seanl82

I'm off in April mate. Not back until December so everyone will have tucked them away again long before that! Hoping to make an early season show or two before I go though.

Looks spanking Michael, hope I get to see this next year if you bring it out before I go.

The classifieds shortcut has disappeared from my homepage. Has this been taken down or is it just me?

Possibly mate. May be worth building it up a little before having it blasted and coated. Do you know anyone able to put a few weld blobs on top of whats left? You may be able to grind it into shape with a dremel perhaps........

I think thats correct mate. Are they threaded? I have some on my spare rear beam but its not with me so can't check, but I seem to remember them being threaded........... They're like the stubs where the cable clips attach in the bay for the bonnet release cable for instance, or the same as for the heatshield speed washers. Ahh, that rings a bell too what Max has said.

Do you mean the handbrake cables Rob? If so, theyre attached using these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161333190274?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Edit, just had a look myself. If its the ABS sensor cables, they attach using a plastic guide type thing. Pretty sure I remember Goldie selling one recently, but either way I don't think they'll be expensive. Probably attach by pushing onto those stubs iirc.

OK, if I can ill give them a bell on Saturday and go to see it. I'll keep my mouth shut at first to see what they have to say.........:thumbleft:

Is someone is genuinely interested I'd be happy to help. Otherwise, I'm not going out of my way to hear a dealer try to tell me about completely fabricated problems that these cars suffer with - of which this car has none, and the cheap easy fixes - of which we know are an utter nightmare and parts are obsolete and like rocking horse poop....... I've heard their condescending "I know all things motoring" speeches enough times to avoid used car salesman whenever possible! :lol:

Not far from me if anyone considering buying it wants an initial viewing..............

Yeah that looks like a custom paint job. Khaki is like a dull sand colour. Google stellas khaki corrado as I'm sure she has a members gallery on here, so there's probably a few photos on that.

C&R enterprises do the kits and pretty sure they sell the front hoses separately too. Worth giving them a call as their website is poo since its been updated.

Call Opie Oils or PM oilman. Very clued up and always willing to give advice on this sort of thing.

Top work Michael, good to know you've found the desired finish for the heat shields. Look forward to more updates!

A build of EPIC proportions! Look forward to seeing this progress, best of luck with everything, hope it all goes to plan. :thumbleft:

How did you take it out? Incase anyone else stumbles upon this thread......

So true Sean. By the time it's gone through the design, testing, and manufacturing stages, it's already 10 years out of date, cost 10x more than an off the shelf product, and obsolete technology before it even comes into service.

Vw heritage for splitters mate. The guy selling em on there is buying up Vw heritage stock and selling it all on there and making a good profit. 90mm is £113 including delivery, and the 50mm is about £89 iirc

Love it James, always had a soft spot for a Cav. As mentioned, my old man had 5 one after another through the years so I've always been fond of them. Now get it out of the bloody rain!!!!

Looks cracking, can't beat fresh paint! :thumbleft:

Pretty sure they're available from Heritage, but it's just a sheet so you have to cut them to shape. Probably better off just finding something similar elsewhere for a fraction of the cost mate.

I agree with Chris on this Jim. Yours is better than your giving it credit for. We all agonise over the small details and there's very few who won't be able to point out a dozen things wrong with their car. I've spent a huge amount of time, effort and money on mine yet I could still do that. I know it's given you a rough ride the last year or so, but there simply won't be anything that will cost much to put right if it does break down. I know your thinking from a reliability perspective, but I don't think any of the problems you've had have meant you couldn't make a journey within 10 minutes on finding the problem? How much will the lease cost you over the 2 years - that money can be put towards the Corrado in preventative maintenance ie Changing out sensors, abs components, wheel bearings etc when you have time. Or save that to be put toward paint as that seems to be what's most on your mind. Stick with it mate, take it for what it is and remember how good it really is. :thumbleft:

Pretty sure the early fogs are a different size, but they're certainly a different shape and profile. I'd almost certainly say no tbh mate. It may take a couple of months, but they do pop up for reasonable prices every now and again. You just need to be patient, but swift when they do appear!

Not keen on the repeaters, but otherwise looks like it's half decent and well priced.

Exactly that. It's very common as screen fitters often scratch the paint around the lip. As soon as water is introduced it obviously corrodes, but is missed until it's too late as it's hidden. If it was likely replaced a few year ago, the metal will need cutting out and the whole process could prove costly.

http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=58587 Check out the last couple of pages, someone is just sorting a new batch out now.