Roger Chatfield 0 Posted September 6, 2013 Evening all, I'm Roger and I'm from sunny Plymouth. A long story short... many moons ago when I was a young man I owned a Mk2 Scirocco and loved it, I always said that when I eventually grew up I would treat myself to a nice Corrado.. IMO the successor to the mighty 'rocco' Anyway time moves on and after a few years playing with Alfa's (a lovely 1.7 Sudsprint and a Veloce coverleaf 33) I went all Jap and had a long term relationship with Honda CRX's, one of which I kept for over 7 years and ended up turbo charging.. (wish I never sold it).. Anyway, I've done CRX's to death and TBH I've grown up a bit now (it's only taken me 43 years lol) so a Corrado is back on the cards. I'd really like a nice VR6 but am also thinking of maybe a tidy 16v and then retro fitting the 1.8 turbo engine that seems to live in most hot VAG models these days... anyone done this conversion on here?? That's me chaps... BTW long shot I know but if anyone close to Plymouth would be able to show me around their Corrado that would be great. Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aide 0 Posted September 6, 2013 Welcome along, plenty of 1.8t conversions on here. Plenty of owners in south west too, but I moved a long time ago so not me anymore. Probably best to look out for a local meet if looking an inspection! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted September 6, 2013 Standard VR6 for the win. You wouldn't buy a Mustang and fit a Celica engine to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted September 7, 2013 As above . Welcome along . There are three vr's in paignton , I'm sure we could work something out . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Gar 10 Posted September 7, 2013 Welcome aboard. I see you Joined 4 years ago but still don't own one. Time to get that fixed, you won't regret it. I came back from an S4 as there is just something about them. If you are ever in Exeter give me a shout and you could come have a poke round mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted September 9, 2013 Were you Tristan L's best man a few years back Rog? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted September 30, 2013 Were you Tristan L's best man a few years back Rog? Yes mate I was, how do you know Tris?? Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted October 1, 2013 Hes my Uncle! Kind of half uncle actually, hes my Dads half brother. When you mentioned the CRX and being from Plymouth I remembered your speech! I'd forgotten about you asking to look round one actually, as I had an impromtu visit down this weekend gone in the Corrado due to the death of the daily. Would have tried to get hold of you for a looksee if I'd remembered. Have you left the mob now then? I'm stuck up in C'wood for a while, 9 weeks into PO's course! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted October 1, 2013 Yes mate, left April 2011 and now work at Laira train depot as a Multi Skilled technician, best thing I did leaving, loving being a civvie...lol So who is your dad then mate?? also what are you up to in the mob, gotta love Collingrad..lol Would love to have a look round yours mate, sounds exactly the sort of thing I'm looking for, don't suppose you are down this way again any time soon... or know anyone else local with one I could have a nose around. Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted October 1, 2013 My Dad was Steve. He passed 8 years ago so you probably never met him. I'm on POET(WE) course, so in Collingrad for quite some time yet! We won't be back in Guzz now until Christmas, but hopefully not in the Corrado if I'm honest! Not the most comfortable of drives on a Friday afternoon with two young kids, and a shed load of luggage and birthday presents stuffed in every stowage, hole and crevice available! It'd be even worse at that time of year! Get yourself down to DevonDubShack. The guys name is Dan, although I think he's moved again now, but he used to be on the Embankment just past the yacht club. Always has a few breakers or is working on various Vdubs, so may be able to show you round or point you in the right direction. There are a couple of Valvers in the local area I believe, and I think there is even one in the process of doing the 1.8T conversion, though my memory fails me as to who it is. Have a look through the members galleries to see who it is. There is a very tasty VR6 Turbo in Paignton too I believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveb142 10 Posted October 2, 2013 I think there is even one in the process of doing the 1.8T conversion, though my memory fails me as to who it is. Hi! :wave: Going slowly, but getting there ;) Also Dubshack is now based in south brent, TQ10 9GQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted October 2, 2013 Vr6 turbo in paignton ? Whose is that ? Never seen it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted October 3, 2013 My bad, must have been getting mixed up with you Rob, its in Execeter! Here you go. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=81320 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted October 3, 2013 Ah yeah I forgot about that one . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks for the replies fella's, Rob are you every down in Plymouth? Would mind a look round yours if that is possible. Also, is there a buyers guide anywhere on the forum, I pretty much know CRX's like the back of my hand but VW's are a new thing for me (apart from a Mk2 Scirrocco I had 20 odd years ago, Christ Im getting old...lol) Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted October 3, 2013 Here you go mate. http://wiki.the-corrado.net/the_corrado_buying_guide_checklist.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted October 13, 2013 Little update, went for a viewing yesterday and ended up putting a deposit on this little beauty. Pick it up in two weeks and can't wait. Rog. (Very very happy) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vornwend 0 Posted October 13, 2013 Good purchase! Have followed and been followed by this one many times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted October 13, 2013 More info needed ! , looks a nice example . Sorry I missed your post about looking around mine . Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted October 13, 2013 Looks a very nice example there Rog, nice find! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted October 13, 2013 Nice to meet you Rog! Glad she's going to such a good home 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted October 13, 2013 Lol ! Never figured it ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted October 13, 2013 Lol ! Never figured it ! I was going to keep it quite until I pick it up but I'm so excited about it that I feel I need to tell the world...lol I put a post up on CRX-UK and surprisingly did not receive one negative comment, I guess proper car folk like proper cars and the Corrado draws mutual respect wherever it goes. 12 days to go... Can't wait. Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted October 13, 2013 Haha, saw the picture yet still didn't twig! :bonk: Very good example there mate!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted October 13, 2013 Me too it was actually annoying me as I recognised the registration but couldn't remember where from :bonk::bonk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
