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This looks good. Direct fit no spacers or anything. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBS-RS771-16-Alloy-Wheels-x5-With-Tyres-205-55-16-5x100-6-5j-ET42-Golf-Mk4-Bora/223590966944?hash=item340f0f66a0:g:NJsAAOSwKjFdL5xm

Thanks I have got a new OE silver one with a black circumference but my tailgate decal is black so thought I would match it up. I wonder how many of these grills they have left because if you get the old cable/trumpet snapping on the bonnet release you might have to crack open the grill , sort of part that would be good to have a spare or two. Bet you can't wait mate with that honed engine head, very nice !! Alloys BBS RS771 IMO they are the bargain split rims in the BBS world, grab a set for a good price while you can .

Very happy with the new grill, It's an original VW part which I was happy to see. The car should cool a bit better with the new grill and the three openings, with the new decals and fog lights it has refreshed the nose quite nicely. [ATTACH=CONFIG]97293[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]97294[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]97295[/ATTACH]

Good luck with this.

You can get a 3 opening slat or known as a 5 grill from VW Heritage for about £50 , its an option. Put latebay in voucher code and I think you get 10 % off. https://www.vwheritage.com/535853653a-front-grille-with-hole-for-badge-5-slat-in-black-vw-spare

That would make sense but Vince said emissions which would also make sense as there was a change in emissions law towards the the last couple of years of the Rado manufacturing life span.

Two options of thickness , late and early style. https://dreadnoughtcustoms.co.uk/products/vw-corrado-bonnet-lining-2?variant=12562635915349 This looks like a young company that is growing, might email them tomorrow and ask them about scrapers and can they chat to Vintage rubber in the USA.

Delfinis. I;m not sure how it effects emissions, unless more air in the engine bay causes drag creating less mpg , god knows.

I have a very late front grill , after speaking to Vince he explained to me that the very late grills (last year or so) only have one opening to Chanel air into the radiator . I have now ordered a late style grill to help cool the radiator which has three opening vents. The reason they blocked the grills was to help with emissions apparently but crap for cooling. Run out grills blocked [ATTACH=CONFIG]97280[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]97281[/ATTACH]

Sorry posted the grill on the wrong thread. moving

I'm pretty sure they would send some free samples to Heritage , at the end of the day if a retailer has a platform to sell their products in Europe why wouldn't they, just need a UK supplier who is willing to pick up the phone and chat , just need a enthusiastic buyer and product researcher working for one of these companies really.

Also the inside scrapers the one that has the trim that runs on top the the door card(think it comes in two parts), rare as hens teeth these days. They can crack and look awful inside the car . Vintage rubber in the USA do all of these , I wish heritage could get a batch of samples over , hey ho !

Love the old classic 900 Turbo. I remember when I was working away at Sandringham Palace erecting some handrails dummied into the ground for a country fair in about 91 , one of Prince Phillips low level relatives was driving round the fields in one and I said nice motor mate and he pulled over and showed me round the car, best interior in the world !!! Also can't quite remember but I was asked to keep watch over a horse that was in the back of horse truck, it so goes that horse was an old Red Rum himself that was attending the show as a bit of a star!

Fair play for sorting the seat out. He didn't chap but he was quite busy at the time, I bet you was almost glad that the tensioner was mashed as it justified your commission, your instincts were correct. Bet you can't wait to pick her up she should pull pretty hard now.

Hi Geri, Sorry to hear that chap , these MOT testers are like little Hitlers these days it's almost like you get anxiety taking your car for a MOT ! Hopefully not to much work for you to get her passed mate. Yes feeling like I have spent far to much but it's a car I'm keeping long term , want the a MK2 16V to keep her company to. My dream three car collection would be a Rado, Mk2 golf 16V and a 964 in red but these are an absolute rip off at 50k !!! Ive seen a Rado for 21k on ebay that has done only 42k miles and had some recent work done but I would say my car has had more new parts , this just shows do not get obsessed with mileage folks as a car is all about condition and the one with the high mileage could well be the bargain of the century.

Update. Car back form Stealth , she is running like a beast I'm glad to report and I have extended the ASBO on her. Had a new printed circuit with housing fitted as MFA display was starting to fail, part number 525 919 042, Cost £223 but it use to retail for just under £600 from VW , it includes the brains , MFA and clock etc. Surely if your in long term ownership it's worth getting one of these whilst still available as a spare. I kept my old one as a spare as it was just the MFA last digit that was starting to play up and only half displaying. It's so clear to read and now I have the lowest mileage Rado in the country wink wink :shrug: Number 3 on diagram http://www.oemepc.com/vw/part_single/catalog/vw/markt/RDW/modell/COR/year/1995/drive_standart/76/hg_ug/919/subcategory/211010/part_id/0/lang/e#sec_3. [ATTACH=CONFIG]97275[/ATTACH] Also got the VDO Pump and sender fitted V belt Continental Hella Oil cooler Every clamp changed on the hoses to updated VW clamps so no nasty rusty ones shaming the engine bay. (going to get the old clamps powder coated as spares as not cheap to buy !) Coolant Hose which was really good quality 119 121 0068 MEYLE Radiator hose fit VW Bosch Aux water pump and Gurven alloy aux water pump bracket. Had the drivers window clip /guide fitted to stop the awful window rattle/shake Last job now body shop ! Ouch Pfsht I saw your car at Stealth , nice motor mate. [ATTACH=CONFIG]97276[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]97277[/ATTACH]

Same here .

One of the reasons sunroofs fail is a lack of lubrication so an annual greasing should keep your sunroof working for many years.

Sure Moo open minded to a meeting place. Car is booked in for mechanical and body work and they tend to have the car triple the time then you would imagine, they know its your second car so put it on the low priority. So really just want to make sure I have my car back ha.

Hi Folks, Looking for some feedback on some numbers for a Midlands CF meetup . https://caffeineandmachine.com/ in Warwickshire CV37 Post code. I'm sure we have all some jobs to finish off first before then end of summer so I was thinking after the school summer holidays towards the end of summer , maybe second week of September. Will try and get us a section of the car park so we can put the Rado's together, would be a casual meet up , but would like to get an idea of numbers so I can contact Caffine and Machine and prepare, the establishment is the sort of place you can order bar food as well. I know so far Jezz and Moo are up for it so who else is in folks ? Seems to be a fair few Rado Midland owners on here so don't be shy . Any folks out of the Midlands area that fancy a longer drive be great if some of you great peoples could attend . Kieran.

Sound mate my cars going in for some work next week and should have it back in a couple of weeks , when are you thinking about installing the Shrick ? Is your Rado on the road now ? We was on about having a Midlands meet in Straford Upon Avon later this summer at Caffine and Machine , or your welcome to come and see the Shrick set up earlier if you want to fit it sooner .

Yes sound Cressa no problem, if your based in and around the Midlands your welcome to see the set up in the skin.

Here is a chart metal marking stamps including 8.8 and stainless. Am I correct in saying a bolt stamped with 8.8 is galvanised. My bolts also stick to a magnet and stainless steel tend to be none magnetic. Thank You https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/materials-and-grades/bolt-grade-chart.aspx

It says 8.8 C , nothin else. High Tensile Steel Grade 8.8 For fasteners and fixings, high tensile steel is some of the best material on offer – and can be found in a number of homes and auto manufacturing. Grade 8.8 high tensile steel is often referred to as the structural grade for bolts. It is the most common form of high tensile material and is usually stocked in plain finish or zinc. It can be plated in many other coatings. For high tensile steel grade 8.8, a torque wrench will be required for the tightening of said product. These products are built to last and work optimally under harsh usage and should be easily identifiable via a permanent marking on the head to allow the customer to differentiate them.

Folks do these look like galvanised or stainless steel . I know galv can be shiny and dull . Thanks . [ATTACH=CONFIG]97232[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]97233[/ATTACH]