Rotrex Charged Storm: She's Gone!

[waynos 0]

nice work man! it feels like youve been doing exactly the same thing i have today. Gets bloody boring after a while doesnt it?

[Rams 0]

I have someone doing the work for me! I just keep him topped up coffee. I need to order the solinoids, do you recommend the ones you bought?

 

Also, where r u mounting your wing vent? In the lower section or upper of the wing? Hows yours going? I just want to get mine done now, searching for some coilovers atm. Then I might find some inner peace and just drive the car! Looking forward to the finished result and seeing how good it looks all smooth. Just need some Sade - smooth operator playing in the car when its back on the road. lol

[waynos 0]

You lucky git.

 

heres the link to the solenoids i used. Ive been told they should be good enough. Only trucks and big coupes need stronger solenoids

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNIVERSAL-ELECTRI ... 5ad6eab5c2

 

ive mouted my vent below the body line.i spent about an hour deciding where to put it. check my thread im just about to update it

[Rams 0]

Wings now shaved, old rusty wings removed, bumper off, scuttle panel and washer jets removed. Will be shaving them tomorrow and doing the rear wiper. The rear panel just needs some final touches, but otherwise, all smooth now. Tow eye chopped off, will then smooth over.

 

Marked out the wing vent today and thinking about the inner arch and whats going to look best. Had an idea to make a shape between the inner and other arch to force the air in. Will also look shortly at removing the canister to get even more cold air in.

 

Had some french lessons today trying to take the bumper bolts out, old ones are in coke for now, just to see what they come out like but will grab some new ones and copper grease them in. All new speedclips required then going to clean the cross member etc. Managed to get lots of dirt out in and around the old wings, vacumed and brushed out.

 

I am also having the arches flared, I may aswell do it now, like how the rados looks with a cleaner curved arch. Ordered the solinoids for boot and doors from ebay, (cheers Wayne) and should get around to shaving the doors. The boot will follow suit.

 

I am having difficulty in taking out the driver side headlight, will have another look tomorrow and update progress.climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdfCorrado work 21072010 005.jpg[/attachment:3u74ib8g]2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfCorrado work 21072010 002.jpg[/attachment:3u74ib8g]

[waynos 0]

good progress, strange how you dont have the hole that i have on the inner wing. ill get a pic when i take the wing off again

[Rams 0]

A few updates, have had the wing vent cut in and spot welded, after much thought of a mounting position, I have turned the vent so the wing vent forces air in over the flute ends, used some metal from my spare rear quarter panel to act as a chamber to force more air into the inner wing, then will modify the inner wing to suit so it does allow air in to take advantage of the mod.

 

Just need to finally rub down the rear panel, wings and weld the bonnet jets, should be done by tomorrow. Then rigging up the solinoids and once in place, will start with shaving the door handles.

 

I will leave the boot lock in place but possibly just cover the lock hole in the event I need to get in!! Hopefully not. Once I have faith in my doors opening, I may shave the boot lock.... will see.

 

Once everything is doen, the arches will be next, will pull them to a smooth curve, then everything is ready for suspension and wider wheels with no rubbage. Wheels will no be happening till next year though. Happy to sit of the standard rims for now tbh.

 

Had a go with the hammer and dolly on my old wing to take out the step in the arch and it looks quite smart. Its obviously my old rusty arch, but it gives me the impression of what it would come out like. Other than filler, rubbing down and painting, itd doesn't seem that involved. I know the rear will be, but the principle is the same, but may need to do some cutting on the rear ones, will see how it goes.climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdfSDC11141.JPG[/attachment:38rsz35f]

[Wild-Animal 0]

Nice to see you took a proper approach at the rust ! :D liking the vents!

[Rams 0]

thanks mate, send my best to Edinburgh, my home town!

 

Bought some all red rear lights, personal registration arrived and should be well underway by the end of this weekend. Have ordered some s line pedals too. Will be putting the car back together and meeting the painter next week. Looking forward to driving the car again, its been 3 weeks plus now!

 

I will take a pic of the plate when the car is ready, I think its the cherry on top! Just need to inform my insurance company and probably argue why they want to charge an admin fee for altering my reg no!

 

Thanks for all your comments guys

[Scott-mk3 0]

Awesome work mate, good to see a proper job being done on the rear arches. Looks like a really good job to merge the new one in as well. Look forward to seeing it all painted.

[Rams 0]

Bit of an update....

 

I have now managed to get the passenger side door shaved, both doors linked up to solenoids and working perfectly, picked up some new roof strips, will paint the tail gate plastic hinge to colour code, new number plate light surround, linking boot solenoid up tomorrow and putting switches inside the car to open the door internally, so for picking up people that cant work out how to get in, then its easy and saves leaning over to pull the handle.

 

Ive been waiting ages for the slc bumper lights / indicators, should be here Monday, once they are cut in, few little bits of slopping and rubbing down and then the final prep work before its fully re sprayed. All rusty spots have been rust treated, and etch primed. Need a special drill attachment to drill the hole for the door popper into the mirror, its cone shaped and make the hole larger progressively. Ive got some new mirror gaskets coming, taking the rear bumper iron off to be coated as its quite rusty. Might do the tank straps whilst im there?

 

Purchased some all red rears, smoothed the rear wiper and put my new number plate on to see what it looks like and im really happy. You will see the plate on when the car is finished and painted but im chuffed I own it.

 

Its been a couple of months so far with not driving the car, got quite ratty with these door solenoids but can now move forward.... I kind of forgot I had this car..... But today I looked at her and thought, soon, you are going to be looking awesome, a storm with my own touch, a true labour of love. I can already taste the engine mods, but first, it needs lowering.

 

My mechanic is primed for engine work which I will be helping with, I really enjoy seeing how everything works. Had mechanics been a subject at school, I might have paid attention.

 

So theres still a few more bits to do till I can put it all back together, but typing this email feeling a lot more motivated and looking forward to enjoy the drive and my 288 brakes which I have only done about 20 miles on.

 

Will get some pics up by early next, but the arch has come out really well, you would never know it was changed, well happy with my welders work. He knows how fussy I am but has carried out all the work patiently as he knows it means so much to me.

 

Also, got to say thanks to Waynos, hes been a solid help with advise and have been able to assist eachother. This forum is a wonderful piece of work and the people make it the way it is. Dont mean to sound all heavy on you, just want to voice my appreciaton. :salute:

[Rams 0]

Some new goodies and more on order and some update pics of work so farstromlaufplan_gamma4.pdfMore Corrado Work 001.jpg[/attachment:lh771slv]

 

Went into TPS today and asked for a quote for the timing chains and everything else and decided I may aswell buy it now whilst I have the money. So ordered all of that, tensioner, main seal, chains, sliders etc arrive Friday. ALso ordered new driver and passenger plastic triangular mould - exterior part and new door rubbers so when its painted it all looks sweet. Mine are mouldy and the colour has faded.

 

Having blue LED door lights, bidding on ebay for a new Alpine head unit and then the decision of what dash? Want to be different here if I can but love a certain German style dash but am going to try and get it photo chopped to see what it would look like.

 

I also have spoken to my German contact about getting me some Schimmel 263 cams... Awaiting his reply. Then collate the rest of the stuff ready to reinforce the engine for more power. I am now deciding on what ingrediants I need....... Fordge pistons, ARP bolts, possibly new stronger con rods, water pump, oil catch tank / mocal oil cooler, injectors, tappets, lsd, clutch, turbo, exhaust, suspension and so on. Will see what the head looks like and replace the head gasket but I want to be somehwere around 380 BHP by the time its all done.

 

What would a supercharged VR6 Turbo be like? Anyone tried this?

 

Just every month, try and buy a bit more and happy to wait a while to get everything and look forward to that day when it can all finally go in.passat climatronic wiring diags.pdfMore Corrado Work 006.jpg[/attachment:lh771slv]climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdfCorrado all red rears.jpg[/attachment:lh771slv]

[coullstar 0]

Did you get the Mk4 chain guides as they are better than standard VR one. Your asking about a s/c'd turbo VR? No point, if your going forged engine etc just get a turbo, there quick enough.

[Rams 0]

I forgot actually, thanks for reminding me. Had previously read that too!

 

I just called TPS on the off chance someone was there and got through the chap and he said just to call back first thing and change the order as it doesnt get submitted till then anyway, plus the parts were scheduled to arrive Friday as some bits were on back order.

 

Cheers again

[Rams 0]

A supercharged VR Turbo would sound amazing through wouldnt it?! and instant power

[Rams 0]

Stainless door solenoid switch, all mounted and working, had to trim part of the backing support but kept all mounting screw holes.

[Rams 0]

Managed to win the ebay bids for an Alpine IDA X305S Ipod headunit, mine has the sony cassett deck and alpine mp3 cd changer, so they will be for sale cheap and work perfectly. Need some new components and an amp and that will do. Too old for sub woofers but always have a laugh when I see a young lad with base booming out of their car, we've all been there! lol £238 delivered which wasnt bad, the next cheapest ive seen is 260 and some advertised at 295 saying reduced from 350.

[Rams 0]

My spare wing has come in handy as the vent I have had put in, will allow air to flow in nicely, the inner wing will have holes drilled and a plate has been made between the 2 so none of the air is lost and has to be forced in. Also the vent has been mounted the other way to most but I think this way is will force the air in due to the front of the vent having loovered ends. Well thats my theory and it just makes it look that little bit different. Im looking forward to seeing what the vent looks like with the bumper on. When the wing comes off again I will take a picture, it also has a small gap to release any moisture and it all under sealed. Since its been welded up, its been etch primered and sealed. It will also be sprayed black and tidyed up for those who will be inspecting what Ive done. I will also put a rubber seal or sealant to make it nice and air tight. Now, need to work out what Im doing with the carbon cnister as I want to use that as an additional air feed.

[Rams 0]

Picked up new timing parts and repair kit for main seal PN 068198171 been told its worth replacing...

 

More parts ordered, new window rubbers for driver side and passenger side, need to find the part number for the small rubber that wraps around the miror / window as its mouldy. Will clean it and see what it looks like first. But might replace the rear window rubbers, does anyone have a part number for the outer rear window rubbers?

[waynos 0]

you have been making good progress my man. I Will be going for a "proper spray job" on mine next year with any luck. just havent had the time to work on it recently!

[Rams 0]

The front slc bumpers indicators are in, tried getting the bulb holders but they are not available. Well since 2007! So, need to find a way to hold the bulb in the socket, might try different car makes and see if there a suitable holder. The next thing I need are LED orange indicators so the bulb head is shorter.

 

The windscreen rubbers have been removed and looking inside there is only 1 bit of surface rust, so happy days. Need to get the old glue off the gutter rails with some thinners or something, so that they can be painted. Then the new strips can go on. Ive decided not color code the headlamp surrounds, just paint them black and the same with the mirrors surrounds, just keep them black. I now need to take the old aerial out and re fit a new one when its painted and get the headlining re trimmed in black whilst im there along with the sun visors. I might put the moon roof in, havent decided but as the interior will be all back, the moon roof might balance things out during the day, but I tend to have the sunroof open. I put the sunroof wind diflector on today aswell and thats all working as it should and installed my new Alpine headunit that arrived. Looks nice and no more CD'S. Will take the old disc changer cable out and install all the wiring for an amp to power all new speakers and components. That should be spot on for me. The wing mirror arrived today so I can take the surround off for the one I broke.

 

Car will be drivable tomorrow once the bumper goes on, new bolts too which will be copper grease. Going to get a wire brush on a wheel tomorrow and take off the surface rust on the rear bumper iron and rust treet and spray, the front bumper iron is in good condition. She does sound different since the de cat pipe has been fitted.

 

So, the plan is for me to take the car down to the guy thats going to be painting it, get a date booked in and ask him a few questions and to see some of his work. Then myself and a few mates will start rubbing the whole car down ready. I know its going to take some work, but we are all determined to get it done, including the girlfriend. My small bungalow is a corrado parts specialist at present. Every cupboard you open is something for the rado.

[Rams 0]

My new number plate, well a clue..... Dont like the font so getting some other ones made up.

[Rams 0]

Oh oo, my Face book friend just posted, he's breaking a Golf R32!! That could be dangerous. I've asked to meet with him, the engine and loom etc are there. Anyone else want to help me rape the car? Bournemouth based

[big ben 10]

what about the seats? i had them in my corrado, pretty nice :D

[Rams 0]

indicators in, going to colour code the black trim around the lense to blend it in...

[Rams 0]

Removed the red flashing bulb for the alarm and replaced with a new blue led bulb, made an hole in the door pins and mounted the led inside flush. The door pins are not connected so they dont unlock the car if pulled up. Gives a nice bright flash, ordered them from the states and should look good at night. Hopefully it will just deter people when they are driving round eyeing up cars to break into.

The doors have had some more sanding and are almost there. The bumper iron has been sanded down and rust treated and will be sprayed to make it all look tidy - matt black

 

I have also booked my guy in to do the arch mods. One of my friends will help me roll the arches with a roller, then the rear arches will be cut and pulled and re welded. The front should dolly out, then some slop and rubbing down and I should have neat curved arches. Another mate called me today saying he has some D90 rims with Toyos on his clio for sale at £300.... They are mint condition, with meaty Toyos and a nice stretch. Ive liked these wheels in the past and just not sure if I like them on the rado so im going to have a look at others members car with them on. They are sprayed a darker anthracite grey with gold porsche centre badges. What do you think? 9 on the rear and 7.5 on the front