seanl82 23 Posted July 23, 2018 Glad your getting back to this, such a great build and was wondering what had happened. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted July 24, 2018 This was always the build to watch, glad to hear you are going to get back into it. If you have some spare enthusiasm could do with it for mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted July 24, 2018 And there was me hoping it was going to be up for sale. Amazing work so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 5 Posted July 24, 2018 just been through this and wow, this will be amazing when finished Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted July 25, 2018 Woohoo. Look forward to seeing some more updates. This was/is an awesome project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted April 13, 2020 Bump for Jim Bowen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted April 13, 2020 26 minutes ago, Dox said: Bump for Jim Bowen Be interesting to know is the car complete and still with the owner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purplebaghera 0 Posted April 13, 2020 Still with owner, at least is pictured in his magazine adverts and on his website for his business. MDM Techknic in Bucks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted December 15, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 11:21 AM, Keyo said: Be interesting to know is the car complete and still with the owner. Yes still with me, hasn't been touched in over 2 years but need to get it done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted December 15, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 8:54 PM, Purplebaghera said: Still with owner, at least is pictured in his magazine adverts and on his website for his business. MDM Techknic in Bucks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That is not my Corrado, that is a customers VR6 which I look after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted December 15, 2020 Spent 6 hours on the corrado today, most I've spent on it in over 2 years. Just seem to run into problems though. Stripped down old doors to find window regulators broken, hours searching the internet and nothing available. Even contacted heritage VW parts Germany. Guess I will have to repair. I am also scrapping the ODB2 route and going stand alone management with full custom engine wiring loom. This means it will be future proof in case I go mad in a few years and swap the engine for a R32 and turbo it. Should have doors built up tomorrow, tailgate on, spoiler fitted and wiring loom started. I was planning to attack the Corrado during the whole of December but loads of work has only meant starting back on it today. Plus I have another project which is just as big as this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, MDMTechnik said: Spent 6 hours on the corrado today, most I've spent on it in over 2 years. Just seem to run into problems though. Stripped down old doors to find window regulators broken, hours searching the internet and nothing available. Even contacted heritage VW parts Germany. Guess I will have to repair. I am also scrapping the ODB2 route and going stand alone management with full custom engine wiring loom. This means it will be future proof in case I go mad in a few years and swap the engine for a R32 and turbo it. Should have doors built up tomorrow, tailgate on, spoiler fitted and wiring loom started. I was planning to attack the Corrado during the whole of December but loads of work has only meant starting back on it today. Plus I have another project which is just as big as this. Ok just a quick check on German classics and it shows the manual ones available but not the auto. https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/en/fensterheber-3a2b24.html https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/en/fenstheber-39761b.html Edited December 16, 2020 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted December 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Keyo said: Ok just a quick check on German classics and it shows the manual ones available but not the auto. https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/en/fensterheber-3a2b24.html https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/en/fenstheber-39761b.html Yes it is only the manual ones I have found aswell. I was going to remove the plastic bits, get them scanned and 3D printed but you cant even take it apart without cutting the cable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted December 16, 2020 What's wrong with yours? If the motor is seized but everything else is ok there is a slight chance you could free them up. ARZ Tuning used to sell a US made retrofit kit, but not sure if they still do - it might be worth checking with them or searching some of the US sites for more info. Most people just buy a second hand one and take their chances - that's what I had to do for my driver's side one. I thought Classic Parts still had the passenger side mech in stock, but it wasn't cheap, over 200 plus postage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted December 16, 2020 1 minute ago, fendervg said: What's wrong with yours? If the motor is seized but everything else is ok there is a slight chance you could free them up. ARZ Tuning used to sell a US made retrofit kit, but not sure if they still do - it might be worth checking with them or searching some of the US sites for more info. Most people just buy a second hand one and take their chances - that's what I had to do for my driver's side one. I thought Classic Parts still had the passenger side mech in stock, but it wasn't cheap, over 200 plus postage. The coloured plastic angled piece is broken which holds the outer cable in place. Motor etc is fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted December 16, 2020 15 minutes ago, MDMTechnik said: The coloured plastic angled piece is broken which holds the outer cable in place. Motor etc is fine. Ah, they're a pain - I did see somewhere, but didn't save a link, to a how to on repairing/replacing that part - I guess the issue is that the whole thing comes as one unit only and the parts are not available individually. Could you get one off a broken motor unit or maybe there is another VAG mech that uses the same clip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted December 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, MDMTechnik said: The coloured plastic angled piece is broken which holds the outer cable in place. Motor etc is fine. get a tiny u-bracket, drill a few holes in it and fix it to the top to hold the cable sheath in place. The other thing i started doing was to make a similar profile with a nylon block. Didnt complete it as i got a replacement regulator instead. Think i've got some pics somewhere so i'll post up if i find them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDMTechnik 10 Posted December 16, 2020 Repaired window regs and secured both sides so can't fail again. Literally no alternative option. Fully greased and tested, now just waiting for new bobbins so I can mount them. Not much else achieved except 2 door handles fitted and 1 wing mirror. Should have tailgate mounted tomorrow and want to do full interior electrical check before I start fitting the stand alone engine management system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted December 16, 2020 Yup thats the way! Poor design tbh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneohtwo 8 Posted December 30, 2020 Missed this one before, this is great stuff. Amazing how the time slips by. Redoing the underside looks like a horrendously unpleasant task! Great to know it is all in perfect condition. I like the idea of hiding the wiring so will be interested to see how that turns out - I've no idea how some people seem to be able to hide all the wiring, pipe work and ancillaries! How are you planning on getting the wiring out of the chassis legs out of interest? You're right about the custom exhausts droning. I have one, from Infinity, and whilst they have done a superb job with the look of it it does drone at, unfortunately, motorway cruising speed. Rest of the time it sounds quite good. Can you buy the Militek parts separately? Wondering whether I can just buy the back box and maybe keep the rest of the system as is. Also is that the plastic cam cover you have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
