sankysvr6 0 Posted March 22, 2014 Finally finished the rear brake overhaul, just need some decent weather now take it out for a trial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thalove 10 Posted March 22, 2014 installed 900lb springs ... man i love my car even more now. i think i got up on 2 wheels coming home!! i'm not sure my suspension even moves its that stiff (i'm exaggerating i'm sure it moves..but man is it fun) 500lb and 340lb springs in the garage for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6paul 0 Posted March 23, 2014 Headlight wiring (repaired and replaced). Drivers side dash rebuilt. Windscreen trim refitted, plenty still to do! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ralphead 0 Posted March 24, 2014 This evening I dropped my Corrado off at the garage for an MOT tomorrow. After a year of it being off the road I got all rialed up and spent some valuable time and money on the poor thing. Over the last three weekends I've fitted new plugs, leads, cap, front top mounts, cambelt, pads and discs. Replaced a bent wheel and stub axle, cleaned all those places that get full of rotten leafs and slime and bodged a door handle. I set the camber using a Gunson gauge I got of ebay. Really it's jut a tiny spirit level and a magnet but seems consistent. I turned to look at the car as I left the garage earlier and thought "Damn! That looks good" After looking at it for over seven years I'm still caught off guard by what an awesome looking car an early Corrado is. Ah, love.. I can't wait to climb back in and grip that leather rim.. Ahem. Oh Where was I? I'll get my coat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Got in and started the engine,4.45am,then proceeded to defrost a Antarctic glacier off the windscreen and side windows. Came home with the bloody sun roof open whats that all about. Wash and polish, drive out tomorrow its my 2 days off. :smug: Edited March 24, 2014 by Ray1965 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Got in and started the engine,4.45am,then proceeded to defrost a Antarctic glacier off the windscreen and side windows. Came home with the bloody sun roof open whats that all about. Wash and polish, drive out tomorrow its my 2 days off. :smug: Edited March 24, 2014 by Ray1965 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted March 24, 2014 ooopps double post :bonk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted March 31, 2014 Got it out of the garage, its been sorn for 2.5 years and was on policy yesterday, MOT and tax this week hopefully :) Wearing temporary wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JEZR 10 Posted March 31, 2014 Got the MOT done yesterday on a retest. The flipping rear fog failed. Thankfully after a few minutes Dave Booker got it working but the garage had no time to retest. Took her in yesterday and got the paperwork. Tax next. After a winter of driving a F&*d it was flipping great to drive a real car again. Summer here I come! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted April 3, 2014 Finally replaced the missing wheel cap that got pinched last year. Actually just replaced all four of them with Chinese copies. Would have preferred original BBS but couldn't find any and it would probably only get taken again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted April 3, 2014 Finally replaced the missing wheel cap that got pinched last year. Actually just replaced all four of them with Chinese copies. Would have preferred original BBS but couldn't find any and it would probably only get taken again. Still can't believe that happened mate. There are some right scumbags around Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wbx6dan 10 Posted April 3, 2014 I replaced the screaming bearing in the gearbox for the height adjuster on my recaro seats and the number is 607z! and finally coupled up the heated seat loom from the fatherland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninjasean2005 10 Posted April 5, 2014 Today I replaced all 3 of my engine mounts and gave my Corrado a good wash and wax I have also draw up a list of other jobs that require doing over the coming weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevec14 10 Posted April 6, 2014 Ordered in a Bosch lambda probe and Cv boot kit for my Corrado(as failed mot on emissions+bottom ball joint near side) took car to have emissions checked and they advised lambda sensor change. MOT advisory note cv boot limited life. Quite reasonable £68 delivered from carparts for less. Car booked in for retest and work wednesday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vw rule 19 Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Gave Corrado a full servive and stamped up service book with my own stamp, which just says (service carried out on vehicle) Plus removed rear bumper to treat small rust areas, which was mainly removing old under seal from the back of rear panel and floor panel close to fuel tank. Also sanded down to bare metal lower rear edge of O/S/F wing just under wing indicator, used some rust eater which really helped to remove the rust, then used a little filler on the wing just to cover over the small wholes and area that is pitted, but only to hold the wing together and keep it's shape until my mate can repair it as he's a panel beater. Also managed to hammer out a small dent in bonnet, and treat paint work where dent was ready for my mate to repray the bonnet also. Ordered some sheet metal from my mate which I should have next week, as I need to fabricate up a new air scoop as mine is rusted through in areas, it's the metal scoop that is under the radiator, it helps to direct the air flow up and through the radiator core, I've been meening to do this for ages so hopefully I'll have time to soon. Been having some water coming into car on drivers side, found and traced this to be the front windsceen which is leaking slightly, so joyice of joys another pants job to sort out, lol. Si Edited April 13, 2014 by vw rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Compounded the paint, got all the winter grime off the paint and treated car to a coat of Kleen Freaks wax. Edited April 6, 2014 by Ray1965 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 6, 2014 Compounded the paint, got all the winter grim off the paint and treated car to a coat of Kleen Freaks wax. :worthless: :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon 0 Posted April 6, 2014 We took both ours to santapod was a nice chilled day out rain held off too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted April 6, 2014 :worthless: :D Hello Mr Clumpy. I will post some pics just for you as soon as i can. :D:salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkB 10 Posted April 7, 2014 Picked up my Solitudes from the powder coaters today not bad for £80. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted April 7, 2014 unbelievable for £80. Will look great when they're on the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkB 10 Posted April 8, 2014 Yeah not bad, called in a favour, just need to find new centers. Anyone recommend good tyres? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted April 8, 2014 They look nice for £80. As for tyres cant go wrong with some Toyo T1R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted April 8, 2014 our very own Mr Lobitos can look after you for the tyres. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
