bmwcompact 10 Posted August 14, 2012 Great shot of the car and the scenery isnt bad too. I think corrados always look good from that angle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted August 14, 2012 Why didn't I buy this car? Oh yes, I couldn't have taken the responsibility! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted August 14, 2012 Nice, looks just like mine!!!! (minus the wheels) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted August 14, 2012 Looks spot on. Any pics of the engine bay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 0 Posted August 14, 2012 Looks great but somehow lacking without the plate lol. Needs a private replacement... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 15, 2012 Private plate. All on good time. The car will be getting put to bed for quite a while. After that I would like to look into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted August 15, 2012 Congratulations on a great purchase! My all time favourite Corrado. My only change would be to change the alloys to 17" versions of the original speedlines, someone else on here with a red VR put some on his and whilst they are not my favourite style of alloy, they looked great. But that's just my opinion, no doubt what you do will be very classy going by your last one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR-Sixy 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Beautiful Rado. Looks fabulous. I think i hate you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 15, 2012 Kip yours is a beauty and a big statement on DIY quality conversions. I'm glad you liked the last one. This is going to be hard to build on and I think I will just keep the standard where it is. I have a few little ideas of some subtle changes. Nothing drastic though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 0 Posted August 15, 2012 My only change would be to change the alloys to 17" versions of the original speedlines, someone else on here with a red VR put some on his and whilst they are not my favourite style of alloy, they looked great. But that's just my opinion, no doubt what you do will be very classy going by your last one. Ahem... ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Ahem... ;) Want those wheels! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 16, 2012 They do like very nice, I'm very smitten with the comps though.. I spent an hour having a bit of a clean under the bonnet today and sourced a couple of more bits i need. Regrettably ill have to leave the car alone for a few months through work very soon.. I have had some correspondence back from the guy who has my old one, he said, it now has 119k on the clock, only problem has been the immobiliser packed up and he had a very lengthy visit to Asda one day.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peebee 0 Posted August 16, 2012 very nice indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLCSO 0 Posted August 16, 2012 Beautiful..........................begs the question, what car is 'OSV' going to adorn next ?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 19, 2012 Beautiful..........................begs the question, what car is 'OSV' going to adorn next ?????? I have no idea, only Gareth could answer that.. Ive spent the last week sourcing bits i would like and other bits to hoard. I had a nice run out yesterday in the sun, thoroughly enjoyed.. So today the car has been put to bed with all preparations made, leather fed, fully washed, arches and wheels full treatment, engine bay cleaned, dehumidifier box in car, all covered up and away.. I might get a chance to use it again in a week or so or ii will be away for a good while. Im going to continue to collect things i need.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1Campaign 0 Posted August 23, 2012 Good luck with the car buddy. I often wish I hadnt sold it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 28, 2012 Well due to a change in plan i have a bit more time at home so a bit more car play continues.. Today i got a few jobs done on the interior.. I reminded myself how much i don't like refitting door cards, the passenger side top plastic trim was split so it had to go.. I also needed to have a look at the heater blower after the it only works on speed 4, the old motor came out ok and no wonder it didn't work, the cabling was badly charred, still with continuity across the motor though and the thermal resistor was shot. I had managed to get another from a scrappy that was 2 years younger so a one for one swap and all speeds back on, result.. Lastly, the lower console trim had screw holes in it.. All looking very tidy underneath and for some reason the paint colour is written there, strange.. Its only partially put back together as I'm waiting for a delivery from MJ interiors.. Other than that I'm on a big parts collecting mission, i am quite shocked how many things have become obsolete in my few years away so I'm hoarding.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted August 28, 2012 i like seeing the updates - showing even a flawless car has a couple of things that need working on :lol: paint colour in middle is a factory thing. i guess as soon as they stamped the chassis they put the code in the part of the car that wasn't going to be sprayed.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted August 28, 2012 looks like your getting well stuck in Michael, i have a passenger side top plastic trim if you need one still?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 28, 2012 There are always things to do mate...thats part of the fun.. I know i have a big head start though.. ---------- Post added at 8:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 8:14 PM ---------- looks like your getting well stuck in Michael, i have a passenger side top plastic trim if you need one still?? I got one thanks mate but if you have a pair that are split free I'm keen, no way of knowing how long they last before they split.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted August 28, 2012 i only have a passenger side one mate, if you want it just pm me your address and i will send it to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted August 28, 2012 Looks like you need a short shifter :wave: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2012 Looks like you need a short shifter :wave: I have thought about it and had a look at the thread.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1Campaign 0 Posted August 30, 2012 Heres a pic from when I owned it. Think this was just after id painted the bonnet and bumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 30, 2012 The bonnet still looks great Ben, the bumper a little chipped here and there but certainly nothing to worry about. Silver hides marks like that well and then if a fly lands on it or any road tar it sticks out a mile... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites