Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 4, 2015 I cut 35mm or so off the end of the bump stops but then the car sat a bit lower than yours. I've added new stops to my heritage order so will see how it sits with new mountings. Even under very heavy braking, I don't rub which I could get if I really stepped on the stoppers before on the standard suspension. I'll see what happens next! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 10 Posted March 5, 2015 Good work im pleased it's go sort of well Have a look at the roof line see if the car is level there? With my 12v on eibach proline springs the front did sit slightly lower than how it is now with the 24v Nice to meet you anyway I've got a MAF you can have for nowt that came with my engine its coverd 60 odd k When I get chance I am going to get some spring assists to rear to lift it slightly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted March 5, 2015 ive used a set of spring plates on the front in the last that bring the front down 10mm as this is a common issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edd 0 Posted March 5, 2015 Same I had similar issues with H&R. Have a set of lowering caps ready for the b12 just in case Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 5, 2015 Fingers crossed I don't need them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 6, 2015 Bushes arrived earlier and fitted up. It cured all my sagging arse issues and thanks to a better bit of bush I can fit 2 fingers in the gap instead of just the one. Much happier! Celebrated with a clean and a photo for all you lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 6, 2015 Is that still with 35mm off of the bump stops Sean? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 6, 2015 I put new stops in Sean and took 30mm from the top and all seems well so far. I'm sure I could have taken just 25mm off but 30mm from the top is a convenient place to cut. Measure yours up and you'll see what I mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted March 6, 2015 Bushes arrived earlier and fitted up. It cured all my sagging arse issues and thanks to a better bit of bush I can fit 2 fingers in the gap instead of just the one. Much happier! Celebrated with a clean and a photo for all you lot! Ooh that sits so nice :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 6, 2015 :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 6, 2015 In the rib then! Sounds/looks like a good place to be. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 6, 2015 Sat nicely mate!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 6, 2015 In the rib then! Sounds/looks like a good place to be. :thumbleft: I thought so, It would allow you to retain the lower plastic cover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 10 Posted March 6, 2015 better bit of bush I can fit 2 fingers in the gap instead of just the one. ] Lol Looks good bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted March 6, 2015 Sits nicely now Sean ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted March 6, 2015 Yeah that's better Sean, pretty much like mine now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted March 6, 2015 Ah that looks so much better :) Really nice mate. Have you had a chance to try it on the road yet and see how it feels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted March 6, 2015 Looking great Sean . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks guys. I was pretty disappointed that it didn't initially look like yours Dave, That will teach me for listening to VW when they told me the parts were obsolete and it was pretty foolish of me to not consider Heritage. That is me done on suspension now, everything is at most 5k old now and on genuine or Meyle/Febi stuff so that should keep me safe for a few years yet. I managed to get out in it earlier for a quick run and I am still seriously impressed. It feels so supple that you need to keep reminding yourself you're on lowered and uprated suspension. If you are going to spend money on your car, this is the place to start after the headlight looms and 288 brakes! I'm not going to win any "Stance" , or whatever slang the kids sprout, competition any time soon, but watch me cover ground with a smile! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Junior 0 Posted March 7, 2015 One of the very best threads on this forum, well done Sean you can be very proud of what you have done here. The only thing is that it makes me realise why i will probably never have another Corrado as mechanical expertise that the likes of Sean have i never will (have) - keep up the good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 10 Posted March 7, 2015 How about the toe/camber settings when you had the alignment done? I've been advised by a chap who had a mk3 rally car to have 5degrees(or however its measured) toe in and only -0.5 camber I've noticed lot of guys having bit more camber and bit of toe out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 7, 2015 I left all of the setting as per factory and Vince advises around -1 in the camber so that's what I asked for. Standard is -1.3 so not too far off. I have the wheels set at -2 on the toe. I'd imagine -5 would be nice on turn in but would destroy tyres in next to no time. Update, I've done about 100 miles today and I've found that the exhaust knocks when there is stuff in the boot which is really annoying. Something to look into. I also find the low speed ride over broken or rutted tarmac to be pretty harsh. Hopefully it will soften out. Low frequency undulations are fine but the high frequency bumps are pretty harsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 7, 2015 One of the very best threads on this forum, well done Sean you can be very proud of what you have done here. The only thing is that it makes me realise why i will probably never have another Corrado as mechanical expertise that the likes of Sean have i never will (have) - keep up the good work! Very kind, thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Junior 0 Posted March 7, 2015 My pleasure! It's just great to see a fabulous car being brought back to rude health as you have done, especially in today's 'throw away' society!! Have a look at mine that I had in Spain it was just fabulous but sadly Dad got cancer and I had to come home. Having spent €2500 in the previous month I received a good offer from a Spanish club forum member and I suppose it meant sense. ... maybe. .... The thing is I've been lucky and have had some nice cars Golf Gti, Megane rs, Honda s2000 but the VR6 is the only car I would ever buy back. Quite simply it was just an experience to drive it, the noise the thing made, it's rarity etc etc I could go on. Good ones are few and far between now so that's why I follow your story and others too so keep up the good work. By the way a mate of mine on the Spanish forum has put a climatronic in his vr6 synchro............ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites