EJ Taylor 22 Posted November 18, 2011 Stunning mate. keep it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted December 30, 2011 Finally got round to changing the Inlet manifold over and loosing some of the 'bling'.: still to decide wether to paint the engine cover to match the manifold or leave as is. Also, pick up my red HT leads tomorrow so will post a better pic when I fit them on Sunday. My daughter bought these for me for Christmas: Next job in the Holidays is to fit the refurbed speedlines and raise the suspension a little. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imgolfman 0 Posted December 30, 2011 Fantastic example of a 15 year old car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted December 31, 2011 Lovely. Yes I think engine cover would benefit from being the same colour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted December 31, 2011 Much better, nice touches with the intake and plates (ditch the strut caps:geek:) Will you please measure the ride height once Speedlines are on and take a couple of pics for reference please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted December 31, 2011 Lovely. Yes I think engine cover would benefit from being the same colour. Yeah, I agree. Its getting painted tomorrow. Much better, nice touches with the intake and plates (ditch the strut caps:geek:) Will you please measure the ride height once Speedlines are on and take a couple of pics for reference please. Strut caps are gone already. Did they have any caps on from new? the black parts under the chrome have a VW part number on them. No probs, I'll let you know - your not going back to speedlines are you?. Does anyone know the standard ride height of a Corrado on 15's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted January 1, 2012 8 feet Cheeky :) Chris where were the number plates from???? I Like as mine came from merlins too in 1999 but not certain if they were the supplying dealers but be nice to have some of those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted January 1, 2012 perfect corrado, look after it. Was lucky enough to see this corrado when Bill had it, i was shocked how clean it was, its a real 10 out of 10 car for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshlad73 10 Posted January 1, 2012 One sweet ride, wish mine was like that lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted January 1, 2012 No probs, I'll let you know - your not going back to speedlines are you?. Does anyone know the standard ride height of a Corrado on 15's? I have considered changing from 312s to 288s to give me the option of running Speedlines but i'm interested to see your ride height to compare how it loooks on Speedlines and 301s at the same ride height.(for hassle free switching) This of course would mean I could also sell the Compomotives if I needed to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted January 1, 2012 Finished engine pics: Cheeky :) Chris where were the number plates from???? I Like as mine came from merlins too in 1999 but not certain if they were the supplying dealers but be nice to have some of those. The plates where from Passion Restoration Products. Bill said the car was originally from the main dealer near him but looking through the service book and speaking with VW, it more then likely came from Merlins. The plates are spot on quality and they make window stickers and tax disc holders too but not sure whether to fit them or not (mike stick with the Corrado club tax disc holder). I was a bit miffed with PRP as I ordered plates begining of December and they promised me them for Christmas, I got them on the 29th Dec. They had great communication until I sent payment!!! I have considered changing from 312s to 288s to give me the option of running Speedlines but i'm interested to see your ride height to compare how it loooks on Speedlines and 301s at the same ride height.(for hassle free switching) This of course would mean I could also sell the Compomotives if I needed to. I measured the car on the RS's and front was 585mm and the rear 600mm (measured from floor through the centre of the wheel to the bottom of the wheel arch). I then put the speedlines on and the measurement hasn't changed, still 585mm and 600mm. Not sure whether to raise it 20mm or so as I arent sure on the ride height at the moment. Pictures as promised (bit crappy as my camera doesnt take good shots in the garage and it was raining outside), I'll take better ones when it comes out: Out of interest, what height does yours run at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 8 Posted January 2, 2012 The plates are spot on quality and they make window stickers and tax disc holders too but not sure whether to fit them or not (mike stick with the Corrado club tax disc holder). If you'd like it I have an original Merlin tax disk holder. They're my local dealer, still there but part of Gilders now, and supplied my old valver.....I must have replaced it with a CCGB one at some time before I swapped it for the VR in 2000. PM me your address and I'll stick it in the post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted January 2, 2012 I think the ride height you have there looks superb on both the Speedlines and RS and I would definately see how it runs like that, that height is far more becoming of a sports coupe that the late factory ride height which sadly is rediculous for such a car, there are 4x4 with a smaller arch gap. I'm running 10mm lower both front and rear than you but again wouldn't want to go lower and totally spoil ride and handling for the sake of so called stance. I think the PRP products are great, pleased with mine too. Such a lot of love for this car, becoming ever closer to a Blackberry version of my own with the fact it has my old RS and same tyres especially with the under bonnet changes too, love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted January 2, 2012 If you'd like it I have an original Merlin tax disk holder. They're my local dealer, still there but part of Gilders now, and supplied my old valver.....I must have replaced it with a CCGB one at some time before I swapped it for the VR in 2000. PM me your address and I'll stick it in the post. Cheers that would be great thanks. PM coming your way... I think the ride height you have there looks superb on both the Speedlines and RS and I would definately see how it runs like that, that height is far more becoming of a sports coupe that the late factory ride height which sadly is rediculous for such a car, there are 4x4 with a smaller arch gap. I'm running 10mm lower both front and rear than you but again wouldn't want to go lower and totally spoil ride and handling for the sake of so called stance. I think the PRP products are great, pleased with mine too. Such a lot of love for this car, becoming ever closer to a Blackberry version of my own with the fact it has my old RS and same tyres especially with the under bonnet changes too, love it! Cheers Gareth, I couldn't go lower due to bump on the road to my house and also slope on my drive! Thanks for the compliments, Bill put a lot of work into the car and hopefully I can continue to improve on it and bring it to the same level as yours! Hopefully we can get them together at shows this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 8 Posted January 2, 2012 Cheers that would be great thanks. PM coming your way... PM replied to, tax disk holder posted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeb911 10 Posted January 5, 2012 Chris, that car is simply stunning :thumbleft: Whats the story with the seats (sorry if i've missed that) are they re-trimmed corrado seats or from a different vehicle if you dont mind me asking? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted January 5, 2012 Chris, that car is simply stunning :thumbleft: Whats the story with the seats (sorry if i've missed that) are they re-trimmed corrado seats or from a different vehicle if you dont mind me asking? Cheers, The seats were factory fitted to some corrados and these have been retrimmed to match the rears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted January 9, 2012 Finally got the car out the garage since fitting the winter wheels and took some pictures with my phone. Had a couple of people from work saying how they like my new wheels much better then the old ones!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted January 10, 2012 Looks perfect Chris! Bonnet strut arrived safe and sound by the way. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeb911 10 Posted January 10, 2012 showroom that is! Is that the Harley polish youre using chris? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeb911 10 Posted January 18, 2012 polish bump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted January 18, 2012 Sorry!! I use Dodo Juice lime prime polish and Collonite 915 Wax. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted February 16, 2012 I see you've put the RSs up for sale Chris :suprised: shame as they looked perfect on the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 17 Posted February 16, 2012 Not sure its the right thing yet. Really fancy some RH ZW1's with a little bit of dish at the back, maybe 8.5" wide and stick with the 205 tyres for a little stretch look. Also, got the bumper to repair and maybe if I can afford it a stainless steel exhaust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
