Hofmiester 10 Posted December 21, 2014 There didn't look to be any rust at first, only with a pit of close inspection could I see the surface was deformed and so had a poke around ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 21, 2014 Should be grateful that I don't have anything as bad as this going on http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=42455 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted December 21, 2014 nice work mate glad you got the passion again :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted December 21, 2014 Nice work mate good to see you found some love Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 21, 2014 Well.....I haven't gotten to fitting the Toledo sunroof yet, having done the dash out last year......I really hope this goes a bit smoother! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted December 21, 2014 Its an easy job mate just a bit of a twat haviNg to take the lining out bt other than that its only bolted it with about ten bolts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 22, 2014 Ah nuts, fuel filler looks ok from the outside..... But once I'd removed the fuel cap lock mech, I found that things were a bit rotten :( Hole got a little bigger once i cut all the rust out, luckily doesn't have any rust on the inside of the outer skin. Treated all the metal to this POR prep and ready stuff. Which is Zinc Phosphate Converts rust to a black inert substance. Will coat with POR15 when dry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted December 22, 2014 I think Corrado's hide their rust well. There will always be something lurking away on cars this old but you really have to find it on ours. The fuel filler thing is a good reminder to people to clean out in there. How you getting on with the S4? Got myself one of them at the start of Nov and love it but you can see the benefit from a map. It feels slightly strangled up top and apparently they bleed boost at higher rpms to limit power from factory. Obviously not wanting to upset those that have splashed out on a RS4 B8. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 22, 2014 Yeah, I'm actually fairly pleased that it isn't worse. Car is 21 yrs old now so it is to be expected. What I like about the Corrado is that the quality of the metal is very good, so when you do get rot, you don't have to cut much to get back to solid ground. I'll be dammed if I can get a mig in there and changing the whole panel for a 4cm x 7cm hole is over kill. I'm just going to patch it http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/por-15-mat-rust-hole-repair-157273.html#/forumsite/20624/topics/157273 S4 is a serial killer dressed as a businessman, basically I haven't been outgunned by anything yet...kinda makes it too easy :) love the way it is no fuss, can poorly to shops but also destroy a 911 or two when I fancy! Get it mapped! Stage 2 from MRC is £1400 for a mere 150bhp extra :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted December 22, 2014 Already have a circa 480bhp in the RS so might just go for stage 1 map TBH. Its a daily car so doesn't need silly power although mine is manual and has 2ndary cooler so should produce good power. I had some surface rust but as you say when sanded back it was okay, treat and paint and no issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 22, 2014 The thing is, I did a lot of research and just going for stage 1 won't feel that much quicker, it won't boost any more....just makes it hold boost for longer. The stage 2 is indistinguishable from standard in normal driving, savage when giving it the beans but still very smooth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted December 22, 2014 Ah, maybe save up a little more then take a trip to Banbury then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 22, 2014 Yeah, that's the tricky thing. As it is a belt driven charger, the only way to get more boost is to start changing hardware. The stage 1 map just advances the timing a bit due to 98 Ron fuel in the UK and stops the venting of boost at high RPM.....but the lower end of the rev range (the bit you use daily) is no different. Stage 2 MRC involves a bigger drive pulley/new belt, stage 2 Revo is just a smaller SC pulley. Effect is the same (more boost) but MRC method gives better belt traction, although they have to take the front of the car off to get to the drive pulley behind the radiator. They also change the intake pipe work and mod the airbox, fit a bigger K&N filter I there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 23, 2014 Got my OEM rear axle bushes on recommendation from the chaps on here.....gotta say, they'd better be bloody magical for what they cost, £93 from Tps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted December 23, 2014 Ouch! Not looking forward to changing mine next year then! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted December 23, 2014 Definitely the right decision, Ron :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 23, 2014 Febi ones are £18.....I'm not sure how much different in quality a lump of rubber can be? I feel like I've been done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted December 23, 2014 I use febi ones, no complaints here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 24, 2014 Gutted, I think I jumped on the Forum OEM only BS and got ripped off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted December 24, 2014 Yip you should know better Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 24, 2014 I can probably return them... I hope Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuarttaylor37 13 Posted December 24, 2014 At least you know the ones you've fitted are the best available and should last you a long time I don't know if it compares but I had febi engine mounts fitted two years and 14,000 miles ago and they're already starting to feel looser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted December 24, 2014 14000 for me in my Corrado is about 6 years worth of mileage! Plus when you look at them, they are literally rubber moulded into a metal case. Unlike engine mounts which are a little more complex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted December 24, 2014 I think it depends how you use the car if it's very limited mileage like Ron does is it really worth it. Though I can appreciate what you are saying Stuart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted December 25, 2014 I always try to use lemforder parts mate there very good quality and i believe sometimes supplied by dealers if they cant get an origional part , its what im using for the full underside of mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites