Purple Tom's VR6 - bought it back!

[Leonard 0]

What are your next plans then mate? Coming on amazingly well!

 

Saw you looking at some Recaros the other day, did you get them :norty:

[Purple Tom 0]

No didn't get the Recaros', decided in the end that there's nothing wrong with my leather so think I'll leave the interior alone for a bit!

 

Kev, I agree entirely about the gear ratios, I'm already looking into it for a possible 6-speed 02S conversion, we'll see though.

 

After a full detail last night, I decided that this morning the weather was good enough to put my new wheels on, and I think it looks rather good......have a look:

 

 

 

 

 

Thoughts please?

 

Tom

[MK1Campaign 0]

Very nice. You cant beat a set of RC's on a Corrado. Shame they dont make them anymore.

[Purple Tom 0]

Oh yeah, a couple of other things, I fitted a new front bumper to replace the damaged original which has made a big difference to the front end, and also, my alternator mysteriously fixed itself :shrug:

 

I did a long motorway drive to pick the missus up from near Alylesbury, and on the way back we called a Maccy D's for some food. We went and ate, and when I switched the ignition on to start the car I noticed the charge light illuminate! Started the engine, switched the lights on and sure enough, they were at full brightness without the need to rev the engine to excite the alternator into charging. I've done about 1000 miles since and it's been absolutely fine, so god knows what the problem was, but either way it's saved me some money. Wierd, because I've heard of Corrado's breaking all the time, but not fixing themselves :lol:

 

All the teething troubles related to the OBD2 conversion and general rebuild are all sorted, and I'm really REALLY happy with the end result. Just need to get a couple of minor dents in the doors sorted out and it'll be good to go. Oh, and I've got a baffled sump to fit at some point soon, before a trip to the 'Ring at the end of May anyway, will combine it with an oil change methinks.

 

The other thing I fitted was an uprated headlamp loom made by Kur2y. It's an absolute revelation, I can actually see where I'm going! I took the headlights out to fit it, and managed to mount the relays in a fairly unobtrusive place just behind the N/S lamp, utilising the bracket that the dim/dip resistor used to fit on. Anyone who hasn't fitted one, DO IT NOW! The difference is incredible and easily makes the lights as good as (if not better) than my Mum's Mk5 Golf.

 

Mk1 - I think the RC's do suit the 'Rado, although I know they've been done, a lot. They do look good though :)

[Jon_vr6 1]

Wierd, because I've heard of Corrado's breaking all the time, but not fixing themselves :lol:

 

They do fix themselves its well known :)

[til2143 0]

Looks lovely Tom, stance is perfect

[millerman 0]

looking good on the rc's there

 

what size are they ? are they 16's ??

[Purple Tom 0]

Yeah, 16x7.5 ET35 so pretty much ideal for the Corrado. I'm really happy with how they fit tbh, 17's would be too big and result in an elastic band of a tyre given the drop on my car (40mm)

[zak 0]

Nice work on the obd2 conversion, if i had the time i would have liked to do it to my car too. Wheels look spot on too, 16'" rc's are the perfect wheels for a purposeful corrado. I was looking for a set last year but they are not easy to find.

[Leonard 0]

Hey bud car is looking awesome! Top work.

 

Not happy that there is now another sexy Aqua blue rado cruising around my neck of the woods :lol: :wink:

 

Really fancy a ride in your car some time if you are up for it. Need the push to get my suspension sorted. And I reckon your car running on the softer suspension and 16's may just be that push! Interested in how the OBD2 feels also 8) Oh and to see your lights, as I havent fitted my loom yet either LOL.

 

Shame I cant get over to Derby tomorrow night really :(

[Jim 2]

Top job. Looks minty fresh :)

[Purple Tom 0]

Well I have now sold this car and bought my old 8V back...I loved owning and working on this car, and hopefully I'll hear the roar of a VR6 again soon! :)

 

The new owner is on the forum so hopefully he'll start a project thread for it.

 

Cheers

 

Tom

[Purple Tom 0]

Guess what? Bought it back ;)

[OSV 0]

Great news, buying back your own car is the way to go:thumbleft: Any changes/still as you remembered it?

[CazzaVR 0]

Nice one! 8)

[easypops 8]

Well done :)

[KIPVW 0]

:)

[G-Lad 0]

Is this the car that's been lurking around the back of the Nottingham Gala Casino? The blue VR6 ****PVW?

[Purple Tom 0]

Here's a few pictures of it as it stands now:

 

 

 

Next to the TDi:

 

 

Tried to go a bit arty....don't think it worked:

 

 

Also, here is the Corrado compared to a modern 'small' hatchback...you forget how small Corrado's are really:

 

 

Not much has changed - the previous owner spent a small fortune on various maintenance work (some of which unfortunately wasn't needed, but that's garages for you), but other than that it's all good. Not 100% sure what the plans are for it yet, but it's nice to have it back!

[G-Lad 0]

That number plate has got to be worth a couple of quid to someone working for PVW magazine, surely?!