SteveyJ 10 Posted May 14, 2014 Hey, great looking motor, just bought one myself after many years of wanting one but not committing!! Don't know if you've been to Worthersee before but I went about 10 years ago and loved the whole week, such a great time, and as previously said take loads of pics, I still glance back over mine for ideas and inspiration!! Can't believe I haven't seen your car about either, as only live in Ash, near Aldershot!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted May 15, 2014 Hey, great looking motor, just bought one myself after many years of wanting one but not committing!! Don't know if you've been to Worthersee before but I went about 10 years ago and loved the whole week, such a great time, and as previously said take loads of pics, I still glance back over mine for ideas and inspiration!! Can't believe I haven't seen your car about either, as only live in Ash, near Aldershot!! Yeah I first decided I wanted one in 1992, finally got round to it twenty years later! Nope never been before but again - been wanting to go for years and years and finally got round to it now I'm too old to do it :lol: You probably won't have seen my car out and about much, it every rarely leaves the garage although hopefully that will all be changing as from this year See you around then :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted May 26, 2014 Got back last night - was absolutely awesome. 2344 miles, 6 countries (nearly 7) and the car performed brilliantly there and back with only one minor problem when the throttle cable came away from the pedal assembly. Clipped it back on and carried on. Got 34mpg on the way there and 36 on the way back. Would probably have been better but I couldn't help myself nailing it through the tunnels (which sounded AMAZING) and having to stop every 50-60 miles to refill my mates MKIIs coolant. Only downside is the car is burning oil now :( Done about a litre and a half and is putting out a bit of blue smoke if I nail it then let off. So it looks like either a rebuild or transplant is on the cards... Can't wait til next year :lol: My personal Car Of The Week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 26, 2014 Great pics :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Valve stems I think mate. Not the end of world! Looks like you had a fantastic time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks Supercharged. I'm not normally a photo sort of person but took loads over there. Every time you think you've seen the best car you will ever see, something else comes along that blows it away! I'll stick some more up in the Worthersee thread in a bit. Yeah after doing a bit more reading I'm starting to think stem seals Sean. They're still a bit of a mission to do though aren't they? I really did have a fantastic time and I can't recommend going enough :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loepan 11 Posted May 27, 2014 lovely lovely glad you enjoyed it, i do however have one geek question...... how did you keep it so clean, 6 countries? how many washes? :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted May 27, 2014 lovely lovely glad you enjoyed it, i do however have one geek question...... how did you keep it so clean, 6 countries? how many washes? :-) That's a good question as I am a little of a clean freak too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 27, 2014 You still need to take the head off for stem seals but it's the perfect opportunity for you to send it off to Stealth or somebody of that ilk for a head rebuild with maybe bigger valves? Could be a blessing to have new chains and headwork, even if it is a bit pricey! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loepan 11 Posted May 27, 2014 i just see me doing it next year and treating my car like a school kid with a brand new pair of shiny white trainers walk walk....damn...spit and rub...walk walk...damn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted May 28, 2014 Haha only actually washed it once and used Optimum No Rinse. Funny thing was when I was just running round with it covered in road grime, no one gave it a second glance. As soon as I gave it a quick wash people were stopping me to take pictures. Funny what shiny paint does for you :lol: Yeah might have to do that Sean. Was thinking about a set of 268s so could maybe get it all done at the same time. Annoying thing is the chains and tensioners were replaced 20k ago... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted May 28, 2014 Your car looks great , would love to do this trip one day . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loepan 11 Posted May 28, 2014 what about next year rob? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Yaxley 10 Posted June 3, 2014 So nice. Love this Corrado! I want a red one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted August 1, 2014 Well after chatting to a few garages, due to the amount of miles I do the top end rebuild has been placed on hold for now. Met up with Chris (Vag Hag) a couple of weeks ago and picked up the Konigs and leather rear bench off him. So, now on the lookout for a set of leather doorcards (any colour) if anyone has any for sale :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted August 1, 2014 They do look super mate really nice seats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted August 1, 2014 I had the chance for a drive in a relatively well known mk3 with Konig seats in them (R32 OEM versions) and have to admit they were amazingly supportive. The only thing with the aftermarket version is the graphics for the Konig branding looks a bit clumsy - if they were mine, I'd consider retrimming the top panel of the back support to get rid of it...... Just a thought mind. M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted August 1, 2014 I had the chance for a drive in a relatively well known mk3 with Konig seats in them (R32 OEM versions) and have to admit they were amazingly supportive. The only thing with the aftermarket version is the graphics for the Konig branding looks a bit clumsy - if they were mine, I'd consider retrimming the top panel of the back support to get rid of it...... Just a thought mind. M. Very good point Mark it does make the seat's look a little cheap/silly but like you said the overall holding in comfort of these seats is top notch which I will backup as mine were totally comfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted August 3, 2014 Never even noticed that Mark and normally it's the sort of thing that would start bugging me but they look so great in the car it doesn't bother me at all. They're only a temporary measure anyway so not really any point getting panels re-trimmed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted August 3, 2014 Never even noticed that Mark and normally it's the sort of thing that would start bugging me but they look so great in the car it doesn't bother me at all. They're only a temporary measure anyway so not really any point getting panels re-trimmed... When I seen Vag's at national day I never even noticed the writing it's a small price to pay for such comfy seats they are perfect for a Corrado Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loepan 11 Posted August 3, 2014 or dye the stitching the same as the leather, cost pennies compared to a re-trim......although it wouldn't bother me either seats look good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted December 30, 2014 Small update - sold my TT setup to Will I Dub so needed some replacement discs. Heard plenty of good things about MTec discs so went for a set of their drilled and grooved. Haven't driven on them yet bet they do seem very good quality. Also fitted the new RH centres my daughters bought me for Christmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted December 30, 2014 Do Brembo calipers go over 312 discs Jamie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted December 30, 2014 Those ones do Sean - they're 312s on there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted December 30, 2014 Hmm! There is a bit of food for thought for the future! They looked like 312s. I wonder if they will fit under my wheels, not that wheels would stop me.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
