Purple Tom's Corrado TDi - gone

[jackblack 0]

I know Richard who you bought the car back off, whats the mileage on the shell now? Interested as i need something economical for my motorway commute but hate driving a caddy van.

[ryzer 0]

so everything is running perfect on the car then?

 

I would definitely be interested in a more economical corrado!

 

Is it hard to insure since it has a different engine. I have to say your work looks amazing!!!!

[Purple Tom 0]

The mileage on the shell is now in the region of 190k, I took it off the road in October and its been pampered in my garage since then so hasn't been subjected to the ravages of another winter :)

 

Everything is indeed running as it should. I went to major effort to ensure things were all good as I planned on keeping the car indefinitely, but if I'm honest I did suspect that I would feel like this after a year or so, i.e wanting something else to do! I tend to do this - build cars, spend a fortune and then sell them about a year later :-) As I said, a lot of the pleasure for me is in the building.

 

Insurance wise - I'm with Brentacre and the insurance was almost the same as my previous daily - a 1.9TDi Ibiza. They quoted on the engine and then added a bit more on because of the Corrado. It's actually cheaper to insure than it was when it was an 8V - unbelievable but it's true. Obviously the normal companies probably wouldn't touch it because it's modified, but any specialist company will sort it for you.

 

On the motorway it averages about 55-60mpg at 70mph so makes an ideal commuter. I put quite a lot of effort into the ABS upgrade and comfort aspects of the car (cruise, bluetooth handsfree stereo with iPod control etc, TT wipers, built-in uprated headlamp loom etc) so it's a pretty safe motorway cruiser.

 

I should also mention that I'm going to put 12 months MOT on it, fit 312mm brakes and Jay's uprated poly engine mounts too. It'll also have 6 months tax so will be ready to go with literally no expenditure for 6 months (other than regular oil changes if you're using it a lot, I do changes every 2500 miles).

 

Oh, forgot to mention, it's properly registered as an 1896cc Diesel car on the logbook so no issues should you need to produce/make an insurance claim etc. Tax is unaffected because its pre-2001 so is done on engine size.

 

Hope that helps.

Tom

[coullstar 0]

Id leave the 288's on if I were you so people can still run 15in wheels if they buy.

[Purple Tom 0]

I'm going to give a set of powdercoated 288mm carriers with the car when it goes. Reason I'm changing them is because I went a bit cheap on the front discs when I did the build and managed to warp them when coming rather quickly down a steep hill near to where I live - I felt them go and was pretty gutted! I've got a set of genuine 312 discs to go on so thought I may as well upgrade. If someone wants to fit 15's then all they'll need to do is buy a set of mk3 288mm discs and jobs a good'un.

[Purple Tom 0]

Deposit taken.

 

Bittersweet feelings really, I'm going to miss it quite a lot but I *may* just build another one in the near future. We'll see.

 

The new owner seems really nice and has promised he's going to look after it so I can't ask for more than that really :)

[Laser Mark 0]

Bloody hell, that was quick.

[CazzaVR 0]

Not surprised! Amazing car- can't believe you can bring yourself to let it go- you put so much into it and it really turned into something special.

[Purple Tom 0]

Just thought I'd put a quick update to this thread :)

 

The new owner, a chap called Simon from Aylesbury, picked it up last Friday morning. He spotted it on Pistonheads when I put a thread up about it a few weeks ago. At the time he contemplated building something similar himself but then when he noticed on here that it was for sale he decided to buy it instead. A deal was agreed for the car in 'basic' trim - that is, a cloth interior and Audi TT 16" wheels. So I spent a couple of hours removing the leather interior and swapping the RC's for the TT's. (That means the leather interior and BBS RC's are both up for grabs soon). I also fitted the 312mm discs that I had lying around and gave it a good check over.

 

Before he collected it I gave it a quick clean as it'd been in the garage all winter, then took it for one last drive and a few pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As arranged, Simon arrived at my local train station on Friday morning - half an hour or so of chatting and 'familiarisation' (he'd never really been near a Corrado before) and he set off for Alyesbury. I got a text a couple of hours later to say he'd arrived safely and really liked the car - can't ask for more than that really :-) As is my custom, I said that if he ever came to sell it I'd like first refusal - it's a tradition of mine to buy back cars that I've previously owned ;-)

 

Anyway, goodbye TDi, enjoy:

 

[KIPVW 0]

No regrets i hope mate, was an epic build that!

[Purple Tom 0]

No regrets at all. I had loads of fun building it last year, bringing it up to scratch mechanically and finding lots of things out in the process. I also had loads of fun using it last summer, going to a few shows and getting lots of unexpected compliments on the build.

 

I think the only thing I could have done is chased more power as that was always the plan, but its ready for it should the new owner decide to modify it further. If not I'll do it when I buy it back ;)

[KADVR6 0]

when can i pick up the RC's mate, and cheers Paul for the pm

[Purple Tom 0]

Depends on how much you're willing to pay for them. Just had a PM from another member so here's what I said to him:

 

They're fully refurbed with literally no marks/scuffs/kerbing/damage of any sort. 4 very good 215/40x16 tyres (Hankook Ventus V12 Evo). Fully polished centre cap nuts and covers and completely unmarked BBS chrome centre caps. There's quite a lot of money in them for me and they're fully balanced and ready to fit.

 

As close as you'll ever get to a brand new set to be honest.

 

Size is 7.5 x 16, ET35.

 

I want £650 for them.

 

Cheers

Tom

[robo22sri 10]

when can i pick up the RC's mate, and cheers Paul for the pm

 

Buy them Karl or i will lol, then i will have 2 sets of wheels lol

[KIPVW 0]

when can i pick up the RC's mate, and cheers Paul for the pm

 

No worries mate.

[KADVR6 0]

oh just realised they are 16s, so would need to sell my brembos but im still very very interested mate

[Purple Tom 0]

No worries mate. They're currently holding my VR6 off the ground but once I've got the VR in the garage I'll get some decent pictures of the wheels and I'll make a proper advert.

[G-Lad 0]

Hiya Tom! If you've got the parts for a 288mm front brake upgrade going begging, i'd be pleased to take them of your hands! No worries that the disks are warped. I'll fit new disks and pads..

 

please give me a pm or text if they're on offer still :)

[Owenie 10]

Hi great job is the car for sale

Owen

Hey,

 

Thought I'd start a thread on my Corrado - a 1996 'N' 2.0 8V motor in Sherry Pearl. I got it a month ago in a straight swap deal for my (knackered) Audi A3 1.8 20V. I hated that car and had always wanted a C, looking at quite a few around the country until I found this one just 6 miles from my house :D

 

It's quite highly specced for an 8V, I guess it must be one of the last off the production line being an 8V and also first registered on 01/03/96. Amongst all the normal Corrado stuff its got a full black leather interior with heated front seats and also 15x7" Castellet wheels, mirror polished, which were I believe an optional extra and are listed on the build sticker in the service book and the in the boot.

 

Since buying it I've done a few things to it, mainly a good clean, fitting some headlamp protectors (from Chris aka shawshankkid) and making a list of the things that don't work/need attention. All I've got so far is that the heated switch doesn't illuminate and the heated rear screen switch doesn't light up when its switched on. Apart from that everything works! There's going to be some maintenance needed soon, I want to replace the front suspension bushes and maybe whip the subframe off for a coat of paint. I'm also going to sort the brakes out with new fluid and rebuild the calipers, but for the moment everything works so it's all good.

 

Here's a pic, I'll get some more when I can and update this thread as an when - hope you like :)

 

 

Tom

[smn159 10]

Bit of a thread resurrection, but I don’t seem to be able to post a classified ad due to my meagre post count – hopefully this is OK though…

 

I have a new toy arriving this month and so sadly I need to move the Corrado TDI on as it will lose its place in the garage. I wanted to offer it here first in the hope that it will find a good owner.

 

I’ve used it as my everyday car since buying it from Tom and it’s been superb, which is a testament to the quality of Toms original conversion. The car is pretty much as I bought it, although it’s recently had a new cambelt, water pump plus a minor suspension refresh (lower arm / top mount / couple of wheel bearings) and full alignment. It also has Audi TT seats, which seem to suit it well. It has an MOT till October 2015. On the downside both front wings will need attention soon.

 

Mileage has just reached 200k

 

As a reminder, the spec of the car is as follows – I’ve probably forgotten something but it’s all in the thread!

 

1.9 TDI 1Z engine

Large front mounted intercooler

New mounts

OBD2 conversion

Lupo wiper conversion

Cruise control

Passat ABS

Big brake upgrade

Wide track suspension

 

 

If I had the space I would keep the car and sort the wings myself, but sadly the loss of garage space makes that a non-starter. I’m after £2,500, given the work that’s been done – give me a shout if interested. Here is the car as it currently stands:-

 

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Simon

[smn159 10]

Ah, the above post seems to have done it for me and I've now posted in the classifieds!

 

Mods - please delete the above if inappropriate

 

Thanks,

Simon

[Wesleyvr6 10]

What's up with the wings Simon?

[smn159 10]

Gone rusty at the bottom, just behind the wheel arch - both sides

[stuarttaylor37 13]

Update

[Dox 22]

26 minutes ago, stuarttaylor37 said:

Update

More pics of the car you tease lol