Jim 2 Posted March 28, 2005 Concept shamelessly lifted from a thread on the VWVortex.. I figured a similar thread would work on here. Any day you do a bit of DIY on your Corrado, post up and tell us about it :) Mine isn't particularly exciting today, but : * I ran an aux cable down and out into the passenger footwell (so I am no longer bound by writing CD-R's for my non-MP3 capable headunit and can hook up my iPod.. hooray!), * I attempted to work out why the rear left speaker on my car has never worked (but think I need someone who understands auto audio wiring to decypher that), * I replaced my rear driver side brakelight bulb * I spent a bit of time on the spoiler mech to stop it squeaking when it extends and retracts - now its nice and squeak free :) Oh, and it got a damn good wash too :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randal 0 Posted March 28, 2005 Yay! 1. Replaced radiator with a new one that doesn't leak, and isn't rusted at the retaining clips. 2. Replaced wiper linkage (what a ****er to get out!) I now have wipers that push against the windscreen, and WORK. :D 3. Replaced all interior switches with ones that work, arn't melted and click right! 4. Wash and clean inside and out, removing a black sack full of crap. OK, that's not a day's work. It's been a meandering weekend of C tinkering :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted March 28, 2005 did this yesterday but... * fitted my headunit and removed the old one (not in that order!) * fitted momo gearknob and steering wheel * fitted dash speakers * swapped the heater fan * tightend numerous bolts, screws and fixings * replaced drivers side 'pin switch' so the interiour light now comes on when I open my door I would have given it a good wash and hoover but its been p*ssing it down for 48 hours now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted March 28, 2005 today I will be mostly: Fitting the syncro back axle to my corrado :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted March 28, 2005 over the past week ive.... replace rear calipers with shiny mk4 items and the corresponding goodridge hoses put brand new vag rear disks on and rear bearings oh and 2 new handbrake cables. i now have a handbrake for the first time replaced an exhaust rubber. but mostly ive been lying underneath my rado trying to wobble bits to see why it pulls to one side under power! oh and forgetting to ring g-man to order my catch tank and the mocal bits i need for my oil cooler! over a few leisurely days i know but generally a nice few days of corrado love! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted March 28, 2005 Over the bank holiday weekend .... Fitted BMC CDA air filter and CAI. Took car for a drive. Re-attached MFA plug and took for another test drive. Mounted induction kit with a rivet as the screw previously used didn't quite hold it tight. Bashed finger on Schrick whilst riveting mounting bracket. Swore. Attempted to get a socket big enough to remove and replace steering wheel. Found said socket to discover that I've lost my larger ratchet thus rendered said socket useless. Figured out how to mount TT shift gaited and alu ring onto existing trim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 28, 2005 Wire brushed both rear inner wheelarches and repainted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted March 28, 2005 nothing its in spain and im here in the uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gradeAfailure 0 Posted March 28, 2005 I know mine's not a 'Rado, but... 1. Rewired stereo connector so VW wiring loom terminates in an ISO connector and looks factory - no adaptors for me anymore! 2. Replaced n/s headlamp with one that doesn't get condensation and hasn't got a corroded reflector. 3. Attempted to paint headlamp surround of dead headlamp as practice - failed miserably! 4. Replaced centre dash section with one that isn't shattered into a gazillion pieces. Broke a switch blanking panel in the process, d'oh! 5. Replaced instrument panel surround with non-broken one. 6. Still to do - wash and hoover in preparation for E1K @ Ace Cafe tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reaper1_3 0 Posted March 28, 2005 Fitted some new 250 W kenwood speakers into the doors and tried to decide what 17'Rims to buy decisions decisions :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shilakadaddy 0 Posted March 28, 2005 Not today... but over the past week: * Fitted New Wheels * Lowered coilovers, measured, lowered some more, measured, took a picture, raised the back a bit, measured, lowered the front a bit more, took another picture... still want to lower more at the front but won't be able to go to uni. * Fitted Red Top Injectors * Fitted SNS Stage 5 Chip * Washed and Leathered Car * Took many more pictures Next will be interior gutting and then rebuilding... with even more pictures :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted March 28, 2005 Havent driven myn since Friday, just took it out for a spin & spotted a G60 rad got a wave.. checked oil, water etc, gave it a quick clean, of out in the Polo GTI again LOL drive that more than my rado theses days! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neverite 0 Posted March 28, 2005 removed and cleaned airbox and metering head,(was nasty as hell in there!) drilled airbox and replaced filter with kn panel... then went for a drive and listened to new and rather evil roar :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted March 28, 2005 Cried more about my broken engine. Then locked keys in car with engine running. Then cried more whilst phoning AA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2cc 0 Posted March 28, 2005 Does driving it count? In which case 'exercised it vigorously' coming home from Weymouth in the early hours :D :D Checked the fluids Posted elsewhere but fiddled with my new basslink settings :) Walked past it several times on the drive, stopped and admired it every time :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randal 0 Posted March 28, 2005 Walked past it several times on the drive, stopped and admired it every time Smile priceless :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moneypit23 0 Posted March 28, 2005 I spent today fixing 6x9's in the spare parcel shelf and tried to clean the hot chocolate stain (which looks like sh1t) off the front passenger seat. Remember to ask for the cup holder from Macdonalds next time! Oh, should i remove the rubbing strips or have them colour coded while the cars in the paint shop this week? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60_Pete 0 Posted March 28, 2005 i had my first drive! :D :D :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted March 28, 2005 had the rear number plate holder colour coded removed the door pins and replaced with flashing led's reversed the + and - on the focal tweeters to phase them (sounds better) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted March 28, 2005 fixed the dash put in new vent touched up a few lil scratches on the sill looked at it for ages tightened gear knob found a £ in the drivers seat :lol: attempted to hoover it but went home instead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 28, 2005 In which case 'exercised it vigorously' coming home from Checked the fluids Walked past it several times on the drive, stopped and admired it every time :) Bloody perv, if it was a child you be in prison. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted March 28, 2005 I stripped my front bumper ready for fitting my RS2 & shortened my CAT bypass with an angle grinder ready for fitting later this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exup Man 0 Posted March 28, 2005 Looked at mine for a while distressed cos I can't get it it till I'm off the crutches and need to fit the bits I bought over the winter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mistrall 0 Posted March 29, 2005 hooverd washed seats - redbull stains from girlfreind took VW badges of and painted them silver again - might go black though admired work - went for a litle drive ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggrim 0 Posted March 29, 2005 Crashed mine on Friday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
