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=1002143#Post1002143 Posted by MattW:
PM me your address if you want the silkolene!]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:03:06 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002142#Post1002142 Posted by coupe_integrale:
Cracking little cars, had one before my Coupe. Few tweeks make them a great run around.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:01:55 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002141#Post1002141 Posted by Theresa:
Wish I could afford to move :( Yes, it'll be me parked up at the hospital :D I work there in the evenings. Anyway, this has gone waaay off topic, sorry :blush: Proteous, pm me or stop me if y]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:01:30 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002140#Post1002140 Posted by Saint:
yeah - it is a coupe, it is Honza's NA 16v but that manifold is no longer available. Not sure what Begbie has done but this is the 16vt standard manifold (all credit to paddy 147 for the pic which]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:00:52 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002139#Post1002139 Posted by Mariusz:
Thanks a lot.. :)]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:59:41 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002138#Post1002138 Posted by TurboJ:
[color:#33FF33]1. Steve_G (Rods & Pistons, 83mm) Details Confirmed[/color] 2. Tkf (Rods & Pistons 82.5mm) 3. ryangt (Rods & Pistons Not sure on size yet ) [color:#33FF33]4. pendy (Rods & Pistons 83]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:59:23 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002137#Post1002137 Posted by Mariusz:
Side Skirts - http://www.autods.net/skirtsfit.jpg LE Lips - http://www.autods.net/lelips/ :)]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:57:58 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002136#Post1002136 Posted by MattE:
aha that'll be it Matt, thanks. Explains a bit to me why these throttle stuck on problems in the news are happening, as I always thought a good strong application of the brakes would overpower the en]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:56:02 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002135#Post1002135 Posted by Rog20VT:
Eibach roll bars front and rear. Awesome Mod. Doesnt affect ride comfort, just makes the car corner flat.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:56:01 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002134#Post1002134 Posted by Rog20VT:
Ill be doing the work required next week for the new owner, so i can let you all know. :D]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:54:59 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002133#Post1002133 Posted by Edinburgh:
Ok, testing the water here as [while not counting the chickens] a plan is being hatched for another purchase of.....what else? :/ It's my daily driver and have owned it about 8 years. It is mod-]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:54:22 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002131#Post1002131 Posted by X19_pilot:
Send them a cheque for £2.13! :D ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:52:34 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002129#Post1002129 Posted by JKD:
:(]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:45:16 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002123#Post1002123 Posted by daithi28:
I'll get the sensor tested next time the car breaks down and gets towed to the garage. So maybe this Thursday or Friday then :rolleyes: Unfortunately I don't have the time or money to get this sort]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:37:26 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002119#Post1002119 Posted by Insy:
Any confirmation on whether they fit the 20V NA? Just thinking it can then apply to Bravo/Marea 20V engines as well as the Coop.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:34:16 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002118#Post1002118 Posted by XS:
1) TurboJ - RGS/FR, DES/FR, PGS/FR 2) Taffy - RGS/FR, DES/FR, PGS/FR 3) TimC - RGS/FR, DES/FR, PGS/FR 4) mattb - GRS/FR 5) Anthrax - RGS/CO, DES/CO, PGS/CO 6) Skeandubh - RGS/FR, DES/FR, PGS/FR ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:33:53 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002117#Post1002117 Posted by sugerbear:
[quote=sandytim]A WARNING TO YOU ALL. It starts with something simple like none standard floor mats. The next thing you know your putting in an air freshener. Then you take your FIAT badges o]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:33:42 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002115#Post1002115 Posted by Stephen28th:
Hi guys, Looking for a cheap rear bumper in good condition for a 20v VIS. Energy Green if you have it but any colour welcome! Cheers, Ste]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:30:53 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002112#Post1002112 Posted by anthrax:
Well spotted about arches i remember now when i dropped mine low , it was rubbing on the inside on the full turn and over the speed bumps ,but that was on 18' alloys , so i would imagine on 16' , 1]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:29:14 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002111#Post1002111 Posted by MattW:
I have always wondered how so many people manage to get caught by static speed cameras when they are painted bright yellow and lines are painted right across the road. Where could she have possibly be]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:27:28 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002110#Post1002110 Posted by technics:
Not sure how far away that is from me, I reckognise the name, let me google map it, and ill keep you updated through this thread. Nice one.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:24:36 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002106#Post1002106 Posted by samsite999:
That's what I like to see, Chin up & cracking on with it. Oh, congratulations as well! chuffed for you :thumb: (forgive the pun)]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:13:12 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002105#Post1002105 Posted by Saint:
Bad news Nick I guess you have to make a call on the head gasket saga, as KJ has said the det could have happened after the gasket was done, but were you running up until the flea map, the same ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:12:51 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002104#Post1002104 Posted by stan:
Locked then.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:11:49 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002103#Post1002103 Posted by skinflint:
Another option is one of these brake spanner things. [url=http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=517&item=3436]Laser Tools[/url] They turn all the sides of the nut, but have a slot to allow the]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:10:56 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002102#Post1002102 Posted by Mrs_LickyL:
I have just checked with Mr L and our friend in fact has the blue leather and not the alcantara. In fact that's his grale you can see in my sig :)]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:09:23 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002100#Post1002100 Posted by Basildoncope:
bump]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:01:26 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002098#Post1002098 Posted by anthrax:
[quote=Barmybob][quote=anthrax]heat them up slightly with oxigen acetilene equipment (burner other word for it)[/quote] You can use a small, canister gas burner, but be aware that brake flud burns ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:57:28 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002096#Post1002096 Posted by glennb:
i have an evo chip for a 16vt which i bought from paulino and nevr used it.If anyone is interested im looking for 50 squid plus p/p thanks]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:51:50 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002095#Post1002095 Posted by bockers:
Have you read the [url=http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=379724#Post379724]AC FAQ?[/url]]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:51:49 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002093#Post1002093 Posted by ninja:
pm sent Ninja]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:50:27 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002092#Post1002092 Posted by seXR3I:
this is mine lol im having it lol]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:50:16 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002088#Post1002088 Posted by RusH:
Alternative Autos. OE parts at very reasonable prices. They carry most parts and come highly recomended.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:39:38 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002083#Post1002083 Posted by barnacle:
Just ordinary paragliding. But most places will do 'experience days' where you get to fly tandem. Up in your neck of the woods you might like to get in touch with 'Beyond Extreme' - Mark Dann is a fin]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:27:46 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002075#Post1002075 Posted by Joe78:
you have pm]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:11:28 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002074#Post1002074 Posted by dave_t:
Contact Merlin Motorsport to get hold of one of the alloy versions. Here's [url=http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=635659&gonew=1#UNREAD]Nobby's original group buy threa]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:10:47 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002072#Post1002072 Posted by djmobi:
its dangerous........i've started looking at others for sale now cause I will be paid again between now and when the car is available, so my budget is technically larger]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:10:07 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002071#Post1002071 Posted by benje:
[quote=came2dance] *This theory is based on years of reading comic books and watching cheap action movies. [/quote] :d it looks to be quite wet though, maybe this helped prolong the tyres. I rec]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:09:03 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002068#Post1002068 Posted by cyborg7:
Miss Jan '10 of the FCCUK calendar. Not a huge amount of coupe in it but a truly awesome picture.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:00:42 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002067#Post1002067 Posted by Brewster:
The only reason I'm on Bacefook is to wind up AndrewR.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:00:16 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002062#Post1002062 Posted by reza_q:
Hi all After a brand new bonnet. Anyone got one knocking around which they didn't fit? Anyone know where I can get one brand new at a good price? Thanks]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:50:41 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002060#Post1002060 Posted by Jef_uk:
The 16v clippers have different mountings to the 20vt ones meaning different hubs and drive shafts between the cars or some thing like that. They are not just swap items.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:48:14 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002059#Post1002059 Posted by MickyRoche:
Hi all, I am looking to change my Dump Valve from a re -circ to an atmospheric, i am sort of aware of a few tech issues concerning the 20vt - Probem being im i am not sure if i wil like it and do n]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:44:16 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002056#Post1002056 Posted by robcal:
Silver coupe in Romford yesterday morning (8ish). Was too far back in trsffic for you to notice, looked nice from afar though!]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:43:50 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002055#Post1002055 Posted by MiniMetaller:
1. Porkypaul 2. Proccy - depends how mates stag do goes on 20th 3. Samsite999 + emma 4. Theresa 5. Patch 6. Lucifer 7. MCMike 8. Tommy_coop (probably not) 9. Eks (possibly with mystery lady]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:42:48 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002054#Post1002054 Posted by Trappy:
I once scraped the bottom of my coop in a holiday park road. I drove over this particularly cruel speed bump strip that crossed the entire road and it touched the middle of the car. A few hours later ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:40:09 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002049#Post1002049 Posted by Wishy:
[url=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130375214869]Headlight[/url] ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:36:15 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002048#Post1002048 Posted by FLD_WILLIS:
28th... Damn you Vettel exhaust, damn you to hell!!! :)]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:34:07 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002047#Post1002047 Posted by Trappy:
[quote=Jurgen]Exactly, because of the final drive all the gears are slightly shorter (only a few mp/h). I reckon you will never notice in the real world though, but this is how Fiat put it in the broc]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:33:57 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002043#Post1002043 Posted by X19_pilot:
[quote=proccy]being that close to such a respected specialist is a god send. why anybody would consider not taking it there is beyond me [/quote] Too right! I have got to limp from Junction 31 to j]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:29:36 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002040#Post1002040 Posted by Rog20VT:
a 2nd hand turbo in perfect non smoking condition is rare, i doubt you'll find one easily, if you do it'll be at a premium. :)]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:26:06 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002033#Post1002033 Posted by X19_pilot:
I emailed them last night but no reply as yet :( ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:18:59 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002029#Post1002029 Posted by MarioCirillo:
Usually you need to get an independant valuation, or they will come out and view your car. You need to build up a case.... get examples of cars in simular condition that are for sale and print of ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:15:23 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002022#Post1002022 Posted by scal_LE33:
reduced £20 delivered :rolleyes:]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:08:54 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002016#Post1002016 Posted by patch234:
My wife who is Scottish, pronounces the 25th as 'the Twenty fift' Funnily enough, I know what she means!]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:56:58 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002012#Post1002012 Posted by maastiff:
99d scotts green onthe m50 and vinci grey 00D with m3 spoiler and really unusual two tone twisted 5 spoke alloys on the long mile road the other day. two in the same day, its funny how a couple of day]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:54:21 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1002002#Post1002002 Posted by sediciRich:
Ric Wood is highly regarded.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:40:31 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001995#Post1001995 Posted by Roadking:
Only thing is, how often has a quick turn around been viewed with suspicion on here when guys have asked for advice on advertised cars? ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:32:58 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001982#Post1001982 Posted by proccy:
is it fair to say the hose kit davidl has been selling is more likely to survive that the standard one, especially the chod?]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:17:48 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001981#Post1001981 Posted by Wishy:
:D ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:17:37 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001973#Post1001973 Posted by jamie3:
On a serious note any norwich or surrounding area coop's want to meet before hand, then we can have a little mini convoy and play keep up with the 16v n/a hey Frary.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:08:25 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001971#Post1001971 Posted by Vickster:
Yep, Virgin if have access I now pay £40 a month for unlimited 20meg BB, phone line with evening and weekend calls and basic TV (but more channels than Freeview) in the bedroom (I have Sky HD in li]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:04:02 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001970#Post1001970 Posted by MattW:
[quote=shabba]So yes I do believe sensibly driven Mercs/bmw's can do ok MPG on runs[/quote] Not mine, I hardly get any different MPG if I drive like my gran than if I absolutely hoon it everywhere.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:02:24 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001969#Post1001969 Posted by FreakinFreak:
I saw that Mosler again, in the same place too - corner of Hampstead Lane and Bishops Avenue. It must be his daily driver. and I saw two Ferrari Californias in about 200yards of each other, one bla]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:02:21 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001966#Post1001966 Posted by RICHB:
impressive though....it still beat all the others!]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:59:30 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001959#Post1001959 Posted by will20vt:
red coupe last week monday maybe. on a55 going past holywell heading towards llandudno way, also very nice looking blue 20vt with black alloys by mini round-a-bout by aldi in prestatyn yesterday think]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:50:36 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001946#Post1001946 Posted by Haz_Hardcore:
Who knows lol it was on there when I got it. The guy I bought it off had tried to anonymify the car by removing/changing the Fiat badges.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:27:38 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001943#Post1001943 Posted by adder58:
this seems a fair price !! http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C132650/]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:26:02 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001934#Post1001934 Posted by zonta:
i think that Maguires Tyre Gel is really good stuff,and i could find anything that matches it]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:09:03 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001932#Post1001932 Posted by djmobi:
sounds like its nothing to worry about then]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:07:11 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001923#Post1001923 Posted by Edinburgh:
Sam you have pm]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:48:29 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001922#Post1001922 Posted by dave_t:
[quote=suba]You must torque them to 98 with a torque wrench[/quote] And retorque them after 50-100 miles or so. I nearly lost a wheel at Mallory Park recently. It was torqued up correctly first]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:48:22 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001906#Post1001906 Posted by vanman1936:
sorry seals (rubber bit between frame and door) - thought i had changed the post to correct english - edited now!! Cheers P]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:06:17 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001901#Post1001901 Posted by Marco20valveT:
well... if there is space... i may take mine out but i will decid on the day! I think Nick is coming!! ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:52:29 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1001900#Post1001900 Posted by westcoupe:
still forsale,anyone ]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:50:44 UTC