http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php RSS Feed for How to Guides Fiat Coupe Forum - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1288500#Post1288500 Posted by stan:
courtesy Marco20ValveT

Inlet doughnuts replacement how-to guide.



Tools you will need for the job

Torx socket
Socket set
Good selection of spanners

replacement parts needed

Ten Jubilee clips
Five inlet (...)]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:47:29 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1286353#Post1286353 Posted by FCCUK Admin:
Illuminated Heater Air Vents

How to courtesy of RICHB

So, this is how i went about illuminating the heater vents, this is what I used -
PARTS

frosted red leds with resistors attached
Cable, led (...)]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:46:32 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1282957#Post1282957 Posted by Nobby:
After years of struggling with various methods to oil/grease up my handbrake cables I might have stumbled across the best way.

In previous years I've played with grease guns, syringes filled (...)]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:41:32 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1281048#Post1281048 Posted by bockers:
Further info from K9huff:-

Neatly drilling polyurethane is a ball ache, even after freezing it, so one thing I would suggest if you have the facilities is to drill out the centre of the crush (...)]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:06:31 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1264374#Post1264374 Posted by MarioCirillo:
Brembos all finished Im very happy with the results. Here is how i did them from start to finish ...

1. Calipers were cleaned and (...)]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:05:03 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1249622#Post1249622 Posted by FCC uk:
The Full Coupé Guide Index

Lots of these guides apply to all models. Where model specific the model type is appended to the end of the guide name
There are also some duplicates but these are (...)]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:12:00 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1215374#Post1215374 Posted by bockers:
Accelerator Cable Fix

This guide takes you through the procedure for replacing the inner and parts of the outer cable on a Fiat Coupe 20VT. This is important as the cables are no longer (...)]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 19:36:55 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1214112#Post1214112 Posted by Begbie:
how to -

link to ebay for the led strip's - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-x-30CM-30-Red-LE...=item4cf118527c

1. Get a flat headed screw driver and work your way around the rim slowly so you hear the (...)]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 14:55:29 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1210880#Post1210880 Posted by bockers:
Replacing the Throttle Cable Inner

Guide by John Oldfield

Snapped or Stiff throttle cable on your Fiat Coupe ????
For some reason the FIAT part is on eternal back order and there is no stock!!!
So (...)]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 09:32:13 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1204072#Post1204072 Posted by jame5:
As the original bulb holders in the number plate lights are fragile and prone to breaking i decided to replace them with a pair of led 'puddle lights' from halfolds





Firstly unscrew the (...)]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:04:00 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1170744#Post1170744 Posted by barnacle:
These are not usually a problem, but I had one which was randomly triggering the electric lock unit on and off. Rather than try and fix the switches, I replaced the entire unit.

It's a job for a (...)]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:32:53 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1170618#Post1170618 Posted by Kayjey:
After a lot of work getting the old rubber coating off a well-worn center console (85% methylated spirit doesn't really do magic, I presume the 95% as described elsewhere works better? Can (...)]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:44:26 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1161184#Post1161184 Posted by peachey:
just finished my centre console in 3m vinyl very good stuff highly recommended even feels like the real thing.

well heres what you need:


3M carbon wrap
very sharp scapel
hair dryer
alcohol rub (...)]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:51:23 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1125164#Post1125164 Posted by petep:
Thanks Fullpint.]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:23:40 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1110647#Post1110647 Posted by Edinburgh:
Ok, a year after being asked to do this, here goes. If I can do it anyone can!

Issues could be

a] door lock screwdrivered during attempted break-in

b] Key flap broken/dislodged

c] Barrel refurb.

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:56:30 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1103763#Post1103763 Posted by barnacle:
You'll need high-current wire (consider 25A or 30A rating), an in-line fuse, and a standard 4-pin relay of sufficient current handling capability; match the cable rating. It will have numbers (...)]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:35:09 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1099461#Post1099461 Posted by stan:
Courtesy of Baz76

It's not that hard a mod to do.

1) Take a visit to your local scrapyard and get a pair of Brava/Bravo/Marea numberplate lenses and the bulb holders with a nice length of the (...)]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:53:00 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1097272#Post1097272 Posted by Kayjey:
Things you'll need...

CA glue
Sanding paper 100 and 600 or 800
Motip paint (moon grey is motip 55434 but try this site)
Motip primer
Motip clear lacquer
body filler and hardener
paper tape and large (...)]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:55:29 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1096260#Post1096260 Posted by MrCooper:
I thought I'd produce a short alternative/extension to SIMMA's how-to on installing front tweeters for those who either prefer an OE look or have tweeters (a) that are too large to mount as per (...)]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:52:13 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1083081#Post1083081 Posted by MrCooper:
For those of you who don’t like the normal blue badge....*

Tools required.
Mole grips
Scissors
The wife’s eyebrow tweezers
The wife’s nail scissors
Craft knife
Wire wool
Masking tape
Can of primer
Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:39:34 UTC