massbad69 10 Posted June 19, 2016 Great work really impressive :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystic Blue VR 10 Posted June 19, 2016 This is amazing. Good work fella! :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted June 20, 2016 Even the finish on the underside is astounding. Must have been an epic job getting rid of that wax! Amazing job, I really enjoy these sort of detailed threads with all the pics in. Gives me motivation to see what I can achieve.......... although doubtful I'd be anywhere close to this! :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted June 20, 2016 Even the finish on the underside is astounding. Must have been an epic job getting rid of that wax! Amazing job, I really enjoy these sort of detailed threads with all the pics in. Gives me motivation to see what I can achieve.......... although doubtful I'd be anywhere close to this! :thumbleft: Cheers. Yeah the wax was a nightmare. It was one of those jobs which you think wouldn't be that bad but after 8 hours and only 1/4 of the underside done, I was seriously regretting it. I've gone too far into it really, everything now has to be 100%. I couldn't leave the underside how it was with all the work I've put into the bodywork, suspension, subframes and engine, it would of wound me up and looked Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted June 20, 2016 Future show winner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 20, 2016 Outstanding. Love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted June 21, 2016 Future show winner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It could probably win a show as is! Essentially better than new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted June 21, 2016 It should win. Best corrado in the country when finished Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted June 21, 2016 Certainly does look like it's going to be one of the best in the country, no doubt. It's stunning so far. I almost feel like you're doing a service to us Corrado enthusiasts to take one and so comprehensively restore it and put it back on the road :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted June 21, 2016 Wow, thank you all for your great support. I can't wait to get it on the road and take it to a show. I will let you know which show I go to and anyone is more then welcome to jump in for a passenger ride if they want. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 21, 2016 Going to be quite a tough ride with all the poly mounts. I just ditched my powerflex rear axle bushes, wouldn't recommend them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted June 21, 2016 I'd be scared to get in the passenger seat ! . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted June 21, 2016 Going to be quite a tough ride with all the poly mounts. I just ditched my powerflex rear axle bushes, wouldn't recommend them. What shocks and springs combo was you using? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted June 21, 2016 I'd be scared to get in the passenger seat ! . Oh I forgot to mention no shoes, only cotton socks with no holes, I will provide you with a fleece onesie, face mask and cotton gloves. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJ Taylor 22 Posted June 21, 2016 Wow, thank you all for your great support. I can't wait to get it on the road and take it to a show. I will let you know which show I go to and anyone is more then welcome to jump in for a passenger ride if they want. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yer let us know which ones so we dont waste our money entering the show and shine. haha Awesome work, and i second what Jim said, doing the Corrado and enthusiasts proud!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted June 21, 2016 Yer let us know which ones so we dont waste our money entering the show and shine. haha Awesome work, and i second what Jim said, doing the Corrado and enthusiasts proud!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 21, 2016 What shocks and springs combo was you using? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I've had about 6 different sets, KW V1's, Weitec Shocks and springs, now have H&R and Koni shocks. I also found the powerflex rear bushes have 3 slits in them and water gets in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted June 21, 2016 I've had about 6 different sets, KW V1's, Weitec Shocks and springs, now have H&R and Koni shocks. I also found the powerflex rear bushes have 3 slits in them and water gets in there. I don't honestly find them that bad but it's not going to be used as a daily and I have fitted Bilstein B16 suspension so I can just adjust it to suit what I'm using it for. I run the Powerflex black bushes and competition suspension on a Ibiza and that's just about OK on the road. I have a friend who had weitec coilovers with Powerflex bushes and that was nasty to drive. He then changed them for H&R coilovers and it's still poor but a lot better then the weitec. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 21, 2016 I think my main problem is the roads and not the corrado :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted June 25, 2016 All new rear brakes fitted today along with new bearings, stub axle, ABS sensors and heat shields. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Looks perfect. If they aren't genuine discs, I would recommend spraying the discs (except the friction area) with a matt finish galvanised spray. It gives the discs the OE finish and stops them rusting. If you are going to put the solitudes back on it would be worth it. I used some on my front discs Edited June 25, 2016 by ChrisL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted June 26, 2016 I did say my next Corrado would be a blue Storm.....I'll wait until this is finished. ☺ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 10 Posted August 3, 2016 Wow respect to you Sir, you are truly showing some love to a well deserved icon. It's a joy to see the a mount of effort and time your putting into this car, as this is something I would love to do, as I'm sure most owners with the bug would love to do if only... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted September 10, 2016 Bloody Corrado wiring. Decided to convert to OBD2 and possibly tuck the wiring, had enough of the mess in the engine bay, can't believe they make it loop around the strut and then all the way across to the other side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted September 13, 2016 So got this done tonight. Engine and gearbox in. Now comes the wiring. Firstly convert to OBD2. Started some this evening, actually very easy so far but for some reason my OBD2 loom has 3 knock sensor wires but only 2 are wired up. It's all being chopped apart so could easily go completely wrong as wont be able to test until it's all tucked. Plan is to run wiring through chassis legs from inside the car. Never done it before so it's all new to me. Made plenty of wiring looms and converted plenty of cars but never run it through the chassis legs. Going to put multi pin connectors on the wiring where it comes out of the legs except anything which is near the chassis legs e.g. Headlights. Let the pain and nightmares begin. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
