g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted August 12, 2016 The problem with the place in Cov, whilst they're excellent, is the waiting time. My boss had his MK2 Scirocco booked in there - was booked in 6 months ahead of dropping it off. He dropped it off earlier in the year and has been told it's going to be about a year before they even start on it! So... unfortunately... you might as well write them off. I wanted to use them too (owner is good friends with my family) but he's utterly snowed under. good info thanks Jim & saves me fuel going to see them if i can afford it i would like to have it done by a place that guarantees their work. i spent 600 hard saved notes getting the bonnet & both sides done a few years ago but am now suffering due to their poor work. if i could i would get my friend who restores camper vans to do it as i know i could get the exact job i want & gain some experiencing helping along the way but it just isnt feasible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted August 12, 2016 wow that paint looks awesome Tan would you mind sending me a PM with info about where done, what done & how much please (including window rubbers etc if possible)? i am due some money soon & am now hunting for a good paint shop for the VR. am hoping for full respray, glass out & maybe installation of a Kamei front/rear/side skirts wendy has very kindly sent me info about the place she used in Cov & i am waiting for more info from EJ about the place his dad works in oxford also, i have found a classic car restoration place literally 3 minutes form my house I used a place in Cannock called chase automotive. They come recommended aswell, work is very good. I will pm you more details Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted August 12, 2016 I used a place in Cannock called chase automotive. They come recommended aswell, work is very good. I will pm you more details Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk excellent thanks Tan that would be very much appreciated :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazvr6 10 Posted August 17, 2016 Hi Tan i too would be grateful if you could pm me the cost and the work you had carried out if you don't mind? I recently had my A-pillar rust repaired and the roof painted on my blackberry vr at premier autos in Hednesford. They made a good job but it would be nice to see a price comparison to get the rest of the car done. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted August 20, 2016 Need some new top mounts and current coilovers have seen better days!!! They are currently FK coilies, Been on the car for approx. 10 years. I'm thinking KW V3s or Bilstein PSS9 or Koni??? Also standard top mounts or other? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subcool 0 Posted August 20, 2016 I can vouch for koni's been running them for 14 ys no issues but think they might be out of production and I've always used standard factory top Mount's! Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted August 20, 2016 B12s on mine has to get slightly larger top mounts ....can't remember size or part number. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks guys So that's 1 for Bilstein 1 for Koni Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted August 21, 2016 I bought mine in line direct from Germany and saved loads .... but pound was stronger against Euro then Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted August 21, 2016 On line Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted August 21, 2016 Actually still a good price http://www.berlin.de/special/auto-und-motor/tuningteile/-Bilstein-Eibach-B12-Pro-Kit-Sportfahrwerk-VW-Corrado-53I-/index.html?pId=132228.DK.E90-85-033-01-22.09-8812-95-85-140-VW-CORRADO-53I-18-16V18-G6020-I20-I-1-6V29-VR6 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwfil 0 Posted August 21, 2016 Had a quick flick through your thread awesome car love the colour cant wait to see you progress the project further! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted August 21, 2016 Had a quick flick through your thread awesome car love the colour cant wait to see you progress the project further! Thank you! Time and dedication is the key. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 3, 2016 Coilovers next, I'm leaning towards KW V3 or Bilstein Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted September 5, 2016 Coilovers next, I'm leaning towards KW V3 or Bilstein Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk definitely KW's Tan - IMO my V1's are still going strong after 6 years & about 70K miles - just wish i had the finance when i brought them to get the 2's or 3's no disrespect to Bilstein but the reason i chose KW was due to them making & supplying the suspension for the cars which race in the Porsche Carrera Cup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purplebaghera 0 Posted September 7, 2016 Hi, saw your car at Edition at the weekend, just wanted to drop a note to say of all the corrados there yours and the blue 1.8t with the 20v badges on stood out head and shoulders above, true inspirations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 7, 2016 definitely KW's Tan - IMO my V1's are still going strong after 6 years & about 70K miles - just wish i had the finance when i brought them to get the 2's or 3's no disrespect to Bilstein but the reason i chose KW was due to them making & supplying the suspension for the cars which race in the Porsche Carrera Cup Thanks I might have to go for V3s then Don't like to regret things later! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 7, 2016 Hi, saw your car at Edition at the weekend, just wanted to drop a note to say of all the corrados there yours and the blue 1.8t with the 20v badges on stood out head and shoulders above, true inspirations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks Shame the judges didn't think that. Didn't even get top 3 in Corrado class No discredit to the guys, there Corrados were very clean. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purplebaghera 0 Posted September 7, 2016 Never mind, I guess it can get quite subjective, Blackberrys get me everytime there were some nice cars! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JEZR 10 Posted September 8, 2016 Thanks I might have to go for V3s then Don't like to regret things later! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Those V3s look sweet but I think the V1s might be more realistic for me. I'd not heard of these and had thought Bilstiens were the way to go. Anyone else using KW? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted September 8, 2016 Those V3s look sweet but I think the V1s might be more realistic for me. I'd not heard of these and had thought Bilstiens were the way to go. Anyone else using KW? the V2's are adjustable in ride too ;) there are quite a few on here with KW i believe i think often people are put off by the cost but suspension is key to good handling & IMO should not be skimped on - not saying that bilstein is skimping though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted December 22, 2016 Hi Guys, Looking to give the Rado a Service over the Christmas holidays. Can anyone recommend decent spark plugs from Euro/GSF? I've heard good things about the NGK plugs. I have Audi TT Platinum plugs at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted December 22, 2016 Hey Tan. I think the recommended (and OEM) plug for the VR6 is the NGK BKR5EKUP. I've always run these and they seem to last forever and the engine always runs nice and smooth with them. Pretty sure you can get these from ECP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erallus 10 Posted December 22, 2016 Hi Tan, Think I saw you in your Rado a couple of weeks ago around Sandwell hospital area. Car looked nice, even though it was dark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted December 23, 2016 Thanks guys, I was thinking of getting the recommended from ecp, but after reading a few threads, I am leaning towards the recommendation of opieoils, including one of the Miller Oils and Mahle filter Plus the standard NGK plugs over the platinum. The last plugs change i had was from Stealth and they used TT plugs, if my memory serves me correct. Yes it probably was me around those dual carriageways. Good long open roads. ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
