Southie 10 Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) Had a 2.0 16V Corrado for about 3 years, then pick up the Candy white VR6 just over a year ago - so about time i started a members thread Not long after purchase When I got the car the water temp gauge didn’t work, luckily it was just that the needle had slipped off the back, Easy Fix, but then noticed it was running quite hot, had a poke around but couldn't see anything too bad, had a look at the water pump... Yuck! :gag: So that set me off replacing most of the coolant system, just get the rad to do now, its little tired but works fine Over the last 12 months its had... OEM oil filter OEM oil cooler OEM water pump Crack pipe Thermostat and housing Mocal 13 row oil cooler 90deg thermostatic plate OEM alternator and belt Spoon fed 70mm splitter and new fixings SWG Scuttle cover Full set of back samco’s with new spring clips Refurbished 312’s & Goodridge hoses Gear box mount Toe eye cover New battery and jacket Sunroof switch Sunroof motor Alloys refurbished Philips DAB stereo & speakers New cobra CAT 1 alarm Various trim pieces to tidy up the interior US side markers All red rear lights OEM VSS There are still lots of things on the list but it’s getting closer to where I want it to be :) Refurbishing the spoiler mech and finding a better canter console and leather handbrake cover are top at the moment I don't have any recent pics but will try to get some over the weekend Steve Edited June 2, 2012 by Southie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted June 2, 2012 Having seen lots of brand new cars in white recently and not liked them, I was pleasantly surprised at how good the four white Corrados looked at the CCGB Brooklands day meet recently. So a thumbs up from me - looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted June 2, 2012 Very nice. What temps were you running before and what are you running now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southie 10 Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks, Water was at 100-105 (Fan was coming on a lot) and oil 120-125, water is now at 85 ish and oil at 95, so a reduction of around 20 deg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mookie 0 Posted June 2, 2012 Get some more photos up please! Looks great! Are they TH Monos? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southie 10 Posted June 7, 2012 Did a 486 miles this weekend on a trip to wales and back, The car could not have been better, didn't miss beat. Only managed to get 34mpg... the very wet but smooth twisty welsh roads might have had something to do with that And a little helper... Interior... Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southie 10 Posted September 4, 2012 Little update, had a very annoying missfire over the last couple of months which turn out be be a wiring problem but its sorted now :cheers: ended up getting a few new bit to eliminate causes of the misfire, They needed replacing anyway, and together with some freshed up engine plastics have smartened up the engine a little Breu Coil pack OEM red HT leads OEM NKG Plugs New painted engine plastics OEM 3 Slat grill and silver badge Lupo wipers and aero blades New black scripted floor mats Oh and a Nothelle 350mm wheel Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 4, 2012 Very nice car.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southie 10 Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) another small update, fitted the Polyurethane engine mounts from Jays group buy the front one went really easily but it was too good to last and i snapped the top bolt inside the rear mount :bonk: so got a new cheap one from GSF as the mounts were going to be changed anyway, and i finally got rid of the old cheap air filter that was fitted when i got the car and replaced it with a nice BMC CDA Ohh and a new spare key :shades: which VW shorted out surprisingly quickly and at a reasonable price Steve Edited September 29, 2012 by Southie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steVR6 10 Posted September 22, 2012 nice that mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted September 22, 2012 Looks great mate nice wheels , how much did vw charge for a key then ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OllieVR6 0 Posted September 22, 2012 how much did vw charge for a key then ?? Looks awesome! I'd also like to know about the key. What did you need to order it? Does it have a chip in it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southie 10 Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks All Yes, its a chiped key with light (think they all have that tho don't they ?) Just gave them my chassis number and it turned up within a week (cut obviously), it cost thirty something ponds with a small discount, not too bad IMO considering what VW charge for some Keys or Corrado items Edited September 24, 2012 by Southie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OllieVR6 0 Posted September 24, 2012 That's excellent news! As the plastic tab that used to have my code on it seems to now be blank I didn't think I'd be able to get a spare. I know what I'll be ordering on Friday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbomagikz 0 Posted September 24, 2012 Nice one Southie !! beautifull nice to see more Candy white vr6's = Happy chappys all round ;)) . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southie 10 Posted September 29, 2012 turbomagikz That looks very clean, gota love a white C :thumbleft: No Updates, but a nice pic from today Shame its only a phone pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted September 29, 2012 Lovely mota- mods are just right 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted September 29, 2012 Looks very nice ,where did you take pic ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VWVW 1 Posted September 29, 2012 +1...very nice sunset picture and really likeing the Nothelle 350mm steering wheel. Think it suits the corrado interior in my opinion. Where did you find it ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southie 10 Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks, it was just out side lower froyle on my way home The wheel came from German eBay, i believe they are quite "rare" but can be had if you keep a look out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedwayCorrado 10 Posted September 30, 2012 Wow, thats lovely..the front end reminds me of mine :) Can only wish to have the rest of mine looking like yours one day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byrd 10 Posted October 1, 2012 Car looking soooo much better with badged grill on too.!!! Keep it up- looking Tight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bully 10 Posted January 8, 2013 hi sorry how did you get the key done? how much and what was the process.. i currently have 3 keays for boot ignition and passenger door.. wud prefer just the one lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
