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  2. Posted · Edited by mr.ots

    For sale is my 1996 Corrado VR6 Storm, which I have owned since 2005.

    The car has been regularly serviced and has a full VW service record up to 100,000 miles and then serviced by myself up to its current mileage of 119,800 miles. The car comes with an extensive full documentation showing all work carried out and receipts for all parts replaced.

    Work carried out includes:

    Oct 2011 - Oil & filter service (112,305 miles)

    Front pads replaced

    Front calipers refurbished (at Big Red)

    Rear discs and bearing replaced

    Rear pads replaced

    Replaced track control arm rear bushes (with R32 bushes)

    Replaced ball joints

    Replaced anti roll bar bushes

    Replaced drop links

    Dec 2013 - Full service (116,693 miles)

    Feb 2014 - Replaced power steering fluid

    Replaced Auxiliary Belt tensioner bearing

    June 2013 - Replaced all brake system hard lines (with Kunifer) from ABS pump to calipers

    Upgraded flexible brake hoses with Goodridge braided hoses

    July 2013 - Replaced crack pipe

    Replaced Water pump

    July 2016 - Refurbished brake master cylinder (professionally carried out by past parts)

    Replaced front discs & pads

    Replaced brake pressure regulator

    Mar 2019 - Removed rear beam and repainted & fitted new beam bushings

    Replaced rear shock absorbers and top mounts

    Repainted fuel tank straps

    May 2019 - Replaced front shock absorbers and top mounts

    Replaced tie rod ends

    Replaced steering rack bellows

    Replaced coolant thermostat

    Replaced thermostat housing coolant sensors x 3

    Replaced oil cooler seals

    May 2019 - Carried out full service including

    Oil & Filter

    Air filter

    Fuel filter

    Spark plugs

    Ignition lead set

    The car has a current MOT expiring on 28/06/2020. There is 1 current advisory for a small oil leak from the oil cooler.

    The engine runs superbly and pulls like a train.

    All electrics on the car are in full working order, the spoiler raises at 60 mph and the sunroof both tilts and slides. The interior of the car is in superb condition with no cracks or tears to the seats or door cards. The original warning triangle and first aid kit are still present.

    The exterior of the car is in very good condition with only minor defects to the bodywork as you would expect for a car of this age. There is no major rust anywhere on this car including the underside which has been waxoyled as necessary to prevent corrosion. The sills are also in excellent condition. You will however find the usual stone chips on the bonnet and front wings and minor defects.

    The car also comes with the following items:

    Birth certificate from the Volkswagen Museum confirming production date of 3rd May 1995 and Storm specification.

    Extensive folder containing all documentation

    Every MOT certificate from the first one in 1999 to present

    Installation certificate for Clifford Concept 50 x car alarm and service receipt from Feb2007

    17 road fund licence discs from Feb 2003 onwards

    2 sets of keys with alarm fobs (all locks and ignition use same key)

    An additional set of BBS solitude wheels (require refurbishment).

    Hankook Evo V12 tyres all round with 6.5mm tread depth on the front and 7mm rears

    There are a couple of issues with the car at present which are the ABS light will sometimes stay on for a while after a cold start but goes off after driving for a while and the head lining is sagging and needs to be replaced.

    If you are looking for a totally standard, unmolested Corrado VR6 Storm then this is the car. I currently have an agreed insurance valuation from Admiral of £12,000.

    Please note, the personal registration is not included in the sale and will be removed prior to sale.

     

    The car is located in Addlestone, Surrey.

     

    Please PM me with any questions.

     

    Photos & video here:

     

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/ELoEVt1kHXaSHcYz5

     

     

  7. Posted

    £120??? . Mods ? What age are you sir ? .

    No mods, the car is totally standard. I'm 48 and had to declare a non fault and a 50/50 claim in the past 3 years. It's also declared as parked on the street outside my home. I did get a slight discount as I insured it on a multi car policy with my Audi A6 although that only brought it down around £15. The Audi came down around a £100.

     

    I put it down for 2000 miles a year although I didn't play with increasing it to see how it affects the price.

     

    It's the first time I've ever been quoted classic insurance but I guess it's because it just past the 20 year mark.

     

    I used compare the market and confused and Admiral were by far the cheapest. The next best were around the £300-400 mark.

     

    I asked for an £8k agreed value and after sending them the pics they asked for they agreed it.

     

    Very happy 😊

     

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    according to the Bently manual

     

    Front axle = 50 bar

    Rear axle = 27-33 bar

     

    Front axle = 100 bar

    Rear axle = 48 - 54 bar

     

    Thanks for the info.

     

    So taking the centre value for the rears that works out at 62.5% front bias at 50 bar and 66.3% at 100 bar so 65/35 was about right.

     

    I'll get adjusting 😊

     

     

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    Does anyone have the specific specs on the front to rear brake ratio? I've fitted a new rear proportioning valve and I'd like to set it as accurately as possible using line gauges.

     

    I've done a lot of searching and the closest info I could find suggests it's somewhere around 65% front to 35% rear.

     

    Any definitive answers out there?

     

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    Did you strip the motor and clean the brushes ?

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    The small green component in your picture of the motor internals is the culprit. It's a thermal trip and cuts the power to the motor when too much current is drawn. I removed mine and replaced it with a solid link years ago and never had another problem with it since. The circuit is still protected by the fuse at the fuse box.

     

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    I have a 520d and as maff has said you will not unsettle the rear end with the traction control on. The "common" problem with the N47 engine fitted to late 2007 onwards cars, in the 1, 3 and 5 series is timing chains snapping. This relates to all 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 & 2.3 N47 diesels. But considering the numbers of these engines produced I suspect the incidence of this problem is still quite small. Mine is on 112k and still goung strong. Do a google search and youll find plenty of info on it in order to decide for yourself.

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