Green Pearl VR6 aka Green Gretel

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After over 4 years of ownership and spending all my time sorting mechanical issues I've had some time to tart up the old girl with new bonnet, front bumper and tailgate. There's still more to do, better condition doors to fit, and the wheels to paint, the list never ends...

For now, she's starting to look better, here's some mediocre car park photos;

Edited October 24, 2014 by science

[sexybourbon 0]

Cant see no pics dude

[sexybourbon 0]

Yes i can ill shut up

[fla 9]

that does look nice. The fogs and indicators look interesting - freshens the front end.

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that does look nice. The fogs and indicators look interesting - freshens the front end.

 

I switched to inpro projectors with an aim to improve light output, decided it needed the fogs and indicators to match. They were a bit too bling, so they received a light smoke tint, I haven't got around to tinting the headlights. I'm not convinced they will stay, I might change back to standard if I can improve the light output.

[robrado974 1]

Nice to see the car coming along .

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Installed new Bremi leads today imported from Germany.

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They are supposed to be OEM, but they don't work well with the Corrado HT lead tool. The rubber above the metal shield is a bit too wide for the tool, but it does fit with perseverance. Nice extra insulation where the accelerator cable crosses the leads though.

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Edited November 5, 2014 by science

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Overnight temperature, -6

Miles from home, 107

Heater Blower packing up, Priceless (£29)

[Jon_vr6 1]

Bit cold inside the car then

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Yup, the drive home needed the windows down and the sunroof open to demist the windscreen :-(

Edited December 6, 2014 by science

[fla 9]

nice photo though :) Hope you got back ok.

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Swapped out the Inpro rear lights for all reds, thanks to Leon263!

 

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After

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[easypops 8]

Far nicer I'd say 8)

[Jamie 1]

LOADS better mate. Looks great :)

[Joe3954 10]

LOADS better mate. Looks great :)

 

I'll second that! Nice work.

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Ashtray bulb/LED replacement, got naffed with not finding the right trouser buttons and bits of string to feed parking meters.

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5cm green LED self-adhesive strip from Maplin (£1.29), wires cut to length shown.

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2x 1mm holes drilled through bulb holder.

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Wires soldered onto plug pins.

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Fits quick nice!

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Lights on.

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Job done.

Edited August 16, 2015 by science

[Jamie 1]

^ brilliant idea - nicking that! :lol: Got loads of that LED strip left over from my boot install

[fla 9]

That strip is useful. Used it in mine to light up the cubby hole (in blue of course!)

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Hebridean island tour.

Day 1

Nice sunset on Barra...

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[easypops 8]

Looks great 8)

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MOTed with no advisories :-)

Emissions seam good too!

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[easypops 8]

Nice one 8)

[delfinis38 1]

did the cam cover come originally with the painted VR6 DOHC or is it something you have done yourself.... mine is just gold to match the cover.

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The cam cover is OEM. I think it's from a late Mk3 Golf. Didn't realise is wasn't a Corrado part when I bought it, but I kinda like it now.