blue95

Damn it! you beat me to it! LOL look very cool mate! Need to pull my finger out and get some rubber and get mine fitted...... What widths did you go for in the end?

bought mine from these guys, bang on price and quality: http://www.ebay.de/itm/4-Zentrierringe-72-5-57-1-RH-Artec-Borbet-VW-Audi-/170565286410?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item27b67bba0a although mine were 64mm to 57.1

Guess I uprated too many parts to give a objective answer, the gearbox bracket is defo a hefty piece of metalwork though

I' d bet on the above, my N reg valver never had one fitted and there was some movement. When I changed gear boxes (ironicaly to a much older box) I fitted the brace and there is absoloutely no movement in the gearstick. And the older box's cable support bracket is not even mounted on rubber bushes, just directly to the box.

Is this what you are after mate: http://www.gmpperformance.com/index.cfm?PG=detail&PID=186128 They do a whole kit, kit includes: 1x #64040, 1x ring #45206, 5 bolts M14x1.5x25 #12514525011 short head, 5x bolts M14x1.5x25 #1251452501 reg. head GMP Performance in the states are very helpfull, give them a call to discuss. Other options are just keep your eyes peeled on ebay.de ---------- Post added at 02:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:52 PM ---------- actually scratch that.....check out ebay.de http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=rh+5x100&_sacat=See-All-Categories much much cheeper for a set four as well

Was looking at this, looks like a good spot and turnout....sadly I am not about on that date :(

Is there one? Dont think I have been to one since april 2010! lol Or do people from just go to the end of the month VAG one at Willen?

LOL - knew someone would say that...I agree, but the BBS just dont fill the arches, especially on the back.

Right have started playing arround with the rims now, not sure if I am feeling the bling bling tho....... Test fitted: Also removed side strips...should have done it years ago!!!

It's strange mine is like that from some angles...just not a very tight fit for some reason. Think is from other angles it looks fine!

Surprised MRC didnt want to tune it....have you tried Ben at Revo?

My 2p worth.... I have yet to find another car that is as cheap to run, as fun to work on, looks as good and is as reliable....even when modded :) Have been happily using mine for 3 years, in that time it was used for 6months plus a daily and never let me down once, even in hornedous snow or summer when other newer cars just could not hack it. Costs wise insurance is peanuts under a classic policy and will leave you to play arround with your NCB on another car. The other car i run now is a B7 RS4 and to be honest I enjoy driving both cars equally as much. As for running costs the corrado wins hands down! lol

Hi mate, Do you have the front ashtray and the tray that it sits in, which screws to the front console? Cheers

Hi mate, Do you have the front ashtray and the tray that it sits in, which screws to the front console? Cheers

Great motor, really rate them looks great in red! My brother just got one a few months back in black pearl, he said exactly the same thing about the brakes too! Have you got the number plaque? if not you can still request it from VW

Not sure if this has been posted before...... howmanyleft.co.uk/?q=vw+corradohowmanyleft.co.uk/?q=vw+corrado Quite a drop in the curve!!

Have took out the washer res to help, also considering sticking in the oem tt airbox, as it will probably be cheaper and more effective than any of the other fancy ones on the market. Cheers, will check them out lol

Awsome cars mate...the V8 is something else though! power, delivery and noise is epic lol almost sounds supercharged?

Thanks for your comments fellas....some very usefull thoughts. Think I will defo go for some kind of shield to protect from direct heat, not to keen on wrap though. My turbo sits very low as well, tucked quite close to the block, might just add another small fan. Not sure about removing the seal....car allready smells of the silicone hoses sometimes, does that smell from the hoses never go? lol

What a great build thread, unbelievable attention to detail! Must be very satisfying to have done so much work on your car. Wheels look spot on!

Sure why not ! lol It is the performance trim one?

Cheers mate. Nice to know before I make the investment :)

Listen mate theory is one thing practice is another. I would prefer to hear from people who have had a carbon bonnet fitted and use it with higher than normal temps under the bonnet, rather than reading up specs. Whilst I know specs are important, and most companys claim the bonnets will resist heat etc, there is no better test than actual user testing. As for bad mouthing...obviously you are blind to a sarcastic reply. Tell you what I will go and delete my reply as obviously it is very distressing for you. Apologies if I have offended anyone, all I can put that down to is the stinking cold I have. Its just a shame that a post is more likely to attract sarcasm these days, rather than answering the question the user asked.

Thank you. I am assuming this bonnet was from performance trim?

I was asking for peoples experience with a carbon bonnet on a turbo car and if heat build-up had affected the bonnet structurally or cosmetically. I know specs are important, and most companys claim the bonnets will resist heat etc. But I would prefer to hear from actual end users.