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General => General discussion => Non-Golf gallery => Topic started by: Conker on 17 October 2009, 22:23
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Hi All,
Just thought I would post this up quickly...
As some of you would know, I had a Mk2 16v for about three years and loved it, but then was seduced by a certain 6 cylinder growl. And boy, does it motherf###ing growl.
Anyway, here's some pics of my new Rado:
(http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/4966/finished1sized.jpg)
(http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6755/finished2sized.jpg)
Its a VR6 Storm with 130k miles or so. It was a bit rough on the test drive, but the seller had only driven a few hundred miles in it in the last two years according to the MOTs, plus it had been SORN'd, but the bodywork was the best I had seen, not "mint", but good enough. Within a week of owning it the front brakes completely seized (lack of use I guess), so I've replaced everything just to be on the safe side (brand new calipers direct from VW for £50 each, awesome!), and thats all I've done so far.
My job list is absolutely huge, and will easily take a year or two to get through. First on the list is new wheels and tyres as the 17's on there now look good but are evil to drive on anything other than completely smooth roads. I'm on the lookout for some Solitudes or Speedlines (OEM FTW!). Second job on the list is a new alarm system and door locks as the current alarm works well but only has one fob, and the one key I've got for it only opens the boot, LOL!
Cheers,
Dave
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Awesome :smiley:
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:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Now THAT is a lovely car! :cool:
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Very nice :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Cheers guys.
:smiley:
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Superb! Though I reckon your fuel bill will soon be too big to manage :grin:
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Superb! Though I reckon your fuel bill will soon be too big to manage :grin:
:grin:
Thats what Chuff said. Its actually only slightly worse than my 16v: 27mpg long term average, 32 on motorway, 20ish on a blast.
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awesome awesome :grin: :grin: :cool: :cool:
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nice! i think you would prefer a g60 though, wanna swap :huh: :laugh:
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Very :cool:
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Nice, Corrados rock!
nick
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:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
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nice! i think you would prefer a g60 though, wanna swap :huh: :laugh:
If its the red cut-and-shut in your sig, then no. :grin: :grin:
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worth the wait n searching dave, looks good :afro:
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May have a badgeless grill and all red rears for sale if you're interested!
Nick
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May have a badgeless grill and all red rears for sale if you're interested!
Nick
Cheers Nick, thanks for the shout, but current plans are taking it back to OEM. Boring I Know. :embarassed:
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liking that mate, looks good :cool:
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Nice one Dave :cool:
Glad you finally got your VR6 Rado :afro:
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Black Corrados are next year's black.
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nice one Dave, you have been quiet for a while and come back with a black beauty! very nice! :afro:
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Hey Dave when do I get a blast?
Its green BTW guys.
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Its green BTW guys.
Ah well.
Sucks then :wink:
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nice motor conks :cool:
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Hey Dave when do I get a blast?
Its green BTW guys.
Anytime! Well, the next time I'm within a 20 mile radius of Denby!
And yep its classic green - Very light dependent: Black in shade, metallic green in direct sun.
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Its green BTW guys.
Ah well.
Sucks then :wink:
Nowt wrong with green 'uns :wink:
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Now for sale... :cry:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=222934.0
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Hello Stranger!
Sucks you're selling it :sad: What car did your wife ? I hope it's worth replacing the Rado with!
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Hello Stranger!
Sucks you're selling it :sad: What car did your wife ? I hope it's worth replacing the Rado with!
Hi Jay!
She bought a little BMW Z3 a while back and its just getting too impractical - Surprisingly, I can actually fit in the back of the 'Rado okay, but its not exactly a Limousine back there. She doesn't want a big car, and so I lost the battle I'm afraid.
:undecided:
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Hello Stranger!
Sucks you're selling it :sad: What car did your wife ? I hope it's worth replacing the Rado with!
Hi Jay!
She bought a little BMW Z3 a while back and its just getting too impractical - Surprisingly, I can actually fit in the back of the 'Rado okay, but its not exactly a Limousine back there. She doesn't want a big car, and so I lost the battle I'm afraid.
:undecided:
boooooooooooo is all I have to say... My missus would have to kill me before I parted with my toy.... (many a true word spoken in jest)
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Dave do you want me to bosh it up on a couple more forums? there is a lot of VW metal for sale on them.
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That sucks, are you getting a more practical replacement then ?
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Dave do you want me to bosh it up on a couple more forums? there is a lot of VW metal for sale on them.
That would be awesome, thanks Nigel. I'm doing a Pistonheads and Ebay ad tonight too.
That sucks, are you getting a more practical replacement then ?
I've already bought one - its practical, but with a fun engine: An E46 330i M-Sport - Four doors, big boot, comfy, and more or less as fast as the Corrado.
One odd thing, in two weeks of ownership I've had more people trying to race me in the beemer than in 3 years of the Corrado. Lots of VXR astra's, Seat Leon's and Focus ST's, that kind of thing. I might get the rear 330i badge removed.
:undecided:
PS... Other E46 drivers DO NOT wave at each other!! :grin:
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Dave do you want me to bosh it up on a couple more forums? there is a lot of VW metal for sale on them.
That would be awesome, thanks Nigel. I'm doing a Pistonheads and Ebay ad tonight too.
That sucks, are you getting a more practical replacement then ?
I've already bought one - its practical, but with a fun engine: An E46 330i M-Sport - Four doors, big boot, comfy, and more or less as fast as the Corrado.
One odd thing, in two weeks of ownership I've had more people trying to race me in the beemer than in 3 years of the Corrado. Lots of VXR astra's, Seat Leon's and Focus ST's, that kind of thing. I might get the rear 330i badge removed.
:undecided:
PS... Other E46 drivers DO NOT wave at each other!! :grin:
Nah, they do something else. :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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Can I have it on family interest free finance ;)
Email with your new purchase details and pictures.
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Now on ebay - auction ends on Sunday evening:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200718057391