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Which bush do you mean? The rear beam bush? The rest of the suspension is built up as per the picture.

How much does Vince charge for all the bits for the timing chain job? Does he supply a full kit for a head gasket and clutch change? Im just beginning to think longer term and stashing bits away to make sure i don't get caught short in the future.

Update. I have managed to get the rear top bolts all correctly torqued up and sitting as they should be. Has it fixed the noise? Erm no.. Bugger..

This is exactly where i am. It doesn't need to be a big dip in the road.

The coilover compresses by hand easily and returns to its original position when turned with a spanner (either clockwise or anticlockwise)

I can wiggle the exhaust by hand and it doesn't touch anything under the car. The noise doesn't appear to be hollow enough to be there exhaust, it is a lot more solid.

That sounds exactly the same as where i am.

At the top of the thread there is a pair of flats for putting a small spanner on.

A couple of years ago i did a full strip down and rebuild of my car. This included every bush, bearing etc. The car is fitted with KW V1 suspension. I now have a knock coming from the passenger side rear of the car. I have checked all the obvious stuff, boot floor, boot lid itself, rear interior trims, seats. I have looked underneath at the exhaust and all heat shields, nothing found. I have found one thing that doesn't seem right. The passenger side top mount isn't tightened down as far as the drivers side. The nut needs to be at 25Nm. I cannot see however how i can get that torque setting on the nut as the threaded bar of the coilover just turns when tightening the nut. I have removed the coilover and it seems ok, no fluid leaks, spring is in good shape. So: Are the coilers meant to be able to turn during tightening? Is it normal that i can compress the piston inside the coilover by hand? Has anyone else had this issue? If it isn't the coilover has anyone else had a 'knocking in the rear' that sounds like metal against the car body and if so where was it? Does anyone else hate it when their car is a pain (in the rear)?

One of the absolute best Corrados that I've followed on here...

That engine bay is incredible... Brilliant...

38. Excluding a small break I've been playing this game since 2005.

Original finish RSs are now rare and those who have them don't sell. Sets of these used to pop every few months now it is very unusual for them to be available. There were only 500 sets of 301s made and that is 25 years ago. Money in the bank.

My RSs have their own bedroom. I think they are going up in value all the time so id keep hold if you can Darren. Failing that its worth advertising them on a Rallye Facebook page as those guys know that nice things cost money..

If you haven't already it'll be worth advertising these on Vortex for the US market. I don't have an Auto but i like what you've done..

I still think this is the best Corrado I've ever seen. Low miles, immaculate paintwork, interior as new and a shed load of power.. It must have been very difficult to hand over the keys..

Nice... What a car..

Ill try to catch you in the Glasgow area for a run out and bite to eat. I wont have the Corrado though so will try and keep up in the Polo..

I wouldn't worry about the piece of paper. Just keep doing what you are doing. Your car is a total transformation, fair play to you mate..

Ive been following your progress with interest. I definitely agree, to make the 16s work i think it would have to be extremely low. Ive no doubt you'll pull something else very nice out of the bag...

Thank you very much...

I certainly will, yes please.

Didn't see this coming Jim. The stats say you'll be back. Corrado owner or not you are still part of the furniture and hope you don't vanish..

No, thank you Chris..

Me please...Send me your details...