Black magic returns home

[ABV-VR6 12]

Absolutely, we have to focus on positive things right now. Life's hard and upside down like it's never been before. I could talk a long time about this but probably better to keep the forum without, it's nice to have an escape place right now!
I'm happy for you, you're about to close in on your dream/ideal Corrado and that's a big accomplishment. It's not an easy project car, lots of work and thoughts and perseverance and money involved so good for you mate. One day I'll feel that way, one day ha haa! 

Cheers!

[Keyo 47]

Never been to keen on the stock Corrado steering wheel and browsing options but would like something a bit retro. 

 

Found this cool thread  many classic VW options from Votex - Nardi- Momo- Italovanti. Good read. 

https://forums.fourtitude.com/showthread.php?4136322-Aftermarket-Steering-Wheels-(Rare-Cool-Unique-Interesting)

[Dox 22]

I had a Raid 3 spoke on my MK2, it had individual horn buttons on the leather covered spokes and centre. I replaced it with an Italvolante 4 spoke with leather covered spokes and centre horn push, this was a dealer option in the day.

I'm not a fan of the bolts on show in the centre - it looks a bit too motorsport IMO

Edited April 18, 2020 by Dox

[Keyo 47]

Did the raid one have 16V red emblem by chance Dox ?  Are you sure that was not an Italovanti as well ?  Pictures attached below. 

I know the 4 spoke Italovanti  you owned bloody lovely - both appeared in a VW accessories brochure mate and you could order from the dealers.

These are the two Im thinking of buying either one.  The one with the decal I could get someone to make me a badge for a tenner- VWMS something to them lines. 

Im 100 percent changing my wheel for me its the ugliest thing on the car and the main contact. Agree don't like the racing bolt type to agriculture for what is meant to be a sporty luxury coupe. 

 

 

Edited April 18, 2020 by Keyo

[Keyo 47]

Brochure. 

 

 

[Dox 22]

Mine was an 8V, no red writing

[Keyo 47]

Here are some more cool ones. 

Hella Momo 

Votex

VWMS italovanti

 

Edited April 18, 2020 by Keyo

[Dox 22]

My raid was a bit like the bottom one but 3 spoke

Italvolante



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[Keyo 47]

6 minutes ago, Dox said:

My raid was a bit like the bottom one but 3 spoke

Italvolante



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Nice mate some of the best quality steering wheels ever made IMO. 

[Dox 22]

Just now, Keyo said:

Nice mate some of the best quality steering wheels ever made IMO. 

I'm a bit pissed about the pressure dents from crap piled on it in the loft TBH, hopefully they'll pop out again

[Keyo 47]

3 minutes ago, Dox said:

I'm a bit pissed about the pressure dents from crap piled on it in the loft TBH, hopefully they'll pop out again

Want to be careful a rodent don't chew on it mate if keeping in an outbuilding - to valuable these days. My garage is spotless and a little hairy shit chewed some of my boiler pipe work insulation the other day. 

Edited April 18, 2020 by Keyo

[Keyo 47]

Decided to buy this as it was a very good price and looks in good condition - D & W German Tuning 360mm Momo est 1989-91.  Got a new Boss kit Momo as well part number is ML8014 (all corrado) 

Great thread here chaps . https://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4893773-lets-see-some-rare-steering-wheels&fbclid=IwAR1oNGL-0QKDJyiQir4h5DW_rw9dTaa2N2Rkg7ODk0S-SIKTB2QxqYImjc8

Edited April 21, 2020 by Keyo

[Keyo 47]

Lovely to see a Corrado in this condition - looks great in red ! 

Is that a remote garage door switch behind the sunroof switch ? 

 

 

Edited April 24, 2020 by Keyo

[Keyo 47]

Nardi Personal 

Anyone looking for a steering wheel , I really can say this is the most amazing steering wheel I have ever owned, I received it today , it is around  5mm smaller than the stock wheel- Leather quality is superb and nice and chunky with a deep black colour. 

NOS only one left - you can get the Nardi hub kit from driftwort. 4370.95.5407 fits all corrado. Picture below gives it no justice. 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Personal-Nardi-Fittipaldi-leather-steering-wheel-350mm-NOS-SUPERB-8A/153050492004?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

 

[Cressa 44]

Looks nice. 😂🤣 I knew you would buy something.  What does the badge say? My phone screen is scratched to death. .

[Keyo 47]

14 minutes ago, Cressa said:

Looks nice. 😂🤣 I knew you would buy something.  What does the badge say? My phone screen is scratched to death. .

It says Fittipaldi a famous race driver. Imagine this wheel with some black Recaro- just what the doc ordered! 

 

 

[1xshaunx1 27]

Nice looking wheel

[Keyo 47]

1 hour ago, 1xshaunx1 said:

Nice looking wheel

Thanks mate looking forward to getting it on the car when I finally get her back. 

They do it in this version as well- costs a bit more but also NOS, 

Renewart could make a VW motor emblem and you flick out the original decal. 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Personal-Nardi-Fittipaldi-leather-steering-wheel-350mm-NOS-SUPERB-8B/163093725400?epid=24020427102&hash=item25f924c0d8:g:RYgAAOSw0J9bI70R

 

Edited April 25, 2020 by Keyo

[Keyo 47]

Engine update and pictures. 

Vince is working solo at the moment due to the current restrictions which has been a bonus really for me because it means he has personally hand built my engine on his own . 

Sent me some pictures today and thought I would share. Extremely happy with Vinces work.  

 

 

 

Edited April 27, 2020 by Keyo

[1xshaunx1 27]

Shouldn’t be long looking at that. 👍

[Keyo 47]

2 minutes ago, 1xshaunx1 said:

Shouldn’t be long looking at that. 👍

Sure chap should be ready to collect after lockdown lifts- few other little jobs as well - spoiler is playing up loose connection somewhere. 

[tonedef 8]

Very nice 👍 bet you can’t wait to see that back in!

[ABV-VR6 12]

Oh, it's looking promising! That's a good thing indeed for having Vince personally doing it. I think it's also better to have just one person doing the job, specially a pro. 

Keep us posted! Cheers mate

[Keyo 47]

14 minutes ago, ABV-VR6 said:

Oh, it's looking promising! That's a good thing indeed for having Vince personally doing it. I think it's also better to have just one person doing the job, specially a pro. 

Keep us posted! Cheers mate

Thanks ABV It is a huge part owning a Classic car for me having a specialist garage as it can have a major experience on ownership having a good mechanic on board. I have some receipts from 2003 for my Schrick been fitted by Vince from the previous owner so I imagine it was purchased on a group buy off here ? He has been looking after the car off and on for the last 20 years !!!

 

Edited April 27, 2020 by Keyo

[Keyo 47]

27 minutes ago, tonedef said:

Very nice 👍 bet you can’t wait to see that back in!

Thanks Tone cant bloomin wait and I have the vento cups to fit so going to get a nice few pics together of her.