Finally have a Corrado after 7 years of longing for one

[emski 10]

Hi, I finally got myself a 2l 16v corrado and I LOVE it!!!

Just had 2 new front wings as they were rusty as hell and had it all resprayed except for the spoiler and the roof. The sunroof motor has just seized so hopefully get it cleanedup and fixed next week by the handy other half. Other than that I'm super impressed. It has standard headlights which are awful down country roads. Any advice on what to upgrade to??

Is anyone around at the GTI fest in Santa Pod Oct? Would love to see what other Corradoowners have down with theirs.

[James. 9]

Welcome to the forum and Corrado ownership.

 

Have a look in the group buy/ suppliers section for the lad who makes updated looms. I recently fitted one to my 8v and am very impressed, with the product, service and end result.

 

Sunroof motor is do-able but allow yourself a full day if you've never done it before. A second pair of hands comes in handy as well.

 

You might want to upgrade the wipers to Mk1 TT or Lupo GTI items if you're running standard items whilst you're at it.

 

All the best and let's have some pictures !

[Alex_G60_Fanatic 0]

Welcome! We need pictures! :thumbleft:

[emski 10]

I will do as soon as it's cleaned I can't put pics of it looking dirty up

 

 

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[Big'G' 0]

Awesome, another new corrado owner, hope you enjoy it as much as we all do ours, and welcome to the forum. PICTURES

[TanVr6 0]

Welcome to the forum mate!

Same boat as yourself and lovin every minute of owning the car except when something doesn't work like it shud! But you will get that and get past it!!! Hav fun! Pics m8

[emski 10]

Bring on the good weather next week so it can get cleaned so I can get some pics taken. The only ones I have are from when it was advertised.

Exhaust got replaced last week so invested in a lifelong one.

She's currently getting a well deserved service as I don't think the last owner did it at all. Although to be fair I'm quite glad because I'm only a learner when it comes to mechanics so it gives me somewhere to start.

Deffinately want to get a leather interior too.

[jscVR6 0]

Hi from Crawley, good to see another Corrado in the area. I may have seen you about, after owning mine for a year and never seeing another locally, I've now seen a few in the last month.

If you're interested in local meets, there's a monthly VW meet called Prept at Brands Hatch every last Wednesday eve of the month which isn't too far. There's normally 2 or 3 Corrado's there. I'll be there this Weds.

[emski 10]

Hi, I have seen a green corrado up and down the Balcombe road a few times. I won't be able to this Wed as I'm picking up a camper, YAY!!! I'll have to see if I can make next month, I need to see a few others as I'd like to change wheels, interior etc.

[Dan_Storm 0]

Hi, I have seen a green corrado up and down the Balcombe road a few times. I won't be able to this Wed as I'm picking up a camper, YAY!!! I'll have to see if I can make next month, I need to see a few others as I'd like to change wheels, interior etc.

 

Another Corrado owner in Crawley here! That may have been me as I am not far from Balcombe Road!

[emski 10]

I think it may well have been i was heading towards Horley, Corrado in opposite direction.

 

 

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