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I'll take it please mate. Still got your details so I'll get it over now. :thumbleft:

Chris, how much posted for the air guide top bit that sits on the O/S headlight? Third pic down on post 68. Cheers mate.

Only black still available from the dealer at the last check unfortunately.

Mines due in this week. The fitter seems to know what he's talking about and has experience which is encouraging, although he said its been a while since he fitted one. He wanted my old trim though as he said the new ones can be problematic. My screen came out without breaking and its going back in. Its was changed relatively recently by the look of it, which also helped in some way as there was no rot what so ever around the lip so assume it was sorted then.

My old 16v had the headlining re-trimmed in black by the previous owner, and the sunvisors etc were all painted with vinyl paint. It was a little glossy for my liking so I would have gone with matt black if I'd have done it, but either way it certainly didn't stand out. Worth doing that I reckon.

Theyre known as multi spline or multi point. Same number of teeth as drive shaft bolts as well. I bought a set off of eBay a few years ago and they've served me well.

Hopefully see you early next year if you get out then mate. :thumbleft:

Sweeeet! Sounds like an eventful day. Great results for now, but exciting to know theres plenty more to come! :thumbleft:

Yeah it was good fun Chris. I'll try to do a couple of early shows next year, show it off a bit I think. Shame I'll miss National Day but can't be helped. Fingers crossed I'll make the year after.

Its you thats dragging arse now Matty! Get it done! Whats taking so bloody long!

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Compressed air would be the best bet I reckon Ross. Question, that inlet is off a 2.9 VR isnt it? It's just if it came off a 2.8 it has a smaller and more restrictive plenum, so you'll loose some performance. You may already be aware of that but just thought I'd point it out mate.

Ross, thanks mate. Its nice knowing its been done well. I gave them a pretty comprehensive list of things I wanted done, and the fact I stripped the car myself meant things couldn't be hid with parts left on etc James, it'll never be concourse mate. There are flaws all over the car (not paintwork), just little things that aren't quite perfect that'll be addressed eventually, but by that time other things would no doubt have cropped up. It was never intended for that purpose either tbh. I want to enjoy it, and its a very good paint job, but not hugely expensive so it'll be driven. I'll try not to get too protective over it all! Show n Shine, maybe. I don't usually do that sort of thing though. I like my cars looking nice, but its for me, not to show off if you know what I mean. I don't mean that others are showing off don't worry! I just don't take compliments too well and I'd find it a little awkward and embarrasing if I was ever presented with a trophy!

Thanks Chris, still probably not a patch on yours though which again, I'd love to see in the flesh finally! It'll be interesting to see how the colour compares to stock paint. It looks a little darker than it was, but at the same time almost like Dragon green in certain light conditions. My paint was pretty thin so comparing to an original well kept one like yours would be interesting.

Haha, still a way to go before its ready for showing James. Underside still needs refreshing for a start. It's a bit grotty under there, although solid which is a good thing. At least my time away will provide ample opportunity to save some cash for that!

I'll let you look after it Daren, as long as it's kept in the nice warm garage of yours! I'm already having a bit of a headache with where to store it when I go! :shrug:

Get it checked on a diagnostics system mate. Only real way of finding out for sure.

Indeed Sean! Still can't believe the missus approved it though, as we all know, it was actually her money! Just need to get enjoying it before I bugger off in April for 8 months! :(

The top gear team were pelted with rocks and had to flee whilst filming in Argentina. Probably had something to do with the number plate on the car. H982 FKL. :lol: It was apparently a coincidence! https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCMQqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fmedia%2F2014%2Foct%2F03%2Ftop-gear-argentina-jeremy-clarkson-bbc&ei=qiMvVO6BG42S7Aa4koCIBQ&usg=AFQjCNEEZbpreqM96oqghwfzYzgz7XIzGw

Yeah I know buddy. wiring looms first so they should keep me busy for a while! I'll do the ABS system after that so should give me plenty of time. I'm not touching the exterior for a couple of weeks apart from to fit the sunroof and making the car watertight in case I need to leave it in the open. Hopefully not though!

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. :thumbleft: I can't stop looking at the photos and the reflections, even without a coat of wax! I can't wait to start putting it all back together, I just need to keep reminding myself not to rush it for fear of scratching the it now! I really want to get it back on the road sharpish though, otherwise what's the point! Giving myself until the beginning of December to get it in for MOT.

Good news mate. How are you finding performance with the 2.8 compared to the cammed 2.9?

Haha, I just smashed the old one to bits when I did mine. Couldn't get the screw back in either so I had to cable tie it in place. :thumbleft:

Pics! Phone pics so not great quality and the car was a bit dusty, but even so they've done a great job! I may give it a finishing polish when the paint has hardened, but I'm pretty happy to be honest. :D He did take some photos of with the car at various stages too which he showed me, and is going to email so I'll have a bit more for the gallery when its all done. I'll have it back in my hands in a week or so, and can't wait!!! I also picked up a Mk3 Golf sunroof mech today which I'll put my freshly painted cover on. I'm pretty much there now apart from some glue for the bonnet foam, ready for assembly! :dance:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Corrado-Window-Strip-Trim-brand-new-very-rare-/141426462488?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20edac8f18 Selling lots of "very rare" bits with most way overpriced, but this is pretty fair if its genuine. Think its the scraper/exterior slot, but could be the interior one. Can't really tell with the crap pics.