Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 26, 2010 Thought it was about time for a gallery I suppose! Here's a retrospective look back at the many changes my car's gone through over the last 8 years or so, the poor thing! :D 2003 The earliest pic of the car when I bought in Feb 2003 with 73K on the clock. Almost immediately it had Koni/HRs and Eibach ABRs fitted and colour coded side strips and door handles :D Standard engine made 205hp and 199lbft. 2004 Some random Ebay 16" wheels and the usual Schrick VGI and 268 cams. 2005 RHW ZW1 8x17 2006 Oettinger RE 8 x 17 and Supercharged. Stage 2 Supercharged (8psi), which made 290hp and 245lbft. Stage 3 Supercharged (12psi), which made 321hp and 260lbft BBS RX 7.5 x17 and Leather 8) 2007 7.5 x 16 Speedlines Supercharger taken off in preperation for turboness. Stock engine with Schimmel intake, worked brilliantly 8) 7 x 17 ProRace 1 2008 to Present 8 x 17 Rota GForce 8 x 17 Compomotive MO Turbo lump Interior not to everyone's tastes but I'm more interested in what the engine is doing :D Current Engine spec:- AAA block rebuilt with 83mm Forged pistons Schimmel head - +1mm Inconel valves, 3 angle, cut back stems and guides, port matched, Titanium caps and collets, HD springs Schimmel 263 cams Schimmel Chargecooler Schimmel intake ATP turbo manifold GT35R turbo Tial 44mm Wastegate Tial 50mm BOV DTA S80 ECU installed and mapped by myself Home made 3" downpipe ATP 3" Cat converter Techtonics Tuning 2.5" Exhaust Denso 1220 500cc injectors Bosch F5DPOR spark plugs Saab V6 coilpack Stock Golf VR6 throttle Stock VR6 idle valve R32 Sump and oil pump Current running gear:- Quaife Diff 3.68 Final Drive Stock shafts and CVs KW V3 coilovers Eibach rear ARB Trimsport rear brace AP Racing 330mm 4 pot front brakes Eurospect 280mm rear brakes Seam welded subframe and engine mount holders Vibratechnics competition front mount Vibratechnics Fast road rear mount VAG rubber gearbox mount Compomotive MO 1783 wheels with 215/40/17 Kumho KU31 Current Mileage - 190,197 Engine power, as of the Stealth Racing RR day a few years ago:- Engine torque, as of the Stealth Racing RR day a few years ago:- VRT Build thread - http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?139931 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moneypit23 0 Posted September 26, 2010 So what's next? :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted September 26, 2010 The life of a Corrado. Looks nice Kev, always admired your car. But as above, what you got planned next? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted September 26, 2010 Yay! I made it into your gallery! What sort of rev limit do you have on that engine? What's the Saab coilpack like? Comparable pricewise to standard? Would the standard ECU drive it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukest 0 Posted September 26, 2010 good set of pics! what suspension were you running with the RHs Kev? looks at its lowest there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted September 26, 2010 Those new wheels have really had an effect on you I see. All of a sudden new rims and you just wanted another excuse to whore some pics about lol. Awesome car remember seeing it at inters 2005, were you with audioscape then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormchargedVR6 0 Posted September 26, 2010 Very nice pics kev, looks like we went down same route with all the the engine mods,from schrick to turbo :) Time you turned boost up :norty: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny B 0 Posted September 26, 2010 About time you sorted a members gallery :D !! All very interesting to see how its evolved and I can think of hundred questions but the one that springs to mind immediately is how the hell do you coup with no tunes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herisites 0 Posted September 27, 2010 Well it's about time!! :lol: *cough* scenester *cough* :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan 0 Posted September 27, 2010 Special car... everything done with no expense spared :notworthy: Are you happy now with it? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 27, 2010 Yeah the latest wheels did have a good effect on me. I lost interest in it as a Corrado and became more interested in it as a platform for my mods and tech stuff, but I'm feeling the Corrado love again now :D Yeah Toady here's the saab coilpack, which will work on a stock engine with some slight modification. Stronger spark and cheaper. http://www.bosch-motorsport.de/pdf/comp ... ls/3x2.pdf Rev limit is 7K currently, but will rev to 7500 no problem :D Dukest, Koni / HR and Jom lowering caps :D No tunes - I've not had any sounds in it for 3 years :lol: I will be revisiting sounds soon though. Just some speakers, a hidden amp and a cradle for the iphone :D Head units are no longer needed! Next on the to-do list.... 550cc Bosch EV14 injectors. Easily the best injectors on the market today... ..and here's why. They atomise right off the tip for a super fine spray :-) And then Racelogic traction control. After last year's winter, it's really needed!! :-) Thanks to Vince we got 10% off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamminvr6storm 0 Posted September 27, 2010 Nice one Kev. Funny how much its evolved and all the different 'phases' its been through. Is that right.... I think I can actually see a pic of your car at a show.... didnt think you did that kind of thing mr wire?? Really makes me think I should get my lazy arse in gear and get my thread going!! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 27, 2010 Special car... everything done with no expense spared :notworthy: Are you happy now with it? :) Thank you sir :D Are any of us ever 100% happy with our Corrados? :lol: The only thing letting it down is the paint. Although it's not visible in the pics, the paintwork is like a patchwork quilt of different colours where it's been repaired over the years! I was careful with my camera angles and used old pics when it was all one colour :lol: I'll get the whole thing repainted one day. Otherwise yeah, she's great and drives really well :D Nice one Kev. Funny how much its evolved and all the different 'phases' its been through. Is that right.... I think I can actually see a pic of your car at a show.... didnt think you did that kind of thing mr wire?? Really makes me think I should get my lazy arse in gear and get my thread going!! LOL Cheers mate! Yeah that was GTI International 05. Audioscape used it as their demo car :D I think you should do a thread as you've got some real talent I'm sure folk would love to see! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted September 27, 2010 Nice to see a running commentary Kev! I remember seeing those injectors aaaages ago, I thought you have bought them there and then! Also, did the Supercharger make the engine a lot better between Stage 2 and 3? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan 0 Posted September 27, 2010 392.3 bhp :eek: thats twice as much as standard. Did you have upgrade your coolant hoses at any time? What temp does it run at these days? I wouldn't be surprised if to see it a supercharged-turbo someday :lol: seriously, It's a pity you hadn't started a build thread for the car years ago. Theres so many questions, experience and info tied to this car, where do you start?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big ben 10 Posted September 27, 2010 wasnt expecting this, its about time you got one sorted... you could have had the best build thread on the forum as well :D the wheels sure do bring back the love for the corrado, they just suit it so well. I have always liked the corrados looks standard, so with a turbo/big brakes/comps on, it makes it the ultimate corrado imo :wink: wish i had traction control going on to though :( you will be loving it this winter mate!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 27, 2010 Also, did the Supercharger make the engine a lot better between Stage 2 and 3? It made it worse :lol: No intercooler, No MAF sensor, heatsoak robbing power etc etc. If I knew then what I know now, it would have been so much better :D 392.3 bhp :eek: thats twice as much as standard. Did you have upgrade your coolant hoses at any time? What temp does it run at these days? I wouldn't be surprised if to see it a supercharged-turbo someday :lol: seriously, It's a pity you hadn't started a build thread for the car years ago. Theres so many questions, experience and info tied to this car, where do you start?? Believe it or not, you get used to the power, but it never bores me :D It runs exactly the same temps as a normal VR6 with a mocal oil cooler. 85 water temp and 95-98 oil temp. Standard hoses except around the turbo, which are heavily uprated to cope with the heat. It's not so much the heat from a running engine that's the problem, but rather when it's switched off and all the stored heat from a glowing turbo and manifold soaks back into the engine. Anything in the vicinity that isn't designed for the job is liable to roast to death and split / crack very quickly! That's where I get my kicks. Engineering solutions for problems such as that :D I haven't done a build thread on here, mainly because I've been on the forum since the start and have observed a general lack of interest in this sort of thing! There's a small gathering of techie minded folk, but on the whole Corrados seem to be more about appearance than being driven like the performance that it is. I appreciate the Rado's styling, but I appreciate the way it drives even more! That's why the build thread is on the VR6OC forum, which is more about the engine than the car it's attached to :D Having said that, there is plenty of techie info in the Forced Induction VR6 thread if people are interested :wink: Turbo and Supercharger :D It was done in the good old days to address turbo lag but that isnt an issue any more. It would be nice to try it as a fun project though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 27, 2010 wasnt expecting this, its about time you got one sorted... you could have had the best build thread on the forum as well :D the wheels sure do bring back the love for the corrado, they just suit it so well. I have always liked the corrados looks standard, so with a turbo/big brakes/comps on, it makes it the ultimate corrado imo :wink: wish i had traction control going on to though :( you will be loving it this winter mate!!!! Cheers chap! Agreed, standard looking Rados on Speedlines is the winning look for me, but with modifications at this level, it can't be done without sacrificing the braking performance, which I'm not prepared to do! Yeah the T/C will be interesting for sure. I was behind an Evo 8 last week and his traction from a standstill made my lack of it all the more obvious :lol: . Interestingly, he only got a car length ahead before mine hooked up and catapulted towards his bumper though....so the Racelogic will close the gap even more :D Obviously electronics are no substitute for mechanical grip, but it'll help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted September 27, 2010 I haven't done a build thread on here, mainly because I've been on the forum since the start and have observed a general lack of interest in this sort of thing! I think there are plenty of folks here who are well into the technical side of things.. I know I am. I think that just for a lot of people, the sorts of budgets required to do the sorts of things you've done are well outside of most peoples reach - myself included. So whilst we can't contribute, I'm sure we'd love to know more :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted September 27, 2010 Nice car Kev, a testament to your hard work and dedication to improvement. A definite inspiration for my car plans and always a great source of technical answers...... still I can't help prefer the Rota's slightly..... :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 27, 2010 Cheers Jim, in that case I won't hold back on the tech..... watch this space :wink: I realise what I've spent probably intimidates some people, but it doesn't HAVE to be done this way. I'm just a fussy git! Mic - thanks chap. I think my car looked best on the Rotas too if I'm honest :D Not too late to steal them back off Rob though :norty: Looking forward to more info on your 24V T, being as I will some day being doing the same :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben-B 0 Posted September 27, 2010 Wow. Kev you wheel whore I'd love to see this car in the flesh and have a good snoop around the engine bay. What does it owe you in total or did you not bother counting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 27, 2010 What does it owe you in total or did you not bother counting? I don't bother counting mate. If I did I'd be too scared to drive it again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herisites 0 Posted September 27, 2010 Mic - thanks chap. I think my car looked best on the Rotas too if I'm honest :D Not too late to steal them back off Rob though :norty: If you do I'll have to unleash the Guns on you they're staying put! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
