
seanl82
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Shhh now Sean, you don't want to give them an indication of how much we're willing to pay!
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Except when it comes to expenses.......... :silent: They're all professional thieves if you ask me. Selling government firms for pocket change after they've chucked the money they've claimed in expenses into the shares. Once sold, said share prices go through the roof, they cash those shares in, causing the private company who bought the firm to push prices up to ensure they don't cut a loss. Government then declares a recession as no one wants to buy from this private firm as GDP is now far far less than we owe to the world Bank, so they increase taxes and the circle begins again. Steal fromvthe poor and give to the rich.
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1995 (M Reg) Corrado VR6 Breaking - Updated with Pictures
seanl82 replied to P3rks's topic in Cars for Breaking
His last activity on here was over a week ago. Seems a shame. I bought a number plate tub off him a couple of months ago, which eventually arrived, but did take quite a while due to an apparent mix up in posting...........:shrug: -
I've seen (on wheeler dealer!) that you can use a bit of rigid(ish) tube and thread it through the aperture seal, to sort of bulk it out. Seemed to work quite well which may be an option if your reluctant to stick stuff to the door mate.
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Best bet for looms is to ask on the breakers threads for a good uncut one. You think yours was bad, mine didn't even have electrical tape. Just bare twisted wire shorting and earthing all over the place! I soldered and heat shrunk everything in the short term, but I've just bought a good replacement entire car loom off a breaker to get it sorted once and for all. Make sure you strip all the seam sealer and bonding off the wings if you can. It stretches out of shape, and is an utter nightmare trying to get it lined back up and sitting right afterward. Good luck though, look forward to seeing this progress. :thumbleft:
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I think thats just a trim Hasan. The door is sealed by the aperture seal on the frame itself. Not much you can do to the door one tbh.
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If you'll take £40 posted I'll have em Gar.
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Thought I remembered those wheels. Not my cup of tea tbh! I thought the slam panel was a "style" mod.................. Anyway, heres the previous members gallery thread. Hope you get everything you need sorted in good time, and it doesn't throw up too many gremlins. :thumbleft: http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=82118
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The furniture clinic stuff is the best I've used, although maybe a little hard to compare after the furniture clinic refurb I did. Before I used Gliptone which I thought was good, but the cleaner is a bit gloopy so you tend to use quite a lot. Most modern leather is sealed yes, it has a lacquer layer to give it the matt/satin/gloss shine, but the conditioners are essential. They don't need to penetrate into the leather, as the actual leather rarely cracks unless it's far gone. what actually cracks is the paint (yes it's painted, how else would there be so many colours!). This is what the conditioner keeps moist and supple.
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I saw a mk3 golf one in the scrap yard at the weekend that looked identical actually. Thought it strange that it hadn't been said on here as there's got to be aftermarket ones around?
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You'll need to press them out I think Rob. There is a VAG specific tool for inserting and removing them iirc, which you could probably replicate with a bit of knowledge of how it works. Just finding someone with the right one!
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Thanks Rob, appreciate it mate. If it turns into a bit of a hassle, don't worry bud. I'll just have to stop being such a tight arse and fork out for it! :lol:
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Vibratechnics front and gearbox mounts are no more expensive than dealer supplied standard ones and I'd recommend them. Go competition front and fast road GB. Stick with a standard rear if it's in reasonable condition as it doesn't make any real difference. Personally, I'd stay away from poly bushes but it's your call. A bit too firm and surprisingly don't last very well. R32/TT bushes where you can to firm it up a tad, then OE bushes everywhere else. That'll give a nice compliant ride without breaking your back.
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Looks so similar to mine, same wheels even. Well done Gar, you've just re-planted the all red rear seed! :lol:
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Very pleased! Thanks Chris. :thumbleft:
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Thanks very much Rob, appreciate it! No rush though buddy, it'll be a few weeks before I put it on I expect. :thumbleft:
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Looms were all separated and roughly labelled today ready for a few to be swapped out when I get it back. I'll start organising everything ready to go back on tomorrow. I've been a bit worried about storing it the last few weeks. I'm off in April for 9 months and didn't want to leave it in work in case something/someone scratches it or dents it, and I want to keep it somewhere dry. I've thought about a decent car cover but I've heard even the best one can sometimes cause misting of the paint due to moisture on the inside, and even the best breathable ones can't eradicate that totally. So I applied to the local council for a garage yesterday expecting to be on a waiting list. As it happens, they emailed today giving me a list of about 20 in various blocks all around 10 minutes walk from home. Had a look earlier this afternoon and managed to find someone in theirs, so measured up and it'll fit nicely. I then went back whilst it was dark and I've identified a couple of suitable ones. Happy days! Giving them a call to confirm tomorrow, so hopefully I'll be in before long. Then that'll become another project to ensure its all water and damp proof, and get it kitted out to be accident proof! Ish..... Fingers crossed no scraped bumpers, and no chipped door edges!
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Great minds Jim.
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Start by replacing the gear box oil. There are some good oils that make a good difference when shifting cold. I've used redline mt90 which is pretty good and recommended. Have a look on opie oils website, good info and great customer service. Discount codes available to forum members but it's worth checking regularly in here for when they have offers on. Oilman will give you some very knowledgeable info if you ask him too. If that doesn't sort it, make sure the shift cable alignment is good but other than that, it's quickest and easiest to source either a good replacement, or have yours refurbished by a reputable company. I wouldn't recommend the "refurbished" boxes that crop up on ebay. I'm sure someone on here payed circa £500 for one of those, and it died about a month later.
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I love the french ones personally, but think they only work with certain colour cars. Fancy giving it to me!
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Not sure what they're for specifically, but the looms are generic so it's easier to retrofit options that weren't specified on the build of your car. Things like A/C, cruise control, etc....
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Windscreen and key cover shouldn't count as a claim. They have separate excesses to the main policy too. Always worth checking the small print but most major insurers won't use it against you.
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Is it not just water thats collected in the door through the outer slot seal, then dripping down through the drain holes in the bottom of the door Hasan?
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Was due to air in March iirc. Doubt it'll be broadcast now though.