robo22sri 10 Posted May 11, 2012 Lol and a can off wd40! They are probably nice and safe in there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted May 11, 2012 Omellete for lunch then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 11, 2012 well spent some time today cleaning up under the bonnet, mainly the sound proofing that has slowly been dropping off. looked a right mess before i started this is some of the glue i took off, no i havent got a cold LOL and after a few hours with some AG tar remover i took my old bonnet pins, bonnet catch and bonnet stay off the old car and they are away being chromed, so will look ok when they come back. karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted May 11, 2012 Nice, what are you fitting in place of the old sound deadening as i heard the OEM stuff is obselete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted May 11, 2012 Well done mate- it's a horrible job getting that stuff off! Looks excellent now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 11, 2012 Nice, what are you fitting in place of the old sound deadening as i heard the OEM stuff is obselete? well trying to source some sound proofing that will match, but its proving hard to find. ---------- Post added at 11:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:23 PM ---------- Well done mate- it's a horrible job getting that stuff off! Looks excellent now. your not wrong there Andy, but yeh its looking better till i source some OE looking sound proofing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 19, 2012 just took a couple of pics after giving the old gal a wash/wax ready for tomorrow, then filled her up with super unleaded ££££££ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted May 20, 2012 looking very nice indeed Karl. You dont want to put all red rears on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted May 27, 2012 well my back/leg is not getting any better at all, so this week i borrowed this off a mate who went on holiday, and my back/leg is sooooo much better so it looks like its the seating position in the corrado that is constantly bring my sciatica back. So it looks possible that the corrado might have to go :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted May 27, 2012 Its a real shame but if the Corrado is making it worse then it probably has to go. Arse :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) :( Dunno what to suggest mate. Would standard seats make any difference? I've always found them more supportive than Recaros. Might be worth trying a standard driver's seat for a while? Edited May 28, 2012 by CazzaVR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted May 28, 2012 As Andy says,I know you spoke of a standard seat, but did you get round to trying it ? Perhaps your bedroom duties are getting too much for you ! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted May 28, 2012 Shame dude think its down to being so low? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted May 28, 2012 Put the bimmer seat in the Corrado till your mate comes back off holiday ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted May 28, 2012 couldnt you just use some cushions to adjust the amount of lumbar support/height? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 28, 2012 Was going to suggest something as simple as a cushion or two... Hope you can work out a solution Karl! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted May 28, 2012 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_373037_langId_-1_categoryId_165627 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfox 10 Posted May 29, 2012 I think there are a number of things you could try to help your back problem. First of all adjust the backrest more upright, and do not set the seathight low, as you'll bend the hips more, and block off blood and make pressure on the main nerveous system that goes into each leg. Many people suffer from this. Next you could have a more soft suspension, soft enginemounts, bushes etc, to make it more forgiving to drive in. And have smaller wheels (15") with 55 profole or 55 profile. Should give a little bit too. I find the Recaro seats much better for a person with back problems, but not so supportive sideways in the backrest side support (bolsters). The Golf II Recaros were much better in this department. Otherwise the same apart from heat, electrics etc. BMW used a lumbar support thet you could inflate witha arubber ball n some of their cars, to prevent the back from falling forward and giving pain. This can be built into the Corrado Recaros too. I have just bought a set complete BMW Recaros and over the winter, I'll transform my Corrado leather seats into having the bigger backrest sidesupports and also have the inflatable function from BMW version, plus keep the Corrado heat and electrics. This should all in all give the perfect seat for preventing back pain etc. plus max. support. You could also look into one of Recaro's ergo seats with lots of manual or electric adjustabilities. These are specially made for people with all kind of problems, and can be adjusten in many many ways. Built in onto the Corrado Recaro base, and it should work jsut fine. The beemer will have some of this ergonomics into it, therefore no pain (or at least at a later stage). Hope that you solve it. Cheers, Redfox. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted June 4, 2012 As Andy says,I know you spoke of a standard seat, but did you get round to trying it ? Perhaps your bedroom duties are getting too much for you ! lol yeh Brian i tried a standard seat and it was better for a while, and its ok the missus understands so she has been cowgirl for a few weeks lol ---------- Post added at 10:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:16 PM ---------- couldnt you just use some cushions to adjust the amount of lumbar support/height? i'm 6ft 3" tall mate so cant really sit on some cushions lol ---------- Post added at 10:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:18 PM ---------- http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_373037_langId_-1_categoryId_165627 come on can you see me putting those on top of my beige recaros!! ---------- Post added at 10:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:19 PM ---------- but anyway i have had some joy with the physio for my sciatica as my leg/hip/back is getting better, i was told to go there with my corrado so the physio could look at the seating position and she (god she's fit) has completley changed my driving position, i'm sitting slightly higher with the back more upright and the seat is a notch further back with a pad supporting my right leg only lifting it into a more ergonomic position and keeping the pressure off my hip, and so far so good. Plus the 24 year old physio loves the corrado Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted June 15, 2012 wish me luck guys, MOT in the morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted June 16, 2012 best of luck buddy :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted June 16, 2012 Fingers crossed- sure it will be fine Karl ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted June 16, 2012 FAILED :-( Only on the rear seat belt not secured as the belt securing bracket popped out of the doorcard, and the nearside cv boot is ripped slightly. so not bad really for an 18 year old vw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
