Corrado now in. WA

[aussievwwdub]

Hi all after months and months of searching phone calls and hitting brickwalls i have managed to find a mint 88 corrado which has spent the last 4 years in a barn somewhere,having only 140ks and all original paint no rust or dents either.Should be here in around 8 to 10 weeks can't wait:) So will need all the help i can get not being mechanically minded:eek:.Its a g 60 so some engine mods will be on the cards in the near future.Pisc up soon.

[WABIT]

congrats on the import mate! g60 corrado's are fun to drive! there are plenty of guys on this forum to help you out with the motor and ideas so welcome aboard!

dom

[MattyT]

Holy ****!!!!!

I would love to check this out when you get it!!

Golfwagen in wangara should be able to help you out with all the mechanical bits n peices.

[aussievwwdub]

Cheers,never owned a corrado all the time i lived in UK had a mk2 golf and had a vr6 fitted back in late 97 had tons of trouble with it too start with but it was worth it in the end.I am toying with LHD to RHD at some point will see how i get on with it first

[aussievwwdub]

Thats cool Wangara is about 10 mins away.Cheers

[aussievwwdub]

not sussed how to put pix up yet

[velly_16v_cab]

WELL DONE...I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT LOOKING AT EARLY CORRADOS TO IMPORT LOL (oops, bloody caps lock!)


to add pics you need a photobucket account or somewhere to host them (even facebook will work)

[aussievwwdub]

nope damn i need computer lessons

[tinto]

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/ruscopeco/s524244531_549118_7568.jpg

[velly_16v_cab]

good start lol...is it Oak green???

[aussievwwdub]

no its more gunmetal grey,only has strong arm windows but thats not too hard to change i supose

[kaoticice]

scwheeeeeeeeet.... i'd love to see those in real life.

[OEM G60]

Good to see another on its way here!! What country did it come from? Have you got the dash etc to convert it to RHD ?

Matt

[aussievwwdub]

Its coming from Germany,going to keep it LHD and see how i get on with it,in WA and NT you can drive LHD cars.I fancy a set of leathers at some point.I have found a nice set of wheels in uk just waiting to get a deal on them.Any dramas with parts for yours etc..

[aussievwwdub]

Hi all a small change has occured since last post,i found another 1 with better rims and paint its schmick will try pics up again.any tips with photobucket on wich hhtp to use?

[OEM G60]

I've been chatting with Russell about this car, he emailed me these pics .....

Looks awesome ;)


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/untitled8-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/untitled7-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/untitled6-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/untitled10-1.jpg

[velly_16v_cab]

looks lovely:bowdown:

[MattyT]

Not bad, not bad, not bad!

[aussievwwdub]

cheers velly,just waiting for import permit to drop thro the door anyday now and then get it on the ship.:banana:

[Golf Loon]

Hi all a small change has occured since last post,i found another 1 with better rims and paint its schmick will try pics up again.any tips with photobucket on wich hhtp to use?

Hook me up with the first one you were gonna buy mate.

The green one looks awesome.

[aussievwwdub]

google mobil de its on there just click on the bit that says english and away you go.If not pm and i will give you details of a guy who was buying it for me

[OEM G60]

Hook me up with the first one you were gonna buy mate.

The green one looks awesome.

Here you go Matt, so many Corrados on there! I wish the laws were different! But still, if you can convert an 88 model to RHD you're laughing...

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/showDetails.html?lang=en&id=118421948&pageNumber=7&__lp=11&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=searchNetGrossPrice&sortOption.sortOrder=ASCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=25200&makeModelVariant1.modelId=12&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&vehicleCategory=Car&segment=Car&minFirstRegistrationDate=1900-01-01&siteId=GERMANY&damageUnrepaired=ALSO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=ALSO_EXPORT&customerIdsAsString=&tabNumber=1

Heres what the description translates to;

''Sale here one the all first Corrado G60 in a good condition. The car is for a long time already logged out, which is because of the lack of time. The vehicle always very maintained which one also see can. Last year was brought it to the customer service and made to TÜV/Au. With 100tkm the loader were overhauled and all belts were changed. The calculation is present. This vehicle not driven in the winter and also with rains completely rarely. The engine was driven always warmly and was not " getreten". Originals the G60 rims also participate. Questions by mail or telephone.''

[graeme86]

The machinery boys are going to love that side exit exhaust..woohoo :banana:

[OEM G60]

I love the smoothed rear bumper with no exhaust cut-out on that, someone probably grafted a piece in from another bumper.

I'd be putting a standard exhaust on it with a down-turned tailpipe like this...

With the tip cut off;
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/24122008693-1.jpg

Down-turned tailpipe on
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/24122008697-1.jpg

Awesome, this ones got the tow eye hole filled too;
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/24122008695-1.jpg

[aussievwwdub]

Hi Matt thanks for that pic,i did ask the guy who is shipping it for me for that pic instead he sent 1 of the rear bumper.will i have to get the side 1changed?and where do i get a new back box?cheers Russ

[OEM G60]

Hi Matt thanks for that pic,i did ask the guy who is shipping it for me for that pic instead he sent 1 of the rear bumper.will i have to get the side 1changed?and where do i get a new back box?cheers Russ

Not sure if it will have to be changed or not to be honest, thing is no body knows Corrados in Australia really, so you could get away with it. If not i guess you'll have to source another? Good 2nd hand one off the-corrado.net, one through VW(ouch$$$$), but i reckon a custom jobby will be the go, it will probably end up being cheaper to do that and down-turn the tail pipe like in the pics i posted.

[OEM G60]

By the way mate, this place has been awesome for sourcing parts, so cheap and such a good service, quick post etc;

http://www.arztuning.de/

[aussievwwdub]

cheers i will check them out.i will put it over the pits and see what it fails on 1st i guess,my mate who's a car trader said the exaust tail pipe has to be behind the back wheel so a possible temp mod might be needed to get it thro then swap it back:smile:.What is the child restraint thing you had to do to yours?

[OEM G60]

I'll try and get some pics up of them for you mate...

[OEM G60]

Here you go, they're pretty basic! I'm pretty sure you can buy them, my boss just bought a new Ford Ranger Ute with a space cab, it didn't come with child seat restraints so he went and got some put in, they look identical to mine.

You may have to have a high level rear brake light too, i didn't need one but i've heard of others who needed them for ADR compliance.

With the back seats down looking into the boot;

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/ImportedPhotos00099-1.jpg

The left one;

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/ImportedPhotos00100-1.jpg

The right one, next to that factory sticker we were talking about;

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/ImportedPhotos00101-1.jpg

Hope that helps.

[aussievwwdub]

seems pretty straight forward,cheers

[OEM G60]

No problemo, any news on your import approval yet?

[aussievwwdub]

no not yet i keep checking the mailbox like some kid lol.Should be by the end of the week tho

[aussievwwdub]

just met a mate and his mrs who are moving over next year,they came to activate visas could be contenders for a couple of corrado imports me thinks as they not bringing any cars over

[aussievwwdub]

hi all,import permit arrived today so green light for the rado just got to wait for the boat now should be here by end november :banana:

[OEM G60]

Awesome news mate, worthy of a dancin banana :banana: :banana: :banana:

[aussievwwdub]

or 3 cheers

[aussievwwdub]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/untitled-2.jpg

[aussievwwdub]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/corrado-2.jpg

[MattyT]

Thats lookin just fabulous! Can't wait to see it in the flesh, just in time for summer!

[aussievwwdub]

cheers,hopefully it will be here for the next cruise thats if it gets over the pits that is

[MattyT]

It will. Take it to Joe @ Golfwagen. He will make it so.

[evorobin]

It will. Take it to Joe @ Golfwagen. He will make it so.

That's the truth Joe is awesome!

[aussievwwdub]

atlast its finally on its way:banana:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/corrado1-2.jpg










less the chin spoiler incase any mishaps with ramps

[OEM G60]

Good stuff mate, so when does it arrive? Is it coming on a Roll on Roll off Ferry??

[aussievwwdub]

Hi dude yeah roll on roll off,due in Fremantle on 5th november

[aussievwwdub]

Hi all just had contact with the shipping company and it seems the new toy will be here 2 days late,still the ship could of sank or got pirated:eek:.So will be popping down to have a look this saturday to see it sat on the dock

[GoLfMan]

wohoo :D thats awesome dude. Love the Corrado's!

[MattyT]

Note to self: stalk freo harbour this weekend.

[aussievwwdub]

Ha Ha, i will be there sat morn we could catch up at leftbank for a celebratery beer if you like

[gareth_oau]

which licensing centre will you be taking it to? I've had just the one good experience at kelmscott with my 'warmed' S3.

will you be sticking with those rims/tyres and if so do you expect any issues with licensing?

[aussievwwdub]

i am taking it to Joe at golfwagen and letting him deal with it,it has spacers on the back so not a drama to get those in abit,got RHD front lights and original rears to go on to get it thro

[aussievwwdub]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/IMG_0369-1.jpgit finally arrived,its better than i was hoping the interior is mint less the stealth shelf that some git flogged on its way over

[balkanac]

That is one good looking car mate!! Congrats!!! Make sure you get it over the pits before the 6th of Dec or i'll my dads 4WD and a car trailer :) that car needs to be on the day of the VW

[aussievwwdub]

That is one good looking car mate!! Congrats!!! Make sure you get it over the pits before the 6th of Dec or i'll my dads 4WD and a car trailer :) that car needs to be on the day of the VW

cheers dude, i hope Joe gets it done by then its at his now,if not might take you up on the offer of the trailer or get another moving permit but from melville licensing they don't give a f@#k where you want to take it

[FJ Steve]

Saw this today at Golfwagen. :cool:

Looks awesome...sounds orright as well. Good luck with the Engineers inspection on Monday.

Car looks the business.

[aussievwwdub]

Saw this today at Golfwagen. :cool:

Looks awesome...sounds orright as well. Good luck with the Engineers inspection on Monday.

Car looks the business.

Thanks steve,wass that your blue R is saw down there? I did laugh at the exaust thats gone on it to get over the pits its like some pea shooter, will be putting the side one back on asap.The new red and crystal lights arrived yesterday joes fitting them next week for the inspection so hopefully will get to drive it by weds :banana:

[DubBoy]

wow ill finally be able to see a corrado in the flesh... Trailer it to DOVW if needed!!!!

[geoff_gti]

Thanks steve,wass that your blue R is saw down there? I did laugh at the exaust thats gone on it to get over the pits its like some pea shooter, will be putting the side one back on asap.The new red and crystal lights arrived yesterday joes fitting them next week for the inspection so hopefully will get to drive it by weds :banana:

Fingers crossed for you mate! Hope to see it at DOVW too :D

[MattyT]

AFAIK, Side exit exhausts aren't street legal on passenger cars in WA. Might wanna check up on your ADR's on that one.

Best of luck with the engineering on monday :)

[FJ Steve]

Thanks steve,wass that your blue R is saw down there? yep...called in to see Joe. The went and had coffee at that shop at the entrance to that particular group of businesses. FANTASTIC COFFEE! :google:

[aussievwwdub]

Great news joe's got the engineer to sign the car off and its over the pits on tommorow so will be all good for sunday just shame the new plates haven't arrived vet:banana:

[MattyT]

Spied your raddo up close n personal yesterday while at golfwagen, it looks quite the business!!

Look forward to seeing it on sunday :)

[aussievwwdub]

Spied your raddo up close n personal yesterday while at golfwagen, it looks quite the business!!

Look forward to seeing it on sunday :)

you have gone and ruined the suprise now ha ha ha,cheers am looking forward to havin a blast down the freeway to ozy park tomoz

[OvaltoJetta]

very sweeeeeet ..... people's choice may have been decide already :bowdown: :bowdown:

[aussievwwdub]

bad news failed the pits today not to bad just suspension adjustment and a faulty abs sensor so hopefully joe will get it through tomoz for me.spotted a nice green vr at joes tho

[MattyT]

That sir, would be mine :D

Best of luck with the pits again tomorrow, else temp movement permit for sunday??

[IanJ]

I think I spotted you last night in Currambine. I was driving in my black mk4 gti.

Just caught a quick look. Looked very nice and cool to see one on Aus roads

[aussievwwdub]

I think I spotted you last night in Currambine. I was driving in my black mk4 gti.

Just caught a quick look. Looked very nice and cool to see one on Aus roadsHi ya yeah that was me any excuse to take it out

[gareth_oau]

how do you get by with the side exit exhaust? I thought those werent permitted

[MattyT]

I'll leave mr raddo to answer, but in short they arent. If a cop lays eyes on it he'll get an instant canary too.

[aussievwwdub]

yeah yeah yeah i hear ya i will get it changed sometime soon before the canary lands on the windscreen

[geoff_gti]

Gareth, shush.

[gareth_oau]

i'm still confused, is the side exhaust something you've done after your last pit visit?

you mentioned you failed the pit exam because of suspension and abs.

didnt they notice the exhaust?:emo_baghead:

[aussievwwdub]

it came with the side zorst from Germany then joe at Golfwagen had it removed to get it over pits then switched back till i make up my mind on whats next.hope that makes it a bit clearer

[gareth_oau]

hehe, tough choice.

if you dont mind the queues and the pit costs, then lbe a rebel and leave it at the side til you get pulled over!! LOL

a tip for you, Kelmscott Pits, you can actually book a time for an inspection, no queues, and the guys there are nice and friendly.

I took my modded S3 there when it first arrived ex Qld, and it was all done and approved in 5 minutes

[aussievwwdub]

cool will keep that in mind till then i will keep the zorst to the kerb

[aussievwwdub]

everyone loves a good rimming,just got the wheels back from wheel gleam,top job too,thanks for referal Ben http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab159/ruscopeco/001.jpg

[aussievwwdub]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/009-2.jpg

[DUBY]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/24122008695-1.jpg[/QUOTE]

blimey, thats Vics corrado, edition 38 crew member, thats one of style houses specials, when mine was in for final prep that was in bits being redone,,,,,,again, lol

[OEM G60]

Renshaw's old car too, he had it for years, one of the first 24V conversions around. Damn nice Corrado!