed drving across Europe. It never broke down even once. Never. I felt to get something new, and I ended up with the Corrado as a good choice. I got it real cheap, and the show can repeat itself again. Not a daily driver, but the same as before plus some trackdays etc. It's a fun hobby and a good traveling companion. Even my wife thinks so, even though she sat in a hard, I mean really hard Golf, over the roads of Europe. Not a hickup from neither her or the car. I try to prevent, rather than heal, as it gives you more fun and lesser downtime, but it cost some money in the process, and is never a guarantee. A new car is bound to give you a big loss. That's why some people gave the advice to buy a future classic and take good care of it, while driving it as well. I do so. Sorry guys, but Rieger and other Christmas stuff is often out of the equation in this math, except for certain well reknowned items. For the investment part, I couldn't give a rats as... I bought it for the fun it gives. If I bougt it as an investment, I would restore it completely, and zip it into a environmental stable dry box, and sit down and wait. Since I did not, and life passes by, I will restore it, make a few mods to make it standard+, and enjoy it. There are other ways to invest money or at least other cars. Look how it went on the financial markets: sizzys all of them. I know because I did that for the better part of 10 years. I am sure everyone remember how Porsche went up and down with the yuppie age. It takes time to earn on this one. And certainly now, as there is a falling in value of items. And because of this we risk it ends up as a museumspiece, rather than being driven like it was intended to. Anyway, I keep every single part I replace in storage, so it can anytime be reverted, down to the last nut and bolt ;) No driving in bad weather and no wintertime. Call me a nutcase if you like, but I take the bicycle or other means of transportation when going from a to b. For the one who is interested in making money on a Corrado, I think it is like allways: buy it, take good care of it, and use only money you can afford to loose, be patient, as few kilometers as possible, keep ALL papers, and use VW spares in nealy most cases. In any case, I see it as a win-win. Each to his own of course, and enjoying it on the way. Gaz geben! Cheers, Redfox.

Nice, Thanks! Unfortunately I can't see that they list anything Corrado. I also tried typing in the Etka part number and/or combo's, but with nil result. Redfox.

As I remember it, the P-slots came in 14 inches. And a very rare 15 inch was also out. The 280mm discs need 15 inch min, and otherwise as above. I know, because I tried a set on my former KM II and had to but a G60 sparewheel for the boot ;) Cheers, Redfox.

Nice pic!!! I think they will become fashion again, when everyone is tired of having the new one. They we'll see a return to old style. As an alternative, they are now made as the old style, but logofree, if so cared for. Cheers, Redfox.

In Etka on picture 158-00, they sit with a screw part no. N 013 969 4 plus washer and clip no. 811 807 577 C in each side, and 10 pieces of 535 853 832 A plus 10 pieces of dowels no. 535 853 837 along the trim, plus the usual clips in front. The sucures the trim far better than black sticky stuff I used to have. Cheers, Redfox.

I asked a local VW dealer, and they couldn't get them anymore. As many Corrado drivers are repainting their cars, maybe this is a part to refabricate? Classic Parts? Anyone? Cheers, Redfox.

I second that of Floppyman. I just don't like the orange blinkers. Looks way too big on the pic. Or is the Corrado just a small sportscar? I think it is ;) That is one purposefull looking car. They just don't build them like that anymore :( Or maybe it's just fine, as we are fortunate to have one ;) Cheers, redfox.

Hi 3Corsameal, I had my windscreen replaced when I bought my Corrado 3 months ago, and they broke all clips, and glued it back with some blobs of black sticky stuff, which took some real carefull levering, not to brake anything, to take off. The three pieves of lower trim cannot be had from VW any more (only is something is left over), but clips and dowels are available. So I got these, and the three piece trim now sits perfectly and tight as it should. Not rattleing about wilt the blobs... ;) I am going for the onepiece carbon trim if ever made for a left hand drive car. Fr sure! Else it can be had in normal black in onepiece too, which is an improvement of the original ones, I think. Looks standard, just better ;) Cheers, Redfox.

Hi Alex, sorry if it's been suggested before, but I would also look carefully at the earth points and the feeding wires underneath the insulation, to see or measure if they have gone bad. 15Volt sounds a little high in my ears, as there's a chance it will be overloading the electrical system. Once had that on my suzuki (mc) and it burned al the bulbs. It was caused by the rectifier diodes being broken. On my even older suzuki (mc too), I had a fire in the wires while driving through Les Voges into France. Had to pull it many miles ;) Exactly the same cause as above - dead diodes. Cheers, Redfox.

Thanks a lot. I will look out for the flipkit first to see how much of a difference it makes. I'll do a google on it. Hmm, I think the roads are equally bad most places... apart from Schwitzerland. I chose between a pss9 b14/b16 kit and was advised that the b14 is real hard, the b16 even worse. I will say that I don't want them to be hard for the sake of hardness, but surely they could do with being a little tightened up from factory. After having been driving with them for two and a half months, I have come to have the impression, that V1 KW's (Inox) are made for those who want the coilover adjustability in height, and still wants a soft ride. Since i'm an old fart, but not a corpse, I want the ride harder than soft, with a more controlled suspension both in and out, as I allways disliked comfort (just like luggage - what on Earth to do with that?). The same I was advised on the KW v1-2-3. So, wanting to try something new, I chose the KW. Unfortunately I also listened to the advise on the hardness, as a few people said that the v1 was hard enough. After installing them, I found them to be somewhat soft. Too soft on bound and rebound. I would say that the quality of the way they work is very good though, in contrast to some other kits I've tried, which was overly bumpy and made the wheels fly and jump, instead of glueing them to the tarmac. I now try to do the rest of the bits, and we'll see next spring what it turns out to be, but I think that v3 (Inox) is the way to go. The can be adjusted over a winder range both hard and soft. I am thinking of some KW topmounts too. Powerflex is in place, and it surely helped taking the feeling of indecision away. I can now better feel what the wheels are doing and where they are. Later adding the Eibach strut tower bar improved that said, and as I already have the Eibach arb kit installed two months ago, the bodyroll and flex is fine. As I see it, those parts make much less bodyroll, and less warning on loosing rear end, but when the quality of the movement is top, the car is easier to feel when it reaches the limit. That is also why I went from 195/50-15 to 215/45-16 to now 205/40-17 on tires and wheels, no spacers. I also made the mistake of lowering them too much in the start. Looking nice, but almost undrivable. Raised them 3 times to find a better spot. I probably ahve to raise it a bit more. But one thing at a time. I mean, what's the idea of having a superlow car with lot's of horses, if one cannot use them? (not my car as it is fairly standard, but all those guys with heavily tuned engines). Anyway, just my twopence. Very nice thread btw, and probably the most important one on the site. I find the less brake dive important as it won't shift much weight and unsettle the rear end, while also keeping a better spread of load on the tyres - brake in, accelerate out. KW asked me of which model I have, and what year, and driving style, but I wouldn't be able to tell if they regulate some valves or alike to accomodate different versions of the Corrado. Good ideas on the Corrado (G60) handeling is greatly received. Cheers, Redfox.

Hi Fishwick et al, I would like to ask how hard is the V3 KW? as I bought the V1 and think they are somewhat soft. I would like it a little harder for sure. And the adjustable in and out seems fine too. I guess it's the high speed that is adjustable? Not wanting to throw much money after a lack of success again, I humbly ask ;) I'd like to add that I don't use my Corrado (G60) as a daily driver, but more on spirited zig-zag road driving and track days. I added Eibach arbs front and rear, powerflexes most places and Eibach strut tower bar front, and Wiecers rear. Mu Corrado is not overly lowered, but I would also like to get some bits for correcting the trackarm angle. Any ideas? Is there anything to be gained from a lower front bar between the track arms? (maybebetter precision)? Finally what is the optimum toe in/out on the G60 ? I am not so much into understeering... ;) Cheers, Redfox.

Amazing build Dave, as I've just read the whole thread. It's really nice to see someone doing things right. Cheers, Redfox.

Good, I'm in! Redfox

Does this thread mean we have to enlist all over again? If so, I would like 4 sets of two rollers each. That is enough rollers for two cars, please. Redfox.

Well, you never know if something bad is for the better, and even though you've had some grief over the matter, it seems to turn out all nice. Congrats on a better Corrado (and no more fires). Good friend you have there. Let's see a pic of the new one then. Cheers, Redfox.

As can be seen on the roadsign, this is Corrado territory... :dance: [ATTACH=CONFIG]58453[/ATTACH] Redfox

October 2011: It shouldn't all be meccin' on the Corrado, so I took a nice spin, and here's a few pics from today's ride: ps: You got to love those mirrors... Cheers, Redfox.

Good your are okay, and the Corrado will be okay in time too. Many years ago my bronther had a buggy, and one afternoon while he drove on the expressway with a friend in his rebuilt VW 1300, it suddenly burst into flames. It took so short time, that they only managed to get out of the car. Totally fried in a few minutes. So in this perspective, you were lucky after all, but of course stil a bad incidense. Good luck on the rebuild. Cheers, Redfox.

update: Finally got to adjust the front bumper okay, but still hanging a little too much in the left side. Unfortunately the fittings is not adjustable on the sides; only the front. Anyway, I got to put on some stainless screws for the lights: [ATTACH=CONFIG]49518[/ATTACH] I also stuck in a normal filter the other day; looks like this, compaired to a cleaned K&N: [ATTACH=CONFIG]49519[/ATTACH] And today I picked up a new numerplateholder for the rear, so finally one with no broken tabs and drilled through holes, phew !: [ATTACH=CONFIG]49520[/ATTACH] And a variety of small goodies, such as handbrakehandle, handbrakehandlesurround, screws for reversegearindicator, numberplate fittings etc: [ATTACH=CONFIG]49521[/ATTACH] And the old handle etc. looks like this, and was in really bad condition, and every time I passed a bump, and we all know there's not going to be less of those, it flapped around inside the car: [ATTACH=CONFIG]49522[/ATTACH] Wheres as the new ones fit tight and perfect, no rattleing, so one more sound terminated :cheers:: [ATTACH=CONFIG]49523[/ATTACH] and finally looking at the enginebay, I had these ugly twins sitting there, looking at me with their rusty eyes: [ATTACH=CONFIG]49524[/ATTACH] Swapped over for these nice new ones with some coppergrease to go: [ATTACH=CONFIG]49525[/ATTACH] I know, I am being a little anal about it, but I just really don't like rust, so every time I find something, I try to eradicate it. Anyway, there are plenty more big and small things to do, so welcome wintertime ;) Cheers, Redfox.

Ah okay. I'll just wait a little more, and hen maybe it will be made. Can I just order on your website then for other parts? Cheers, Redfox.

Okay good Corrado drivers, let's also write how many sets we would actually want to buy, so Alex can have a more precise figure to decide. Keep 'em commin'! Cheers, Redfox.

:dance: If two windows takes 4 rollers, then I'll take enough rollers for 4 windows: to sets for now, and 2 sets for future use. I am in waiting position then, and will keep an eye on the thread. Thanks a lot for the effort anyway. Cheers, Redfox.

Hi dogger, My Corrado is a left hand drive. I will order some of the other very interesting products later on as they look really trick. I need two of the carbon fiver strut caps as well (together with the windscreen trim). I've only had my Corrado two months, but surely it can be modified to be better/better looking/tuned up. Please let me know how and what etc. :smug: Cheers, Redfox.

Hi Swompy, Can I buy two please. I need them to be sent to Denmark. Cheers, Redfox.