mrbeige 0 Posted May 12, 2004 This is what it was like just after I got it And this was the current state of play up to July 2007 And this is where we are now.... Modifications::Before being SORNed :( =============================== Chassis:: Koni T/A's and H&R Springs 9 x 16 Borbet A's 205/40/16 Avon ZZ3's all round Rear axle poly bushes G60 front calipers, Brembo discs Mk4 Golf Rear calipers Engine:: Magnex CAT-back stainless exhaust Green Cotton air filter DIY ported and polished head KR inlet cam Matched inlet manifold Drilled Airbox Interior:: Red illumination Late dashboard Early black seats and humped rear Momo gear knob Alpine CDA-9855R Focal Utopia 6W Focal Utopia TN-46 tweeters Focal 11 v2 Audison LRX5.600 Audioscape door pods Audioscape Custom sub box mrbeige special amp rack Exterior:: FK debaged grill Kamei grill spoiler Colour coded rear badge Clear side repeaters - need to swap for some smoked ones Blacked headlight inners Job list:: Passat Moonroof Toledo or late style heater controls Replace two faulty ABS sensors Replace heater coweling seal Replace bonnet release cable clip Refurb Borbets Suspension overhaul - Coilovers, top mounts, rear suspension bushes Front and Rear strut brace Poly bushed front suspension and subframe Diesel engine mounts S2 Twin-pot Calipers Turbo Converison::Acquired 2e Block (using 16v intermediate shaft, pulleys and oil pump) 9A 16v head with KR cams 20v inlet mainfold (requires modification to fit) 20v fuel rail 20v FPR Megasquirt MSnS Extra with EGT Ford EDIS module & coilpack LT intercooler Innovate LC-1 wideband Mk3 Ribbed Belt pulley Mk3 alternator/water pump 9A flywheel (to be lightened) 2E throttle body (to be ported) Turbo Converison::Required Cossie T3 Turbo or K24 Exhuast manifold of some description (custom log) Custom 2.5" Pipework and Samco/SFS 1.9 TDi windage tray ARP Head bolts Diesel crank bearing shells and thrust washers Big end bearing shells Megasquirt Loom Bosch 440cc injectors Air filter BOV or diverter valve?? Custom Downpipe Fuel line adapters Fuel lines Oil breather catch tank Beetle cylinder head oil breather Breather pipes Mocal sandwich plate Saab/Volvo/Mk1Golf Oil cooler Turbo Oil lines and T-piece Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie_FSOB 0 Posted May 12, 2004 If it was mine, it would have to be a stainless exhaust, and a set of aftermarket alloys, 16" or 17" dependant on the ride comfort you want. Other than that, the car looks great, one of the best colours IMO, and seems well looked after. Also, nice side repeaters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted May 12, 2004 Nice car - good colour! I'd get a stainless - mine is a powerflow and makes the car sound super meaty, remove the 16v badge from the grill - mine looks better without IMHO and if your rear VW badge is faded and grey then get a spray can of your colour from Volkswagen and colour code it(see below) - I think it looks better and makes the car seem lower somehow! :| 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 12, 2004 Looks excellent! Reminds me of my 2.0 16v *sniff* Just shows that a standard Corrado doesn't exactly need anything doing to it other than a suspension drop to make it look soooo good :) The Estoril wheels are awesome but... if you wanna change the look of it, good aftermarket alloys seem to totally change the appearance of the Corrado. That and a nice shiny new exhaust system too :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kvwloon 0 Posted May 12, 2004 Doesn't need anything doing to it in my opinion, except maybe an eyebrow spoiler. Looks great as is ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted May 12, 2004 i would agree keep it simple the eye brow and maybe a de badged grill the rear vw badge also looks good in black and a set of bbs splits would be nice nice lookin c allready tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted May 13, 2004 Lower the front a bit more? :wink: :lol: No really, alloys (16" split rims IMO) nice back box and a set of in-pros' that and a de-badged grill and you'll have it looking 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted May 13, 2004 8) Some nice rims, eyebrow, coilovers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted May 13, 2004 Thanks for the compliments guys. Will probably do the following to the C Stainless Exhaust - nothing to stupid, don't want to turn into a nova/corsa boy :wink: Change the Side Repeaters (on the car when I bought it) for normal clear rectangular ones :!: Debadged grill Colour code rear badge - as suggested by Bojmobile Tint rear light all red for the mo (then some red/clear) Phil K, Lower the front a bit more? Definately :!: Thought about getting the rims diamond cut/polished? Yes/no? What do you reckon? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 13, 2004 All I would do is some colour coding:- Number plate surround, centre VW emblem, door handles and side mouldings. And a light red tint on the top halves of the rear lights. K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted May 13, 2004 Choices choices choices :? thought about taking the side mouldings off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 13, 2004 Taking the side mouldings off sometimes reveals previous paint work as they use that as a reference line. Some of the more fortunate folk that haven't had paint done on their Cs can get away with it. I went for it, didn't like what I found so colour keyed them and stuck em back on! K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted May 13, 2004 I'll give it a go, and if I don't like what I find, I'll probably do what you did! cheers kevhaywire, Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yalan 0 Posted May 13, 2004 Thought about getting the rims diamond cut/polished? Yes/no? What do you reckon? Hmmm - just what I was thinking too..... polished estorils - saw a set at gti international for £300. Very pleasant on the eye!! from : http://www.corrado-database.nl/index.php?item=view_corrado&id=423&PHPSESSID=3765babce8b13836dbceb99cb36b37fd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted May 13, 2004 now they do look tasty..... :D think I'm going to do that! 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted May 14, 2004 Got nay pics of the interior? Any thoughts about that? I recently changed mine from scabby old grey cloth to VR6's mint black cloth interior - looks so much sharper and newer. :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted May 14, 2004 Was going to do that too! Just need to find one now! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted May 15, 2004 It really makes the difference - do you have the old bench style rear seats? I have just got rear seats with the armrest and it just looks so much better. Like the reason for this thread - the Corrado is an amazing car in all it's guises but you still always wanna change it a little yourself just to give it that special feel - even little things like colour-coding your rear badge make a difference and give you a lot of pride. Best of luck making it yours mate! :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted May 17, 2004 Bojmobile wrote, Best of luck making it yours mate! cheers dude :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 17, 2004 That black 16v on polished estorils belongs to Dave Bloomfield.. its a really really nice car, and he has had the interior retrimmed in black and grey leather - its proper bo I tell thee. Even better to look at in real life too :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted March 3, 2005 Just thought I'd post a pic of the progress on my head work, so far..... I've started polishing, and I'll post some pics more pics soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted March 3, 2005 Just thought I'd post a pic of the progress on my head work, so far..... That is a very familiar sight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted April 7, 2005 Quick update - Cylinder head is coming along, Picking up a set of 9"x16" Borbet A's on Tuesday.... pictures will be posted next week....8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubbybrown 0 Posted April 7, 2005 The Car is lovely as it is and a credit to you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted April 7, 2005 look forward to seeing the borbets on it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
