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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
ok new guys, rather than posting a TON of different threads, please post your questions in here so we can all try to help you out.
be sure to list the following:
year of car, motor type, any modifications you know of.
issue at hand
your ability to work on cars (be honest on this one)
ok, ask away...........
pic for clicks.............
 
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#28 ·
Re: FV-QR (omega260)

Quote, originally posted by omega260 »
Car : 1993
Issue: Stupid spoiler motor doesnt always work it works when it wants to or we have to push the switch up while "gently" pulling up on the spoiler.
Ability to work on cars: I SUCK with large engines or anytrhing my dad was a grease monkey back in tha day but im not sure if he knows european cars but hes got a general idea of cars.

you should look at my above post, we're asking for the same thing. the motor probably still works, but after many years of dirt getting in the spoiler internals and not getting lubricated from time to time, it has a tough time working properly. The spoiler needs to be opened up, cleaned out, and relubed.
no offense to your dad, but he would be clueless on how to work on the spoiler; it's more of a unique electrical component than a car/engine type thing that he's used to working on. You and your dad would almost be on the same knowledge level when working on the corrado spoiler
 
#29 ·
best place to get new interior parts and clips? Got a few pieces that look ass and a few pieces that just don't stay where they're supposed to.
also, any advice on air ride? (seriously)
92 SLC VR6 12v
I have access to lots of tools, got some good and knowledgeable friends. But the Corrado is a trip for everyone, not too bad at figuring things out though.


Modified by NeverOEM at 10:33 AM 6-10-2009
 
#30 ·
Re: FV-QR (omega260)

Quote, originally posted by omega260 »
Car : 1993
Issue: Stupid spoiler motor doesnt always work it works when it wants to or we have to push the switch up while "gently" pulling up on the spoiler.
Ability to work on cars: I SUCK with large engines or anytrhing my dad was a grease monkey back in tha day but im not sure if he knows european cars but hes got a general idea of cars.

Quote, originally posted by VpfinnersW »
alright, my turn. The spoiler is starting to act up; has a tough time going up or down, and gets stuck some times. I know it needs to be opened up and cleaned out, but the really good thread that showed how to do this no longer has pics...
anyone have a good pictorial and detail instructions on how to open up the spoiler internals and clean it out/service it so it works again?

I don't have any pictures but I have taken my spoiler assembly apart a couple of times to clean and re-lube. I find the most difficult part of the whole process is getting the damn thing out of the hatch. If you are somewhat mechanically inclined it's an easy job, just take your time and pay attention to how it came apart. If you are afraid you'll forget how to put it back together take pictures along the way.
Here are some tips:
1) The screws for the trim around the arms may be corroded and tough to get out. Do your best not to strip them. I don't recall if they have to come out but it makes it easier to get the assembly back in.

2) The plastic screws on panel on the inside hatch only need a 1/4 turn. If you try to turn them more they will strip and look like poo.
3) The internals are pretty straight forward. Clean all parts and re-lube. I used a water proof marine grease on mine.
 
#31 ·
Re: (NeverOEM)

Quote, originally posted by VpfinnersW »
alright, my turn. The spoiler is starting to act up; has a tough time going up or down, and gets stuck some times. I know it needs to be opened up and cleaned out, but the really good thread that showed how to do this no longer has pics...
anyone have a good pictorial and detail instructions on how to open up the spoiler internals and clean it out/service it so it works again?

here ya go......
http://www.corradocentral.com/spoilertech.htm
http://www.vwhowto.com/vwhowto...d/63/

Quote, originally posted by omega260 »
Car : 1993
Issue: Stupid spoiler motor doesnt always work it works when it wants to or we have to push the switch up while "gently" pulling up on the spoiler.
Ability to work on cars: I SUCK with large engines or anytrhing my dad was a grease monkey back in tha day but im not sure if he knows european cars but hes got a general idea of cars.

see above

Quote, originally posted by Dreizehn »
McNair, I'm trying to fit a civic intake I stole last night onto my G60. **** just won't fit.

Please refer to Tong (skaterasian)'s "smoking alteza tails DIY" vid....

Quote, originally posted by NeverOEM »
best place to get new interior parts and clips? Got a few pieces that look ass and a few pieces that just don't stay where they're supposed to.
http://www.corradoparts.com has lots, and so does http://www.europeanperformance...ge/en
also, any advice on air ride? (seriously)
airride is dope, expect to spend in the 2500 dollar range, and talk to dave (BMXRADO) about it, he is the man!!
92 SLC VR6 12v
I have access to lots of tools, got some good and knowledgeable friends. But the Corrado is a trip for everyone, not too bad at figuring things out though.





Modified by Noobercorn at 1:55 PM 6-10-2009
 
#33 ·
FV-QR

Quote, originally posted by NeverOEM »
appreciate the help good sir, I'll be asking a lot of questions when it comes time for the motor swap I have planned haha.


Also mason-tech makes the airride stuff.
http://www.mason-tech.com/airrideCW1.asp
 
#34 ·
Re: FV-QR (dasbeast3.0)

Quote, originally posted by dasbeast3.0 »
and miss. raena... hot chicks are ALWAYS allowed to make new threads. that is the exception. doesnt matter what they ask. as long as they send me a naked pic in a c for proof.
then they have the green light. i guess mcnair can have a pic too..although he is rather fond of rod.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! yeah, my strategy for you guys to not know what i look like has its drawbacks. batting your eyelashes anonymously only gets you so far . . once i attend that first big GTG, it's all over. or it all starts . . we'll see.
 
#1,941 ·
hmmm

Quote, originally posted by dasbeast3.0 »
and miss. raena... hot chicks are ALWAYS allowed to make new threads. that is the exception. doesnt matter what they ask. as long as they send me a naked pic in a c for proof.
then they have the green light. i guess mcnair can have a pic too..although he is rather fond of rod.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! yeah, my strategy for you guys to not know what i look like has its drawbacks. batting your eyelashes anonymously only gets you so far . . once i attend that first big GTG, it's all over. or it all starts . . we'll see.
well if your in here lookin for help and you own a rado chances are pretty good your not a three hundred pounder anyway........
 
#39 ·
Re: FV-QR (TheBurninator)

Quote, originally posted by TheBurninator »
Your actually goin to H20?? AWESHUM

well i'll either be living in DC, NY, or boston as of this fall, so i really have no excuse to NOT go. so yes, it shall be my "coming out" event http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

dang, come to think of it, i should probably try to secure some kind of lodging for that weekend. doh.
 
#41 ·
Re: FV-QR (Noobercorn)

while part of me thinks this is a great idea the other part is worryed about the search .
inless people pick there subject title to be within a thread and not the topic they will never find what they are looking for. with so many new guys they wont know to search it that way.
Where as if there is a million threads they will find what they are looking for and not have to make there own thread.
good idea but way to hard to keep it on point or clean as it would need to be.
 
#43 ·
Re: FV-QR (92golfdisaster)

for starters, i am not suggesting that i am "the expert", more so that we have a lot of good folks in here that know their ****.
secondly, i have seen SOOOOOO many of the same thread over and over and over again over the last 7 years, that i felt we should have a thread like this. one that the more senior level forum attendees could check every day to help out the new peeps, and/or the old ones with questions.
i will check it everyday, and maybe be able to help someone.
when i started in this racket, i WISH there would have been a thread like this.
as for the search, i agree they need to be used, but most newbs actually don't know what to search for (ie terminology, proper explanation of symptoms, etc)
so, lets keep this going and see where we end up.
 
#47 ·
Re: FV-QR (Noobercorn)

I think a format like I suggested earlier would work.
Start a thread. Get it stickied. Users IM a mod that they know their $#!@ about ... and inform them that they'd be willing to receive IM's from perplexed owners.
Their name is on the list. Someone needs help. They look at the thread, drill down to the area they're looking for help in and viola! You have an expert help line. Pretty simple I would think.
 
#48 ·
Re: FV-QR (VpfinnersW)

cool ill see if my dad feels like cleaning it anytime soon... i probably should have mentioned he has been a contraactor for like ever and has been konwn to do some fine work.... electrical, motors etc.. so he should be able to figure it out quickly plus the guides on the internet should help
 
#49 ·
Re: FV-QR (herby53-akaherby53)

i got some questions...
If i install a non-abs master and booster and other required parts, will i loose my mpg, and trip, distance, and realted functions in my mfa?
anybody got some aftermarket oil cooler line routing tips when retaining A/C?
Is replacing the apex strips something a skilled and trained person can perform?
 
#50 ·
FV-QR

Quote, originally posted by ryanarchy »
i got some questions...
If i install a non-abs master and booster and other required parts, will i loose my mpg, and trip, distance, and realted functions in my mfa?
anybody got some aftermarket oil cooler line routing tips when retaining A/C?
Is replacing the apex strips something a skilled and trained person can perform?

That will not affect the MFA
Cooler line routing is pretty simple run it infront of the radiator on the driver side
Replacing apex strips is something that can be done by someone skilled and confident, but if there is further damage to the charger like the seats where the strips sit are broken then it will need to be rebuilt professionally.
 
#51 ·
I'm trying to move my radiator out of the way but there's one plug I'm not sure how to remove. Driver's side, a few inches over from the fan. Here's a pic.

How I do remove that bastard?

Also, I'm noticing that while there are excellent threads for doing timing chains, clutches, removing the trans, that there is JACK (that I can find anyway) on removing all the crap that's in the way of my head gasket job. For example, the aforementioned plug. Another, the fuel rail. I have the bolts off but those injectors are stuck fast and I don't want to break them. And what about that clusterfack of wiring they're connected to. Is there a DIY thread for just one-by-one getting items out of the bay for a Head Gasket/timing chains/coolant flush and fill etc and so on job?
Thanks. Thus far the expert vortexers have been immensely helpful.
 
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