http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php RSS Feed for Other Cars Fiat Coupe Forum - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=998726#Post998726 Posted by Robin_Banks:
Thanks guys. It hasn't happened since though - typical! We'll be checking for split hoses etc over the weekend, we'll also clean the EGR valve (apparently this is a known fault), probably check the]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:02:23 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=998716#Post998716 Posted by shabba:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZOpPyN53pc Gives you a little idea, although IMO cars never sound that good 'on tape' Coupe was the same, never as good in a video as it sounded in 'real life'. ]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:41:59 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=998711#Post998711 Posted by Nello:
:thumb: Thats is bezza - I drive past most days to work. Now and again you get to glimpse a few 'specials' testing there. Its where they developed the Brera S. I'm just down the road in Berkswell..]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:32:41 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=998640#Post998640 Posted by barnacle:
Nah, Joe's still casting his beady eye on it and muttering 16vt... Even the NA dragging only 800kg around is going to give a 16vt coupe a run for its money!]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:09:41 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=998565#Post998565 Posted by Theresa:
Sorry to hear this :( Why do people feel the need to be so malicious and evil :mad: What car has your wife got? Just out of interest.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:09:19 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=998408#Post998408 Posted by MattyB:
[quote=DanDan]Matt the MAF is nice and easy(thats if it is that. Better to eliminate it), ill pop over and help you with that when your free?[/quote] Dan, it's going in the garage on Friday but i']]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:59:01 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=998290#Post998290 Posted by h2ypr:
Its a 1.6 16v, which i've read quite a few reviews saying its the wrong model to own. I've seen 34mpg previously, but I think the exhaust problem may have taken its toll over a longer period that real]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:52:38 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=998254#Post998254 Posted by Neal:
[quote=beast]a 156 gtv? :rolleyes: [/quote] Probably to help it pop up on ebay's search terms when people are looking for gtvs :) Looks very tidy.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:43:18 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=998158#Post998158 Posted by yellafella:
No worries Ali :) I saved more than the cost of the prize by having this little comp. Otherwise I would have got bored on the way back and floored it :D Wy wallet is glad the thirsty beast's go]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:15:56 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=998128#Post998128 Posted by DanDan:
[quote=elder81]DAn what is that huink of junk on hte right in the second picture? lol! [/quote] Wait until i tell him! :P Personally i like Calibra's. Just don't think i would own one.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:18:07 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997951#Post997951 Posted by daithi28:
[quote=sugerbear] Its a bread van, not a clown shoe (the clown's shoe is the roadster). [/quote] Isn't the Alfa 145 the bread van? :P]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:21:05 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997622#Post997622 Posted by shabba:
I saw a 15k engine for £4500. ECU would be needed yes, I did put that in my list above. You are right about work needed, but there are Z4's out there with V10 M5/M6 conversions. Bit pricey th]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:28:45 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997589#Post997589 Posted by beast:
its an aston therefor you will be able to get some faster/better handling/more luxurious for less than half the price :)]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:01:14 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997424#Post997424 Posted by JimO:
[quote]I am unsure who carried out the conversion as this is not detailed in the service history I have.[/quote] That would put me off straight away, buy a leftie, thats where the fun is at!]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:55:49 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997380#Post997380 Posted by TimW:
[quote=DanielTheManual]I'd rather have my £2.5k Coupe than a £22k Integrale. I refer to my car as my old Fiat but it doesn't stop people thinking (who aren't familiar with Coupes) that at first glance]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:35:19 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997321#Post997321 Posted by AlpineGTA:
Looks stunning mate, love the chocolate interior. Did the Lakes tour and the Wales tour last year with my brother in his Midnight Blue MkII RS2000. Both were absolutely brilliant events. Not going to ]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:10:21 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997213#Post997213 Posted by bezzer:
[quote=chrissy]Bezzer - Do you not drive a Scooby though? :) [/quote] Yes I do :D At 19 I was driving a 1.3 60bhp Triumph Herald, in Sunburst Orange :ooo: and a 1.6L Capri :cool: Your b]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:07:19 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=996650#Post996650 Posted by Jonny:
No problem, don't worry I think you just hit the limiter with the accelerator rather than by changing down. Good to get another opinion on it. Already got some softer rear pads on the way today to hel]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:09:19 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=996588#Post996588 Posted by philiplazyjourno:
Gah. Well I'm not buying a bloody TVR!!!]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:57:01 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=996585#Post996585 Posted by nyssa7:
Pop over to the Evo Forum at http://forums.delphiforums.com/evoforum/start/ and ask the question!]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:54:54 UTC