Coming in super late this month is actually one of the sweetest WCM projcet cars to date. It is a '92 VR6 Corrado built by Cole Fisher out of Palo Alto, California. Cole purchased the car about 2 years ago after selling his 1965 international scout. With $2,500 in hand, Cole went on a dub hunt. "I wanted a dub, specifically a corrado," Cole said, "I fell in love with corrados when I went to a Eurosport dyno day with my cousin in San Diego, his friends are in the SCCG (SoCal Corrado Group)." After almost purchasing a MK1 Rabbit, Cole finally found a 'rado in his price range. "The Corrado already had the autotech front stut bar and a neuspeed chip installed when I purchased it," Cole explained. "The first thing I bought was a Neuspeed p-flow intake and lowering springs." The lowering springs Cole spoke of were eventually swapped out for more functional B&G coilovers. Poly control arm bushings were also installed to increase handling. Finishing off the current suspension tweaks is a Eurosport rear stress bar.

The Neuspeed chip that came with the car was also changed out for a custom re-mapped GIAC chip, to better compliment the DSR 256 cams, ported throttle body, and polished 2.9 clone intake manifold. New Dimensions plug wires and a Optima yellow top battery help to make sure that the correct spark and electrical power are at hand. Cole also installed a QTP exhaust cut-out to handle the spent exhaust gases. The purpose of the exhaust cut-out is to bypass the remaining exhaust system after the point at which the cut-out is installed. When you bypass the remaining exhaust system you are making it easier for the engine to get rid of the exhaust, therefore gaining horsepower and torque by making it easier for your engine to breathe. To help the power gains find its way to the ground, Cole decided to install a Turn2 front motor mount, a Vibratechnics solid tranny mount, and a Autotech 9lb flywheel. Finding the factory shift throws a little too long, Cole found that the Disel Geek short shift kit with side to side reduction was the way to remedy the problem.

Being that Cole's Corrado is around 2 inches lower than stock, it's a surprise that his euro front lip hasn't been eaten by the harsh Cali roads and driveways. His 15x7.5 Borbet type C's, powder-coated in black and wrapped in Hankook Ventus HR 2's do a good job of keeping the 'rado on these less than favorable road conditions. Brembo slotted rotors and the EBC Greenstuff brake pads help bring Cole's Corrado to a stop faster then the factory brake set-up. While braking, some might take notice to the car's tail lights, which have been custom half smoked by Cole himself. The side markers too have also been smoked out, and the side moldings on the 'rado have been shaved, giving the car a clean smoother look. Cole got his hands on and installed a glass moonroof provided by a Passat, and "borrowed" the stubby antenna found on his parents Honda Element. After a minor fender bender, Cole's 'rado recived a complete new re-srap in the OEM VW color Flash Red.

On the inside of the Corrado Cole added a couple of touches to stock interior by installing a Momo steering wheel and shift knob. Cole also changed out the super ugly stock green dash lights to a much better red color. A Alpine cda9856 deck with an Ipod adapator, and a 1200 watt sony amp were installed to blast through the upgraded pioneer speakers and 12” kicker sub. This minor audio upgrade keeps the car light and also provides a good amount of "slump" as Cole likes to call it.

Cole is one of those Dubbers who belives that when you take too much OEM away from a dub, then it no longer retains that VW goodness that attracted him to it the first place. This shows in the way he has constructed his Corrado. All the work done to the car has been by Cole himself (except for the paint). You can even find him helping out with MK5 suspension swaps, and lurking under the hood of a friends 1.8t. He loves all things VW. You can also find Cole and other Corrado lovers at Cole's web site, www.norcalcorrado.com. So what's next on his list for the Corrado you ask?

"I am currently building a new engine for the corrado, it will be a 2.8l with stock bottom end, with mild headwork. then later on down the road I plan on going turbo." -Cole Fisher

Thanks Cole for giving us this Month's fashionably late featured project car! - Insidious

:: FEATURED VEHICLE SPECS :: Owner :: Cole Fisher WCM Username :: chappalappa Vehicle Specs :: Flash Red Corrado
: Suspension : B+G coilovers Poly control arm bushings Autotech front strut bar Eurosport rear stress bar : Exterior : Euro front lip Custom half smoked tails Smoked side markers Shaved side moldings Passat glass moonroof Honda element antenna	: Motor : Custom mapped giac chip DSR 256 cams Neuspeed p-flow intake Polished 2.9 clone intake manifold QTP exhaust cutout 15x7.5 black borbet type C Autotech 9lb flywheel Turn 2 front motor mount Vibratechnics solid tranny mount Disel geek short shift kit with side to side reduction Ported throttle body New Dimensions plug wires Optima yellow top Brembo slotted rotor EBC greenstuff pads : Interior : Custom red gauge lighting Momo steering wheel Momo shift knob : Stereo : Alpine cda9856 deck Ipod adapator 1200 watt sony amp 12” kicker sub Pioneer speakers

:: Article by :: Insidious :: Pictures by :: Insidious :: Layout :: Will O.

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