A20 LEE 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Going to make E38 this year lee? Probably not but its not completely out of the question as the paint and engine will be done. Theres alot of detailing work to do, after that tho'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Re-painting it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted July 16, 2007 Lee, its been a long time... whats happening with yr corrado?? see you on DW forum... seems like you have a new passion now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted July 17, 2007 i'm struggling to find time to work on it as i'm working 12hrs a day and weekends too. Yeah, and got a list of cars that people want me to detail for them and its nice to transform a car in 10hrs rather than years!!. I'm actually considering just handing the Corrado to Awesome to get the VRT conversion finished as my friend who was doing it for me is in the same position. He'd planned to do it during a quiet spell at work but he's stacked out. I'll get there in the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted July 17, 2007 i'm struggling to find time to work on it as i'm working 12hrs a day and weekends too. Yeah, and got a list of cars that people want me to detail for them and its nice to transform a car in 10hrs rather than years!!. I'm actually considering just handing the Corrado to Awesome to get the VRT conversion finished as my friend who was doing it for me is in the same position. He'd planned to do it during a quiet spell at work but he's stacked out. I'll get there in the end. you are busy, especailly if yr detailing cars too... yeh my bro details cars too.. he's always busy.. I help out too when Im free... VRT sounds awesome.. we followed sukh back from MIVW, he's turbo'd his.. its bloody quick & the noise it makes... wow... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted July 17, 2007 detailing cars is over rated i do mine with swarfega... lee i hear you maybe bringing the rado to e38 show, if rumour is true cant wait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazgti 0 Posted July 18, 2007 lee are you on audi_sport.net by any chance recognise the blue alcantara Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted July 19, 2007 detailing cars is over rated i do mine with swarfega... lee i hear you maybe bringing the rado to e38 show, if rumour is true cant wait! doubt it, won't be ready. Hopefully if i can get some time off it will be back for next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted July 19, 2007 lee are you on audi_sport.net by any chance recognise the blue alcantara Yeah, not so much nowadays. It's fun bateing "mummies special boy" or Ess Three has he prefers. Most of the tuners on the board send me a thanks PM every time i pick up the sh*te he posts. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herisites 0 Posted July 19, 2007 Hi Lee, never really posted in this thread before but yesterday i took the time and read through pretty much all of it and i just want to say your corrado is stunning mate! I am with some of the others in not being too keen on the rear end BUT i think it looks good on your car, i have seen similar on other cars and hated it but yours works with the whole package! Is the plan of going turbo still happening?? Oh and i have seen some of your detailing work over on DW and you have really come a long way with it and done some awesome work! Much better than me thats for sure!! Keep it up :D Rob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted July 19, 2007 Hi Lee, never really posted in this thread before but yesterday i took the time and read through pretty much all of it and i just want to say your corrado is stunning mate! I am with some of the others in not being too keen on the rear end BUT i think it looks good on your car, i have seen similar on other cars and hated it but yours works with the whole package! Is the plan of going turbo still happening?? Oh and i have seen some of your detailing work over on DW and you have really come a long way with it and done some awesome work! Much better than me thats for sure!! Keep it up :D Rob. thanks very much. Yep, i'm not going to drive it again until its knocking 400bhp! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Hi Lee, never really posted in this thread before but yesterday i took the time and read through pretty much all of it and i just want to say your corrado is stunning mate! I am with some of the others in not being too keen on the rear end BUT i think it looks good on your car, i have seen similar on other cars and hated it but yours works with the whole package! Is the plan of going turbo still happening?? Oh and i have seen some of your detailing work over on DW and you have really come a long way with it and done some awesome work! Much better than me thats for sure!! Keep it up :D Rob. thanks very much. Yep, i'm not going to drive it again until its knocking 400bhp! lets hope you drive it how a 400bhp car should be driven ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted December 18, 2007 Well i'm bored with the S3 so think its time i cracked on with the Corrado. Had a long delay with the engine as my friend was meant to be building it for me but has lost interest in Dubs. Wished he'd told me 12months ago! I'm going to be meeting up with a new engine builder in the next 2-3week weeks and handing over the spare block i've bought. Its a 60K 2.9 which i picked up for £150 with pistons and crank, not bad eh. The plan is now to build an engine ground up, uprated rods and pistons so the sky is the limit power wise. Hopefully this build thread will start moving at a pace again during 2008. I'd like to get the car ready for VW Festival in Leeds. I'm currently thinking going the hidden turbo route..or should i display alot of chromed up pipe work? Any suggestions on the type of head i should run? Big valve or just flowed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted December 18, 2007 Ive never seen this car in the metal before but there are some unbelievably good pictures in this thread, awesome car.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Hidden pipe work would look best IMO... Glad to hear you're getting this going again Lee and look forward to seeing it about next year 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Good stuff Lee, love your car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted December 19, 2007 Hidden pipe work would look best IMO... Glad to hear you're getting this going again Lee and look forward to seeing it about next year 8) agreed! Looking forward to seeing it again Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonio_b12 0 Posted December 19, 2007 don't hide the turbo, and polish the compressor housing :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazfxvw 0 Posted December 29, 2007 I was going to go with hidden turbo's and pipework for the clean look, I think it would suit your car as well. DAZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted January 2, 2008 Any suggestions on the type of head i should run? Big valve or just flowed? Bigger valves and cams makes the best difference. I've had very good results with 1mm oversize valves, 263 low overlap cams and gasket matched intake ports. You'll get more clout with less boost and it will pull much better past 6000rpm. Flowing isn't really worthwhile on the VRT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted January 2, 2008 Hidden pipe work would look best IMO... Glad to hear you're getting this going again Lee and look forward to seeing it about next year 8) agreed! Looking forward to seeing it again Lee Me Three.. smooth is the car smooth should the engine be.. (oh and are you going to put the rear inner light clusters back on? ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted May 27, 2008 Sorry i've not be around much lately, or done much on the C! Bought my myself a new daily and spending time tinkering with that. No mods, like our favourite coupe i'm just trying to keep on top of the niggles at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted May 27, 2008 Sorry i've not be around much lately, or done much on the C! Bought my myself a new daily and spending time tinkering with that. No mods, like our favourite coupe i'm just trying to keep on top of the niggles at the moment. Cripes! Lee, Do you have a set of white kidd gloves and a clean-room suit to drive that! :norty: Brave interior choice, no fixing the car and jumping in to check it then! :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeti 0 Posted May 27, 2008 WOW.... nice daily 8) ... the corrado really is all about the love of it for you then :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cardboard 0 Posted May 27, 2008 yeah i need one of them i prefer them in the estate aswell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
