UK Corrado G60 - E-Level Slow Build - Too many pics...

[RILEY UK]

Can anyone help? I'm getting desperate for the following fittings:

Four - Bulkhead Union - 3/8"
One - Bulkhead Union - 1/8"
One - 1/4" Male NPT air line coupler
Three -PTC Legris Elbow for 3/8" PTC Manifold

One - SMC DOT 90deg swivel elbow - 3/8 tube x 1/4" Male NPT
One - SMC DOT Straight - 3/8 tube x 1/4" Male NPT
One - SMC DOT Straight - 3/8 tube x 1/4" FEMALE NPT

I've tried the usual places but days are passing by and I'm not getting anywhere fast ...Anyone have anything knocking about?

[reynolds9000]

I can get you all of those fittings locally at the Parker Supply Store, but it'll be at least a week until i can send them to you...and i'm in the U.S.

Perhaps ordering them is your best bet.

[RILEY UK]

Thanks for the offer man, appreciate that I'll see how I get on and if I struggle I'll maybe give you a shout?

[reynolds9000]

Just PM me if you can't find anything that will fit your needs.

[deanjames]

hows the install going dude?

[RILEY UK]

Hi mate, very slowly unfortunately I'm really struggling for tme with work etc, but today I did manage to run the power wire from the battery, all tied up in place and ready. Also the ignition live, compressor live, and the headlight wire.

I also figured out where I'm going to run the earth. So I gave the boot a tidy up as I think the next time it all goes in will hopefully be the last last/final fit before I run the sensor wires and actually throw the suspension on, fingers crossed. Just awaiting some bulkhead fittings and a replacement tank pressure gauge as the one I got is faulty.

Obviously I need to get all the boxing covered up too! Just wish I had more time man.
reynolds9000, thanks for the offer mate, I'll see how I get on with ORT then maybe give you a shout.

[deanjames]

Looking good.

Need any help laying lines or anything let me know. I sanded back the pain near the rear lights and earthed mine one there away from everything.

Looking nice and tidy though.

[RILEY UK]

Cheers mate, do you have leader lines coming from your struts? With my kit it looks like I run the hard/plastic line straight to the suspension via some fittings rather than having leader lines...Just wondering how flexible the plastic air line is going to be for suspension movement etc.

Covered the two neons in Red Lamin-X today, hopefully they will light up much more red and be a bit more subtle at the same time. Can't wait to get it all covered/back in the car.





Also decided I'm going to run a ciggy lighter socket in the passenger side panel above the boot light. Picked up this mini rechargeable led torch. It's mint! Lights up a dull red when charging and is bloody bright as well!

[RILEY UK]

Wanted to get a lot of the boxing etc covered today but only managed the front panel before nearly taking my finger off! Oh well...

[vw-supreme]

really awesome your trunk built..... very good work and nice details..

[RILEY UK]

Thanks man! Good to get a bit of feedback because It's my first time doing air ride.

[hussdog426]

Looking good

[RILEY UK]

Have done some more covering...And also fitted a ciggy lighter socket for the LED torch, it glows red when charging. Also a pic of the second boot light on the other side.

Still need to tidy up the hinges on the doors and I'm waiting for some smart/different little push knobs for them to finish them off.

It's slowly but surely getting there It's no show car build or anything, but as long as it's easy to maintain everything and looks boring/subtle lol. No hardlines for example which I really like the look of but it'll do me.

[RILEY UK]

Also I'm unsure on whether or not to leave the tank 'as is' or maybe paint it red? Carbon wrap? Polished? Can't decide...

[AndrewDaniels]

That's such a good idea with what you guys did the lights. for creativity!!

[RILEY UK]

Thanks The boot/trunk lights or the neons?

I rewired all the lighting today to make it more oem/permanent, going to try and make a lot more progress tomorrow, I'm itching to get it done, just don't want to rush it

[vw-supreme]

its cool to see so many Details around...
cant stop to say it again.

greetings from Germany

[RILEY UK]

I do like the detail

Picked up some gold plated battery terminals so I know the power supply will all be clean. And my Vw door push knobs turned up too! They are basically screw head caps/covers measuring 25mm across.



Fitted! Love em. Excuse all the dust/bits of wood on the paintwork!

[Will@BagRiders]

Have you heard any word from the folks at Podi today?

[RILEY UK]

Had an email asking if I was still having trouble thanks Will. Basically let Greg know that I also tried powering it without the sender which gives the same result, nothing at all.

[dubsnmotion]

Some detailed work going on here, awesome. You should paint all the screw heads black.

[RILEY UK]

Thanks mateHave got some black screw caps for the screws (Bottom left of pic)

Still awaiting hearing back on some fittings to finish it all off! But I went crazy and bought some new wheels today after a supposed wheel specialist ruined my beautiful Borbet A's that I've had from new.

[RILEY UK]

Just back from my unit (It's midnight here!) after having stripped all the boxing down to glue and screw it all up, ready to hit it with the acoustic cloth

Still awaiting those fittings Will @ Bagriders!

[RILEY UK]

Well not much done due to having the bad news that my Auntie passed away yesterday :-( Always feel kinda numb when someone passes away, hate how you just have to somehow carry on...My head wasn't really on it today but I dynamatted the compressor box section and carpeted a little bit.

Not sure if the dynamatt is a good idea or not noise wise, obviously planning to put acoustic cloth over the top too. First time using the dynamatt, it's weird stuff, got the hang of it I think.

[RILEY UK]

Any thoughts on the dynamatt in the compressor area before I apply acoustic cloth? I wondered if it may actually enhance the sound of the compressor? Like I say, never used the stuff before.

[Twilliams83]

i believe i read that dynamat is only a vibration reducer and not a noise reducer.


someone correct me if im wrong.

[kilimats]

i believe i read that dynamat is only a vibration reducer and not a noise reducer.


someone correct me if im wrong.

yep, applying dynamat on wood doesnt make much sense imo

[RILEY UK]

Ahh well, I actually thought it was for noise enhancement for car audio, was thinking any compressor noise would be forced to the boot/trunk away from the passenger area. Oh well...lol.

Haven't managed to touch anything else really. So a pic or two on the Borbet A's that a wheel refurb company have ruined (My fave wheel of all time!) and on the new wheels (For now anyway) Borbet B.

[RILEY UK]

OK so my PODI gauge wasn't working, not lighting up at all when powered but I split it open just now and had a look. Couldn't really see anything obvious so I just resoldered the wiring pictured.



It now lights up! But does this actually say FAIL!? Have I knackered the gauge!? I tried to be really careful because my soldering iron is a very high wattage one, but it looks like I may have melted/killed a resistor or something?

[RILEY UK]

Boxing near finished, sorry about the poor phone pics.

[liquide]

Love the progress mate
I'm only down the road from you too, would love to see this and take some pics once it's done

Love those 'B's btw, which company wrecked the others? Bad news bud

[Will@BagRiders]

Are you still waiting for Podi to send out a new gauge?

BTW, your fittings will be shipping out on Monday

[RILEY UK]

Well I'm still awaiting some fittings... I've struggled for time etc of late anyway.

Love the progress mate
I'm only down the road from you too, would love to see this and take some pics once it's done

Love those 'B's btw, which company wrecked the others? Bad news bud

Cheers mate. It was TWS as Manchester. I just can't seem to find ANYBODY that is good at their job these days, no matter the industry they are in. Hence I very rarely have anybody else touch the car. Everywhere I take the wheels, people are pulling their faces about doing them, I'll probably just do them myself again so I know they are done right. Just time issues really.

[RILEY UK]

Well I've been really busy with other things so haven't really done anything.

All I did manage recently/today was to apply sealant to all the tank/compressor fittings, run a couple pieces of air line. And then I loosely connected the VDO pressure gauge, and hooked the box/tank up to the car via some jump leads. Ran the compressor and filled the tank up to 150psi.

Have left it now to see what the pressure is tomorrow. Hopefully it's somewhere still near the 150. Couldn't hear any leaks but we will see.

[RILEY UK]

Well I just got upto my unit to check the pressure. It's dropped to 105psi, im guessing that's not good :-/

I'm about to refill to 150psi and run some soapy water around the joints.


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