The "what I did to my Corrado today" thread...

[Critical_Mass 10]

Painted the headlight reflectors black (obviously only the not needed reflective parts) :D

 

Big improvement don't you think? Gives the front end that little bit more attitude :D

 

Yeah, its really easy to do as well which is a bonus, gave me a change to give the lens' a good clean too!

 

I've wanted to do it since I saw Kev's avatar but hadn't gotten around to doing it, now i've got to find something to do with a practically full tin of hammerite :lol:

 

:lol: same here mate, small tin of black hammerite barely used. If i'd have know i'd have posted you mine. Though you could paint some chassis parts if you ever take them off the car i suppose - wishbones or whatever.

[krnau 0]

:norty: :norty: :norty: :norty: :norty: :norty: :norty: :norty: :norty: :norty: :norty: x 1000000000000 ^ 9999999 :lol:

 

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climatronic buttons aren't there but it was just a trial fit :shrug:

 

more pictures on monday-friday-wednesday :wave:

[Mawrick 0]

Tried to locate the gasket for the TB, gave up and have to order a new one from VW...:)

 

Also noticed I'v ripped up the cable from the ABS contact so guess I will have to get a new one of hose as well.....:)....

 

The positive thing I guess is that if VW see parts being bought they will keep on producing em....lol....;)

[aide 0]

tinted the rear lights red, not lacquered yet but looking loads better already.

[vardo 0]

cleaned out interior,fitted leather,new gearknob,8 ball air freshener,new grill ,new headlamps,new tinted fogs and indicators,k&n induction kit and fitted my 9x16 borbet As,all in a days work :D

[shaung60 0]

Fixed this as soon as I got home...

 

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[Critical_Mass 10]

Had that happen to me. Let me guess, you went over a large bump or pot hole and the spring plate disintegrated?

[shaung60 0]

Had that happen to me. Let me guess, you went over a large bump or pot hole and the spring plate disintegrated?

Yep. I knew it was bad when the speaker cover pinged off.

[krnau 0]

I took the dash and heater box out today. I took trillions of pictures of the climatronic install but I broke my camera's SD card so pics have gone to heaven (or hell?) :bad-words: :bad-words: :bad-words: :bad-words: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:

 

WHYYYYyy......... :pukeright:

[-=Kris=- 0]

Corrado dirty........ Kris wash Corrado...... Corrado clean........

[emu 0]

Replaced my rear brakes and bearings :)

[krnau 0]

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It can be done without removing

-steering wheel

-mfa / turning signal stalks

 

more progress tomorrow, deep into the climatronic wiring 8)

[Mawrick 0]

Yeasterday:

 

- Fitted new clutsch - throwout bearing etc.

- Bleed the new brake system that was installed the day before - and found out goodridge hoses are crap - Now ordering OEM VW.

- re installed the engine/transmission (not hooked up)

- Partly fitted the Hartmann Exhaust.

 

Today:

 

- Got the Corrado towed back home with a tractor :) (had been working with it at a place with lift - and help of a friend :) ).

- Mostly fitted the Samco water hoses.

- Started hooking up the electric system.

- Somewhat cleaned up the space the Corrado have been sitting this winter when I'v worked on it :)

[daves16v 1]

After fitting new crack pipe, thermo housing & oil cooler seals amongst other bits and pieces on the cooling system, I filled it up and hey no leaks!

 

Also changed the oil and filter.

 

A good evening I'd say!

[krnau 0]

got the climatronic working at 85% :norty: :lol: :lol:

 

tmrw I'll do the heater fan wirings and then the dash will go in again 8)

 

I forgot the camera at home so no pics of today. if there is any interest I'll take some tomorrow

[Mystic Rado 0]

Dropped the front tyre pressures slightly and drove to sunny Ilkestone and back with the sunroof open and windows down and marvelled at just how bloody together and sorted it felt and how gorgeous the exhaust sounds bouncing back at you from Peak District dry stone walls. And to cap it all I got a chufftie from a delivery driver and a spot on the way home. Ace day all round and all the messing about getting things like wheels bearings changed and new top mounts fitted felt worth the hassle and expense. Just need to get the 288mm brakes refurbed and on now :)

[Philmo 0]

Had my BBS CV's off today, polished inside and out [with tyres on though!]

Ready for Elsecar Megameet. :D

[aide 0]

busy day, lacquered rear lights 8)

[4eyes2wheels 0]

Fitted Lupo GTI wiper arms, still need to bend the passenger side arm.

 

Tomorrow - new wheels then a drive up to DG Autotech - come on!

[wy906 0]

1st ever tank of VPower for my C yesterday. :D

[emu 0]

20VT - started for about 30 minutes

VR6 - replaced front wheel bearing

[aide 0]

fitted rear lights, look great, even flash orange with the thin bands of orange i've left :D

[krnau 0]

finished the climatronic install. can videos be uploaded to the forum??

[Laser Mark 0]

Had some good news today. I'm going to be getting my C a week early :clap:

 

Unfortunatly my insurance doesn't start till next week :(

 

Guess I can still look and it and clean it. :D

[lion 0]

finished the climatronic install. can videos be uploaded to the forum??

i wanna see this :)