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Hi all, First world dilemma. Car is in for some work - chains, head refurb, clutch and a load of other refreshment with brakes, abs pump and bushes. Originally thought I'd add a miltek system to the job list if nothing else major crops up. However when I dropped it off the idea of 263 cams and a remap was dropped in my ear, since the labour on fitting will be included in the other work. I think I'll be in the position where I'll only be able to afford one or the other.. What would you go for? I'm told and have read the 263s will increase midrange punch which is my driving style. However I think a nice exhaust note would be satisfying. I could add the exhaust at later date though. Cheers

Keyo I have the alpine set you're referencing to fit SXE-1325S SXE-4625S SXE-1025S They were sold a direct replacements to me without the need for any adapters, they even have wiring adapters in the box. I'm just waiting on some dynamat to line the doors before fitting.

What about someone to reverse the LHD volt centre console cluster so it fits a RHD car. Need someone who is prepared to share their RHD unit I guess? I'd happily pay LHD drive money to buy one of those :)

Yeah that was my thoughts originally as well - to increase the value of the car. But lots of people like cloth, however I must admit the VW 90s cloth interiors are not that nice! If you can stomach the cost and want it, it is worth it. If all else fail you'll be able to sell it on and get your money back. There is a cloth Recaro set on ebay for £1600. I was tempted but not at that price and it's not a priority for me.

They do crop up every now and again. You're looking at around £750-850 for a full leather interior inc door cards. I too was looking for a leather interior and a couple have come up over the last year to give you an idea. I've decided against leather though as I don't have air-conditioning and used to own a car with leather without air-con and it was a sticky sweat fest in summer! Instead, and sharing for options yourself, I thought I'd get my cloth recovered with some plaid/tartan trim or something period correct in the centres and go leather on the side bolsters. Other alternatives can be to fit Audi TT fron seats (c £150) but some fabrication is needed. Or source some recaro's from another car (c £200-300) and trim and fabricate a base. Or source some real Corrado recaro's but they are £1500-2000 which is just plain redicilous given the value of the Corrado compared to other modern classics these other recoro's come out of.

Sounds like your fan controller might be dead. The soldered joints go crusty with age and fail. The VR6's have a 3 stage fan, controlled by multiple inputs from the coolent sensors and rad fan sensor. I can't fully remember it but it's in the guide -> readings from various sensors tell the fan controller which stage fan to run. I had a problem with my rad fan sesnor and was only getting stage 2. Replacing it gave me all 3 stages. These sensors are cheap - I would replace the yellow, blue and black sensors on the thermostat body and the Rad Fan switch on the rad and go from there. Also check the solder joints on the rad fan switch and re-solder as needed. Yellow does the dash read out and controls stage 1 fans. Blue just sends a signal to the ECU for fuelling. Black I believe comes into play for stage 3. Rad Fan switch plays a part in stage 2 fans. But the key is they work together to complete the system so if one is duff it causes problems with the 3 stage fans. Stage 1 fans can barely be heard. Stage 2 will come on for a few moments and can be heard. Stage 3 I've never heard but is apparently very loud!

Try Pistonheads/eBay as well. Must admit when I was looking I focused on those sites rather than here (seems silly in hindsight!)

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Looking superb Keyo. I’ve bought the cup holder too! I think the new colour combo on the refurb’d wheels will looks great. Love the speedlines for ease of cleaning though!! If things don’t go too mad at Stealth I’m hoping to stretch to the exhaust. Golf is looking good in the background 👌

Yay - long live the manual. I once had a DSG in a Leon FR and hated it. I became lazy and left it in drive and never got on with the way it used to always jump to the highest, most fuel efficient gear possible. Especially crossing A-Road style roundabounts where it always went into 4th on exit when I just wanted 3rd for a little longer, que stamping the peddle and kick down to 2nd made for a bloody irratating drive. I know I could overide it with the paddles but at that point I'd may aswell be getting the full manual experience. My 2pence.

Haha I did think about adding the chav comment to the list :) You are correct though. It's probaby 50/50 around my way. I never used to like white but I do like the crisp-ness of a clean white car. My other car (family estate - a late Seat Exeo Sport) is also white! Sounds a nice spec yours, did you go manual or dsg?

I might have over estimated the stage 1 - 260bhp? Depends where you read.

Good choice, I would take the GTI over the R any day ... 1) Less likely to get stolen 2) Smaller turbo so spools up quicker and more linear to drive 3) Over 100kilo's lighter 4) More heritage and imo they look a lot nicer. 5) GTI handles really well, for me the main benefit of the 4wd is for quick launches but that's not something I'd partake in. As for remap stage 1 shouldn't cause you any problems and that will get you to around 310 bhp. I'm not sure if Vince @ Stealth tunes these newer cars on the rolling road? Personally I'd want a map matched and tuned to my car rather than a generic revo/superchips etc. and I know Stealth will do a proper job. Pictures please when you're ready :)

Hi, I've got a couple of uniroyal rainsports on the front (Bridgestones ont the back). They grip well and don't feel soft to drive on. Limited experience to compare against on the Corrado but I did have the Bridgestones up front and the Uniroyals at the rear for a while and don't notice any difference. That said uniroyals are known for having a softer tyre wall, however reviews and experiences read elsewhere state the compliance helps when pushing on in real life vs overly stiff tyres, Give them a try? There is not much choice these days.

Does look lovely! If that was a mk2 golf it would be double the price or more in that condition.

Indeed, I smell a troll. The kit I purchased was great and when I contacted customer service as I didn’t receive the original item in the post the sent me out another, received the next day.

I don't think I could entertain those suspenion turrets! My car has a layer of wax over them (and other metal work in the bay) so i'm suprised to see it's rusting there.

Tut tut. Jim clearly didn't want to take the pi$h and I just hope he was happy with what he got. Aroon (Harry) seller is taking the pi$h in our enthusiast and know what stuff costs eyes, but he might sell it for close to that and if he does then prices are undervalued in some circles.

Sorry late reply - I too used Furniture Clinic

I sometimes have a leftfield taste in cars, aside from a lot VW's, Audi's and Merc's mentioned from the era I also like: Vauxhall Carlton (Dad had a couple and always liked that era of Vauxhall's headlight design, dislike modern 1990s+ Vauxhalls tho) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Carlton-2-0-CDI-Automatic-Estate-992-Only-64500-Miles/223497640840?hash=item34097f5b88:g:EgIAAOSwF1hcxdE~ or the Senator https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-1992-vauxhall-senator-cd-3l-24v-history-99p-no-reserve/202661784918?hash=item2f2f956d56:g:PB0AAOSwj4hcwZ7u BMW E34 and E30 (like the E39's too - Dad had a 530d and 525i "individual") https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-525i-SE-E34-1995-Auto-great-condition/163642923970?hash=item2619e0dbc2:g:-LIAAOSw619crafn I watch HubNut on youtube for reviews of "rubbish" old cars. Oddly these cars are more interesting than the sea of PCP/leased modern cars around today.

Indeed, my own drives much nicer with regular use! That said I've not used it for 2-3 weeks and now the battery is flat though :( Must find that draw at somepoint - dies after a week of being left.

This VR is looking great @ 318k https://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/volkswagen/corrado/288832?fbclid=iwar0rqfhlnbf0ygffjal0vgrqg5behcatg23_jcr44gf2aeolcnjyy9bywbi Lots of work must have gone into it but I bet that mileage will put most off sadly. I doubt there are any parts on that car that have actually done 318k without replacement or refurb.

Good advice on Amos given. These wings are a nightmare to source. Good luck, but something will turn up - a chap was looking recently and managed to get a couple within a weeks. Are you using facebook? Might get a wider coverage on your search.

Yes I used one to great effect on my steering wheel and gear knob - see my thread for detail and pictures. It was really easy to do and both feel great in the hand now. Car felt old with the tatty old finish prior. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?108687-My-Candy-White-VR6/page3

Good work, I didn't have the confidence to tackle chains on mine so sending it in to Stealth. I'm having them do the same as you're thinking, head refurb, new head gasket but naturally if the cylinders are fecked then I'll consider other options. I've fitted the B12 kit (remember to get revised rear springs - see my members ride thread for full details!). It's a great set up on the Corrado.