Riley 0 Posted June 15, 2007 :lol: New rims...not exactly what i wanted,but im gonna make em how i want em! :? 4x New borbet a in 9x16 et15. 16 New wheel bolts,and center cap key/spigot rings. Then bought 2x sets of flat centers...Also with new bolts/key. Bolt in anodised silver valves Got some 215/40/16 toyo t1-r's in near new condition for £120 quid too. 8) Erm...Masking tape Prepped and ready! Painted the first one...wasn't happy with it as you could see sanding marks even though i got a good few coats on. :thumbd: This was after a bodyshop recommended prepping with 600 grit which i thought sounded a touch rough. So i flatted it off again with 800 grit...thought it looked quite good matt black! This is where things went horrobly wrong :( I repainted the wheel and noticed straight away that something wasn't right. The finish was all crazed and looked like a hammered finish,propper mess :( I heard that you can't repaint over hammerite? Ive heard this in the past before now too.Dunno if this was the problem...Was gutted at this point thinking id just ruined a set of brand new wheels,got a few quotes for people to do them but it was the price of a full refurb which i couldn't afford after buying them in the first place! No pics of the mess as i ended up just flatting it again! And repainted for 3rd time here! One of the sets of flat centers prepped. All four painted! along with center caps! Far from perfect,but just happy to go for the look i wanted. New richbrook black/polished antitheft valve caps to go on the richbrook metal valve stems. And fitted along with tyres! Bit more stretched than i wanted! Stuck a sticker on one of em,need some more... And fitted. Overall im not mega happy with the paint job on em,but i think ive got the look i wanted for now. Neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolex 0 Posted June 16, 2007 looks spot on chap,me like alot 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 16, 2007 Very nice, good choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted June 16, 2007 Cheers guys :D Was stood there with the sand paper thinking...What the fecking hell am i doing? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted June 16, 2007 Now then, they look bloody great, good work, the black works really well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mave 0 Posted June 16, 2007 That is badass!!! Love it 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted June 22, 2007 Cheers guys :D Few pics from a local meet we had... Excuse my m8 in the bonnet shot :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted June 25, 2007 Few pics from Volksdevil north west...held every last sunday of the month at blackburn jct 4 m65 services from 1pm onwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted June 25, 2007 Me likey...but I'm biased :afro: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shawshankkid 1 Posted June 25, 2007 Very nice pics....good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Thanks guys :D Ive posted waaaaay too many pics on the last page :( :lol: Made a new siggy from em though 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted July 1, 2007 hmmmmmmm Borbets of the 9 j variety 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted July 4, 2007 Cheers guys :D New parts: Rear discs (machined -6mm)[/*:m:5cbd3] Rear brake pads[/*:m:5cbd3] V.A.G inner and outer rear wheel bearings[/*:m:5cbd3] New abs sensor pickup rings[/*:m:5cbd3] New rear brake pressure regulator[/*:m:5cbd3] New rear brake pressure fittings,bolts/roller/spacer/nut etc[/*:m:5cbd3] Good m8 of mine had machined 6mm off the face of the discs...This should hopefully combat the tyre/arch contact problem. 8) Everything went ok,but i got short on time so ive just done the passenger side for now untill tommorow. :) Drivers side pics (not done) Passenger side pics (done with minus 6mm) And a rear shot,hard to see the difference as i couldn't get far enough back for the pic :( Happy with it so far,the side thats been done still looks well (not sat in too far) but i haven't had chance to really test for arch/tyre contact as yet,think it will be ok :D Brakes feel a lot! better too,the rear discs/pads were really bad! Neil. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted July 4, 2007 why u coloured the engine out???????? wheels lookin good btw 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted July 4, 2007 Cheers m8 :D Just need to sort the other side tommorow,then see how it goes with the rubbing/catching issue... The engine in the pic...tis the new lump for me ol mk1 :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted July 6, 2007 Well...im now running the new rear dics on both sides with 6mm machined off the faces...AND... I haven't had any tyre/arch contact as yet :D Also went for mot and the last thing they checked was handbrake,the caliper on the left wasn't working at all....so new caliper and its gone straight through. :) Neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Whats this corrado worth guys? With the design 90's...not the borbets. Im going to put an advert together some time tonight/tommorow. Its got a few spares including a 75 brake nitrous kit/cosworth 4x4 intercooler,half modofied front bumper/ecu/chip/dizzy/red and white show plates,spare window switches etc etc. Cheers,Neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolex 0 Posted July 21, 2007 not sure on market prices at the mo, but this has to be the cream of the crop 8) (sorry im no help) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_leon_ 0 Posted July 21, 2007 Heres my honest opinion... Not that many G60s are getting over 3k at the moment so it seems - more like 2k+. Being realistic - its been brought to everyones attention that the car has had running issues of some sort for a long time now - and that a potentially large (or small) bill is waiting for the buyer to pick up immediately - unless you settle it first. So that will work against you when selling, as of course buyers will factor in a large bill as worst case scenario. Cosmetically it looks good, once the gastly yellow lights and bra are got rid of! Not sure of a figure but look to get 2.5k give or take £300. If you get more then great - but everyone whos tried selling a G60 at 3-4K lately has eventually come down to below 3k (and without running issues). Don't sell the extra bits along with the car - it won't return your money. Sell them separately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted July 21, 2007 Id agree with Leon, sell your spares on their own... It is a great looking Rado, id be wanting 3k for it but as mentioned someone is gonna have to put it right to get it to former glory... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted July 21, 2007 i reckon if u sorted the runnin issues 1st,u should get 4k easily,everythin else looks mint,i'm not gonna try changin ya mind as your head seems pretty fecked as it is but i reckon you'd wanna keep her if she was fixed :lol: but we the current probs i'd expect to be makin a loss on what you've put into it,also the probs you've had will put people off :( either way good luck mate,an if you get to a stage where ya just wanna give it away let me know :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_leon_ 0 Posted July 21, 2007 4k for a G60 is a pretty tall order. For that I'd expect a rebuild, respray, list of performance mods etc etc etc. Its the top bracket. Even good VR's aren't consistently getting above that. You will make a loss on it. The running problems like I said have been high profile on this forum which won't be an encouragement - theres loads of history for people to read up on. Don't set yourself high expectations like 4k - as you will end up dropping in price a lot, like the others have. The best thing you ca do is get your running issues sorted first and make the decision to either keep or sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted July 21, 2007 well i know if i sold mine i wouldn't be takin any less than 4.5k? i've already had 3 people pm me on wether i not i would sell mine one of them offered me 4.5k,an neils looks as good if not better than mine?mind you i can't remember the full spec list on neils :D i think if its a car that someone is lookin for then they will pay the extra to get the car they want,but not with any runnin issues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
