Mystic Rado 0 Posted November 30, 2017 FYI you can get rechargeable dehumidifiers cheap on ebay - think i paid less than a tenna for 2 ;) Silica cat litter. Dry out with a microwave after use. Anyway, that seems to have sorted it. Fingers crossed :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR-Sixy 0 Posted December 4, 2017 She'll pass I'm sure. Mine failed last year on not having the drivers door mirror on. Not bad considering the whole door wasn't on either !! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk It DID!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: It DID!!!!!!! £55.00 and the job's a good'un!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted December 4, 2017 yesterday afternoon i replaced the rad temp sender on the VR to try to fix my fans coming on at ignition it fixed that but then when tested fans didnt seem to come on at stage 1 point will test in coming days fixed it be :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socal1200r 10 Posted December 5, 2017 Got my BBM spark plug wires today for the G60, and installation was a snap...except for the coil wire, lol! I went to install that one last, removed the stock coil wire, went to install the BBM wire, and the coil end wouldn't fit...darn MSD coil! So now I have four 8mm red BBM plug wires, and one 7mm gray coil wire...oh well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted December 16, 2017 Started her up for the weekly warm up. Happily ticked over and got up to temperature. I'll ask Santa for the respray of her. Maybe one day I'll drive her. ... Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted December 20, 2017 Torqued all the end caps in, rod and crankshaft... Fitted oil pump and crank end seal... You gotta love aqua blasting Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted December 20, 2017 Looks absolutely fantastic Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted December 21, 2017 Awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spen 0 Posted December 21, 2017 Fantastic mate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystic Rado 0 Posted January 11, 2018 Just changed the seal on my foliage cover - the inlet that sits directly over the heater blower motor. Been getting damp carpet on the passenger side and I suspect this was the root of it. Cleaned out all manner of dead leaves, birds and unidentifiable gunk then slid the cover off as per the wiki article - http://wiki.the-corrado.net/changing_heater_scuttle_foliage_cover_seal.html. Anyone thinking of doing the same, might like to know that it's quite possible to access the cover without removing the lower windscreen plastic thing, which is worth avoiding as those bits are getting brittle and have often been siliconed in place after someone's destroyed the original clips. It's a little bit fiddly,particularly getting the c-clip thing back on, but pretty straightforward once you've lifted the scuttle rain cover out of the way. I think Jim posted this years ago, but it's worth knowing if you don't want to be wrestling with brittle plastic trim held on with obsolete fasteners that you'll probably break if they're not broken already. The original foam seal is now over 20 years old and had gone properly brittle and come unstuck in places. You could see where water had been able to get underneath it. The new one - VW Heritage do them - sticks onto the cover and feels reassuringly resilient and, erm, new. Anyway, fingers crossed that sorts it and I'm back to having a dry and happy Storm. I should probably do the same thing to my Mk2 as well just for peace of mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD Westy 10 Posted January 12, 2018 Popped it in for MOT after fitting replacement door handle from Lilfuzzer and walked out with a Pass Many thanks to Lilfuzzer 👍👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted January 21, 2018 Treated the steering wheel to a refurbishment Mine was a little tatty, so I ordered some leather cleaner/colourant and sealer. It came with quite simple instructions so I thought I'd give it a go. I had done some previous research and was considering sending it abroad for a refurbishment which is over £150 and looks great. But cutting costs I thought I'd try this for £12 from ebay. Hopefully the photos show the original wear . When cleaned and looking far worse... 3 coats of colourant & looking good 3 layers of semi gloss, result. My wheel still has a hard patch which perhaps I should have sanded, but for now, I'm happy. Apologies for so many pictures, but an easy job anyone can do Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted January 21, 2018 Nice job. They were much better quality leather than most modern cars get. A Corrado is for life, not just for the MOT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted January 21, 2018 Have you got a link to the kit you got from E Bay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted January 21, 2018 Picture attached. I can't seem to share the link to the correct spot via tapatalk. Delivery takes a while but I was in no rush. I'm sure there are plenty of other suppliers, but this was good enough for me Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted January 21, 2018 Picture attached. I can't seem to share the link to the correct spot via tapatalk. Delivery takes a while but I was in no rush. I'm sure there are plenty of other suppliers, but this was good enough for me Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Hope it lasts longer than mine did . Mine peeled where you hold the wheel , I did it by the book too . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystic Rado 0 Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) That looks ace. I bought one of those refurb kits ages ago and have a spare steering wheel to use it on, but keep failing miserably to actually get around to doing it. Thanks for the unwitting kick up the backside - I'd almost forgotten it existed :oops: Edit: I did talk to the legendary Jim The Trim in Denton - did the headliner on my Mk2 and totally recommended - about refurbishing a steering wheel and the price was eye watering. Edited January 21, 2018 by Mystic Rado Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted January 21, 2018 Rorado974, not good mate. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen with this one. If it were to fail, I may send it away. For now, it certainly is a cheap fix with minimal time spent on each layer during the day. I took the opportunity to clean the horn connections and remove someone's long hair trapped behind there. Yuk. Sensitive horn now so that is better. Not that it drives anywhere 🙁 Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted January 21, 2018 That looks ace. I bought one of those refurb kits ages ago and have a spare steering wheel to use it on, but keep failing miserably to actually get around to doing it. Thanks for the unwitting kick up the backside - I'd almost forgotten it existed :oops: Edit: I did talk to the legendary Jim The Trim in Denton - did the headliner on my Mk2 and totally recommended - about refurbishing a steering wheel and the price was eye watering. Mystic rado, no excuse as you've already got the gear. Good luck mate Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted January 21, 2018 Rorado974, not good mate. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen with this one. If it were to fail, I may send it away. For now, it certainly is a cheap fix with minimal time spent on each layer during the day. I took the opportunity to clean the horn connections and remove someone's long hair trapped behind there. Yuk. Sensitive horn now so that is better. Not that it drives anywhere Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk I’m going to send mine away bud . It’s not cheap , but I will get it back in show room condition and it will last years . I think the problem with these products is they are water based . Ok so we’ve come along way with water bourne products, but oil based will always be king in my book . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR-Sixy 0 Posted March 18, 2018 Look what the weather did to my Corrado....... [ATTACH=CONFIG]92449[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted March 18, 2018 Liking the white go faster stripe. No snow down here in Kent on the coast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1200 bandit 10 Posted March 18, 2018 Look what the weather did to my Corrado....... [ATTACH=CONFIG]92449[/ATTACH] No snow in Liverpool,lots of sunshine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 8 Posted May 12, 2018 Got all the new A/C pipes and hoses installed along with slam panel, lights and grill. Bumper and grill spoiler on tomorrow and I might put it on the floor........be the first time it resembles a complete car since 2014, as long as you ignore the missing interior! If the rain stops I may even drive it out of the garage for a wash, ten years off the road might be almost at an end? [ATTACH=CONFIG]93199[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazzaG6001 10 Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) Received these back from Bigg Red yesterday. Hopefully if the weather is kind this weekend I will get them fitted :-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited May 15, 2018 by GazzaG6001 Duplicate photo removal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
