Riley 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Cheers mate, good to see someone appreciate all the work im doing on it every spare minute i have...its killing me though, im absolutely knackered. :pale: This afternoon i changed the thermostat and the flange, flange on front of head, fan switch, expansion tank with cap and G12. Still have to get the rear coilovers off and rebuilt :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 24, 2009 yea its a bit shite that they fell to bits like they did really, considering the amount they cost, i dont suppose you kno if they make any stiffer springs for fk coilovers? i wanna try and stop some movement i have on the back end to try and reduce catching on the back arches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Phil aka Seth, they do indeed do stiffer springs for FK's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 24, 2009 schweet, any ideas where to get em? will rimstlye do em! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Another silly picture update, a biggish one so apologies... New oe style but gold plated aerial connector. Since ive run out of money, and having an extra gauge to mount (the afr/wideband gauge) i made up a center console gauge pod, people pay crazy money for these things for the corrado's In this pic you can just see the push button for the wideband, i later moved this obviously...see pics I drew round the first one again incase i fecked it up. 1 Gauge mounted, and a mk1 golf blanking plug came in handy. I then mounted the wideband calibration button and led under the gear gaitor along with the plugs/shift light jobby. Finally made a lighting loom up for the 3 vdo gauges where the stereo used to be. All mounted up, pleased with sommet for once. Video!!! Anything missing??? .................................................................. Also decided on a change...You may have seen that in the video, the yellow headlights have gone. The headlights are obviously as mint as they were before the Lamin-X was applied! New SubtleTint applied to one... Both done. Excuse the absolute filth!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtytorque 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Very 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted February 26, 2009 very cool mate, really like those smoked tints. how much would a set of them be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Cheers lads...but people are supppoed to say i should have kept the yellow :( :lol: Phil, a single piece of 12"x16" will protect/cover the faces of both headlights mate, £15.99+p+p 8) Another small/rushed update. I don't have time to paint or cover with ally then paint the gauge pod...so i used some black suede type sh|t for now... Also forgot that ill be needing a front plate for the mot! Not gonna run one otherwise i don't think. Mounted on the mk1 golf plate holder...Red font and many others to choose from :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted March 1, 2009 Got around to removing/dismantling the rear coilovers to fit new collars...As you can see, just like the fronts i recently did they are still generally in good order apart from the original collars which again literally fell off in bits. The caps were MEGA tight compared to the fronts, i had to resort to filing a small groove for the adjustable grips to get a hold. Rebuilt/Greased to death again and then refitted, i also removed the silly camber shims. Shame i got all the brakes/disc/wheel bearing back on before realising id forgotten to fit the back plates! Idiot! I think its ready for mot/tax/insurance now...Just need to throw the seats in properly. Quite excited about soon having it back on the road! Neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted March 1, 2009 nice one mate. might have to look at getting some of the laminate, i had the plastic headlight protectors but i stood on one of em and it lost the battle! lol plus they dont fit on with the headlight brow i have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted March 1, 2009 Just caught up on the past few pages. Totally in admiration of the amount of hours you're putting into this and your skills mate. Really nice work indeed. Would be nice to see this car in the metal at some point! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted March 1, 2009 Cheers lads, thanks for the kind words. I realise with all the pics that its probablt hard to keep up on what are pretty basic updates tbh. :) It really has been none stop though! But its finally ready for mot etc, it should be ok i reckon...just the drivers seat belt is a little slow to return. Jim, likewise mate, always good to check out another corrado/vag motor 8) Phil, I tend to get quite a few customers (mainly nissan/lotus owners) that contact me wanting to replace guards. Thet are always very happy in the end. I currently have some clear listed on ebay, but other colours are available via the website. Neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adz The Rat 0 Posted March 2, 2009 Neil how much of your film would I need to cover both headlights, fogs & indicators and the top half of rear lights?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twofourten 0 Posted March 2, 2009 Wow, great work - you have slaved on this car & it looks great The smoked tint on the headlights is great by the way & the mesh where the number plate usually is looks awesome... :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Hey thanks mate :D I think the continuous days/late nights have paid off...hopefully anyway. Ive just woken up...can't bloody sleep. :gag: And ive just reinsured the G60 online :shock: Its booked in for the MOT on wednesday too, fingers crossed everything should be ok. Scared to death of driving it tbh, the roads around here are getting really bad really quick. Adz, a piece at 12x16 will protect both headlights mate 8) Neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Its back home! :D Mot time tommorow! It seems to drive alright, nice and tight with the new wishbones/bushes/track rods/ball joints/top mounts etc etc Just needs the tracking/camber tweaking. Im just really wary of it having done so much work on it over the past god knows how long... Sidelights on. Low beam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted March 4, 2009 Ahhhhh 30mins to MOT time!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted March 4, 2009 Good luck mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adz The Rat 0 Posted March 4, 2009 So, how did it get on?? You going UD on weekend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted April 19, 2009 It passed nno probs cheers mate...but... After the G60 had been on the road for all of a few days after all the recent work, the problems started again. :pale: The end tank of the radiator is cracked and slowly weeping coolant. The power steering pump (No longer available from vw! :bad-words: ) is screaching on full lock. And someone has popped one of the tyres...again :bad-words: Ive really fallen out with the whole car game lately, can't even be ar$ed sorting the tyre/finding some one who is competant/caring enough to fit a new tyre. :roll: So its looked like this for around 3 weeks...Been thinking about a cam along with sorting the 'new problems' out just to try and get some enthusiasm back but i dunno...Maybe its time to call it a day. Neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtytorque 0 Posted April 19, 2009 if your not enjoying it take a break for a while.. btw I liked the yellow lights.I really did,but it looks even better now.Lean mean and clean. 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted April 19, 2009 realy good idea for the gauge holder mate il probo have to do the same with myn they were wedged in there with my wooly hat :D shame ya having a bad run looks like alot of effort has been put in im sure ul get back on it! ul soon forget how mutch of a a pain the last lot of work you did was and do it all again thats what happens to me. :) good luck top motor! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted April 19, 2009 I wouldn't waste your time with a cam mate quite honestly. Heard many many different people who've suggested sticking with he standard cam on a G60 and just concentrating on tuning in other areas (intercooler, charger work, head work, etc) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted April 19, 2009 if your not enjoying it take a break for a while.. btw I liked the yellow lights.I really did,but it looks even better now.Lean mean and clean. 8) I really liked the Yellow too mate, still prefer them i think actually. ul soon forget how mutch of a a pain the last lot of work you did was and do it all again thats what happens to me. :) good luck top motor! Cheers mate. Thats the thing, ive had so much grief with this thing since day 1, and ive done so much work on it im bored of constantly having problems on top of problems. Its hated me since the day i bought it :lol: I wouldn't waste your time with a cam mate quite honestly. Heard many many different people who've suggested sticking with he standard cam on a G60 and just concentrating on tuning in other areas (intercooler, charger work, head work, etc) Intercooler - Sierra cosworth - Check. :salute: :D Charger - Full blend pitstop - Check. :salute: :D Head work, was planning to port one meself but unsure now. Its currently 206 brake so a cam would be a bit more power for cheapish money, was gonna spec one for use in both standard head and self ported head with bigger valves. I still have the 4 branch sat around too...And its still running the standard but decatted exhaust system, so there's potentially some good gains to come from the ol 1800cc yet. Just undecided whether or not to keep going with it to try and keep the enthusiasm going for it. :scratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtytorque 0 Posted April 20, 2009 schrick 268/276 split duration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
