http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php Fiat Coupe Forum Recent Posts Fiat Coupe Forum - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860101#Post860101 Posted by Brewster:
They're everywhere. The house next door to me is rented out by a private owner to a single mother who pays the rent via Social Services. I live in quite a nice area with a good community spirit and ev]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:17:22 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860100#Post860100 Posted by Enforcer:
Two things occur to me looking at this. One, as per my other thread, handbrake efficiency will not be improved by loading the boot, since the handbrake does not use the hydraulics. Two, If that nipple]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:01:43 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860099#Post860099 Posted by Enforcer:
OK, so there is no point in loading extra weight into the boot, is there? My car failed on the handbrake. ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:58:27 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860098#Post860098 Posted by rikki16vt:
[quote=sucho]it was not the cam sensor. what else to check? [/quote] You swapped the cam sensor with another known good unit?]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:28:40 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860097#Post860097 Posted by sandytim:
But why oh why do Autocar keep using those rubbish shots of S909KAN. IMHO thats one of the worst looking and drab coupe pictures ever. It must be the LE bodykit :D]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:49:42 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860096#Post860096 Posted by sandytim:
[quote=AlanW]If this is a really mint, genuine car, it's not a ridiculous price. Originality, condition and history are what sets the best examples of any classic car apart from the hundreds/thousands]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:40:17 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860095#Post860095 Posted by Theresa:
Heard two loud rumbles of thunder about an hour ago and about a one minute downpour :rolleyes: Looking forward to a good storm if we ever get one :D ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:35:09 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860094#Post860094 Posted by charlieBoy:
[quote=belfastjohn]It's not like that though is it. One gang member struck out once AFAIK. No one stood around watching someone getting the shit kicked out of them in some sort of blood fest voyeurism]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:33:51 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860093#Post860093 Posted by NuIotaChi:
[quote=Hyperlink]... Already have 300 ...[/quote] 300? 300?? 300??? God, there's so much black in that film you could probably get away with watching on 8mmm and not notice the difference :P]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:19:55 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860092#Post860092 Posted by Theresa:
Have you got a Freecycle network? There's one around here, but don't know if there's one anywhere else? You basically post up on the Freecycle website what you have to give away or what you want]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:14:22 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860091#Post860091 Posted by coupeboy:
AA always do a better price than dealers i agree..I just cant see why these things are so expensive for what they are! Moving on,anyone seen or used these people?? They do Coupe struts for £12.99 e]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:13:24 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860089#Post860089 Posted by Greg20vTurbo:
My mate had one and it caused him nothing but trouble. Clutch went at 23k, followed by gearbox failure at 27k followed by another clutch failure soon afterwards, followed by an Autotrader advert and h]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:05:10 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860088#Post860088 Posted by AlanW:
I say one of these in Morrisons car park in Totnes and had a chat with the owner who was an elderly gent who'd traded in a Megane :s It was in the plain red and looked very nice indeed. I particul]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:05:06 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860086#Post860086 Posted by Theresa:
Hi and welcome :)]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:55:21 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860085#Post860085 Posted by pag:
Jim, the small round rear lights were only on the MK1 Mini which ran from 1959 to 1967. The Mk2 was introduced late 1967, this was the first to have the square rear lights and also the more angular]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:54:23 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860084#Post860084 Posted by Theresa:
I'd find it hard to get to any midweek meets, due to my working hours, but if it's any help and I know it's not until next year, but if anyones interested, I was going to arrange a Club stand at The C]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:54:01 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860083#Post860083 Posted by 16v_couper:
cam cover breather tube? thanks ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:48:24 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860082#Post860082 Posted by TurboJ:
[quote=eldinho] no figures? [/quote] Soon, just need to scan in the dyno plots and upload the vids. Keep an eye in the RR section. I'll put up the results within the next few days.]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:44:32 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860079#Post860079 Posted by Brewster:
[quote=JKD]I've perfected the art of moonwalking. shamone! [/quote] More than can be said for the crew of the Challenger.]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:18:30 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860076#Post860076 Posted by SimonCoupe:
What is the condition of your condensor? If the condensor is too badly corroded, or you're lost too many fins, the system may not be releasing enough heat to reduce the low pressure side. That way, th]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:03:45 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860075#Post860075 Posted by SimonCoupe:
Just replaced the aircon condensor of Nigel's car and it was a bit of a battle. All you need to do is disconnect the two bolts at the top of the radiator and ease it backwards, and undo the two bolts ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:59:23 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860074#Post860074 Posted by Paul_H:
[quote=JKD]Hopefully there will now be a new trend on Youtube- 'The Classy Coop Videos' trend :D There are just TOO MANY chavtastic ones on there at the moment. :o [/quote] yep like this o]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:57:01 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860068#Post860068 Posted by Kelv27:
Mrs LickyL, I'm not sure if they are handed but the one on the N/S (meeting the gearbox) has a part number of 40000270.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:40:47 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860067#Post860067 Posted by Truffle:
Not very talkative this lady of yours, you sure you're not just making her up to try and remove your reputation based on your name?]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:36:43 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860062#Post860062 Posted by NorthernBloke:
Same here! Just had mine done today at my normal garage (not coope specialist) but used them for years do loads of belts on other cars. Mechanic said he thought it was a bit noisy as if over tig]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:26:48 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860048#Post860048 Posted by lilolee:
Guess I should since I am SL6]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:05:45 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860046#Post860046 Posted by sheep:
i would help out but mine is also lowered.If you have no luck then measure the approach angle of the drive and if someone on here could measure the approach angle on a standard coupe you will have you]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:02:34 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860045#Post860045 Posted by DaveG:
Just curious to see what air temps you guys with widgets are seeing at the moment, once the engine is properly warmed up? Today mine was typically 43-44°C when moving swiftly along, closer to 50°C whe]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:51:21 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860044#Post860044 Posted by barnacle:
Only just!]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:50:44 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860042#Post860042 Posted by cowboy:
did you mean lister front grill]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:48:12 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860041#Post860041 Posted by Jay748:
hi i have one part polished ill send u some pics if u like ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:47:10 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860040#Post860040 Posted by sheep:
Cant wait should be a top weekend again this year. The best place to stand is in the tunnel at bridge when the f1 car and renault 3.5's go past , an experience your never forget.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:45:54 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860039#Post860039 Posted by DaveG:
Scorpion 918U, try a search for that on this forum]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:53 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860035#Post860035 Posted by barnacle:
[quote=Bino]damn...It looks like everyone got's a 20VT here in the UK :S:S :P[/quote] Not quite everyone... I've had this 16v for fourteen years now from new. Original and best; accept no substitu]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:40:02 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860031#Post860031 Posted by mattB:
Well I'm booked at the Premier Inn to come and spectate. Am I bringing the club banner or does someone else have one they are bringing - Alexis?]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:30:38 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860027#Post860027 Posted by jamie3:
so will i Matt but i probably wont be till next month as spent out at the moment, and the wife down my neck. Im sure you know the feeling. But as soon as its done i will repost it all up.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:23:31 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860026#Post860026 Posted by pinin_prestatyn:
Think I've sorted it now. Thanks Dave! What brings you to "Brestatyn"?]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:22:25 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860025#Post860025 Posted by jamie3:
Hi I have a 3.0bar fuel pressure reg from my 20vt for sale, reason for selling just had remap and had 3.8bar fitted. Its in all working order and would be good for replacment or for 16v tuners. cost £]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:21:51 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860022#Post860022 Posted by Spee:
Burgundy, I think it was a 20v N/A, V***FFR at Dobs Hill Garage near Penyffordd around 6pm tonight, looked good. Gareth ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:19:48 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860016#Post860016 Posted by rudkin:
As title im looking for a petrol filler cap in any condition for a re-furb. Plz pm me if you have one, thanks!]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:11:35 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860014#Post860014 Posted by shinyshoes:
wax on wax off you mean???? :rofl:]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:10:29 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860011#Post860011 Posted by dactul:
radiator.... as far as i know nievelc it is fine, it was only the big end of the engine that has blown. If your interested, make me an offer including postage]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:08:18 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860010#Post860010 Posted by Vickster:
Likely coming in [url=http://www.tuningnews.net/gallery/alpina-b3/alpina-b3-06.jpg]one of these[/url] as going to see [url=http://i.ebayimg.com/18/!!p97dT!CG0~$(KGrHgoOKigEjlLmJg8nBJ3cPKM,Ig~~_12.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:08:04 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=860008#Post860008 Posted by Baz76:
Cheers matey :thumb: . Baz :)]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:57:47 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859986#Post859986 Posted by GilesO:
Flea - Thanks for the comments. Definitely needs looking at then... ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:23:30 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859982#Post859982 Posted by sprintsteve:
cant remember how many turns i think it was 3 turns from fully soft to fully hard its easy enough to check anyway 5 min job , jack up and remove the bottom damper bolt adjust then put bolt back in]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:16:20 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859981#Post859981 Posted by MeanRedSpider:
Absolutely - mine's good though. Local (internet) connection is good.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:12:24 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859979#Post859979 Posted by Paul_H:
just done mine today, easy enough job to do (2 people) there is clips on the struts where they connect to the bonnet pop these off then they struts pretty much fall off. Undo the 4 bolts and its of]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:08:30 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859977#Post859977 Posted by Jay748:
ha ha are they taking the mick lol]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:04:57 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859973#Post859973 Posted by robcal:
Silver coop in Rainham (Essex version). S4 *** I think.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:55:22 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859967#Post859967 Posted by TurboJ:
Squid we are talking about "Vortex" boxes. Our cars don't have these.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:34:41 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859962#Post859962 Posted by Bigtop:
Tw@ts. Iv had 2 cars paintstrippered, not a nice sight. and my last car was keyed. Gutted mate.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:23:00 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859960#Post859960 Posted by Hyperlink:
OK if your ok with S/H try countryside cruising]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:18:16 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859958#Post859958 Posted by porkypaul:
Green 20VT outside the Duke of York pub in Lichfield today.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:13:03 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859956#Post859956 Posted by porkypaul:
Will do, 1.me 2.proccy 3.samsite999 4.adamgt 5.lucifer 6.tommy_coop23 7.gilbo 8.Sam's boss 9.Nello 10.Aggy 11.LucanUK 12.stevo]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:11:36 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859954#Post859954 Posted by MattW:
You should get a bit better spool up and boost at the top end, but youre still restricted by the standard cat. You would get bigger gains by running a straight through exhaust from the turbo back with]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:04:56 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859953#Post859953 Posted by anthrax:
Interested. What the difference beatween race and track-road set up? The kit comes with top mounts , right? Cheers.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:04:45 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859949#Post859949 Posted by Johnny:
spotted two today, 1 was a 16v N reg banana on tarvin rd chester and the other was a sprinty heading towards wrexham just off the big roundabout nr the kings school with a blonde lady driving.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:52:43 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859947#Post859947 Posted by Mark_S:
[quote=warnysouth]I just bought a Hayter Spirit 41 (self propelled, roller version). Excellent piece of kit but £300+ [/quote] Snap, very pleased with it :) ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:51:41 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859942#Post859942 Posted by Steamer:
Even more respect!!!!]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:38:58 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859934#Post859934 Posted by JLow75:
I've just had 2 replacement wings sprayed up & fitted, rear arches done, scratches removed from LE sideskirts & another couple of things = £200 all in he's also re-furbing my alloys for £140 And]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:31:50 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859932#Post859932 Posted by Steamer:
Cheers Ikon will do it asap,it looked fine when checked though!I know they are buggers to get an accurate reading though. Sorry Sedici,ill go with I kon the optimist lol!]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:31:35 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859930#Post859930 Posted by RusH:
Does the siren have a cap on top of it? My standard alarm has the option to swicth it off with a key. Not a long term solution but may stop the noise.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:30:23 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859927#Post859927 Posted by RusH:
A bodyshop will have a number of paint shades from the same paint code - its just a case of comparing what is the closest match. You 'should' get away with painting the sills no problem as it will be]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:21:23 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859926#Post859926 Posted by Flea:
It's very much a symptom of the Blitz boost controllers, the Greddy and Apexi rarely exhibit such boost fluctuations according to temperature. You can use the boost limiter but it's not a nice drive c]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:20:23 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859925#Post859925 Posted by JKD:
oh well worth a try. thanks for the turbo quick response]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:20:04 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859924#Post859924 Posted by beast:
ive got a wimpledon app on my i-phone but its proper slow :(]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:18:46 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859916#Post859916 Posted by doug20vt:
cheers Jimbo, will do that at the weekend then, might as well get it as cool as possible]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:04:01 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859906#Post859906 Posted by Jay748:
Have u got any 5 speed lates left and would u take a standard linkage that need freeing up or once they are stiff they dont free up. Thanks Jay]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:46:40 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859904#Post859904 Posted by Jay748:
im breaking a 20vt at the mo ill c if i can rip it off for you]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:43:56 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859903#Post859903 Posted by Jay748:
what cable is that???]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:42:32 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859902#Post859902 Posted by warnysouth:
Defo do it yourself. I did - very easy. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:39:46 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859896#Post859896 Posted by littledave:
congrats on choosing the best colour... ;)]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:28:35 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859894#Post859894 Posted by frary:
go onto the HSE web site and check out "working at height regs".]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:20:45 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=859887#Post859887 Posted by TurboNick:
just wondering how much someone would give me for this turbo. it is brand new in its box opened by me just to see it and its a beast im sure TurboJ can confirm that ;) selling due to getting the same ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:05:55 BST