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Monday, October 27, 2003

For Sale - Silver/Black 1992 VW Corrado VR6 (SLC), Many Great Modifications



Car Details:
• Car owned by former President of the Corrado Club of America (CCA). It is well cared for and competently maintained and modified.
• 1992 Corrado SLC (VR6)
• Silver with Black Leather Interior
• Sunroof
• 2nd owner is selling. Purchased car in 1994 from a dealer – car was coming off of a 2 year lease.
• Car has been garaged nightly since 1994, never stored outdoors on a regular basis.
• 147,500 miles.
• Accident-free and rust-free.

Major Modifications:
• Schrick 268 Cams.
• Quaife limited slip differential.
• H&R Lowering Springs
• Bilstein Sport Shocks
• Wilwood Billet Dynalite-II 4-piston aluminum front 11in. brake caliper upgrade kit from RPI.

Other Modifications:
• Garrett Chip
• European Front Spoiler
• European Headlamps (VR6 size, not the typical G60 size which is too small).
• New Dimensions MOWA (Massive Overkill Wiring Assembly) headlight wiring harness with integrated relay.
• High output H3 and H4 Hella bulbs in European headlamps. New Dimensions / Hella Foglamp Replacements (New glass formulation will not heat crack like the stock foglamps).
• Momo perforated leather steering wheel.
• Scroth Harnesses, driver and passenger side.
• Samco hose kit installed less than 2,000 miles ago (blue).
• Braided, stainless steel brake lines, front and rear.
• ATE Super Blue brake fluid.
• High performance brake pads.
• Neuspeed 8mm plug wires.
• Foam-style drop-in panel air filter.
• Autotech Sport Tuning cat-back stainless steel exhaust.
• Oil cooler, front mounted, developed and installed by AWE Tuning.
• Hella dual air horns (brand new).
• Oil pressure gauge.
• German license plate #OS VW592. OS is the city code for Osnabrόk, where the Corrado was manufactured.
• OEM “Corrado” embroidered floormats.
• Passat cupholder.
• Low-temp fan switch.
• Performance motor mounts.

Maintenance:
• All maintenance in first two years was done at the dealer.
• Thereafter, car has been serviced religiously by owner with all major and minor maintenance attended to as well as significant attention paid to preventative maintenance. Only the best mechanics have been engaged to service the car (primarily AWE Tuning).
• Synthetic oil used exclusively.
• Transmission rebuilt and new synchros installed. Work performed by AWE Tuning.
• Cooling system professionally serviced, flushed and upgraded to G12 coolant (from the original G11 coolant).
• Radiator replaced with a brand new OEM radiator a few years ago (rather than cleaning and pressure washing the old one).
• Full and complete heater core recall performed.
• Replaced spoiler motor (a common failure on Corrados recently).
• Recently replaced serpentine belt.
• Sealed, gel Optima battery.
• Head gasket replaced with updated design. Work performed by AWE Tuning.
• Heavy duty valve springs and valve guides installed. Work performed by AWE Tuning.
• Timing chain guides replaced. Work performed by AWE Tuning.
• Clutch replaced less than 25,000 miles ago. This was the first clutch replacement on the car. Work performed by AWE Tuning.
• Hood was repainted about 3 years ago after a mechanic improperly installed a front motor mount, allowing the motor to lift and bump/break the paint on the hood. Paint work handled by the preferred shop of a highly reputable tuner.

Other Goodies:
• High quality custom-fitted car cover included.
• Bentley service manual included.
• Johnson & Johnson first aid kit, located in first aid kit storage area under back seat armrest included.
• Custom-sized sunshade for windshield included.

Optional / Important Note:
• Car comes fitted with OEM Speedline wheels with Kumho tires. These tires are suitable ONLY for autocross or track use. AT THE BUYER’S OPTION THE FOLLOWING WHEELS AND TIRES CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR FOR $1,500.
o 4 Excellent Condition Nothelle “N-Sport” Wheels, 16 inch – ONE OF A KIND IN THE U.S.! These are 16x7, 5x100, with six “flat” spokes. See the picture at the top of the page to see these exquisite wheels. You will never, ever see another set like them on the roads in the US. NOTE that these are not the N-Classics that are typically shown on Nothelle-customized Corrado G60s. These are FAR more rare and, in my opinion, far more attractive.
o Extra set of Nothelle center caps.
o New Dunlop SP9000s, less than 5,000 miles wear.
o One extra SP9000 as a spare.

Price, Payment, Negotiation:
• Asking $8,500 or best offer for the car itself (without the special Nothelle wheels, as noted above).
• I will not entertain selling the Nothelle wheels separately until after the car is sold, in case the buyer would also like the wheels.
• I am not interested in trades.
• Payment accepted in the form of a cashier’s check only. No cash and no personal checks.
• Buyer is responsible for any and all applicable sales taxes, registration and title transfer fees.
• A 10%, non-refundable deposit is required to hold the car. Full payment must be made within 2 weeks after the deposit is made or the sale will be null and void, and the deposit will not be returned.
• The above price is what I believe to be fair. However, all reasonable offers and negotiations will be considered.
• Contact: jlivingood@mycomcast.com.


Dyno tested at AWE Tuning.


Front shot showing Euro lights, spoiler, license plate, updated fogs.


Close-up of AWE oil cooler.






Sunday, October 26, 2003

MBA Update

The MBA is going well. It is a ***lot*** more work than I'd anticipated, for whatever reason. It will be worth it in the end, but it sure is tough to balance work, school, spending time with the family, working on the house, etc. Nearly impossible, in fact. And I seem to be developing an intense dislike of business statistics. :-( Can't wait until my second STAT class in grad school is over at the end of this year.

Friday, October 17, 2003

Corrado Officially For Sale

I've decided it is time to part with the Corrado. I hardly ever drive anymore now that I take the train to work again. And with the MINI I just cannot drive both enough to justify the expense of keeping, insuring and maintaining both cars. Time for someone else to enjoy the Corrado - it's a sin to have such a great car parked under a cover in the garage. Not sure what I'll sell it for yet...

House Update

The house is coming along well. The office is not setup which explains the lack of posts here and the lack of new photos. Will post some soon. The kitchen is almost done. The basement is totally redone - the epoxy floors look great now.