G60MAT 0 Posted April 24, 2011 (edited) After selling my Satin Silver VR6 back in April 2009, I vowed I'd always have another! I kept tabs on my old one as it appeared on Fifth Gear, then changed hands from buyer James a few times - I even saw it blast past on the roundabout in March 2010 at Ultimate Dubs! Then it finally arrived in the safe hands of Rob (rsgntx) who has done great things with it! So onto the new purchase! As we have all done I spent months on all the forums and sales sites, never quite seeing what I was after, then my best mate suggested he might be interested in going in on the car, now the hunt was on! Finally a late Satin Silver VR6 appeared in South Wales – well over 200 miles away. After weeks of chasing info on the car we finally bit the bullet and set off on the roadtrip, we even managed zero traffic jams and amazing sunshine all day too! We had 2 options = 1) It’s a dog walk away. 2) It’s as good we thought and drive it straight back to Manchester! = We drove it straight back! ;) It never missed a beat on the way back it even kept up pretty well with the R32! The car is in great condition, just 98K, full service history, every bill, every tax disc, both keys and a great spec! The car was registered on 30th November 1994 at Parker & Parker VW Main Dealer in Cumbria, before moving down to Kent in early 1999 passing through a couple of owners before moving to South Wales in 2009 where it stayed until 2 weeks ago! The car has since pretty much sat on the drive since, but the parts collecting has already started! - Coilovers Wanted! It seemed only fair to use the Bank Holiday sunshine to start cleaning up and have a look at what we’ve bought. Gave it a damn good clean with Meguiars Gold Class, the ever drastic Wonder Wheels, Bug Remover and a tonne of glass cleaner, so here’s what it looks like so far… The interior is mint but still needs a full clean, may even take all the seats out and do it properly! Next jobs are a full service from my mate Caine (ex Awesome & PSI) then decent coilovers and new wheels, plus plenty more parts gathering! :) Edited April 26, 2011 by G60MAT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 9 Posted April 24, 2011 Tres bien VR6 you have there. The Recaros are rather pleasing to the eye to boot. Another Corrado in the North west. Hoorah ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted April 24, 2011 Lovely, always liked the look of that car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1Campaign 0 Posted April 24, 2011 Good work pal. I'm hoping to be back in one by the weekend if all goes well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted April 24, 2011 Is this the auto one? Pretty sure this one was for sale when I was looking a month or so ago. It was this or the one in Cornwall, good choice as the one in Cornwall was a dog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted April 24, 2011 about time you got it cleaned ..!! nice base car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onestep 0 Posted April 24, 2011 Looks in lovely condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nlau1 0 Posted April 24, 2011 Satin silvers always surprise me! If you ever want to sell those RX's then I'd be very interested. PM'd about that anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike2006 0 Posted April 24, 2011 That does look nice. Well wear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 0 Posted April 24, 2011 Nice one, I've seen that car a few times my mate lived further up the street from the seller. Looked mint to the point I was thinking about it for a seat swap and sell on lol. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neuon2003 0 Posted April 25, 2011 Snap (almost)! Very nice indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub be good to me 0 Posted April 25, 2011 Well Done thats a lovely example matt! Look forward to seeing you soon and firing the compressor up and a nice cup of tea! ;-P Caine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
too hot 0 Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) Very nice the only thing that put me off it about 2 and a half years ago when it was for sale was the auto box,I was so tempted to fly down to Cardiff at the time!! It is a lovely Corrado and in fantastic condition electric Recaros a real bonus!! Welcome to the Satin Silver club again !! Edited May 2, 2011 by too hot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted April 25, 2011 Thanks for all the comments guys, got a few more ideas at Elsecar Show today, so work starts on the interior this week! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Picked up my new wheels on Friday... They have of course since had a full clean and look great, but are going in for a full refurb and new tyres next week! :) Then put some time in yesterday on the first clean of the interior... All in well pleased, I'm going to go over certain bits again and its having a seat out pro valet in a couple of weeks, but it looks mint! :) Edited May 2, 2011 by G60MAT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsgntx 0 Posted May 2, 2011 Matt how's the cleaning going? i love the seats do you want to sell them? lol ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1Campaign 0 Posted May 2, 2011 Will you be converting it to manual? Loving the interior. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted May 2, 2011 To be honest we were pretty unsure about the Auto before buying it, but after driving it a bit, its great fun and pulls like hell! ;) So for now its staying whilst we do other jobs to bring it up to scratch! The pics don't really do it justice, the light was going last night, its pretty much all crisp black :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G6 OEM 10 Posted May 2, 2011 Looks like the hard work is paying off! Good effort so far :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted May 10, 2011 Quick progress update... Coilovers ordered from Reuben at TuningWerkes yesterday, wheels dropped off for full refurb, and car has gone in for a full service today. Should get wheels and car back tomorrow, so a few days to get them all fitted and hopefully make it to All Types on Sunday! ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted May 11, 2011 Service all done - had full engine flush and all new fluids, changed all the service parts. Its thrown up a few issues we pretty much knew about, mostly brakes are **** poor due to lack of use, suspension and bushes are shot. :( Coilovers are already on the way and now picking up a fully polybush kit. Have decided to do it properly and build up a full new rear end and pull all the brakes off the car – now looking at a full TT Mk1 upgrade. ;) No chance for All Types now, got a few other minor points to sort, so will get it all done over next few weeks and bring to DC/Inters. On a plus point wheels should be ready later! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsgntx 0 Posted May 11, 2011 Sounds like good planning Matt! Look forward to seeing it!!! Be interesting in the details on the new rear end... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted May 11, 2011 Id go with a 288mm front set up over the 312mm. It will allow you to run the standard wheels if you need to and there isnt a massive difference in stopping power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsgntx 0 Posted May 11, 2011 Id go with a 288mm front set up over the 312mm. It will allow you to run the standard wheels if you need to and there isnt a massive difference in stopping power. I would agree with coullstar 288mm otherwise you'll need 17" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted May 11, 2011 16in wheels are required for 312's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
