seanl82 23 Posted January 1, 2015 I know mate, I've been wondering if I made the right decision but I've bought them now. I had a ride in somersetdub's VR on the bilstein setup though, and I remember thinking it sat perfectly and the handling was superb. I'll see how I get on with them as I'll have everything ready to fit them (I also bought new lower securing nuts & bolts btw) within a week or so, so I'll get em on sooner rather than later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 5, 2015 Just had an email saying the B12s will be in stock ready to ship on 19th. Boooo! Picking up front top mounts tomorrow, and rears should be with me in the next couple of days. Also finally picking up my painted grille tomorrow so I'll bang it straight in and get a phot up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted January 5, 2015 Looking forward to front end pics Sean . It would have been nice to have a better look around the car at the mini meet , but the weather was so bad !. I didnt want to get it all wet inside !. It does look great though , the paint looks fantastic . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks Rob, likewise mate. I don't know why, I've seen enough of the pics on your gallery thread but I had it in my head your car was aqua blue!! :bonk: DBP is a great colour though, my old valver was this colour but wasn't a patch on yours mate. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks mate . I managed a good wash on sunday and a coat of wax . Looks so much better now . As i said though , its been four years now, since the new paint and a good detail is needed . Lights removed , grill ect , then a real good going over , then apply that sealant stuff you used . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 6, 2015 Got the grille back today. One of the fins has snapped though. Which has ****ed me off a bit. There was also a blue valver in after some rear end damage as well. Picked up the top mounts and stuff from TPS too. I feel really seen off paying £85 for this little lot. Doesn't even look good quality to me........ Cold and tired, so I may be just being a bit negative and miserable.......... (sigh) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted January 6, 2015 The grill looks nice Sean , when you say one of the fins , which part is that ? ,is it noticable from the exterior ?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted January 6, 2015 It always makes me wonder how some corrados look great with a painted grille (like yours in this case) but yet some look total crap with a painted grille. I can't pin down what it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted January 6, 2015 Dark colours. It just doesn't work on a light coloured (silver, etc) Corrado in my humble opinion! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted January 6, 2015 Must be that. Silver would look a bit pap, same with white so must be that as part of it anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 6, 2015 Cheers chaps. Rob, its one of the thin vertical fins that reinforce the horizontal slats. Its not immediately noticeable, but if looking directly at it, you would see its missing. Finish is excellent other than that. They said it was like it when they received it. I'm pretty positive it wasn't though......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted January 6, 2015 Ah thats a bummer mate . You know in your heart it was fine and they say it was broken ,it happens all the time i bet . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 6, 2015 Yeah I expect it does mate. :censored: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 22, 2015 B12s marked as dispatched. Not done anything else lately. Headlining is out due to slight water ingress from sunroof. It's due to a kink in the O/S rear drain hose and was leaking on my head in heavy rain. Will sort it at the weekend. Other than that, just been enjoying it regularly! Needs a good clean though, she's filthy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 23, 2015 They've arrived! Not opened them yet, missus is due back any minute so they're hidden in the car before she sees them! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted January 23, 2015 Looking forward to seeing how they look and your opinion of how they drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 23, 2015 It'll be a few weeks before they're fitted Sean. I'll update as soon as they are though. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corrado wannabe 12 Posted January 23, 2015 They've arrived! Not opened them yet, missus is due back any minute so they're hidden in the car before she sees them! :lol: Lol Sean, I have been rushing out to the garage to get stuff for the missus in the hope that she wont cotton on. However I think she has noticed a pair of wings, two doors and a tailgate lurking! She has however not found the box of new parts still to be put on the car! What are we (men) like! Dougie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 23, 2015 Haha, I don't know how long I can hide it before taking them to the workshop. The parcel shelf is on top of the box, and the rear seats are half tilted forward! Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 23, 2015 Shhhhhh! She's in the bath! Woop woop! :smug: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 23, 2015 I had to hide them from her when they arrived earlier James. Just had a quick look, removed them from and disposed of the mahoosive box, and put them neatly in the boot whilst she was in the bath so she'll never know! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted January 23, 2015 Probably best Sean. Previous post was supposed to be a cool smiley don't know what went on there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Design380 10 Posted January 23, 2015 Hi Sean, Just looking into doing this set up myself, did you get them from Venom Motorsport code 46-190109 ? Cheers - Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
