http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php RSS Feed for Handling Fiat Coupe Forum - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997992#Post997992 Posted by Coupe_Don:
Cheers guys, I think i'll try the 16vt version then, can anybody just confirm if handling was greatly improved with them? Cheers John]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:57:48 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997987#Post997987 Posted by Keri_WMS:
niff, I read that you have a spare 20v hub - would you be happy for me to borrow it to see if this setup works on your car? It would be really handy to see if there are any variations between it an]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:44:05 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997971#Post997971 Posted by niff:
ive hung on with this as there is a section on here and a guy is having some custum made kits sorted, he says they should be around the £400 mark for the kit and that these calipers and pad and disk s]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:13:48 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=997651#Post997651 Posted by smokeNfly:
Added a 13mm spacer almost a year ago to upsize from our standard 16 to a 17. Hubcentric. So, far so good. Have been on track in 3 occassions, the wheels still intact :P]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:25:36 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=996498#Post996498 Posted by ktm450exc:
[quote=20vste]ive just been quoted 86 quid to fit front pads,dont laugh but im not confident in doing it myself[/quote] are you anywhere near merseyside as i will show you]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:25:35 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=996367#Post996367 Posted by yellafella:
I've got the Pi springs on (with Billies), love the look of the car lower and they're not too harsh. Seemed a bit 'bobby' up front but not nearly as much now I've fitted new wishbones & droplinks. T]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:36:46 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=996183#Post996183 Posted by ninja:
theres a lot of options when it comes to brake pad/disc combinations, its all well documented if you use the search function. Also check the tuning guide ;) my personal combination is (prices were ]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:09:15 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=995793#Post995793 Posted by Paul_H:
yeah they all need balancing, if the rears aren't balanced you get uneven wear and a vibration through your seat. Paul ]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:09:29 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=995483#Post995483 Posted by smokeNfly:
I was looking underneath a VW GTi MarkV and this is how they cool their brakes and disc. [url=http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo270/tsunamis/Coupe20vt/RIMG0549.jpg]cooling duct 01[/url] [url=]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:48:05 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=995420#Post995420 Posted by ryangt:
they have fitted at moment 215/40/17 could i put a 225/40/17 tire on ? ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:26:33 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=994753#Post994753 Posted by Kelv27:
Ah yes sorry i overlooked that. It would be better if your speedo was under-reading. Just had the impression that speedo's in most cases over-read. :? ]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:49:09 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=994708#Post994708 Posted by Mark_S:
thanks, that is what I wanted to hear. cheers]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:24:32 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=994157#Post994157 Posted by ktm450exc:
i knew they were expensive £175 im told but have agreed £60 for a set off a guy bought them for his coupe ...track day pads me thinks ...but i thought they would be worth it at that i just wanted to f]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:20:44 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=994153#Post994153 Posted by symonh2000:
From this thread I have decided. I want a 16VT that has been fitted with a 20VT engine. That way I can have the superior handling of the 16VT with the 20VT sound and fuel economy. :hehe: ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:15:08 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=993083#Post993083 Posted by mihai7645:
i'm planning on changing my discs and pads front and rear, but can't decide on what to get. Some say ... :) ... that pads on a grooved / drilled disc will not last as long as on a normal disc. Myth or]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:56:39 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=993012#Post993012 Posted by neil20vt:
Just fitted some - it's extremely good, better than it was with my knackered old standard shocks and springs. You'll want to fit new standard shocks also though...]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:28:37 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=992539#Post992539 Posted by Gunzi:
[url=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OMP-Front-Brake-Pads-FIAT-COUPE-2-0-20v-TURBO-BREMBO_W0QQitemZ350228647500QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item518b410e4c]Here you go Sam.[/url] I']]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:11:03 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=991653#Post991653 Posted by Saint:
nigel, i have the same units and went fully soft but they were too soft, mainly noticed it over speed bumps (or very bumpy roads) where the rear is just too bouncy so I currently have it 2 quarte]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:47:27 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=991115#Post991115 Posted by neil20vt:
[quote=Deisel_Weisel] The Turbo would end up with an additional 12.7mm ground clearance, if the suspension set ups were identical. [/quote] I think even with 20VT alloys the n/a is lower a]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:57:50 UTC http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=990286#Post990286 Posted by neil20vt:
Ok. Old set-up was 11 year old original shocks and springs and no strut brace. New set-up is brand new OEM shocks, Eibach springs and an OMP brace. First impressions: The ride comfort is large]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:10:08 UTC