Jim

Looks crackin' :)

Any more details on it?

I do like the Pirelli edition Golf.. I just wish these GTI's (and their various special editions) were priced within reach of us mere mortals!

Good news mate, and testament to VW mechanical quality really! Milestone mileages (every 50,000 or 100,000 miles) are always entertaining - I always expect it to roll over and spontaneously go like a clown car, with the radiator erupting and the doors falling off :D

Got lots of ideas on what i'd love to do to the car but they all involve lots of cash.. in a dream world a full engine rebuild, respray (including some strategic smoothing) and some desirable wheels.. Just need a small lottery win to make it happen!

Welcome aboard mate! Lookin forward to pics of your new VR :)

If you've already had a Corrado before, at least you know what to expect with regards problems and stuff but plenty of stuff is available on the search to help you sort out your new C :)

Well its a subjective thing (each to their own, etc) but i'd choose a modern Skoda over a LOT of other cars, no doubt about it at all!

ah, but do you mean an actual "rat", or "rat-look"? ;) Proper rats have a sound chassis and a mental engine, without the bodywork being tarted up - rat-look I see as a cheap slow car that's been artificially aged and has "comedy" stickers etc...

 

 

Matt paint, however, when done right... ;)

Ah ok.. I can sort of get the "matt" rat look, if you know what I mean. I really don't get the sort of rat look I saw at Ultimate Dubs earlier in there where a bunch of guys had a banged up, mega stickered old polo and were basically walking around on the bonnet and roof to make it look even more bashed up. As I say.. I don't get that!

Sure is.

Locking.

Not digging that at all :|

Just whatever you do, don't "rat look" it :)

Digging that! Nice one! And nice skills! :)

They'd look great on a flash red car... hmmm ;)

Typical of them to offer such a pitiful amount.. they do usually cave in though once you flood them with adverts for similar cars, and some of the examples of money you've spend on the car.

Spectacular. Would love to see them ground up restore a Rado!

Ooh.. nice spot on the wing mirrors.

Is the R8 in ETKA Steve?

I have seen similar on other VR6's (in fact seen even bigger gaps than that) so would say that is about right!

Progress.. email from my flatmate this morning:

One of the solicitors had a look at your DVLA letter the other day, his initial impression is that it seems a bit odd, because it doesn't make sense for them to refuse to provide the data, and he realises that their systems must surely be capable of providing a number of VW Corrados.

 

He said he's going to talk to one of the solicitors that does F.O.I. stuff to get a better response.

Yeah.. the forum is basically for members only! Hence that procedure.

I know what you're saying Sam, but its not exactly like Audi doesn't have pedigree!

Audi are of course, formerly Auto Union - and they've been making racing cars since the 1930's! Audi have changed the face of many of the racing genres in which they've participated.. even in our more recent history we only have to look at what quattro did for rally, and how the R10 shocked so many people at Le Mans!

Its pedigree enough for me to be honest!

Indeed. Did you not ask for a passenger ride? :)

Now THATS what we're talking about Volkswagen! Not this Tiguan crap, THIS is the good stuff!!

Veyron Junior!!

They look to have taken their styling cues from the Clio V6 more than a bit though?

I suffer from similar behaviour on my car (amongst other things) and have yet to get a concrete answer on exactly what I need to change... but the three things you've said have all been mentioned so its just been a case of trying to find the money to get work as expensive as that done!

Welcome aboard :) Looks in nice condition for the age! And Corrado's always look good on uncomplicated 5 spoke alloys :)

Welcome aboard :)

Glad to see another being saved from oblivion by an enthusiast :) Be sure to keep is posted on your progress and get busy with the search.. there is sooo much information to be found :)

Chris (2CC) got his wheels refurbed at a place in Birmingham - the finish was absolutely superb, though I can't remeber who it was who did them so you should PM him to find out. They're literally JUST off the M6 so not hard to find.

Pureklass seem pretty good from what i've heard and seen as well! :)

I don't think you an get that kind of information over the phone mate. Willing to give it a go but think it'll be a dead end..