ChrisL

Almost finished for now, just a bit of the passenger side floor to clean. Took some screws and clips from the slam panel and the bonnet catch to the platers this week Not the best picture but you get the idea, makes the bonnet area a bit fresher.

Good work Michael, shame it won't be at any more shows this year though. Will you do all the work on the cams yourself?

Nice colour and one of my favourite wheel on a Corrado.

Glorious!! I do like a standard corrado, especially one in that kind of condition.

I was really impressed with the turnout and great to see so many Corrados in one place. Got to see the familiar faces and also meet some new ones that I've spoken to on here but never met. The Corrado community is certainly the friendliest! Well done to Kip, Judith and Dave for the well deserved wins and big thanks to all those who organised the club stand. We had a brilliant day and topped off with a rather interesting conversation on the colour of various bolts and clips within the Engine bay, life doesn't get any better! (Geek I think the wife mentioned)

I wouldn't mind to meet up on the way down, I'll check what time I need to set off to get to trowell for 7am.

Hi Kip, all sorted with a new track rod and brakes miles better, not sure if they are 100% but might get you to see what you think on Sunday. It's that long since I've driven it. Got the bracket thanks, really appreciate it, I'll sort funds with you on Sunday too. Just going out to change the power steering pump and a quick wash if its not dark. Afternoon off tomorrow to start the polishing.

Sounds like a good idea. We probably won't be setting off till after 4pm though because my daughter leaves primary school that day so will have presentations to go to. Speak before then and sort something out.

I certainly am going to the national day, me and my mate (he came to the rolling road day) are going down on the Friday and camping.

Thanks Judith, might have a little rest from the cleaning now and concentrate on polishing the top half! Wheels are just the speedlines plonked on for getting it tracked. RS's going on tomorrow so will make sure they are on the correct corners! Will be available for checking on Sunday.

Like the new wheels Matt! Not spoke in a while, how are you?

Car went for tracking today and was amazed to find I've fitted the beam perfectly and no changes needed! The front was slightly out and that is where the fun started. Couldn't get the track rod end loose and ended up with the threads stripping on the rod out of the steering rack. So the car is still at the garage and awaiting new parts tomorrow. Anyway got a photo of the underneath, the garage was well impressed! (You can see where I've clearly stopped cleaning the underneath)

Got my pass today thanks.

Quick update, fitted the new power steering pump and runs quiet as a mouse, unfortunately it is leaking from around the flexible pipe connection on the pump itself. So replacement coming Wednesday. Car booked in for tracking on wednesday morning. Brakes bled but not sure how good they'll be, the pedal isn't really that firm. Going to drive it tomorrow night and asses the situation. Might have to get the garage to re-bleed them. Could well be ready for Stanford!!

It takes ages and I've still got loads to do! Good luck.

Turps on painted bits and thinners on unpainted areas. Oh and a toothbrush.

between bleeding brakes I made a start on cleaning the floorpans, what a nightmare...

Love it Andy, keep it standard.

I'll be heading down from hull, M18, M1 (if the car is ready). So should be able to join somewhere.

Just wanted to wish Judith good luck in the marathon this weekend!!! Chris

I never met Chris but heard people talk about him and his cars. Sad loss, my thoughts to his family.

Hi Chris, it is Stainless steel, when I went to order it they said they where bringing the stainless version out in a months time so I waited, and well worth it i think. Cheers Hasan, that its a true compliment to be compared to those. I wanted the supersprint but didnt want to fit it to a dirty underneath and it kind of snowballed from there. My Corrado does get driven! I just also take a lot of enjoyment from cleaning it too. Anyway, got the rear bumper assembled with the new plate round the towing eye fitted. Then after being slightly delayed with the 2 brackets that the caliper flexi brake line fits on, I finally got the brakes fitted. The brakets that I took off the beam had one of the locator pins snapped so wouldnt clip onto the end of the beam. THe finish line is in sight, hoping to have it done by weekend.

Vr6 grille badge please.

40k miles and needing a full spray job, can't have had the easiest of lives.

I'd love some really but just dont have the funds right now. Still got an power steering pump and battery to buy, oh and road tax too.