seanl82

Two very good but very different cars in almost every respect! I'd say go for it. You'll always regret it if you don't try one. Like any older car, there are a few problems that may be encountered at this point in their lives. Heres a link to a good buyers guide, well worth reading and taking with you if you decide to view one! Whatever you decide, good luck! :thumbleft: http://wiki.the-corrado.net/the_corrado_buying_guide_checklist.html

A little more expensive than the 42DD equivalent, but when factoring in shipping and import duty probably not so a good alternative. UK supplier too so quicker delivery, and not polished so less bling which is better IMO too. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-12V-VR6-2-8-2-9-stainless-steel-crack-pipe-water-pipe-for-mk3-Golf-Corrado-/151558943309?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23499df24d

I don't think it's a complete dog, but if you could knock a fair bit off to make good the rust, it would be worthwhile I reckon. Mk4 climate is a nice touch, and chains being done is certainly a bonus. Depending on how involved you are willing or comfortable with being, the bolster is easily and cheaply repaired with a good diy kit.

When I renewed some companies would match my NCB on the policy, but they were still coming in at over £500. I went with a company called markerstudy through Adrian Flux. £198 with a 4k mileage limit. Only option it doesn't include is recovery which I have independent through AA, and key cover. As I said a low mileage allowance should be much cheaper.. .....emphasis on the SHOULD though! Lol

You can get lay up insurance which may be best, but a classic policy with 1k miles should be pretty cheap - certainly cheaper than cover for a couple of months from any highstreet type company anyway.

Tidy valver on ebay with leather Recaros for the same money........

They are all the same across the Vw range up until recent models. (maybe even new models?) so don't be worried about finding one specific for the Corrado. Dealer is probably cheaper than that one in the link but not by much if you include postage from Greece! Probably get one from a local breakers yard for £2.

I'm obsessed lately mate.

I may be wrong about the colour, was viewing on my phone and looked dragon green. As mentioned though, 94 registered so not a storm. Some people just put it on the ad to draw viewers, I'm sure he knows its not a storm model really.

Certainly not a Storm. Looks Dragon Green rather than Classic Green for a start. Have a look in the wiki section under general. There's a good buyers guide in there. If you're happy to buy with the rust bits, get it sorted before long as it'll be worse under the paint. Chains replaced at this mileage I'd say are a must, and most other things are mentioned in the buyers guide. I'd recommend printing it off and taking it with you mate.

Oil leaks around that area are common. Best bet is to clean it all up, then check again. Looks to be oil cooler seals, but the oil temp sensors and filter housing adjacent to the cooler are also common failure points mate.

Bus wan**r. :lol:

Red G60 J** YSO in Collingwood parked behind car club!

Ahh Chuggs but that one has had basically a nut and bolt refurb. Every inch of it is near mint including all the bits you can't see.

As I'm sure we all like to keep a good history folder, invoices, receipts etc on our cars, I've been shown this website http://www.getpatina.com/ which appeals. You can upload invoices, photos etc to build up your cars record and keep it all online. Its no substitute for a hard copy of what you have, but always nice to keep a record for any eventuality. There's some good features like being able to transfer your online record to a new owner if you sell the car, and also to get invoices that you upload verified by the company that carried out the work. You can keep it private if you like but its a good online history bank I think. Seems like an interesting idea so I've signed up and will give it a go. Anyone else?

Scuttle needs to be removed by undoing the 2 screws on the outer edges, remove wipers, remove seal at the front, then prise the front up out of the retaining clips on the lip. They should then slide a couple of centimetres or lift straight off of the clips at the back. Be wary though, it's likely they have been bonded on if the car has had a screen replacement in the past. In which case you'll have to gently prise them off too. I wouldn't recommend removing the top door rubbers. They're very fragile and don't need to be painted. Just remove the slot seal running along the bottom of the window. You'll almost certainly need replacements though as they are metal backed and deform easily when bent. They are available from VW heritage if you can't or don't want to re-use them. With the window down, just get something at the edge to lift it slightly whilst gently pushing toward the window, and work your way along without raising it too high at any point.

To get the oil temp up and operating at its most effective before putting the engine under load. The reason you shouldn't rag a car with the engine cold as it will cause premature wear.

Looks smashing Chris! :thumbleft:

Unless he's talking about vandalism, you are doing absolutely nothing wrong. The fact is that if your car has a valid MOT, it's been deemed close enough to manufacture standard noise level for the rest station not to mention it by failing or advisories. Worst case is that you're made to get a report from a valid test station, but probably nothing to worry about and I'd post a copy of it through his letterbox with a "politely" worded letter.

The ones pictured a different to the Corrado unfortunately. I need one too. Perfect candidate for 3d printing if anyone wants to take on the task??????

Guys, the OP on the VR6OC has asked if anyone here is interested, they need to get over there and register, put a post on the newbs hangout with some pics, then register interest on that thread. Change in goal posts I know but it'll only take 5 minutes to do. 7 spaces left I believe, with 4 reserves.

£25 for 2 power runs and a print out I believe.

Have you reversed the polarity Hasan? It only works one way.

When I bought my car it had half of the bottom of the airbox missing! It sounded great, but for obvious reasons I didn't want it to stay that way. I replaced it with a good standard airbox and I was honestly underwhelmed by the noise, and it felt much more flat too. I've replaced it again but this time with a BMC, and it sounds just like the hacked one, but obviously a lot safer! BMC all the way!

The ones in the suppliers forum with OE connectors is well recommended Jim. Not sure if theyre still on offer, but they have male connectors for the trigger so no plugs left open to the elements. It uses micro relays so I just pushed them up under the battery bag to keep,warm and dry. Only slight negative is that as it's a commercial loom, every mm costs, and it could do with maybe 50mm extra to the negative battery terminal to make it easier and tidier when routing. I had thought of making my own, but for the price I couldnt have made one much cheaper with the connectors. It met my very high standard of workmanship on the wiring too. It is very well made indeed!