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Its Malvern, British Volkswagen Festival at the 3 Countys Show Ground so not as far as Bristol:thumbleft:

Saddle up Matt we need a three satin scenario

Look forward to catching up and seeing all the fresh updates to the car

:bonk: lol I think i'll stick to wheels of the 3 piece variety rather than badges

Superb

Smart move when will they be going in? Will you be at BVF?

The badges are from BBS Japan, try PWMotorsport but make sure you are sitting down. Enjoy the G40 for a while then sacrifice it for the greater good that is the Corrado.

I think we are in total agreement. The VSR, SP263s and remap are surely the way to go for OE looks with a nice rise in performance and I suspect as far as I would ever go. You've only got one spare badge then:shrug:

Thanks, I think its 580mm up front 590mm at the back on the 17s. The KWs are great when driving but you are never going to get OE comfort at low speed on poor roads

I'm sure once all the poor examples are gone prices will firm up and hopefully start to rise.

Good to catch up with you Chris and finally see the VR (still love that Moonlight blue) its still one of my favourite Corrados and I hope that you find a way of keeping it and perhaps finding something less special for the daily duties.

standard Ed 30 18s

Sounds like a very well sorted car, so time for a few pictures perhaps? Will you be at BVF this weekend?

Sounds like a great offer, I suspect the bike may be a more starightforward sale too if you decided not to keep it.

I don't think there would be any need, thats great value/performance bang for buck.

Lot of love around here still for your Corrado

Love it.

 

Must be nice only having to worry about what set of gorgeous wheels to put on the car next :D

 

Can you do anymore to this? Any plans?

 

And dont mod it more for modding sake, it is perfect. Just wondering is all.... :)

Thanks Leonard:thumbleft:

I think that i've finally overcome my wheel obsession and will look to not only scale back but stop looking for anything else. I have had many of the rims that suit a Corrado on the car and for me my preference is always period styling hence the option BBS RS 301s are perfect and in truth the only wheels that make the car truly feel like mine, they were always part of the plan and I bought the RS before finding the 'right' car. (please no one tempt me with Nothelles!)

As a quick reminder to myself here are the wheels that have graced the car.

Speedlines (OE)

BBS RX11 16"

BBS RS 301 (original)

BBS RS 301 (polished dishes, gold bolts)

RH ZW1 17" 8x17

Azev A 17" 8x17

BBS RX11 17"

BBS RS 301 (staggered 8" rear, black centre)

BBS RX 17"

BBS RS 301 (staggered 8" rear, bright modern silver, polished dishes)

Compomotive MO 8x17

BBS RS 301 (original, unrefurbished, 19years old and going strong)

BBS CH 8.5x17

So having been through that I suspect i'll be left with Speedlines in reserve, Compomotives as the default, BBS RS for best lol.

Plans involve just focusing on maintenance and preserving its condition, I don't want to modify the car beyond the few subtle touches already done as I want to retain the essence of a period modern classic rather than a constantly evolving custom creation. I do like period OE accessories and rare parts though and I think things like the gauge pack, Recaros, RS 301 and BBS steering wheel add to its charm.

A modest yet invisible boost in performance would always be welcome and I think I will look at acquiring another steering wheel in need of a retrim. Thats probably about it.

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Oh and a mint standard 'chrome' Corrado script rear badge so I can run it on a full set of 'chrome' badges when the mood takes me. Anyone in a position to help with that?

Awesome Rado, love it on the CH's

What sort of money would you consider selling for?

I can't envisage putting it up for sale especially when prices aren't very healthy and its far too good to give away. That said I would perhaps consider selling it if the right offer was ever made but i suspect that day may never come. I suppose the frustration comes from knowing no matter how good your Corrado they always will take a bit more of your money that you know you'll never get back. That said in the hobby car v new car depriciation argument it probably isn't too painfull and I do still love it.

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Stunning car- not seen it yet this year- going to National Day, Gareth?

would be good, will aim to make it finances permitting

OK so you've got the car, now fill in the gaps. Once it became apparent which car you were getting a search of the relevant posts turned up very little, so please tell us more about it!

edition 30., very nice car great all round car. Now get the Corrado on a classic policy and show it some love its summer after all.

have you bled the system at the ABS and servo/mc too, thats often overlooked and is key to getting good pedal feel

reminds me of menu related chuckles over 'chirizo in cider'

Agreed

I suspect these and other fragile yet obsolete parts will definately have a market, its simply a question of price and minimum order numbers

Such a nice car its great to hear your enthusiasm for it, keep the updates coming:thumbleft:

Excellent news look forward to seeing both of you:afro: