TanVr6 0 Posted September 3, 2011 (edited) Hi All! After searching and dreaming for years, bought myself a Rado! A blackberry VR6 with a few nice mods by the looks of things. Still trying to figure out what's wot? And wot performance upgrades I should be saving for!!! ;) All the advice n help welcome! As I am new to The Corrado, it's my first! Got the car on Wednesday, went to see Vince on Friday and on my way to Edition 38 today! Hope to get some ideas n bits! Hope to see some of you guys there... EDIT - A clear sky! Took some pics quickly using iPhone4, sorry for the lack of quality.... More coming soon.... Edited September 13, 2011 by TanVr6 Adding pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stonejag 10 Posted September 3, 2011 If you're anything like me you'll spend the next fortnight or so zooming around with a silly grin plastered all over :D Decat exhaust and cone air filter are both cheap and easy (unless you bodge it with parts from a Peugeot like the guy I got mine off...!) I would hold off on buying stuff until you uncover all the little snags you weren't told about - I've spent the best part of £400 sorting mine so far and it's only about half done. This morning my oil temperature sensor died so now I haven't a clue what the engine's doing... Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
owen g60 10 Posted September 3, 2011 i would agree completely with stonejag on this... i am still sorting my G60 out after the previous owner neglected it.... finding something new each time i take it out... latest being a whole load of bushes that need replacing and a rust hole in my front crossmember that i can fit a tennis ball in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
little andrew 0 Posted September 3, 2011 :worthless: Definitely picked the best colour :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 4, 2011 Yep. I kno wot u mean! Massive grin while Drivin around listening to that sweet sound! She has a bmc cda & I believe it's a Jetex exhaust under there? I hope I dnt have to spend too much getting it right. The elec windows were not working. Replaced fuse twice now, and seems to be ok. Xenons not working, ordered replacement box from Vince. And booked in a full service! Cnt take any chances! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted September 4, 2011 Forget the cone air filter, seriously. Get a BMC CDA, it emphasises the VR noise even more. EDIT - it already has a BMC? keep that :D Some safety mods to do first - uprated headlight loom (pm KUR2Y as he at least used to make/sell them), as the standard headlights are appauling. Secondly, get some either lupo or mk1 TT wiper arms and blades, again the standard wipers are shoite. TT mk1 wipers are better then the lupo but they're also more expensive. If you do uprate the wipers you'll need 2 x drivers arms and 2 x drivers blades, regardless if its lupo or TT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stonejag 10 Posted September 4, 2011 I thought the lights were OK. Most roads around here are lit ;) Agree on the wipers though - totally rubbish over 60mph, you get a huge cloudy triangle right in the middle :bonk: Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted September 4, 2011 well unless you ALWAYS drive on lit roads then you may get by ok with it ;) Maybe there's already a uprated loom fitted?? You can check by looking behind the lights for any extra wiring, spliced wiring, or relays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 4, 2011 Xenons HID kit is being sorted, just need to get the wipers sorted? Where do I get them from? eBay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted September 4, 2011 Hi, I bought a Blackberry VR6 on Friday! Lets see somepics too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Weathers been rubbish all week n gets dark too early So pics are not doin the C any justice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Well done :) Any more details... VR6? 16v? G60? 8v? Colour? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted September 7, 2011 will guess at vr6 and blackberry lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 8, 2011 Blackberry VR6 BMC CDA Jetex cat back Ecu Remap Coilovers (not sure which ones tho) blue n silver with rust....lol Very low mileage! Pics are coming!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted September 9, 2011 Blackberry VR6 BMC CDA Jetex cat back Ecu Remap Coilovers (not sure which ones tho) blue n silver with rust....lol Very low mileage! Pics are coming!!!! blue n silver coilovers are normally fk esp if they are rusty lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 9, 2011 That answers that then I'm guessing FK aren't very good then? Hmmm I better start researching for some new coilovers! I hear a lot of mention of KW? Unnecessary delays from the supercharger/turbo road!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted September 9, 2011 Some FK's are good some are not, the fk konigsports are very good FK AK's are terrible, KW are very good but dont forget also about Weitecs also. see ya soon karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted September 9, 2011 If you want coilovers with good ride comfort i'd go for fk konigsports mate. KW's and Weitec's give better handling but are stiffer imo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted September 9, 2011 I went through the coilover debate back in April, I didn't go FK as lots of guys told me they had corroded pretty badly (at present the Corrado lives outside) I then looked at KW and just couldn't justify the cost for what is a third car, so went Weitec from Reuben at TuningWerkes. They've now done approx 3,000 miles, very happy with them and would highly recommend them for comfort, quality and adjustibility! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted September 9, 2011 See I wouldn't go near the weitec's unless you care more about handling then ride comfort, I had em on my valver and tbh it was the best handling car I've ever owned but it was a bit crashy when running low where as the Konigsports were nice and comfortable even with the splitter licking the floor! As for corrosion, coat em in copper grease and you'll be fine, just clean em every so often! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks guys! I have got Fk's, it's been confirmed by the guys at Stealth! Had a full service done including Oil & Filter Fuel Filter Coolant change from G11 to G12 6 Platinum Spark Plugs from a TT Xenon HID kit loom replaced! Brake fluid couldn't be completed as something seized on the calipers. List of concerns:- 1. Rear bushes worn. 2. 1 wishbone, rear I think. 3. Brake pipes on rear. 4. Heatshield covering the CAT. 5. Gearbox Mount. Not that bad considering previous owner had it garaged for most of its time during 3 years of ownership. Mileage is still very low. Just hit 59k Engine sounds sweet Bodywork needs some good polish and it should be a show stopper! Well at least for me but I am extremely fussy! But guess that's normal as I dnt drive a Saxo or Corsa! Dave taking my Corrado out after Service... Edited September 13, 2011 by TanVr6 Picture added Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted September 15, 2011 get it round here and i will get my polisher out on her/him?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 15, 2011 get it round here and i will get my polisher out on her/him?? I'll be down very soon! Looking forward to giving her a good polish! See how good she really looks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 23, 2011 Machine polisher made so much difference! Need one now!?! Damn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted September 23, 2011 Machine polisher made so much difference! Need one now!?! Damn! lol told ya mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
