nemesis360 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Sorry to here this Ben , but its more important to have a roof over your head...good luck with the sale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted November 6, 2007 :( this is one of the best corrados i know of :( Shame not to get to see it complete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Sorry to hear that Ben, glad I got to see it in it's glory last year! Best of luck with the house stuff.. and bet you'll still get a "less extreme" Rado to play with soon! ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks guys. I almost sold it after the PVW shoot but wanted to enjoy it a little more and tackle the haldex conversion - well thats now done and I've been planning a big bhp R32 turbo engine conversion but when I sat down and looked at the money I would be sinking into that I decided against it and thought I should be sensible and purchase a house in the next few years. Obvously I would take a serious offer for the car complete as it is. On the basis that is drives and its taxed but it needs finishing off. Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted November 6, 2007 tis a dodgy time to buy a house imo, live in the C :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60SC_Stoney 0 Posted November 6, 2007 dont do it !!! :lol: thats a shame, really wanted to see that engine in, would have been a beast! but i suppose you are thinking straight and makes sense, im still going to let come out in my Corrado when its finished, wont be a patch on yours but its the best i can do! best of luck with the new house mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted November 6, 2007 dont do it !!! :lol: thats a shame, really wanted to see that engine in, would have been a beast! but i suppose you are thinking straight and makes sense, im still going to let come out in my Corrado when its finished, wont be a patch on yours but its the best i can do! best of luck with the new house mate! Thanks Mate! Still have that sunroof panel for you here.. Hows it coming along? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted November 6, 2007 tis a dodgy time to buy a house imo, live in the C :lol: True Ben.. remember the Hot-rod maxim: "You can live in a car but you can't race a house... " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.Rich. 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Best of luck mate, it was a great project which I enjoyed reading about and seeing in the flesh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted November 6, 2007 tis a dodgy time to buy a house imo, live in the C :lol: True Ben.. remember the Hot-rod maxim: "You can live in a car but you can't race a house... " Oh I know - I'm all for the housing market crashing! ;-) I'm thinking a couple of years ahead.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue95 0 Posted November 6, 2007 I am in shock :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted November 6, 2007 I am in shock :shock: Don't be mate - just think 'haldex' ;-) then give me a shout :) :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Well I suppose a roof is better in the long run but dont count on any form of housing market crash, over the last 3 years prices have only failed to increase in 3 months in total and they were not back to back. Prices continue to rise but not in double digits as they were back in 2000. As for the last crash, unemployment is half what is was then so that is another factor out of the window. If the housing market shows signs of slowdown then I would expect a cut in interest rates to pep the market up a bit, that on top of the recently reported worst year for retail sales mean the cuts are very likely in the next 12 months and expected by most banks/investors. So, I guess what I am saying is get a house sooner rather than later and thanks for the great car, great ideas and a very well executed project. I am sure you will be back on the scene in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Good luck with the house Ben, i'm not going to try and change your mind again, the decision seems pretty much set in stone. Sure you will come back to a Corrado though............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks guys... The house buying is a while off yet. I need to save first, which will give me the chance to do something else first ;-) Anyway, most of the parts are listed in the 'Parts for Sale' section now! :) Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mave 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Damn, such a shame. Just glad I got to sit in it before it is being broken! But you've definately made the right choice in breaking it for the reasons given, ...you'll be back..;) Best of luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Ben, really sorry to see you breaking yr motor... goodluck with house venture.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Ben, really sorry to see you breaking yr motor... goodluck with house venture.. Thanks Bally! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted November 6, 2007 i know this feeling sold myn two year ago bought a house and a ruff 16v as a daily,2 years on and im back on with the car, and it ran those two years costing me nothing trusty 160k rado :) :) would only be fair to stick a bam engine in it for its service :D thanks for the fogs :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted November 6, 2007 i know this feeling sold myn two year ago bought a house and a ruff 16v as a daily,2 years on and im back on with the car, and it ran those two years costing me nothing trusty 160k rado :) :) would only be fair to stick a bam engine in it for its service :D thanks for the fogs :D No worries Tim.. Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue95 0 Posted November 7, 2007 I am in shock :shock: Don't be mate - just think 'haldex' ;-) then give me a shout :) :lol: :lol: LOL - This is torture! I will just have to make do with your engine mounts :( Just like to say thanks again for all your help, advice and parts . Good luck with everything, and hopefully see you soon in another VW guise. Sukh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted November 7, 2007 I am in shock :shock: Don't be mate - just think 'haldex' ;-) then give me a shout :) :lol: :lol: LOL - This is torture! I will just have to make do with your engine mounts :( Just like to say thanks again for all your help, advice and parts . Good luck with everything, and hopefully see you soon in another VW guise. Thank you mate - thats very kind of you! I'll still be around to offer advice etc. I will be taking a break from the VW scene for a while although I shall be returning to Worthersee next year for a 3rd time! Ben Sukh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigneil 0 Posted November 9, 2007 4WD is sold I'm using it as modern art at the Tate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted November 9, 2007 4WD is sold I'm using it as modern art at the Tate... You dumb arse you were meant to post this in my for sale thread - Butthead! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted November 10, 2007 about time ;) good luck with the new beast... i want a ride in it btw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
