Macdaddy 10 Posted March 9, 2013 Cheers guys, Going to need a trip the bodyshop to sort the wing out and my local garage to look at what other damage has been caused. Not sure if its knackered a bearing or bent the disc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Was there any paint on the wheel to hub faces on the wheel? Its not unknown for paint to crush on mating surfaces and the wheel to then come off Edited March 9, 2013 by Dox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 9, 2013 Such a shame after the work you have put into getting it looking sweet hopefully not to much of a fix i know the feeling mate i thought mine was dead after the brakes escapade i had but was very lucky just hope it is the same for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted March 9, 2013 Gutted for you mate :(, hope its reasonable fix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 2 Posted March 9, 2013 holy crap! hope everything works out and fixs up ok Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted March 10, 2013 Was there any paint on the wheel to hub faces on the wheel? Its not unknown for paint to crush on mating surfaces and the wheel to then come off Not sure but i'll take a look. The caliper is defiantly sticking, I stopped three times on the way home and the wheel was pretty damn hot in comparison with the other side. I'll be checking the full extent of the damage today. :( Just thankful no one got hurt and that we'd decided the Mrs was going to meet up with me later on so her and the baby weren't with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted March 10, 2013 Really sorry to hear that :( Hope you can get it back on the road with the minimum of expense and hassle! :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted March 10, 2013 Sorry to hear that Steve glad you are ok and it was at least at a standstill or very slow speed. Hope it is sorted ok and no too bad on the pocket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 9 Posted March 10, 2013 I had this happen to me many years ago in my early days of Corrado ownership, about half a mile from where I live. Foolishly rushed putting my wheels back on and hadn't tightened one side enough ( RH alloy spacers and 9 inch wide RH cups on the front didn't help ). Got to the top of the road and bang. Similar situation. Like you say though, doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened. Hope it all works out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRado 0 Posted April 4, 2013 Steve, sorry to hear about your trouble. Importantly you are ok - everything else, whilst being an annoyance can be fixed! Chin up. Dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukem 10 Posted April 19, 2013 Sorry to see this! - Where you using adapters for your wheels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted January 24, 2014 I was wondering what became of the incident last year, all sorted? Anyone heard anything? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted January 27, 2014 I was wondering what became of the incident last year, all sorted? Anyone heard anything? Sadly the Corrado fell out of favour and was driven onto my driveway and stayed there without turning a wheel. Plenty of thoughts about selling but fingers crossed she'll be off to get the bearing and caliper sorted over the next month. Thanks for asking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 27, 2014 Shame that mate as you seemed to have caught the bug pretty bad Hope you get it sorted mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted January 28, 2014 Hope you manage to get it sorted soon.. Far too good to move it on... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted May 4, 2014 As you seem to keep popping up on here is the love coming back? Get the car sorted Steve, its far too good to not be used / shown... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted May 4, 2014 She might be reluctantly up for sale but i've decided sod it i'll crack on and do a few jobs in the hope that she doesn't go and keep this thread updated. it's been about 4 months since the Corrado has been started as after a few attempts at charging the battery it lasts no more than overnight. New battery time, On offer at Euro car parts was the lovely S5 ultra powerful battery discounted to £60. Whilst the old batteries out I gave the battery tray the obligatory clean off. £15 of Vpower and a few cranks later she hurts back into life, Once the old petrol was out the lines we were back in business. Running smoothly :) Next job, Off to get the front end stripped down, bearings replaced and possibly look at al the wishbones, arb's and track rod ends etc done too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted May 4, 2014 Good news that its alive.. Would be a shame to pass it on especially after sorting the damage.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted June 20, 2014 Not much to update, NO LONGER FOR SALE though which is great news :dance: Mrs managed to find work so we've removed her from scale and already started on getting her back on the road ASAP. Updates to follow this week after a good wash and polish :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted June 20, 2014 Good news indeed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted June 22, 2014 A little bit exciting update or at least I think so :) Spent over an hour just washing the old girl and giving her a very quick coat of wax until I have time to get the machine polisher out, Still needs a coat of Gtechniq on the plastics but that'll have to wait as i ran out. Then fitted some new shoes. Some of you may recognise the wheels from a certain immaculate silver VR thats kicking about the place. Have to say they look a hell of a lot better in the flesh, pics really don't do them justice. Thought they are more OEM in style than my last set. Hope you guys approve :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted June 22, 2014 Excellent!! Machine polisher?? can't really tell from the pic's that it is needed. Stunner :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted June 22, 2014 The car looks great in the sun , lovely colour . And what excellent taste in wheels you have , but I am a little biased . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted June 22, 2014 They look better on yours than they did on mine.. They really as such a great wheel.. Glad they have gone to a good home.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
