Hisnibs 10 Posted January 31, 2015 Hiya everyone. I became the proud owner of C11 VRG back in the summer - a brilliant black VR cared for by Daren down in Hampshire for a number of years. Couldn't have asked for a better example of a car that I've been lusting over for aeons :D The mk2 scirocco set the ball rolling for me, as that was my boyhood dream for some reason! Would still love one, but thought the VR would scratch that itch. For anyone that knows this VR, it comes as quite a task to continue the love that Daren has poured over it, especially for a newbie. So first job was to build a garage, where it's now hiding from the elements. It helps that it wont be daily so I can continue preserving this modern classic like it deserves. So far I haven't done a great deal, but that'll change as the car was sold to me in a more standard spec from the show car it once was. The brakes badly need doing, so I've gone for the 280 rear conversion (I'll only do 6k a year so replacement discs isn't an issue) and some Tarox 6 pots up front that'll hopefully sit behind the RX2s nicely :) I've changed all the lenses upfront as they were pitted and a little tired (must recommend Mecatechnic for the nearside headlight lens, I know it's RHD but I'll blag that). Anyways, I've probably bleated on too long for a first post. This forum has given me an amazing insight, so hats off to everyone who contributes; it's given me many an hour of chin stroking and laugh out loud good times :) Bring on the summer shows, hopefully see some of you there :) Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted January 31, 2015 Hiya everyone. I became the proud owner of C11 VRG back in the summer - a brilliant black VR cared for by Daren down in Hampshire for a number of years. Couldn't have asked for a better example of a car that I've been lusting over for aeons :D The mk2 scirocco set the ball rolling for me, as that was my boyhood dream for some reason! Would still love one, but thought the VR would scratch that itch. For anyone that knows this VR, it comes as quite a task to continue the love that Daren has poured over it, especially for a newbie. So first job was to build a garage, where it's now hiding from the elements. It helps that it wont be daily so I can continue preserving this modern classic like it deserves. So far I haven't done a great deal, but that'll change as the car was sold to me in a more standard spec from the show car it once was. The brakes badly need doing, so I've gone for the 280 rear conversion (I'll only do 6k a year so replacement discs isn't an issue) and some Tarox 6 pots up front that'll hopefully sit behind the RX2s nicely :) I've changed all the lenses upfront as they were pitted and a little tired (must recommend Mecatechnic for the nearside headlight lens, I know it's RHD but I'll blag that). Anyways, I've probably bleated on too long for a first post. This forum has given me an amazing insight, so hats off to everyone who contributes; it's given me many an hour of chin stroking and laugh out loud good times :) Bring on the summer shows, hopefully see some of you there :) Ross welcome..... nice motor, you must be the chap from Aylesbury he spoke about..... you may of read Daren has a new VR now too. get some pictures up and start a build thread..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) Welcome to the forum Ross 8) Suppose I had better change my avatar pic now ! Edited January 31, 2015 by Harrier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted January 31, 2015 Haha, thanks guys. Naa, leave the avatar up, always good to see a VR with a proper stance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 31, 2015 Welcome Ross! Congrats on the purchase of a great car, I had wondered where it'd gotten too! Look forward to seeing it now, and how you progress with it in future. As you can see, Daren didn't last long before pining after and getting another! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks Sean. Cracking pic there mate. Got quite a few plans, much of what you've got listed there actually I can't imagine how painful that was for Daren seeing a noob driving away from his house in his pride and joy, I felt so guilty! I'm pining after my own so Christ knows how he felt after a few months... bladdy weather... oh and my shifter's with Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted January 31, 2015 What size of RX2's are you planning on fitting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted January 31, 2015 What size of RX2's are you planning on fitting? They're already on - 17s. They need a refurb though. Hoping the Tarox 305's will work, probably involve a spacer would've thought. Would go larger discs but I want to keep my options open for 16s down the line. Wondering how much the 17s are contributing towards the crashy ride, primarily the Konis I guess, not sure how old they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted January 31, 2015 You should be ok I've got the brembo's one mine (I have Daren's Rs's) they fit but are very close to the caliper so I use a small spacer can't remember how thick. Good luck with the car and look after it :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks clumpy. Yours give you no grief on the slave/master cylinder with the extra load then, that's good to know. Not really sure when the cylinder gets too stretched but have heard that 10 pots are a little ambitious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted January 31, 2015 Mine are 4 pots the Cupra r one's no bother at all mate. That's Daren's old wheel's on my car in my avatar. They aren't on the car at the moment they are in my warm cupboard in house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted January 31, 2015 I think I posted a pic of how close the rc's were to the caliper in my thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted January 31, 2015 Cool, I'll try and dig it out. Don't imagine that they're similar in spec for a reference but gotta love a bit of bbs porn ey c: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted January 31, 2015 I have Daren's Rs's too which are much the same as the Rc's you just can't get a pic that shows how close to the caliper with them the Rc's are better for that. I imagine they will be pretty much the same as the RX's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted January 31, 2015 Just had a nice little gander at your thread - I need to up my game! Love the 301s. Never seen a set in the flesh but Christ they sit triffic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted January 31, 2015 They are lovely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted February 1, 2015 Great to see the new owner on here. One of my favourite corrados. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted February 1, 2015 Cheers Mr Portent. Yep, I certainly landed on my feet: classic motor cherished by a top bloke. Well chuffed :grin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
