My Corrado G60

[OEM G60]

Ah yes i remember reading that the alternator is a tricky bit when building a 16vG60. Did yours start life as 2.0 16v Jay or was it a G60 to begin with ?? Think i'm right in saying its easier to 16v the G60 than the other way round ?? Do you think the A/C would be very power zapping ??

[G60JAY]

Ah yes i remember reading that the alternator is a tricky bit when building a 16vG60. Did yours start life as 2.0 16v Jay or was it a G60 to begin with ?? Think i'm right in saying its easier to 16v the G60 than the other way round ?? Do you think the A/C would be very power zapping ??

Yeah, it started as a 1.8l 8v g60 then to a 2l 8v g60 and then a 2l 16v g60.
It is easier to 16v the g60 as you say but which ever way you do it it's not cheap. I think the best conversion for power v price would be a 2l conversion on a regular g60. You not only bring up the capacity but you can increase the compression ratio too. Are you thinking of something like this yourself?
There's no doubting that air con uses power but on a engine like the g60's with 200 hp it's should'nt be to noticable most of the time.
Do you run a chip and pulley on yours?

[Golf Loon]

Imports

Hey Carpoid
Whats the deal with the container, do you take the car and stuff to the docks, or do they bring you the container? I`m a Pom too and I hate paying top dollar for every little european thing. I think you can buy a car for export to Australia provided you have a reciept saying it is sold for export to Australia and it has to be before January 1989 First registered.
15 Years old. Is that an F plate in the Uk, that seems old. I want to bring a scirocco storm.

[imported_brackie]

Import rules

It's the "15 year rule" that applies. If the car is more than 15 years old it can be registered with little compliance mods. Newer than that it costs more than the car and the freight together to get it ADRed. What would be the biggest problem would be getting a car that would pass roadworthy...especially in the area of rust. Most cars from Europe and N America would be rusty at 15 yo. I doubt they would pass. Import costs also include AQIS protocols such as steam cleaning and detailing (not just anybody can do it...they have to be AQIS approved and they charge the Earth) plus landing fees and other add-ons. You would really have to want the car badly to bring it in. http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/ is the Government site. Also http://www.importdriver.com.au/ gives useful information.

[OEM G60]

2.0l conversion would be a good one Jay, mine hasn't had any mods to the engine apart from a Jabba Stage 4 rebuilt Charger. The car only has 55000 miles on the clock and i really can't make my mind up whether to mod it or not as its so mint, really would like another to have a play with. And besides all the talk of modding it i really can't afford too much aswell as shipping it to Australia !! Now i've gone to book it they've put the prices up again - 1500 for the 'sole use' container now (including a load of other handling/admin fees) or 1100 for a shared container.( Golf Leon i have to drive the car to London where it will be packed into the container) I am determined to bring it with me though, the VW scene is the only thing i'll really miss when i move there .......how is it for ordering parts from the UK ?? Do you pay import tax on things over a certain weight ??

[imported_brackie]

Importing parts

Don't think there is any weight rule for importing parts. I have imported stack of stuff from the US and the UK but have never paid any.

[Golf Loon]

There is no problem getting small things sent airmail. Anything big costs heaps especially spending dollars and takes three months.
Have you looked at a RoRo Ferry? Drive to Southampton, put it on a ferry and collect at Sydney.
Brackie. I reckon there would be heaps of not rusted VWs in the UK of that age. Mk1s will be rooted, or expensive, but I reckon there`d be lots of Mk2 GTIs and 16vs that wouldnt be too bad. And hopefully a Scirocco.

[OEM G60]

Have you looked at a RoRo Ferry? Drive to Southampton, put it on a ferry and collect at Sydney.
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Just got a quote for under £900 for this ! The reason i wasn't gonna use it was because i read that you can't put anything in the car - however this company has said i can fill the boot and possibly more, just need to speak to them later. It takes a bit longer this way (52 days IIRC) but thats cool cos it gives me a bit more time to get a job and unit WITH secure parking !!

[Rednut]

that corrado is mental! i bet that would hammer like nothing else!

[OEM G60]

Theres now a register of 'Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles'. The law states that if a car is on this register a car can be bought overseas for selling in Australia............the only VW on the list so far is the Corrado !!

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/

[imported_brackie]

Please bring it here!

Theres now a register of 'Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles'. The law states that if a car is on this register a car can be bought overseas for selling in Australia............the only VW on the list so far is the Corrado !!

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/

We need more Corrados!
On the subject of "Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles" I reckon it should be extended to any model not officially imported into Oz including diesel versions of petrol-engined cars that are. Maybe we shpuld get together with the members of other internet forums and car clubs and put some pressure on the pollies to do something. (I'm serious...who does this country belong to, anyway?? Us!)

[Golf Loon]

Thats a good idea brackie and would include Mk2s. I think legislation in intended to stop a wave of grey imports from Japan.

[OEM G60]

Thoght i'd dump this pic in here and just let you know Jay i took your advise on the 675mm rad, got myself one, can run 2 fans with it aswell which is good.
Just waiting for my import approval then i can book it on the ship ! Can't wait !

[imported_brackie]

Cooling system

Yeah. Make sure that your cooling system is top-notch. You'll find out why on your first 40 degree day!

[Golf Loon]

I`d soak the whole car in fish oil before despatching it on a ship for 3 months.