cubed 0 Posted August 26, 2005 well here it is! very very nearly finished after quite an extensive refit! got it for a steal but boy had the previous owner abused it! but its very nearly back to a satisfactory standard! ran it for a while in its previous state, but after smashin a headlight :oops: (those stones certainly do bounce on the m55!)decided it was about time i sorted it! once the leathers been treated should be good! what d,ya think?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Mmmmmmm....silver..... As much as I love the black Corrado I have, I don't think I can resist the draw of the silver Corrados for much longer. Yours looks like a beauty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubed 0 Posted August 26, 2005 cheers buddy!! just need a set of those lovely rear lights youve got! i think it,l suit it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 26, 2005 Silver is the way forward ;) Looks good dude 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted August 26, 2005 aye,looks straight 8) what plans you got for it apart from the rear lights? is the front spoiler missing? neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubed 0 Posted August 26, 2005 yeah the front spoiler is currently residing in the garage! its always scrapin the floor on the rut ridden blackpool roads! gonna get a 50 mil one to try to avoid it! would like to update the grille too,perhaps a reiger item?? savin hard for an engine upgrade at the mo! cant have these rs,s whippin me every five minutes! want a 20v tt lump but also lookin into the possibility of turboin the current donkey! any advice on that matter gladly accepted! got loads of ideas but as most know, its restricted by the thickness of the old wallet!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted August 27, 2005 got loads of ideas but as most know, its restricted by the thickness of the old wallet!! yeah,know what you mean m8 :( is it an 1800 or 2.0? i always fancied a 2.0 16v on carbs in a rado,just that condition was more important when i was looking for one. pretty new to corrado's me self so dont know much about the turbo route im afraid... neil. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted August 27, 2005 thats damn sweet valver mate!! love the wheels too :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubed 0 Posted August 27, 2005 neil its just the 1.8 as condition and colour were prioritys at the time! although the shell was straight there were a few mech issues that needed attention and still do!! think the pas pumps losin its fight for life at the mo! :( other than that im well pleased! would have loved the g60 though and for that im truly jealous! :lol: veedub raddo cheers buddy i was hoping id get the seal of approval from you all! all your c,s look so mint, didnt want to let the side down !! he he!! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted August 30, 2005 do like silver rados.. welcome to corrado ownership.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubed 0 Posted September 3, 2005 thanks bud! enjoyin the fun immensly!! anyone else frequently get the question:- "thats nice! what is it??" rarety! its a lovely thing!! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted September 3, 2005 thanks bud! enjoyin the fun immensly!! anyone else frequently get the question:- "thats nice! what is it??" rarety! its a lovely thing!! :D yup..just hate people who say " nice kraada" :mad: :mad: :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubed 0 Posted September 4, 2005 not heard that one yet! theres still time yet!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubed 0 Posted September 13, 2005 veedub quick question, how much have you lowered it and what have you used? need a new kit for mine but my heads swirling with all the options!!! :scratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samm_cvr6 0 Posted September 13, 2005 what condition is the engine in? and what was so bad about it when u got it? Yea, 1.8T would be a good option, check out 2.8 24v V6 tho, they are cheaper second hand, obviously if you are considering an engine conversion, there a re a fair more parts you will have to get in addition to the engine so bare that in mind. put konis with h&r's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubed 0 Posted September 14, 2005 the engine seems rather gruff,doesnt spin up as smooth as id like! but its the first 16v ive had, maybe theyre all that way! had considered the v6 but thought it may be a little juicy and thought the 20v maybe more economical (til i boot it of course!) just lookin at fk highsport kit at the mo,i,l check prices on the koni/hr setup now! its where to get engines too!never seem to find any when i search Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samm_cvr6 0 Posted September 14, 2005 check on line dude, there are plenty of places. hmm, your 16v SHOULD run very sweet if it's in good nick, something must be not quite right, a VR is not actually that much worse compared to a 16v, for example, to make the same progress in a 16v, you will have to push it hard, where as in a VR it will be less strain on the engine, and longer geared too. Get the h&r with koni. Have you serviced the car yet? change all the filters, plugss, and other bits, should run better after that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubed 0 Posted September 16, 2005 got a nice surprise today,the small gift of fks. so hopefully suspension cured fingers crossed!!! anythins better than it was! like ridin on bricks for dampers!!! as for servicin,not as yet. but its in the pipeline when shox are on! 1 down three to go! any suggestions on engine oil,plugs etc what works well?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cubed 0 Posted September 21, 2005 well me and my c are this close to fallin out! fitted the coilovers, big improvement on ride quality but the o/s front wheels still catchin the s**tguard, why? i dont know? opinions on the resetting wings thread! power steerin still like a gremlin barbershop quartet! changed the fluid the lot apart from the pump and rack. ever get the feelin its happier on the drive than on the road??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
