ChrisL 15 Posted April 1, 2015 Black headlining gives a nice feel to a car interior, our bmw has it. Are you getting the headlining re-covered or can it be coloured? The weather is supposed to be dry on Sunday and Monday I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted April 1, 2015 I believe you can get very good fabric spray dyes which I'm sure would do the headlining just fine.. but interested to know how you're actually doing it (including the switch gear, etc). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 1, 2015 Im very keen to use as many 'real' parts rather than painting everything. The sunroof switch is a genuine VW item. The panel has been trimmed professionally using a 4 way stretch vinyl. The visors i have are Mk3 Colour concept but the mounting points need changed over. Intention is spray a spare headlining and see if a quality finish can be achieved which i think it can be. Like Jim says there are good fabric paints available. I am a fan of black headlinings, the Mk4 Golf Anniversary GTIs were black (only car in the Mk4 range) and the difference between that and the grey is great.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted April 1, 2015 Im very keen to use as many 'real' parts rather than painting everything. The sunroof switch is a genuine VW item. The panel has been trimmed professionally using a 4 way stretch vinyl. The visors i have are Mk3 Colour concept but the mounting points need changed over. Intention is spray a spare headlining and see if a quality finish can be achieved which i think it can be. Like Jim says there are good fabric paints available. I am a fan of black headlinings, the Mk4 Golf Anniversary GTIs were black (only car in the Mk4 range) and the difference between that and the grey is great.. nice thanks m8, much appreciated ive promised the gf that once ive finished my new workshop in the outhouse & now the light evenings are here i will retrim both of ours, actually probably all 3, head liners & try & sort an option for her broken sunroof Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 1, 2015 Am about to recover my headlining, i just bought a new fabric to glue on. Not really sure what to do with the sunroof and its trim, might have to dye them bits. Got my stuff from here http://www.as-trim.co.uk/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted April 1, 2015 Am about to recover my headlining, i just bought a new fabric to glue on. Not really sure what to do with the sunroof and its trim, might have to dye them bits. Got my stuff from here http://www.as-trim.co.uk/ thanks Jim - duly noted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted April 1, 2015 I seriously thought about having a black headlining on my old car, but didn't get round to it.... It will look really smart on yours 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted April 2, 2015 I've got a spare black sunroof trim strip from an mk2. It's the bit that goes around the edge of the headliner at the sunroof aperture. The furry bit :) Not sure if it will fit a Corrado 100% but I am about to fit my sunroof and can check. £20+ p&p if anyone wants it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 2, 2015 Check it and if it is mint i could well be interested.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rado-steve 0 Posted April 2, 2015 Have you seen the price of thos Black Sunroof switches on Ebay?? Fook That! Love your car BTW mate! Makes me miss mine..... Alot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 2, 2015 They are changing hands for mega money.... Im sure you do miss yours Steve, was a great car.. 12 months MOT on the old girl today and the first run out for months, loved every minute... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diarmaid16 1 Posted April 2, 2015 Well done on the MOT Goldie although I'm sure it would have been hard to find fault with it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 16, 2015 Well done on the MOT Goldie although I'm sure it would have been hard to find fault with it! I hate MOTs, the guy was sound though which always makes the experience far better.. Couple of new pictures as taken by Jim at Elsecar, first decent shots I've seen with the Nothelle wheels on. They really look so much better in reality.. On a sad note 2 litre Peter decided he fancied a new clutch the other day so thats a little job for next week... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted April 16, 2015 These look just so right in silver! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted April 16, 2015 I had my doubts on the nothelles but they look stunning in the pictures, but even better in the flesh! You've done some great work with the car Michael. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted April 16, 2015 Hated em..... Now love them. 8) brave choice paid off bud :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted April 17, 2015 These look just so right in silver! Couldn't agree more - and the wheels! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 17, 2015 Loving the wheels ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks very much Gents.. I couldn't be happier with the Nothelles.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted May 5, 2015 Have had a busy few days on the daily 8v. The clutch went on me, no slipping or smells just one minute i had gears and the next nothing. Genuine part sourced from Eurocarparts for a reasonable £80 and then the work began. I know people say the 8v is an easy to work on engine bay but the gearbox still has the same amount of room to come out so it was a bit of fiddle to get the box out and then to reposition it. The changing of the actual clutch takes about 10 minutes,the job however took hours.. All good now though, fresh clutch, coolant flush, oil and filter, air filter should keep the old girl going for a while. Car is off for tracking this afternoon after having to disturb some of the alignment This is one of the few pictures taken, definitely worth taking the front end off to help access.. Hes as modest as they come but thank you to Easypops for towing the car to his place and listening to me saying the gearbox was off about 50 times before it actually did leave the car... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted May 5, 2015 Oooof!! That looks like a major job, glad you got it sorted though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted May 5, 2015 Is it off? :lol: It was all good fun mate :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted May 5, 2015 Is that gearbox oil on the drive ? , if it is your Mrs is going to kill you lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted May 5, 2015 Is that gearbox oil on the drive ? , if it is your Mrs is going to kill you lol! No spillages, i wouldn't want Mrs Easypops kicking off.. Oooof!! That looks like a major job, glad you got it sorted though. Was a big job, can see why it may be better just to take the whole engine out... Is it off? :lol: It was all good fun mate :) Is it on? All seems well and better for being properly laser aligned.. And a polish.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
