M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Well I thought it's about time Zed had his own build thread seeing as he and I have been through so much. Here goes.. I bought him in 2004 like this as I couldnt afford a "proper" corrado vr6 (by proper I meant one that was running). A cat d and in the middle of being broken for spares... and started rebuilding him. months of hard work and I finally got him at the stage where I could take him to the bodyshop... Finally almost looking like a "proper" corrado... someone decided to crow bar his boot... all fixed... lovely ride height lol... Finally get to park with other proper corrados... got him some grey leather... e38 2005... no rice nov 05... dubs at the park 2006 no rice jan 06... At The Rolling road ... Feb 07....rear arches pulled an inch each side... Inters 07 with the charger on (before the engine rebuild)... Rebuild... and a whole many more months of arsing about doing the chains, tensioners, pads three times to find out it was the bottom end. A whole load of more rebuild pics. Sold the supercharger, bought a 49k 12v engine, and in it goes. Bought some recaros in a bit of a state... Here we come to today... Before... And after... Here we have......the newly refurbed....Blackberrys and cream (recaros).... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut 0 Posted September 26, 2008 yay, finally you put up a build thread. Albeit a slightly condensed version lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 yay, finally you put up a build thread. Albeit a slightly condensed version lol. It wouldve gone on for pages and pages otherwise lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete_griff 0 Posted September 26, 2008 looks lovely - congrats on all your efforts - well worth it, well done :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 looks lovely - congrats on all your efforts - well worth it, well done :) Thank you. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarlett 0 Posted September 26, 2008 wow! that leather looks AMAZING...! You know how much I love your car, Zed rocks.... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 wow! that leather looks AMAZING...! You know how much I love your car, Zed rocks.... :) :D thank you :clap: he is now a tart with recaros :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bournemouth James 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Very nice, was the leather refurbed or retrimed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Very nice, was the leather refurbed or retrimed? My hubby and I redyed it (Dunn's Dubs :lol: ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bournemouth James 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Well done, looks like a very good job, infact the seats look brand new in the photos, Its something i want to do to my front cream recaros, but cant decide weather to get it done profesionally or do it myself, is it a very hard job? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted September 26, 2008 That looks very cool with the cream recaro's - a perfect combo IMO! Did you do the rears as well or is that on the to do list? Are they electric? Any plans to change to a black dash? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Well done, looks like a very good job, infact the seats look brand new in the photos, Its something i want to do to my front cream recaros, but cant decide weather to get it done profesionally or do it myself, is it a very hard job? the place i got the dye from gives very clear instructions. its not that difficult just need to take your time and follow the instructions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 That looks very cool with the cream recaro's - a perfect combo IMO! Did you do the rears as well or is that on the to do list? Are they electric? Any plans to change to a black dash? Yes they are electric. Im going to clean the cards and rear seats properly first and then see if I want to redye them. The dash is staying grey - I dont like the black dashboards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bournemouth James 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Cool, where did you get the dye from?, did they have to colour match it for you?, what about the vinyl parts of the interior are they dyeable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted September 26, 2008 blackberry and cream just looks so right 8) so whats next for Zed then Nikki. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Cool, where did you get the dye from?, did they have to colour match it for you?, what about the vinyl parts of the interior are they dyeable? I sent them a sample to colour match. Costs an extra £5 but well worth it. I got the spray kit from http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk I also got the matt finishing spray instead of gloss. They called the same day they got the sample and sent it that day on next day delivery. Yes the vinyl parts can be dyed too (as can plastic trim :) ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 blackberry and cream just looks so right 8) so whats next for Zed then Nikki. Glad you like it Karl. well after deciding if we are dying any other bit and re-covering the parcel shelf, probably the banded steelies. (and if I ever have the money.....another charger) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted September 26, 2008 i'm gonna be re-covering my parcel shelf with some red leather soon. so if you want when i've done mine i can do yours also. and yeh shove a charger on it. the engine did me proud when i had my V1 on it. i sometimes wished i had stuck with that set up :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 i'm gonna be re-covering my parcel shelf with some red leather soon. so if you want when i've done mine i can do yours also. and yeh shove a charger on it. the engine did me proud when i had my V1 on it. i sometimes wished i had stuck with that set up :( :lol: I already have the beige leather sitting at home ready for the parcel shelf :) I do love the engine. It's just such a relief after everything Zeds been through with the old bloody engine. You cant have it back :lol: I'll be going for the stage 3 charger next time :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut 0 Posted September 26, 2008 @karl- its a tw@t to get that cloth off the parcel shelf. I did it earlier and managed to get it off in one piece thankfully , so we can use that as a template. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted September 26, 2008 Glad youve managed to get aorted with a decent engine, i know youve had some ups and downs with Zed but its good youve stuck with it.. Like the seats Nikki, alot... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Yes the vinyl parts can be dyed too (as can plastic trim :) ) Cream dash 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Yes the vinyl parts can be dyed too (as can plastic trim :) ) Cream dash 8)[/quote:7538zgg9] it's worth a thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukest 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Yes the vinyl parts can be dyed too (as can plastic trim :) ) Cream dash 8)[/quote:1lvry0sm] it's worth a thought.[/quote:1lvry0sm] lol as if you havent thought it! :) looks amazing nikki, really suits it so much! just make sure gav keeps his oily hands away from it now :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted September 26, 2008 Very nice indeed, some serious effort with worthwhile results. Shame you got rid of the TT comps, one of my fave wheels for the C, which is why i've got them on mine :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
