24V Renshaw 0 Posted March 25, 2012 They are genuine VW ones mate. Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 7 Posted March 25, 2012 Hows it coming along Jay ? Thought I may have seen you today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted March 25, 2012 I was there mate! Just missed you as I was late arriving. Got the first wishbone fitted no problem and went to fit the second one, when the classic happened and the front bolt sheared off. Typical! Thankfully it was still sticking through so I was able to drive to the meet. Got the wheels on and the new suspension, which didn't quite feel right, which having done some research since I got back appears to be the wrong upper spring seats. So new ones are on order... Anyway.. Pics of how she sits right now... Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted March 25, 2012 Looks fantastic Jay! You must be pleased with the weekends hard work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted March 25, 2012 Had a good look at the work under the rear today, really impressed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Looks amazing love all the work you have done :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks Jim. It's coming together and the big push this weekend was worth it. Bit frustrated at the moment though as there are some bits that are not right yet. Want to get the suspension sorted as its horrid to drive at the moment as its basically sitting on the bump stops, I have found out there are two sizes of spring platform and I seem to have the wrong ones for the H&R springs so they are just all wrong! Got a replacement subframe on route to me, which should be with me by Wednesday fingers crossed so I can replace that and the second wishbone on Thursday night. MOT on Friday.... Arggggh Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted March 25, 2012 Looking good Jay, them wheels really suit the Corrado. Does it feel any different with all the new rear bushes and stuff? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Cheers fella. The back feels spot on, but as the front is so wrong at the mo it's really hard to tell. Got to set all tracking and camber yet too. Give me a week and I will let you know mate. Might even get chance to weigh that beam for you too :) jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 7 Posted March 25, 2012 Wow, that looks great Jay. Would have really liked to give your car a once over (as I would all the others there), but due to conflicting commitments, I had to chip off earlier than I would have liked. Great work all the same. PS: I agree that we should kick off a regular meet. Bounce ideas and swap/trade parts etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted March 25, 2012 Nice one. hope you get it sorted soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted March 26, 2012 Me too! Going to be busy again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted March 26, 2012 RC's are made for the Corrado. Looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted March 26, 2012 looks very very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted March 26, 2012 Cheers guys. It's getting there, still a hell of a lot to do but I am happy looking at it now. Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted March 27, 2012 So tonight's job is removing the subframe with the sheared off bolt in it. Fingers crossed the subframe to body bolts play ball... New BBS centre badges have arrived in the post, so they will have to go on too :) Updates later... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted March 27, 2012 I try to keep you all entertained :) Pressure is on now though for the MOT at 8:30 Friday morning!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Your a crazy guy,remember to replace all the nuts and bolts as it will be frowned upon....lmffao.....!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Good luck! Have you got all the parts together ready to go? Did you get the new spring caps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Nope, tonight is just a removal exercise of the old subframe. Train to work again tomorrow! Not even got out there yet, the missus has gone out for the evening and typically the 12 week old has taken longer than normal to settle to sleep. Thankfully both she and the 2 year old are now asleep so I can get into the garage complete with baby monitor and get on with it. Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 7 Posted March 27, 2012 . I can get into the garage complete with baby monitor and get on with it. How good is technology when it allows you to do this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monzablau16v 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Hey Jay, Just been catching up on the progress you have made on the car - cant believe how well the paint came up after the wet sanding and polishing! I remember seeing the swirls and scratches at the Stealth meet a while ago. Looking at the car now it is hard to believe it is the same one, well done mate! Those wheels look ace, good luck getting the suspension issues sorted out - the car looks and sits great on the RC's. Looking forward to see progress, good luck with the MOT. H Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Cheers. There is a lot of work still to do on the paint, the swirls are better, but there are still a lot of holograms as I have not gone over it properly yet. Managed to get everything undone on the subframe this evening, which is a huge relief, so it's ready to drop off tomorrow night when the new one arrives. Top caps are definitely wrong, the springs had moved past them and were resting on the underside of the body. So a few things to sort tomorrow. Going to pick up new ARB bushes and drop links on the way home tomorrow. Might aswell while I am there... :) Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Good luck with the mot mate. Wheels look ace!! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
