ToniH

> Try posting an email to Niko on here, his VR is running at 3.1 at the mo. I e-mailed with him couple of days ago and he told me 3.1 was as far as you can go with overborring. I think he said he found suitable pistons from JE Pistons. I am now looking at JE piston catalogue at their site: oversize pistons are listed for VR6 2.8, can they be used with the 2.9 too? http://www.jepistons.com/pdf/2002-sport ... subaru.pdf BTW, is there a stroker crank available for VR6 motors? Well, turbocharging could be the easiest way to gain good power. Swap to lower compression pistons and build/buy a turbo exhaust manifold and start plumbing ;) Could be a tight fit though... During my Corrado learning efforts I've seen bolt on kits for this - a bit easier route but not cheap. Toni

Is there a ON/OFF button for the TC? Ie. can you switch it off at will? Toni PS. if you want a proper TC/Launch control you should check this company: http://www.racelogic.co.uk/ Their product seems very attractive :)

> best thing to do is contact niko Thanks for the tip. Actually I talked with him yesterday morning generally about Corrados. I'll have to e-mail him and ask about this. Toni

> If you need to replace the timing chain \ tensioners on a VR6 that you are looking at then walk away........... asI know of several VR6's that are nearly touching 200k with original chains / tensioners.... Weird, this was the first thing I learned from numerous C sites: tensioners and their rails are the #1 problem in VR6's. They can go very early - even after 60K miles and it is critical to keep an eye on them. Chains do go very rarely but as the job of changing the lower tensioner is a big one it is a small job to change the chains at the same time too. Especially Americans seem to have loads of trouble with the timing chains/tensioners and rails. If this is not true - fine. I would be more than happy if this is the case. I can do the job myself but I am not very keen in removing the transmission in the process. So, what are your experiences? > just make sure the VAGCOM or similar software is used I do have a AutoXray OBD I scanner which I use to diagnose and monitor my Vette, is there a similar thing for VW's? I mean with consumer price tag - not the super expensive pro stuff. Toni

> 93 onwards VW strengthened the syncho by using different materials.. as 92 VR6's were suffering from crunchy gearboxes OK, this is good to know. > And if serious about buying... Very much so, I have the cash in a cookie jar - just waiting for the right car to show up :) > what a dead camshaft sensor is How expensive is this sensor? Is it one of the parts i should renew right away when I buy the car like belts, filters, maybe timing chain/tensioners etc.? Greets, Toni

Hi, Thanks for the info. Ok, so early cars have distributor and later cars DIS. This happened in 93? Distributors are familiar and easily serviceable technology but what about VW DIS? any good/bad things to say about it? > There's actually a very good VR for sale in the forum. Check the for sale section Yes I did but it has couple of things that makes it unsuitable for me: it is RHD I believe, it is in Scotland (?) and I am in Finland ;) and it is a bit too new for me. Our car taxation makes it little too expensive for me at the moment. I plan to buy a decent 92-93 from mid Europe, import it and end up with total of about £6000-6200. Then I have some spare money to fix and service it. No Finnish spec car for me, too few to choose from and those few are too expensive (£10K). :( Any pics of the early/late style dashboards? Toni

Hi, a new guy here :) I am seeking a Corrado VR6 for myself. I've found couple of cars that were interesting enough to get a closer look but they did not pass my inspection ;) They were both 93 models. Today I found one that sounds interesting, it is a 92 model. Is there any reason I should not buy a 92 compared to 93 if the condition and mileage is equal? Did they do any noteworthy improvements for model year 93? Two more questions concerning VR6 equipment: is the sliding roof standard or optional and what about traction control? Thanks, Toni