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    The reality here seems that as the courier left them without handing them over to a signed recipient there was no opportunity to inspect the wheels.. So regardless of who damaged them the first opportunity to report that they were damaged on arrival has been lost. I think it best to establish if the courier's policy requires signatures on receipt, this would undoubtedly be a good starting point,

  10. Posted · Edited by OSV

    I said a few days ago i'd take the opportunity to reflect on some of the aspects of my ownership of the car. Going back to the very begining I had decided to buy a Corrado to use as a great car that I could use and enjoy everyday. For several years before hand I owned a Golf MK1 Quarttet GTI Cabriolet which gradually went from a fun daily to an over pampered show car. The car went on to win many trophies and was magazine featured but I had become too precious with it and I realised I wanted to get back to simply using and enjoying a car. Well that was how it started and I set out to find the very best Corrado I could find and believe me that was no easy task even 9 years ago.

     

    I'll continue with this part shortly but i'm sure you can guess about the 'best laid plans' So I thought i'd start with detailing some of the care and attention lavished on the chassis and engine bay. I'm sure to have overlooked some things but you get the idea.

     

    Chassis

     

    KW V1 Coilovers

    Genuine new VAG top mounts throughout

    Subframe stripped and powder coated

    Overhauled and refurbished VAG steering rack

    Genuine new VAG track rods and track rod ends

    New wishbones (powdercoated)

    New Ball joints

    Genuine VAG R32 rear wishbone bushes

    Genuine VAG ARB drop links

    All new VAG bushes bolts and fixings (subject to availability)

    Front cross member and bumper bracket removed, stripped, refurbished & powdercoated

    Vibratechnics front engine mount

    Vibratechnics rear engine mount

    Standard gearbox mount

    Rear axle stripped, media blasted and refinished

    Tank straps media blasted and refinished.

    Rear axle rebuilt with all new bolts, brake compensator, handbrake cables, brake shields, brake lines

    New MK4 Golf rear brake calipers. Carriers stripped, blasted and refinished in black

    H & R rear 25mm Anti Roll Bar fitted

    Brand new VAG 312mm brake calipers finished in black

    312mm discs

    Red stuff pads (backs painted black for OE look)

    Goodridge braided hoses

    Suspension and steering set up

     

    Engine Bay

     

    Mocal oil cooler with DG Autotech oil cooler shaft

    DG Autotech fan housing (finished in black) and fans 11" and 9"

    Full set of black OE look Samco classic coolant hoses

    New VAG radiator

    New VAG Expansion cap and tank

    New VAG waterpump

    Gruven parts radiator neck

    Gruven parts crack pipe

    VAG serpentine belt

    VAG belt pulley

    Varta battery

    Intake manifold media blasted and refinished.

    Injectors cleaned and new O rings

    Uprated HT leads

    New clutch

    New slave cylinder

    Redline MT-90 gearbox oil

    New chains & tensioners

    Oil pressure sender for gauge pack

  13. Posted

    Quick phone pic from filling up this morning on the way to All Types, everyone needs a filling station shot. Whilst there is no for sale ad and may never will be, I feel that for the right offer I would now be prepared to let it go. I suspect it would be emotional

     

    CFilling.jpg

  16. Posted

    Well I never did get round to fitting my SP 263 cams and remapped ECU and rather than put them in I have put them up for sale, its a strange feeling as I have never waivered about spending time and money on the car to keep it to the highest standards. With the decision not to fit the cams feeling like a turning point I now feel myself considering whether its perhaps time to let the car go. Over the next days I think i'll post on the thread to reflect on my ownership of what has been my most cherished car..

  19. Posted · Edited by OSV

    Brand new unused SP 263 cams

    £350

    Collection preferred or buyer to pay P&P

     

    Also available OBD1 ECU professionally remapped specifically for 263 cam application by DG (Dave Dewson) suitable for coilpack VR6 pre-factory immobilser model. Regretably I never got round to fitting.

    £150

  21. Posted

    To answer why I own a Corrado rather than why did I buy it the truth now is probably because I already own it. I love the car but my head tells me its time to have a practical diesel estate. I will however probably never part with it because it will never bring the money that makes any sense to sell it, and emotionally the ties are very strong. I only wish I could afford to buy and run another car besides the current daily we share. If I didn't own mine i'm afraid I wouldnt be looking to get another, they are a labour of love if you want a good one and that takes time, commitment patience and money.

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