MarkFoster 0 Posted November 25, 2012 OK, here's a small clue... http://www.supersprint.com/en/prod-146-6345-vw_corrado_29_vr6.aspx You're going for a twin back box, 6 tail pipe exhaust system....? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark261288 10 Posted November 25, 2012 Wow!! by far my favourite corrado so far... its perfect.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted November 26, 2012 Nice work mate, Going to look great! My stuffs all away getting blasted and i'm collecting up new parts as we speak...... Update to follow! I reckon its manifolds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted November 26, 2012 You're going for a twin back box, 6 tail pipe exhaust system....? All coming out through the back window!!! Wow!! by far my favourite corrado so far... its perfect.. Thanks!! Nice work mate, Going to look great! My stuffs all away getting blasted and i'm collecting up new parts as we speak...... Update to follow! I reckon its manifolds! update your thread with some pics then please. I've gone for the full cat back system, the centre box is now available in stainless steel and they have stopped doing the straight bit of pipe but managed to get one of the last ones apparently. Just waiting for the middle box to be made now but should be ready mid december. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted November 26, 2012 Rear beam looks fantastic. Did you order direct from Supersprint? They are also available from C&R >> http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/shop/supersprint-exhaust-parts/car-corrado50/2.9742742/ They seem to have just used the Euro price and changed it to £, but there is no Vat to add on, probably work out around the same Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VWVW 1 Posted November 26, 2012 Nice powder coated rear beam something I want to do in the future...the two "cup shaped" structure at either end of the beam Iam sure they are still the old metal casing of the old bush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted November 26, 2012 They are, maybe just left in place to leave a clean surface once they are removed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted November 26, 2012 Exhaust was ordered from C and R, worked out roughly the same price as direct from italy. Wanted one for ages now and since they started the stainless centre box and also stopping making the connecting pipe, now seemed a good time. The outers from the rear bushes are pre-cut and just pop out, keeps them clean from powder coat. I also welded a cap over the ends of the tube part of the torsion bar to try and make it a bit cleaner from the ends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 12, 2012 The bracket that holds the power steering pipe and a few cables was looking a bit rough so made a new stainless one at work: also cleaned a bit more of the bay, before: and after: Finally, been cleaning the gearbox, starter motor and some of the cables etc: Just waiting for parts from the blasters so I can smooth pitting and powder coat then start the assembly. How would I know if the front engine mount needed replacing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted December 12, 2012 Looks like some cracking work mate i like those brackets , try putting the car in gear with the brakes on and lift the clutch slowly , you should be able to tell if theres mo ement in them as the engine strains forward , at least i think thats how anyway , someone will confirm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OllieVR6 0 Posted December 13, 2012 Looking good bud. I collect the last of the parts I need to start putting the front end back on tomorrow. I could put it all together in a day but I'm tempted to hold back and do some cleaning as well but I'm just so desperate to drive it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 13, 2012 Cheers, Im desparate to start the back as my exhaust comes soon but looks like I wont get the stuff to powder coaters till after Christmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OllieVR6 0 Posted December 13, 2012 I decided against doing any painting (alternator, tensioner etc) because it's too cold to paint and I'm rubbish at it. Need to finish the mechanical bits before I get started on 'the nice' stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 21, 2012 Was hoping to get this little lot powder coated before everywhere closes for Christmas but my mate took a little longer then expected shot blasting. pleased with the finish, hardly any rust pitting on it at all really so shouldnt take much sanding. Oh, and my exhaust is now in the UK, hoping it will be delivered Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 22, 2012 Christmas has come early: Only problem being is I cant open the boxes until Tuesday :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted December 22, 2012 Some nice work going on here , quick blasts on the throttle will usually tell any movement in the mounts , im sure santa wont mind if you open boxes early ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) new belt, power steering fluid and copper washers picked up from VW yesterday so started putting the front back together this morning. Got to wait a couple of weeks for the cooling fan 'v' belt to arrive so this will be about right for the front parts from powdercoaters. Also ordered new bushes, cooling fan rings and various bolts etc to assemble the front. Quite pleased with how its going anyway: Also, quick picture of the new rear box: Edited December 30, 2012 by ChrisL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted December 30, 2012 How did you fab up the alternator Chris? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Posted December 30, 2012 Lovely mate, nice kitchen too:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 30, 2012 How did you fab up the alternator Chris? Pretty crudely really Paul, I tried to take it apart but looked far to complicated so ended up taking the pullety and end cover off, gave it a good wire brush and bunged up the vent bits with kitchen roll and sprayed it. the kitchen roll took a bit of getting out with tweezers and a small screwdriver!! Lovely mate, nice kitchen too:) thanks!! my first attempt at tiling that aswell!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted December 30, 2012 It's great to see that this car went to someone as enthusiastic as Bill was. Great stuff and some good work being done there! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted January 11, 2013 front crossmember and rad support back from powder coaters, all bushed up (thanks Kip!!) and assembled ready to put back on The quality of the powder coating is fantastic and the steel looks like new with no rust pitting at all. Also, the fan shroud back and assembled with the cleaned up fan and new plastic cowls Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 2 Posted January 11, 2013 looking very nice, loveing the attention to detail , going to be very clean and tidey when complete... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted January 11, 2013 Looks Epiiiiiic :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vornwend 0 Posted January 11, 2013 Amazing work. Stunning car! You've taken some great shots of her :salute: Would like to see it in the flesh - are you going to any shows this year, national day?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
