Keyo 47 Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) Black Magic VR6 Shrick VGI After several weeks my car has returned from Stealth Racing in Southam Warwickshire. The car has still got some body work to finish off but has now completed it's suspension,subframe,engine and interior renovation Last owner a year before I purchased the car had fitted a new Aluminum radiator and heater matrix, also had a spray job 4 years previous. Timing chains seals and guides at a VW specialist down South 2 months before purchase. New battery, upgraded headlight loom, new passat sunroof, spoiler fully operational. Lupo wipers. The works carried over the last 6 months by myself and Stealth. Orignal air box souced from Amos, radiator warning trim panel. Bonnett insulation from Germany, ebay Front fender panel bolts Bonnett strut powder coated Rear oe VR6 badge VW Heritage Warning radiator sticker- VW stickers Bonnett earth strap BBS Anniversary RS177 16"- Ebay X4 Avon tyres Milltek Stainless steel catback exhaust EEC Catalytic exhaust + gasket Exhaust manifold gasket Bosch o2 sensor Front and rear brake backing plates and bolts Brembo front and rear pads and discs on all corners Brake calliper brake callipers sprayed red front wishbones febi Oil sump and rubber gasket and bolts Bilstein B4 shocks on all corners Eibach lowering springs Lemforder strut top mounts Bump stops, gators and bearings Rear febi axle bushes Febi track rod ends and drop links JP Mass air sensor JP Tailgate struts Castrol Transmission fluid Oe power steering fluid Oe Coolant Oe Brake fluid Quantum oil and Mann filter Mann air filter Rear Bosch wiper blade Sourced a black unmolested parcel shelf Parcel shelf straps PCV Valve PCV breather hose and secondary brach hose EVAP Solenoid Engine and transmission mounts New steering rack New power steering pump Stainless steel 70L tank straps ebay uk Alpine stereo Cat 1 immoboliser OE First Aid kit and triangle Binnacle corner trims Poland ebay Leather handbrake handle Demister switch Light switch Seat heating switch Door striker pins Door screw caps A pillar and lower pillar trim caps Rear registration light trim X3 temp sensors/senders x3 oil pressure/temp senders Camshaft sensor OE Crank sensor OE Cig lighter and ashtray housing bulb, glove box Bosch 4 bar Fuel Pressure regulator Bosch HD leads Audi TT Quattro MK1 spark plugs Beru Coil Pack Fuel and ECU relay OIl cooler and gaskets Coolant reservoir hose Battery cover/bag Heated aftermarket wing mirrors Fuel filter OE engine bay fuel hoses from Germany Cluster binnacle surround trim Germany Shrick gaskets Bar Tek Germany JP Starter Motor Subframes , radiator shroud, anti roll bars powder coated Eibach anti roll bushes Tailgate seal and push rod Seat lever trims from GER Ireland Airbox rubber ring feet and original o clamps . x4 front subframe bushes Brake pipes Various interior trims and grommets Handbrake cable and clips Engine HD lead trim panel and star bolts Four wheel allignment The gear changes are so less notchy after the the transmission change what a difference! The spark plugs reccomended by stealth that are used on a Audi TT, must be Bosch ones not the NGK Part number FR7KPP33+ So been a hell of lot research but happy to report the car drives wonderful and tight,bit of a beast to with the Shrick. Many thanks to Vince at Stealth Racing the Corrado King Pin and his mechanics, VW Heritage and Corrado Forum and members. Look forward to catching up with some of you guys at the car shows. Cheers. [ATTACH=CONFIG]96677[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96678[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96679[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96680[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96681[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96682[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96683[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96684[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96685[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96681[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96686[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96687[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96688[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96689[/ATTACH] Edited January 3, 2020 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ger040 3 Posted April 13, 2019 car looks fantastic keyo - must be interesting to drive with the shrick - how different does it make the vr6 engine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) car looks fantastic keyo - must be interesting to drive with the shrick - how different does it make the vr6 engine? Thanks GER040. Have to be honest I have never driven a VR6 without one as it's my first ever VR6, my older VW's have been from the Golf MK2,4,7 GTI range. I would say plenty of low down torque and pick up , there is actually a trader in Birmingham that has several of these as he use to import cars from Germany but he wont let them go for no money or kind words . Edited April 13, 2019 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) Perfect combination of 90s German V8 + V6 muscle to put two fingers up at the tubo and electric generatiom. [ATTACH=CONFIG]96693[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96694[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96695[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]96696[/ATTACH] Edited April 13, 2019 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 27 Posted April 13, 2019 Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2019 Thank You Shaun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted April 13, 2019 impressive work there Keyo, must drive like new! Enjoy. And i agree the schrick makes a huge difference to the drive. Have you had yours remapped as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) impressive work there Keyo, must drive like new! Enjoy. And i agree the schrick makes a huge difference to the drive. Have you had yours remapped as well? Thanks fla it does drive like a new car really enjoying it. It has had a remap but this was done when the Shrick was fitted in 2003 so not to clued up on the specification/data sheet. However I did track down the owner of the car when it got re mapped from a old receipt and I asked him what are the figures and he said 210 - 220BHP but I cannot clarify this without putting it on a rolling road . I think you have to remap your ECU with a Shrick because it may lead to pinking if left as stock. I didnt even know what a Shrick was it just so happens the car I purchased had it fitted so a bit of a bonus really . Edited April 13, 2019 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2019 For those considering changing their temp/oil sensors/senders the picture below might sway you into decision, parts removed from my car. The far right is the only one that has been changed since leaving the factory. [ATTACH=CONFIG]96697[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted April 13, 2019 Good work there - what a lovey pair! How do you find the brakes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted April 13, 2019 Your car is definitely sweet, well done in creating a great car. So jealous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) Good work there - what a lovey pair! How do you find the brakes? Thank You Dox. Yes great thanks they are still the original specification callipers but i hunted the best I could find which were Brembo discs from Euro car parts and Brembo pads from GSF car parts on the 60 % special, think all in for discs and pads on all corners cost under £150.00 , pretty damn good for Brembo. One of the best bargains was the EEC Cat made in the UK. Vince and I could'nt believe the quality of it and only in the £60s. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fits-VW-Corrado-53I-2-9-VR6-Genuine-EEC-Catalytic-Converter-Fitting-Kit/302431565696?fits=Car+Make%3AVW%7CModel%3ACorrado%7CCars+Type%3A2.9+VR6%7CPlat_Gen%3A53I&hash=item466a537780:g:y1EAAOSw0HFZpOin Anyone do not waste your money on this piece of junk downpipe exhaust, had to send it back was 15 degrees out and poor welding, thankfully my original downpipe has got some life left in her. But goodluck getting a new downpipe from any where might have to opt for headers from Germany if a good one doesnt come on the market. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Front-Pipe-BM-Catalysts-BM70181/152935487592?hash=item239baa5868:g:JDwAAOSwxfdaoBNV Also the alum key bolt set that VW International advertise for the VR6 Corrado sump are to long and luckily my mechanic noticed this and could of threaded the housing for the sump which would of been a nighmare Ive got to send them back ! Edited April 13, 2019 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2019 Your car is definitely sweet, well done in creating a great car. So jealous Thank You Cressa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 32 Posted April 13, 2019 Excellent job, looks great! How did you find the eibach’s in the end? I am looking forward to getting all my bushes replaced (thanks for posting the parts you’ve purchased in other threads - made my life much easier)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) Thanks P. He just fitted the extra springs that Eibach sent out, he did'nt attempt to fit the orginal rear springs as just thought I must of got the extra springs for some reason. My car does sit higher at the back by a finger and a half from tyre to centre of internal wheel arch. Looks correct I reckon. Have you got a difference in height. Before on my H and R springs it was a two finger gap all the way round but to harsh for me but had a great stance. Will prob take another week or so to truely settle. I imagine the front settles quicker because of the weight of the engine. Edited April 13, 2019 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted April 13, 2019 Congrats on getting it all up together, you must be chuffed They look good in black 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2019 Thanks Harrier much appreciated. I loved the MK2 Golf 16V in black as well it was a really popular colour back in the late eighties and noughties. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) Excellent job, looks great! How did you find the eibach’s in the end? I am looking forward to getting all my bushes replaced (thanks for posting the parts you’ve purchased in other threads - made my life much easier)! Right a bit of experimental . The rear H and R springs (green) taken off that were low 2 finger gap and the new rear Eibach springs(black) that came with the set that did not get fitted. They look a fair bit shorter so I think that proves the theory that they have been manufactured to short unless the H and R have streched ??? Any advice members Cheers. [ATTACH=CONFIG]96754[/ATTACH] Edited April 13, 2019 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted April 14, 2019 I've got the b4 fitting measurements of my H&R springs somewhere, I'll see if I can dig them out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 32 Posted April 14, 2019 Yes that’s right I have an even gap all the way round. Front did settle quicker. Good the see a comparison with the H&R spring and confirms that rear springs would ace dropped the rear by around 50mm vs the front’s 25mm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 14, 2019 You must be very happy with it. Looking very nice . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted April 15, 2019 Looks very nice! - great work there ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 15, 2019 Looks very nice! - great work there ;) Thanks Geeba . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 32 Posted April 15, 2019 Well I'm now booked in for early June at Stealth, but I'm not going to go as far as you (he says haha) as have chains, head refurb and clutch as primary jobs which will take dent out of the budget. Will do suspension anf engine bushes, track rods, driveshafts, brakes, abs pump... I like your exhaust. Tempted! ... plus exhaust then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites