fla 9 Posted December 17, 2020 Great update JF and some really superb work you've carried out. I do like the way you've planned everything too. Hasan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted December 17, 2020 Certainly some skills going on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted December 17, 2020 Agree with the above, great work! I must admit, I have always loved the modernlines! Not sure about the offset though, I always thought 35 was perfect for 7.5" wheels. Interested to see how they fit though. 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 12 Posted December 17, 2020 Thanks mates, really appreciate the support! Sean, I guess instead of saying flush fit, maybe I should have said that I wanted 1/2" poke with the wheels. I hope it will work because that would be a huge and costly mistake... That's what it was recommended by them... We'll see but in a while! Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 12 Posted January 23, 2021 Got my parts back from powder coating and I'm super happy with the result! I didn't wanted anything too glossy, more like satin or the OEM finish. I do believe that all those days I spent sanding, wire wheeling, filing those parts made a hell of a difference, the finish is so smooth they're seriously better than new. I'm missing a few parts still (ordered but shipping is so slow) I'll slowly put it back together and I can't wait! Now I'm getting excited! Oh, and for all those bolts that are NLA, I treated them with a black oxide solution and they came back the way they were originally... See the before and after picture. I hope all is well with you mates! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted January 24, 2021 They all look superb. It must have felt like xmas for you getting all those back. And the bolts look superb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 24, 2021 Wow, they do look top notch! Testament to your hard work stopping them, well done! 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 9 Posted January 24, 2021 Loving the ARB in red, wishing I’d thought if that when I had mine done! Looking forward to seeing it all reassembled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted January 24, 2021 Wow they look new great job- as you say if you prep them yourself your on to a winner- its good to get rid of pitting as once powder coated water can sit in the pits and rots. - I think it also helps that your car was a very good buy in the first place. How is your fan support beam and double fan shroud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 27 Posted January 24, 2021 Amazing finish on them coatings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 12 Posted January 24, 2021 Thanks to all of you for your positive comments, that keeps me going and indicate me that I'm heading to the right direction. After all, I've never done anything like that, I improvise almost every steps so it feels good. Cheers and stay healthy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 12 Posted January 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Keyo said: Wow they look new great job- as you say if you prep them yourself your on to a winner- its good to get rid of pitting as once powder coated water can sit in the pits and rots. - I think it also helps that your car was a very good buy in the first place. How is your fan support beam and double fan shroud. Absolutely Keyo the car is in amazing condition to start with! So far, other than those rear carrier hex bolts I never had to fight with any other bolts... I found light surface rust on the welds in the rear beam, the reinforcing bar inside the rear beam had heavy pitting. The K frame had a bunch of small dots from what looked like brake fluid leak from a while ago. And finally some surface rust on one of the engine mount bracket. Beginning of light surface on the axles, control arms, brake dust shields and brackets for the hand brake cables. The picture of parts before powder coat, the shinny spots needed attention. The axles, I wanted them smooth so I put them to bare metal all the way. I wanted to keep the oem ones even though it was a lot of work and not really cost effective ( I bought all new ends and all new oem boots) because I've heard the oem axles are the best and powder coating them required full disassembly. I'm doing this mainly preventative work of what eventually will happen. I want to keep the car and I think like in construction, starting on a solid foundation is key. These were my phase one of powder coat. Yes, the rad shroud and support along with all brackets and anything that needs attention in next (phase 2 is under the bonnet). But ya, the shroud has zero rust! And the support as light surface rust in one corner that's it! I was very surprised! Cheers mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 12 Posted February 12, 2021 Alright quick update mates! I had a few days off and worked on my car! The reassembly is starting, the boxes of parts are getting low, feels awesome! First I started by installing the bearings and hub in the knuckle. That was not that difficult (my first time) and after the rear bushings, everything seems simple 😉 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 12 Posted February 12, 2021 Once this was done, I followed by the assembly on the control arms... I pressed Lemförder R32 rear bushings and Phenix Engineering UHMW bushing on the front. Lemförder ball joints. Then assembled these to the subframe. After, I installed the steering rack with new Febi tie rods, Lemförder bellows and OEM steering rack bushing. All new OEM hardware Very happy with the result! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 12 Posted February 12, 2021 Now that the subframe is back on the car, I started to tackle the brakes. Thanks to Cressa and the fantastic "how to" on the DE calipers with I spent quite some times looking at it today. I've rebuilt the calipers (my first time), I was a little intimidated at first and I don't know why but it was straight forward! Thanks to you guys, I followed the recommendation and bough a rebuilt kit from Big Redd. Next step, I'm fitting the disks brake, calipers, carriers, stainless brake line... And I can't wait to see how it looks! More to come (soon hopefully) it's addictive! Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted February 12, 2021 That does all look gorgeous. Does your motor not have ABS? I was expecting to see the shiny rotors. It all looks new and gorgeous, so well done in your efforts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 27 Posted February 12, 2021 Looks the nuts. I wish I could get my act together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted February 12, 2021 Wow that looks better then it left the factory ! Congrats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 12 Posted February 12, 2021 Thank you!! I'm super pleased with how it looks. It's getting addictive to install parts back on the car. My dream come through after all those years! Cressa: I did an ABS delete has I've read too many bad stories on the unit and didn't liked the clunky look in the engine bay. Plus I like basics, the less the better to me and frankly I never liked ABS, I guess I'm old lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 12 Posted April 21, 2021 Well, I finally put together the rear beam and installed it back on the car. New OEM hardware all around, Lemföder bushings, MK4 Calipers, Pagid Discs, Akebono pads, Techtonics braided lines. I also replaced the two e-brake cables and clamps. And I finally got around changing my wipers to Audi TT ones. So now the interior, front, rear are pretty much dealt with. I guess next on the list is the engine bay! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted April 21, 2021 That all looks fantastic. Well done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 32 Posted April 21, 2021 Ahh looks great - there is something hugely satisfying knowing parts like this are in tip top shape. I joined the Candian Corrado facebook page and saw this and thought it was you - I did comment as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 9 Posted April 21, 2021 Looks stunning, great attention to detail! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 32 Posted April 21, 2021 I've not removed an axle (or front subframe before) but all this shiny stuff is giving me ideas. Do you have to line up the subframe/rear axle or is just a case of bolt off and on? The reason I've not done it is becuase I don't want to mess with the cars alignment but it does seem like people do this work at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
