Purple Tom 0 Posted April 30, 2011 Wow, thanks for all the nice comments everyone :) I'll update the thread again soon with my impressions of driving it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkijayne 0 Posted April 30, 2011 Love the engine bay shot, like it's just come out of the factory. Totally agree - it looks perfect :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) Amazing, you should be really chuffed mate :) So when can you do mine then? :) Edited May 1, 2011 by Walesy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted May 1, 2011 Billiant, looks factory. Not sure what suspension you have but if its normal springs and dampers I have some of the JOM lowering caps for the front that will bring it down 10-15mm, there sitting gathering dust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalhalvaig 0 Posted May 1, 2011 This has been amazing to watch unfold. Attention to detail, speed of execution. Top Marks. I can't believe how OEM it looks. Congratulations. I can see this turning into a Wiki knowledge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voo51 0 Posted May 1, 2011 I have just seen this in the services carpark and wow! Looks absolutely amazing. Looks like it came out the factory like that. Great job done. Also, sounded great - not as dieselish as I would have thought. Great to meet you as well. I am sure it will turn heads at Stamford Hall and be the start of many more Diesel Corrados to come! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carter711 0 Posted May 1, 2011 Awesome awesome awesmome build! I am usually very anti diseasel but I like this a lot. Very well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted May 1, 2011 Perhaps you should start doing TDi conversions? :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted May 1, 2011 Have really enjoyed following this thread, Tom. What a fantastic end result- stunning! Got to be one of the neatest, well-concieved builds ever! It really does look factory- reckon you just need a pair of screw on strut covers (pence from VW) and a battery jacket :) Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted May 1, 2011 I know i'm biased. But I think it would look so much better with a mint set of Speedlines on ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 7 Posted May 1, 2011 Loving the thread, car and results. Cost wise what does it stand you at (just the conversion) ? Looks totally OE. You must be well chuffed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalhalvaig 0 Posted May 1, 2011 Just spotted the TDI grille badge...detail! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rams 0 Posted May 1, 2011 excellent thread and attention to detail, well done buddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu37 0 Posted May 1, 2011 Absolutley FIRST CLASS, you have done an exceptional job of an excellent transplant, really hats off to you, not only to your speed but exceptional result!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Tom 0 Posted May 2, 2011 Wow - I really wasn't expecting such a positive response! It's a little humbling to be honest as I thought most Corrado owners would pooh-pooh the idea of a smelly diesel in a Corrado but I've been proven wrong :) I really am so happy with it, it got me down to Stanford yesterday with no probems, then up to Leek and back to mine again over the tops, returning 57mpg on the MFA - I still need to work it out properly over a tankful to see if its accurate but I reckon it will be. I've got a couple of Wiki articles to write; the TDi conversion and also the conversion to the more modern ABS (which is working like a dream). I'm off to drive it a bit more now so when I've got a little more time (perhaps later this evening) I'll add a little more to what its like to drive :) Thanks again for all of the positive replies, can't believe how well received its been! Cheers Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted May 2, 2011 You'll need to change your sig now! Great work :D gonna go back and read it all through! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted May 2, 2011 Awesome. Great to see this car and chat to you yesterday Tom - amazing piece of work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted May 2, 2011 Was very impressed by the OE finish you have achieved, its a very nice car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevef182 0 Posted May 2, 2011 What an awesome result, very impressed. Looks so tidy, and you now can enjoy so many aspects of corrado ownership without ridiculous running/fuel costs being such an issue. I'd love a rado TDi as a daily and then the VR for the weekends! Well done that man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyDave 0 Posted May 2, 2011 Had a good look around this at Stanford too. Nice job and lovely OE fitting. Top marks! I can just about get 35mpg out of a VRT......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60_Marc 0 Posted May 2, 2011 Cracking build there, i bet your well chuffed. That motor looks right at home in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted May 2, 2011 Had a look at this on Sunday mate well impressed looks so stock, like it was made for that car. Well done mate 60 odd MPG can't complain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted May 2, 2011 Brilliant conversion, unbelieveable time to completion! Really impressive pal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Sands 0 Posted May 7, 2011 Have just belatedly caught up with this thread. Absolutely superb job; I know I'm repeating others but it really looks totally OEM. I absolutely love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsgntx 0 Posted May 7, 2011 Great thread, great finish!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
