@4:22 Quote "someone's been jacking on here" . yeah you ! ideally at the front you stretch those front arms inboard to the area near the subframe mountings or on the subframe mountings.
As a feature for the channel it’s great. As an investment I think you’d struggle to get the price of the timing chain back plus the purchase price. Ignoring the other mods to suspension and brakes. It is solid though, if you keep it long enough who knows, just don’t compare it to your modern stuff. That plastic is 20yrs old. Looking forward to this if you keep it.
Id love a Corrado VR6, so what if it rattles, needs work. Much prefer the rattles and shajes of a VR6 Corrado than the boring dat to day driving of my Edition30 Golf.
On face value it looks like you’ve got a car with plenty of potential. I think your comments re: the throttle response is more to do with the fact your more accustom to driving modern cars with fly by wire throttles. Adjustment is super easy though. I’d strongly recommend you get yourself a Bentley workshop manual - it’s basically a mash of all the VW techie manuals in one book and will serve as a great reference if you plan to tackle some jobs yourself. Taking your car to Vince at Stealth is sensible and whilst costly, know that you’re getting the best knowledge and service with respect to a VR6. If you’re not already, perhaps consider joining the Corrado Club of Great Britain FB page - plenty of friendly and knowledgable folk on there. I’ve owned 4 Corrado’s in my time (2 G60s and 2 VR6s) so I’ve got a reasonable amount of knowledge on these so few free to get in contact if you want to chat stuff through 👍🏻.
Another excellent video. Brings back some fond memories for me. Ultimately for me there is too much work in it. There is no doubt the car has potential but engine work, bodywork, suspension and brakes I think in the current market you would be lucky to get your money back on it.
I'm with you on the rattles... and due to 225's 19inch on my Gti it's just impossible to eliminate even the tiniest brrrr or rattle sometimes just from the dash. I just can't live with the noises though I've done my mate's heads in over the years listening out to see where these noises coming from so No mate i just couldn't have that racket at all. Send it on would be my advice that might seem petty but i would crash it anyhow looking over my shoulder for the one man band playing in the boot.
If it's solid underneath, must be worth saving and reckon it will appreciate in value over future years. Interesting content for the channel too, if you can film some of the engine rebuild etc....
This car deserves restoration. The cost of doing it properly will definately bring tears to your eyes, and you'll inevitably have to shrug your shoulders over some stuff that can't be fixed anymore, but this is a Corrado. Any 'petrol head' and former owner of the VR6 or G60, that you pass, will be turning roud to watch you dissapear, and having a sweet moment of happy memories, wishing they still had theirs if maintaining it had been an option. You can't put a price on that, and if you do, you probably shouldn't be jumping in. Good luck either way, but as a former G60 owner with very many happy memories of that car, I think you should. Videos on restoration tips, including prep, rust-removal, anti-corrosion measures, paint-finish options, etc should prove popular for owners of older vehicles they love that they want to keep in good order. Mentioning any makers of those obsolete impossible to get bits and pieces, will be apreciated, plus any outfits in the UK who can rebuild interior trim, could benefit from a mention in this project. Another hot-option is the retro-upgrade, using newer stuff from much later cars that can fit, or be modified to fit the Corrado. Info like that is absolute diamond. This is a resto world project, and there are many owners and potential owners out there who need this info. This isn't a plug for their stuff, but I used some of Frost Restoration's products to refurb and corrosion-proof my Corrado and found them to be excellent even though the range of products and learning what to use, can be a bit overwhelming. Not enough channels out there are doing serious restoration, but it's going to come around for the older cars which ironically are probably going to be easier to save and restore than the newer stuff. Just sayin :-) Good luck!
Enjoyed this. Certainly seems like a solid example and ideal for restoration. Does the engine really need a full rebuild or could you get away with just the top end? Hope you go ahead with the restoration and bring us along for the ride.
My 1 year old Passat from that era rattled inside like crazy back in the days...really was disappointed about that then...also this car had many other issues technically in the few years I had it. Was before the days they much improved interior and exterior fit and finish.
The car is well worth saving, but not sure if there's a profit to be made if you're having an engine rebuild and a respray. Shame it's not a late 80's fast Ford, the harsh but simplistic CVH engine is far cheaper to rebuild.
Look forward to the next update. ... just got my G60 back on the road after being rested for the last 4 or so years.... love the drive of the Corrado 👍
It looks like the forum has spoken! KEEP IT! Even if it's just for the satisfaction of saving a classic just before it goes over the edge of non-viability. We didn't get these here in Australia - so jealous - it looks wonderful, and I reckon that colour would look a treat if restored. Please keep it!
In my opinion it's definitely worth it , the VR6 engine is a joy to drive and mine puts a smile on my face every day (I have a MK3 P reg). I've owned 5 VR6 cars in the last 20 years and they've never let me down , unlike my R32 where the timing chains stretched after only 60k miles. It's testament to the 12V design that makes them bullet proof. I've also replaced a headgasket on my driveway , not that hard to do and the upper chain guide can be done too without removing the lower cover . Once the head is removed this can be taken to your local machine shop !! I'm looking forward to your next video I hope you perservere with it.
Definitely worth it, you won’t find a better Corrado once you’ve done the work that it requires and if you keep it to enjoy it then spend the money on it to get it up to standard. That lovely VR6 is such a characterful engine as it is in the mk4/5 r32 of which I have both. Once it’s repainted that green will look really good .👍
Andy I own one myself and the work vince will do at stealth will transform the car. Also its quite hard to see the finished result. I am part of the corrado club of gb if you struggle for parts
Great video on the Corrado VR6. I want to mention I noticed you say in the video you can't stand the sound of rattling in a car. I totally understand. If you want some peace of mind the solution is quite simple. Simply just replace all the struts on the car and the rest of the suspension system, including the sway bars, sway bar bushings front and back and tie rod end links, do it all and you won't have any more annoying rattling noise! You might even think your driving in your 968 lol!
Remember the proper sports coupe was the G60, you will spend a load on this but nice investment but id rather restore a mk4 R32. Is that the window seal flapping around?
I would say that does look in fair condition underneath for its age. In fact the rear axle on my 2002 MK4 Golf looks worse which I should really do something about. I know most of these Corrados now seem to be up for £10-15k
Definitely worth saving have always loved the corrado such great cars I am sure that with your know how and stealth on the engine that will become a lovely example and one to hold on to looking forward to future videos
Have a CorradoVR6 myself since 1992 here in Germany. It's a midnight blue one. But I loved this green colour the whole time. In my opion it would be ridicilious to scrap this car with ist solid basis. Why not doing the timing chain, head gasket, hydrovalve and so on job yourself? There are splendid advices in the community.
Hey Volker, thanks for posting. I'm not skilled enough to do that work and don't have the time either. I am blessed as THE best UK Corrado specialist is a few miles from where I live so easier to just get them to do it. I am sure I could learn but chances are I'd have to do it all again as I got something wrong and I am too old for that! But yes the Corrado community is indeed splendid 😎
I’ve had 13 of these over 20 years and they all rattle! I recognise that road in Hollywood as well. Bodywork is the most costly thing to put right on an old car and with yours not needing any welding I would 100% restore it. I’ve got an old k reg still that I know well that is solid but will be going to stealth for a head refresh even though they rebuilt it 80,000 ago, great vid👍
Interesting that this Corrado has 2 brakelines going to the rear axle. Must've been modified at some point. I think its still in pretty good nick. Wouldn't mind having that one next to my own. The adjustable steering collumn was an option aswell btw. (Not many have it) The biggest cause of rattling is the ashtray btw. If you open it, most of it will be gone. The Timing chain isnt a difficult job to do. Easiest is to take the enging and gearbox out for that. Doable yourself, just takes time. If you have to have someone else to do the timing chain.. Might also go to a vw garage, and ask what they'd charge tbh. As for the bushings.. I can really recommend the purple powerflex for it. It really transforms how exact the steering feels.
Good to see, never saw the underside properly! The worst rattle/squeak was somewhere n/s rear up near the top of the hatch 😅 Looking forward to seeing progress 👍🏻
Like you I wanted a bit of an antidote to the modern four-pot auto. So over lockdown bought a manual mk4 golf with the vr5 20v. I absolutely love the engine, the noise is addictive.
That seems to be in really good shape for the age. Everything is there, so not much required to get it up and looking, sounding like new. There are always going to be little things that annoy, but with a bit of hard work and attention to detail, it'll be a truly awesome classic motoring legend that are really hard to find in as fairly decent shape as yours. I realize that you have a lot of expense and work, but I truly feel it's going to be brilliant when it's done!!! Good luck! and I'll be looking forward to the restoration!
You wouldn't of bought it if you didn't want it Andrew so give it a full restoration, show it, enjoy it, save it. Current examples on auto trader are hitting £13k. 5 years from now that will be £20k so a fully restored car should be great investment
Great video. I guess it depends on whether it's a 'keeper' for for onward sale. You mentioned a respray at the start of the video so add that on to the engine rebuild and the brakes, shocks, interior etc. and it looks like an expensive project. Not sure you'd get your money back on it in the end. Like to see how this progresses :-)
Rather than rebuild the original engine I'd probably just fit a 3.2 BHE engine, and just do the chains rather than a full rebuild. Still a VR6 but an extra 60bhp.
Great video Andrew. I do love a corrado. I think it's worth saving just need to set yourself a budget of what your comfortable with and stick to it. Even if you don't get it perfect will still be a very usable car. Another place to check for rust is the door rubbers where they join at the bottom on the sill. Keep up the good work.
Hi Andrew, Fantastic video again!! I could be wrong here….but check out parts of the vid where your camera is filming you driving - in the top left hand corner I think you can see the external trim coming away around the front windscreen (especially when at higher speeds). I’m sure you might be aware of this, but just in case 👍. Great content as usual & in my opinion one of the best channels out there for the GTI enthusiast, cheers
Easy question! The Corrado is a far more interesting car than a Golf, it's much rarer and was a lot more expensive when new and it was an object of desire for me. I went VR6 because the G60 is fragile, sounds a bit odd and is basically a 4 cylinder forced induction engine like pretty much every engine around today. Six is a bit special
Looks like you accidentally (?) bought a solid one. Was that wax I could see on various openings and seems? That must have helped. Overall not a very well cared for underside. As they pretty much all have. I'd recommend removing the rear subframe/ axle. Since you can make it look nice on the car, but the mating surfaces of axle and body have to be treated!✌
I've had a few of these and none had the banging and crashing you are experiencing. Just needs the interior tightening up. You should try and drive one of the 10k + cars to compare it to. Going by the prices these Corrado's are making at the moment I think that you won't be out of pocket if you restore it. It would make good content as well.
After watching the video I had to rush onto RUclips on my phone to comment! Seems to be in very good condition and doesn't need much work at all Scrapping it would be a crime almost Also you shouldn't need to rebuild the engine unless it's damaged so if cost is a concern just rust proof everything polish and ceramic coat or a good wax only get the timing chain and tensioner done and enjoy as is. Hurts every time a good car gets scrapped especially a vw Good content on the channel just maybe this time you were expecting too much from a near 30 year old car and feel a bit dissapointed compared to ones you've had before
Prices are only going up, so worth the time and hassle. I’m in the process of restoring my Mk2 16v right now with the intentions of keeping it, you saw said car parked round the back of my shop when you came to view the silver Up GTI.
I really hope you persevere with the Corrado, it has the potential to be an amazing motor & definitely a classic. It's also an object lesson in the pitfalls of buying a modern classic too - particularly what you were saying about a "shiny" car being rotten underneath.
Check the drivers side rear strut tower up behind the fuel filler neck. They go there quite badly. If it’s really on the way you’ll see bubbling from inside the boot on the top seem of the strut tower. Also the rear of the sill into the wheel arch where you said it looks a bit crusty.
Yes yes yes love this project which has had me on Autotrader UK looking at the 3 listed including a nice auto for around 12k - so nice to drive something that isn’t 2.0 turbo 4 cyl - I’m busting to have a Stag or Mustang V8 in the garage before they go as just the sound is music. You’ll have fun pulling out interior bits, new shocks and some TLC this will be such fun 🥰🤩🤓🤑👾
@@volkswizard just RUclips dry ice cleaning AMMO NYC has a good video Your call on the color of the wheels, enjoy your show…looking forward to maybe you getting your friend with the modified 7.5R and you get the 8R and go around that track you where at with him the last time…
I think it has to be worth the time and effort to bring it up to a good standard as the value on these is only going one way. I suspect that as a medium term classic, it will absolutely pay you back.
I would watch every video that you put out on this car ! Whether it would earn you enough money as an investment, I dont know. But sometimes these cars just need saving .
If you can get a wing I would replace it , like you say you don't have to do everything at once with this , a slow rolling restoration than can be driven and enjoyed
I prefer the mk3 golf vr6 high line. Just need a koni suspension kit and a nice exhaust and induction kit maybe a fast road cam, remap. Nice. By the way, have you ever come across a Passat vr6, Iv only ever seen one parked up abroad.
Just bought a Mk1 Skoda Octavia VRS in similar condition love how it drives I am definitely keeping it. I would also get that restored to its former glory.
do it awesome cars starting to go up in value if all done properly and an engine rebuild the mileage is irrelevant more and more are getting scrapped so the value can only rise as they become rarer looking forward to the content 👍
@4:22 Quote "someone's been jacking on here" . yeah you !
ideally at the front you stretch those front arms inboard to the area near the subframe mountings or on the subframe mountings.
As a feature for the channel it’s great. As an investment I think you’d struggle to get the price of the timing chain back plus the purchase price. Ignoring the other mods to suspension and brakes. It is solid though, if you keep it long enough who knows, just don’t compare it to your modern stuff. That plastic is 20yrs old. Looking forward to this if you keep it.
Yep exactly. It's 27 yrs old. Bit like a trip back in time, watching this vid (car wise)
Get a decent stereo in there you won’t notice the rattles 😂 i love corrados ! You didn’t show the up/down bit ! 🥰
He did at 16:00 unless we are talking other up down bits 😝
@@malcolmscott4150 oh yeah! Think it was up and down so quickly I missed it 🤣 or an advert came on 🤣
Id love a Corrado VR6, so what if it rattles, needs work. Much prefer the rattles and shajes of a VR6 Corrado than the boring dat to day driving of my Edition30 Golf.
🎵 The answer my friend is blowing in the wind,🎵 the wind screen trim is BLOWING IN THE WIND!!! 🎵
On face value it looks like you’ve got a car with plenty of potential. I think your comments re: the throttle response is more to do with the fact your more accustom to driving modern cars with fly by wire throttles. Adjustment is super easy though. I’d strongly recommend you get yourself a Bentley workshop manual - it’s basically a mash of all the VW techie manuals in one book and will serve as a great reference if you plan to tackle some jobs yourself. Taking your car to Vince at Stealth is sensible and whilst costly, know that you’re getting the best knowledge and service with respect to a VR6. If you’re not already, perhaps consider joining the Corrado Club of Great Britain FB page - plenty of friendly and knowledgable folk on there. I’ve owned 4 Corrado’s in my time (2 G60s and 2 VR6s) so I’ve got a reasonable amount of knowledge on these so few free to get in contact if you want to chat stuff through 👍🏻.
Another excellent video. Brings back some fond memories for me. Ultimately for me there is too much work in it. There is no doubt the car has potential but engine work, bodywork, suspension and brakes I think in the current market you would be lucky to get your money back on it.
I'm with you on the rattles... and due to 225's 19inch on my Gti it's just impossible to eliminate even the tiniest brrrr or rattle sometimes just from the dash. I just can't live with the noises though I've done my mate's heads in over the years listening out to see where these noises coming from so No mate i just couldn't have that racket at all. Send it on would be my advice that might seem petty but i would crash it anyhow looking over my shoulder for the one man band playing in the boot.
If it's solid underneath, must be worth saving and reckon it will appreciate in value over future years. Interesting content for the channel too, if you can film some of the engine rebuild etc....
This car deserves restoration. The cost of doing it properly will definately bring tears to your eyes, and you'll inevitably have to shrug your shoulders over some stuff that can't be fixed anymore, but this is a Corrado. Any 'petrol head' and former owner of the VR6 or G60, that you pass, will be turning roud to watch you dissapear, and having a sweet moment of happy memories, wishing they still had theirs if maintaining it had been an option. You can't put a price on that, and if you do, you probably shouldn't be jumping in. Good luck either way, but as a former G60 owner with very many happy memories of that car, I think you should. Videos on restoration tips, including prep, rust-removal, anti-corrosion measures, paint-finish options, etc should prove popular for owners of older vehicles they love that they want to keep in good order. Mentioning any makers of those obsolete impossible to get bits and pieces, will be apreciated, plus any outfits in the UK who can rebuild interior trim, could benefit from a mention in this project. Another hot-option is the retro-upgrade, using newer stuff from much later cars that can fit, or be modified to fit the Corrado. Info like that is absolute diamond. This is a resto world project, and there are many owners and potential owners out there who need this info. This isn't a plug for their stuff, but I used some of Frost Restoration's products to refurb and corrosion-proof my Corrado and found them to be excellent even though the range of products and learning what to use, can be a bit overwhelming. Not enough channels out there are doing serious restoration, but it's going to come around for the older cars which ironically are probably going to be easier to save and restore than the newer stuff. Just sayin :-) Good luck!
What a car looks like underneath is what scares me about buying an older car
Enjoyed this. Certainly seems like a solid example and ideal for restoration. Does the engine really need a full rebuild or could you get away with just the top end? Hope you go ahead with the restoration and bring us along for the ride.
My 1 year old Passat from that era rattled inside like crazy back in the days...really was disappointed about that then...also this car had many other issues technically in the few years I had it. Was before the days they much improved interior and exterior fit and finish.
The car is well worth saving, but not sure if there's a profit to be made if you're having an engine rebuild and a respray. Shame it's not a late 80's fast Ford, the harsh but simplistic CVH engine is far cheaper to rebuild.
Look forward to the next update. ... just got my G60 back on the road after being rested for the last 4 or so years.... love the drive of the Corrado 👍
Well worth saving, here’s to a resto series
Gary Cundliffe (from the old days!)
It looks like the forum has spoken! KEEP IT! Even if it's just for the satisfaction of saving a classic just before it goes over the edge of non-viability. We didn't get these here in Australia - so jealous - it looks wonderful, and I reckon that colour would look a treat if restored. Please keep it!
Totally agree 👍
Makes sense for a diy'er who plans to keep it.
Lots of cloth tape on trim mating surfaces will sort your rattles
In my opinion it's definitely worth it , the VR6 engine is a joy to drive and mine puts a smile on my face every day (I have a MK3 P reg). I've owned 5 VR6 cars in the last 20 years and they've never let me down , unlike my R32 where the timing chains stretched after only 60k miles. It's testament to the 12V design that makes them bullet proof. I've also replaced a headgasket on my driveway , not that hard to do and the upper chain guide can be done too without removing the lower cover . Once the head is removed this can be taken to your local machine shop !! I'm looking forward to your next video I hope you perservere with it.
You should see the condition of this age of stuff where I'm from (Shetland), I would consider yours an absolutely perfect base for 'resto'.
Thanks Ray!
Definitely worth it, you won’t find a better Corrado once you’ve done the work that it requires and if you keep it to enjoy it then spend the money on it to get it up to standard. That lovely VR6 is such a characterful engine as it is in the mk4/5 r32 of which I have both. Once it’s repainted that green will look really good .👍
Andy I own one myself and the work vince will do at stealth will transform the car. Also its quite hard to see the finished result. I am part of the corrado club of gb if you struggle for parts
Definitely worth the effort! I love my 93 Corrado VR6
Great video on the Corrado VR6. I want to mention I noticed you say in the video you can't stand the sound of rattling in a car. I totally understand. If you want some peace of mind the solution is quite simple. Simply just replace all the struts on the car and the rest of the suspension system, including the sway bars, sway bar bushings front and back and tie rod end links, do it all and you won't have any more annoying rattling noise! You might even think your driving in your 968 lol!
Just by the smile on your face while you were driving, I’m going to assume your going to restore this gem of a VW ! Thanks, RickGTI….. 🇺🇸🔧
It's happening! Check out the recent video filmed after a £4000 paint job :)
Remember the proper sports coupe was the G60, you will spend a load on this but nice investment but id rather restore a mk4 R32. Is that the window seal flapping around?
I would say that does look in fair condition underneath for its age. In fact the rear axle on my 2002 MK4 Golf looks worse which I should really do something about. I know most of these Corrados now seem to be up for £10-15k
Definitely worth saving have always loved the corrado such great cars I am sure that with your know how and stealth on the engine that will become a lovely example and one to hold on to looking forward to future videos
Hell yes it's worth saving. Looking forward to seeing more of this car. No idea why people bought the MK3 GTI over this back in the day.
It’s as solid as you will get. I’ll happily buy it off you now? please don’t scrap it
Being a VR6 & a solid body it deserves to be saved.
I think it would be a great project for someone else 👍🇦🇺
Have a CorradoVR6 myself since 1992 here in Germany. It's a midnight blue one. But I loved this green colour the whole time. In my opion it would be ridicilious to scrap this car with ist solid basis.
Why not doing the timing chain, head gasket, hydrovalve and so on job yourself? There are splendid advices in the community.
Hey Volker, thanks for posting. I'm not skilled enough to do that work and don't have the time either. I am blessed as THE best UK Corrado specialist is a few miles from where I live so easier to just get them to do it. I am sure I could learn but chances are I'd have to do it all again as I got something wrong and I am too old for that! But yes the Corrado community is indeed splendid 😎
Love the Corrado body style, and it’s aged very well stylistically for an almost 30 year old car.
I’ve had 13 of these over 20 years and they all rattle! I recognise that road in Hollywood as well.
Bodywork is the most costly thing to put right on an old car and with yours not needing any welding I would 100% restore it.
I’ve got an old k reg still that I know well that is solid but will be going to stealth for a head refresh even though they rebuilt it 80,000 ago, great vid👍
Interesting that this Corrado has 2 brakelines going to the rear axle. Must've been modified at some point.
I think its still in pretty good nick. Wouldn't mind having that one next to my own.
The adjustable steering collumn was an option aswell btw. (Not many have it)
The biggest cause of rattling is the ashtray btw. If you open it, most of it will be gone.
The Timing chain isnt a difficult job to do. Easiest is to take the enging and gearbox out for that. Doable yourself, just takes time.
If you have to have someone else to do the timing chain.. Might also go to a vw garage, and ask what they'd charge tbh.
As for the bushings.. I can really recommend the purple powerflex for it. It really transforms how exact the steering feels.
I love the Corrado. Everyone should be saved wherever its possible. I'd have one myself but the fear of obtaining spares would be a concern.
Awesome makes me miss my mint VR6 with the ultra rare recaro leather!
Storm or high line.?
@@kristianspencer1978 just a standard model but with every option fitted
Definitely worth doing, nice solid car and very desirable. Look forward to seeing the progress!
Good to see, never saw the underside properly! The worst rattle/squeak was somewhere n/s rear up near the top of the hatch 😅 Looking forward to seeing progress 👍🏻
Sticky back felt its your friend to help ease 80s plastic rattling. It’s great having a solid feeling Corrado cabin 👍
Can chip in with a rear brake presser regulator, 4 wheels drive my Corrado G60 1992 so not needed
Love it…keep and restore it…looking forward to watching you on this journey 👍
Like you I wanted a bit of an antidote to the modern four-pot auto. So over lockdown bought a manual mk4 golf with the vr5 20v. I absolutely love the engine, the noise is addictive.
That seems to be in really good shape for the age. Everything is there, so not much required to get it up and looking, sounding like new. There are always going to be little things that annoy, but with a bit of hard work and attention to detail, it'll be a truly awesome classic motoring legend that are really hard to find in as fairly decent shape as yours. I realize that you have a lot of expense and work, but I truly feel it's going to be brilliant when it's done!!! Good luck! and I'll be looking forward to the restoration!
You wouldn't of bought it if you didn't want it Andrew so give it a full restoration, show it, enjoy it, save it. Current examples on auto trader are hitting £13k. 5 years from now that will be £20k so a fully restored car should be great investment
Great video. I guess it depends on whether it's a 'keeper' for for onward sale. You mentioned a respray at the start of the video so add that on to the engine rebuild and the brakes, shocks, interior etc. and it looks like an expensive project. Not sure you'd get your money back on it in the end. Like to see how this progresses :-)
Could turn into a money pit 🤔
Indeed it could Mark, I've heard too many stories of £40k restorations
Rather than rebuild the original engine I'd probably just fit a 3.2 BHE engine, and just do the chains rather than a full rebuild. Still a VR6 but an extra 60bhp.
Great video Andrew. I do love a corrado. I think it's worth saving just need to set yourself a budget of what your comfortable with and stick to it. Even if you don't get it perfect will still be a very usable car. Another place to check for rust is the door rubbers where they join at the bottom on the sill. Keep up the good work.
Hi Andrew, Fantastic video again!! I could be wrong here….but check out parts of the vid where your camera is filming you driving - in the top left hand corner I think you can see the external trim coming away around the front windscreen (especially when at higher speeds). I’m sure you might be aware of this, but just in case 👍.
Great content as usual & in my opinion one of the best channels out there for the GTI enthusiast, cheers
How come you went for a corrado not a golf. And why did you go for a vr6 not a g60
Easy question! The Corrado is a far more interesting car than a Golf, it's much rarer and was a lot more expensive when new and it was an object of desire for me. I went VR6 because the G60 is fragile, sounds a bit odd and is basically a 4 cylinder forced induction engine like pretty much every engine around today. Six is a bit special
Looks like you accidentally (?) bought a solid one. Was that wax I could see on various openings and seems? That must have helped.
Overall not a very well cared for underside. As they pretty much all have.
I'd recommend removing the rear subframe/ axle. Since you can make it look nice on the car, but the mating surfaces of axle and body have to be treated!✌
I've had a few of these and none had the banging and crashing you are experiencing. Just needs the interior tightening up. You should try and drive one of the 10k + cars to compare it to. Going by the prices these Corrado's are making at the moment I think that you won't be out of pocket if you restore it. It would make good content as well.
I love it, takes me right back to the good old days and definitely worth taking a bit of time on!
After watching the video I had to rush onto RUclips on my phone to comment!
Seems to be in very good condition and doesn't need much work at all
Scrapping it would be a crime almost
Also you shouldn't need to rebuild the engine unless it's damaged so if cost is a concern just rust proof everything polish and ceramic coat or a good wax only get the timing chain and tensioner done and enjoy as is.
Hurts every time a good car gets scrapped especially a vw
Good content on the channel just maybe this time you were expecting too much from a near 30 year old car and feel a bit dissapointed compared to ones you've had before
Prices are only going up, so worth the time and hassle. I’m in the process of restoring my Mk2 16v right now with the intentions of keeping it, you saw said car parked round the back of my shop when you came to view the silver Up GTI.
I think you should go for it. A great car to save! 😍
I can't believe you've been keeping this from us! VWs best production car?
Except for the mk4 r32.
I really hope you persevere with the Corrado, it has the potential to be an amazing motor & definitely a classic. It's also an object lesson in the pitfalls of buying a modern classic too - particularly what you were saying about a "shiny" car being rotten underneath.
Great car well worth saving looking forward to the next video 👍
You don’t sound 100% convinced that you want to do it. So don’t 👍
I just need to get started, even sorting the sunroof would be a good start as I have a block on those as did one 20 years ago and didn't enjoy it!
Check the drivers side rear strut tower up behind the fuel filler neck. They go there quite badly. If it’s really on the way you’ll see bubbling from inside the boot on the top seem of the strut tower.
Also the rear of the sill into the wheel arch where you said it looks a bit crusty.
I can recommend the Bilstein B12 kit for the suspension.. with Eibach anti-roll bars makes for excellent handling.
B12 I will check out, had Eibach ARBs on my Blackberry N reg and they were great, do they strap over the rear axle?
@@volkswizard yes, they do. And the difference is transformative!
Happy to lend a hand with the project too if required too ✋
Worth sorting with the minimal work underneath. She’s a good basis to start with 👍
I used to love my corrado it’s the one that got away. The forum at the time was utterly buzzing people always willing to help
Yes yes yes love this project which has had me on Autotrader UK looking at the 3 listed including a nice auto for around 12k - so nice to drive something that isn’t 2.0 turbo 4 cyl - I’m busting to have a Stag or Mustang V8 in the garage before they go as just the sound is music. You’ll have fun pulling out interior bits, new shocks and some TLC this will be such fun 🥰🤩🤓🤑👾
5 grand for the timing chain??
I had a midnight blue Corrado VR6 back in the day, great car, sounded good too! Definitely give it a go, will make a great project 👍🏼
Ready in time for Classics and gti festival next year then! Lovely car - excellent project. Looking forward to the future videos of progress .
Also Tatton Park - VW Show....
Always preferred the 16v or G60 myself - the VR6 for me was a bit grandad! I think having a Corrado suits the image/history of the business.
I always wanted one of these. This looks an excellent starting point for a restoration. Keep it close to stock and I'll wait to see it up for sale.
If I go to all that trouble I bloody well hope I won't be selling it! But you never know....;)
Can we dry ice the underbody?? Remove the crusty bits do a good suspension and def keep the speed line wheels
What's dry ice? Sounds cool. The speedline are staying but they definitely need to go back to silver.
@@volkswizard just RUclips dry ice cleaning AMMO NYC has a good video
Your call on the color of the wheels, enjoy your show…looking forward to maybe you getting your friend with the modified 7.5R and you get the 8R and go around that track you where at with him the last time…
You've got an excellent lead dog with Edd Chinas prior Corrado work. Carry on sir!
I think it has to be worth the time and effort to bring it up to a good standard as the value on these is only going one way. I suspect that as a medium term classic, it will absolutely pay you back.
Having just sold a V5 Beetle I am now looking at VR6 Corrados. that one still looks like it is worth restoring back to a usable classic.
I would watch every video that you put out on this car ! Whether it would earn you enough money as an investment, I dont know. But sometimes these cars just need saving .
If you can get a wing I would replace it , like you say you don't have to do everything at once with this , a slow rolling restoration than can be driven and enjoyed
Definitely a good base in spite of what is required to bring it up to scratch 🙂👍
Have to keep that car seems solid and worth the investment 👍
Save it! Its because of you and your channel i just bought my VR6 Storm running project!
Thanks for your great videos👍
yeah man love rados
Interesting fact is that it has exactly the same wing mirrors as a Mclaren F1 😂
Does this get more views or are you gonna scrap this project also like the gti clubsport one?
I prefer the mk3 golf vr6 high line. Just need a koni suspension kit and a nice exhaust and induction kit maybe a fast road cam, remap. Nice. By the way, have you ever come across a Passat vr6, Iv only ever seen one parked up abroad.
Can’t beat a vr6. I’ve just bought a mk4 V6 4motion. What your thought on these as a future modern classic ? Always loved the Corrados
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It'd be great to see you work through this project! Great car.
Just bought a Mk1 Skoda Octavia VRS in similar condition love how it drives I am definitely keeping it. I would also get that restored to its former glory.
Andrew this look’s a great project 👍 good luck with it .
I think it's worth saving her! All is see is a surface rust and then yet, you can still buy some new parts as well!
Go for the restoration 👍🏻
Go for it,it'll be so satisfying after you have it all completed.
But it's easy for me to say that 😁
Another great video👍🏻👍🏻
Definitely keep it, if only you do the basics to keep it on the road.
Love these. Brilliant upload mate........
do it awesome cars starting to go up in value if all done properly and an engine rebuild the mileage is irrelevant more and more are getting scrapped so the value can only rise as they become rarer looking forward to the content 👍
A big project but would be great to have a sorted one in anyone’s car collection. It just looked so much better than the scirocco
Give it a go Andrew.