Riley 0 Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) :thumbleft: Here's the next job done! I wanted a twin inlet setup but wanted some specific specs... Cone filters but didn't want cotton gauze for obvious reasons. Internal diameter of the charger flanges to be as big as possible (Others tend to be 54mm) So with the help of a good mate (Manny) available here we made up a kit for it. Found some PAPER! filters, and large ones at that! And the charger flanges are a superb 60mm internal diameter! Flanges and pipe, mine are anodised black, but other cool colours can be had!B Red/Blue etc. The PAPER filters, large ones with 70mm inlets/necks. Pipework consisting of: 2x 45deg reducers, 70mm > 63mm. 1x 180deg 63mm. Excuse the steam in the pics as I'd just washed it. Oh, and some pics of the different ride heights lol. Full height! Face down, a$$ up! Face up, A$$ down! And all down! Edited March 4, 2013 by Riley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 23, 2013 That has got to be the best twin inlet i have seen cracking job again Neil :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nino 0 Posted February 23, 2013 its the most unique lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted February 24, 2013 Cheers Clumpy, it's with help from the man above who made the flanges and pipework up:smug: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted March 1, 2013 Well this morning I quickly fitted new passenger side window rollers. All cleaned up and regreased, much better. Just need some new door membranes and then I'll get the drivers side done too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted March 1, 2013 New Febi front wiper motor fitted. Wiper is supercharged now! Where did you get that from, if you dont mind my asking? Alloys really do make the car look great ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted March 1, 2013 Of course not Hasan, Here's the wiper motor, £25 quid delivered! :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60radoboi 10 Posted March 1, 2013 I need that wiper motor in my life lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted March 3, 2013 Aye, a new wiper motor on a Corrado is only ever going to be a good thing lol. Gladly I only have one wiper to worry about but it's always worked fine anyway, much better than the twin setup! Oh and one of automatic the first thoughts when I had the twin inlet idea 'Must fabricate a heat shield' But I honestly don't think it needs it, I'm not sure why people bother tbh (On the Corrado G60 anyway) Even after having been sat ticking over for a while, I can lift the bonnet and it's not like there's a load of hot air hanging around. And in theory, while on the move a heat shield would actually restrict flow over the filters. Much like if you had a piece of alloy on the back of the radiator, air wouldn't flow through so well. Oh and there's a 4" neoprene cold air feed sat directly under the filters (In the old carbon can hole) which comes from the front bumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nino 0 Posted March 4, 2013 youve got that bloody snail thing in between the filters and the warm engine so theres your heat shield, I agree mate, as Mark and Lard used to say " NO NEEEEEEED" Looking forward to whats next Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 4, 2013 Quality love the northern sense of humour. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted March 4, 2013 LOL. Yep, I say no tu th'old heat shield.:smug: Bought an alloy C.O pot boss. Will update soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG6 10 Posted March 7, 2013 Love black corrados looks good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted March 11, 2013 Cheers mate... Had some issues with the Innovate wideband giving dodgy readings so thought I'd try a new lambda probe. It basically uses a wideband probe from a TT/1.8T, you can see the part numbers in pics as I went for a genuine bosch/Vw/Audi one. Problem solved, although I'm still not happy with the Innovate kit... Also I had a rattling from underneath which was the rear zaust heat shield, it had worn through on the clips, so I bought some new clips/replaced them all, and also started making up some formed alloy washers to pop on there first. Rattling has gone and it's all nice and tight now. Oh, and I've decided that I'm gonna take it off the road, potentially sell it or let it sit for a while. I've just lost the love for cars lately and need something sensible for the kids etc. Not sure what to do with it yet, seems pointless having it sat there doing nothing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 11, 2013 Cheers mate... Had some issues with the Innovate wideband giving dodgy readings so thought I'd try a new lambda probe. It basically uses a wideband probe from a TT/1.8T, you can see the part numbers in pics as I went for a genuine bosch/Vw/Audi one. Problem solved, although I'm still not happy with the Innovate kit... Also I had a rattling from underneath which was the rear zaust heat shield, it had worn through on the clips, so I bought some new clips/replaced them all, and also started making up some formed alloy washers to pop on there first. Rattling has gone and it's all nice and tight now. Oh, and I've decided that I'm gonna take it off the road, potentially sell it or let it sit for a while. I've just lost the love for cars lately and need something sensible for the kids etc. Not sure what to do with it yet, seems pointless having it sat there doing nothing... I know where you are coming from mate keeping the love for these car's test's the thickest of skin obviously you have a young family and you have to put them first the only thing is are you ready to swallow the pill regarding what you will get for your car after all the money you have spent on it if you do decide to sell some lucky blighter is going to get an awesome G60 :salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam.l 0 Posted March 12, 2013 An awesome G60 indeed. Damn this car is good, but exactly what clumpy1 said. I'd be interested to see any advert for this car should you decide to sell. Will have to start checking the bank account ha. Really is a credit to you and your hard work though. You should be proud of that there 'G'! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nino 0 Posted March 23, 2013 Dont sell it man, please! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted April 6, 2013 Thanks for the kind words lads...But I have gone to the dark side! Six speed 2L straight six, 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport with factory Aero bodykit. Being a sport it has an LSD, Factory tinted rear windows, Fancy trim, Drilled aluminium pedals, s-steel sill plates, boot spoiler, lower suspension and because it has the aero kit it has 18"!!!! Rims. Video of me driving the Corrado home and my Dad going past in the Lex. Pics. Got home and went straight back out to the jet wash with some autoglym engine and machine cleaner. Before and after. Loving it so far! As for the Corrado...Dunno :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60radoboi 10 Posted April 6, 2013 If I had the money I would have your rado off you in a heartbeat mate. Lexus looks tidy too. Must admit I have never actually considered a lexus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted April 6, 2013 Cheers mate. I've only ever liked them purely on the way they look, but having now got up close and driven, they are a superb motor! Absolutely love it! Today consisted of an 'enhancement' as Manny would say lol. Yellow Lamin-X Fogs done. Haven't touched the paintwork yet but I'm going to give it a full correction at some stage (It REALLY needs it) I minted the interior today and treated the leather too. All the little pockets and switches etc everywhere are great too. Gearing is very close so makes it a fun drive. Very very smooth and quiet, but yet when you put your foot down the straight six purrs nicely. Slow as sh|t like but it's not about that for me anymore. Gave it a boot full sideways earlier, felt good, easily held and controlled with a good steering feel (Speed sensitive power steering) Anyway, I don't want to turn this into a lexus forum so I'll leave this thread alone now unless something happens with the Corrado (Sold/Sorned) whatever it may be :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 6, 2013 My bet is it will be sorned i think you know yourself it would me an immense wrench getting rid of the corrado after so long :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nino 0 Posted April 14, 2013 I dont think it will get sold , as for sorn etc, dont they have to be insured still? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam.l 0 Posted May 2, 2013 Dont sell it Riley! you will regret it after all the hard work you have put into that car. Put it in storage and have some fun on a sunny day :-) Lexus looks good too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted May 2, 2013 Cheers guys, It's good to hear positive comments about keeping it because in all honesty I'm feeling more and more like it's pointless having it sat there :-( Especially as I'm on with renovating the house, literally have no bathroom, no kitchen, no nothing...Building site! :-( May as well pop latest updates up about the Lexus. Been struggling to feel at home in it until lately, but I now officially 'Like' it lol ;-) The kids have inspected it. They approve. Have started a paint correction on it, only got stage 1 done so far but gonna struggle for time to complete it. Just gonna keep it well washed until I can get back into it. Will come up quite well. Spot the Corrado lol. Now sat in my unit :-( ---------- Post added at 12:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:15 AM ---------- Stickers in the side/rear windows and the rear window. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted May 12, 2013 The standard cd head unit in the Lex is common for not playing cd's! Mine's gone so I bought one of these, plugs into the back of the head unit, and when you press cd button, it now plays everything from the iphone! :-) Corrado looking sorry for itself... :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
