robo22sri 10 Posted May 24, 2011 Hello, I am Rob from essex I have been into vaux for a good few years and have decided to go vw! I have been torn between a rado g60 or a golf gti/g60 I think the rado is winning lol Any pointers for buying a rado would be wicked Many thanks Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted May 25, 2011 i have just been looking at specs of the g60 and the vr6 and the vr6 figures are better bhp etc is the vr6 better to tune or get powerout of easy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted May 25, 2011 VR6 vs G60... you are not going to get a straight answer, theres arguments for both but it depends on preference. I've got a VR6 and I absolutely love it, tuning wise you can do little bits and bobs like cams, obd2 conversion, exhaust etc but when you want to start getting further than that your into turbo/sc. Best advice is to go test drive them both and see what you think, theres plenty of topics about tuning around the site, just search for them. Obviously i'm biased because I own a rado but given the chance i'd still go for a rado over a golf. Have a look here for the buyers guide http://wiki.the-corrado.net/the_corrado_buying_guide_checklist.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted May 25, 2011 Thank you for your reply mate I do love the sound of the vr6 it is awesome bit the g60 has a distinct sound to lol Am I right to say the vr6 has a lot mor torque than the g60? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted May 27, 2011 I have a 16v Corrado and one of the other regulars owns G60 and 20v Turbo Corrados. For me it would be the Corrado over the Golf. I've had a Mk1 Golf GTI, Mk2 Golf GTI and I own a Mk4 Golf GTI, none of them compare to the Corrado for me. Given the choice I'd go for the VR6. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted August 1, 2011 I thought i would add on to this thread instead starting a new one! Well i now have a VR6 :D I bought Zippyvr6 of of here's car and she is in brilliant condition for her age! I need to do some little bits and bobs to tidy it up in the engine bay and outside Is there many vr6 owners inessex or surrounding areas on here who fancy meeting up so i can pick their brains? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted August 1, 2011 Where abouts in Essex are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 1, 2011 Indeed, Essex is a big place, but me and him /\ for starters ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted August 1, 2011 I am live in Basildon Essex chaps :( I hate it there, want to move! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 1, 2011 Colchester isn't much better..... I've seen tamer Ghettos in LA compared to the Highwoods estate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted August 1, 2011 Fancy meeting up? And pick your brain lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 1, 2011 Bit tricky at the moment as my Corrado doesn't have an engine in it :lol: What info are you after? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted August 1, 2011 Just general chat and find out some more info on the engines :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted August 1, 2011 I've seen tamer Ghettos in LA compared to the Highwoods estate. Lol, I just spat my drink across the room! (wife doesn't look that impressed...) M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted August 1, 2011 Lol, I just spat my drink across the room! (wife doesn't look that impressed...) M. Are you from colcheter to bud? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted August 1, 2011 I live in Hackney, but spend as many weekends as I can tinkering with the car which is kept just outside of Colchester, on the way to Clacton..... generally do more harm than good though. Trust me, having a Wiz like Kev nearby is a Godsend!! Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevn 0 Posted August 12, 2011 Rob, did you get your bathroom finished? glad you found a Corrado, my sons has now been sold, and i think i am more disappointed than him, lol. Cheers Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted August 12, 2011 Rob, did you get your bathroom finished? glad you found a Corrado, my sons has now been sold, and i think i am more disappointed than him, lol. Cheers Kev Hello Kevin, no my bathroom is not finished yet lol all the tiling is done needs to be grouted and door trimmed down Glad yours sold :D I was very intrested in yours but the service history put me off a little :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevn 0 Posted August 13, 2011 No worries mate, enjoy your new car, my sons went this morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted August 13, 2011 Another VR6 owner here in Colchester (well, just outside of it!) :thumbleft: Happy to meet up you in Braintree or Colchester if you want some advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispy Squirrel 0 Posted August 22, 2011 Lads i'm all over this, just got a 2litre corrado living in Rayleigh essex but reguarly visit Braintree colchester etc, Pat where are you from ? what you driving ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted August 27, 2011 Aqua Blue VR6 with a private plate :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted August 27, 2011 Aqua Blue VR6 with a private plate :) Snap same as mine ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispy Squirrel 0 Posted August 29, 2011 Where in essex are you guys ? yet to see a rado in essex apart from the g60 i saw in Braintree - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted August 30, 2011 Where in essex are you guys ? yet to see a rado in essex apart from the g60 i saw in Braintree - I live in basildon bud, just down the road from you I dont drive my car very often its a weekend warrior :lol: who needs a lot of TLC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
