Oxfordshire

Hi Im on my 2nd coupe now when from a 20v na to. A 20vt and it's amazing I have not seen any coupes in the Oxfordshire area is there anyone who maybe around this area ??

Quite a few knocking about.

We occasionally have meets on an adhoc basis - worth keeping an eye on the events section.

Mine as below :-) Albeit she's only done around 6 miles since the start of the year whilst I negotiate with the other half a case of new bathroom vs spending money on the Coupé.

Haha I no witch one I would go for !!! That's a nice coupe you got there , I just put mine in for a mot this morning picked her up really cheap on Friday with an alarm issue but soon sorted that out thanks to Tim on here and thanks I'll keep my eye out for some events around this area

I'll be a fiat owner from Thursday so I wouldn't mind meeting up!!
I'm from the chilton/didcot area!

Welcome is this going to be your first coop experience ???

I'd be up for a Didcot meet too.
Here's a photo from the last one I attended a couple of years ago.

I think Hammy used to organise them, but he sold his Coupe earlier this year.

Nice man !!!! I'm surprised there is a few of us from around this area yea I'll definitely want to meet up would be good if some one wants to set it up or I can set a meet up if every ones up for it soon x

It will be!

My brother owns a yellow one at the moment as well!

That's the Barley Mow pub I'm in the black T-shirt in that pic :-)

I'll be up for a meet.

I thought the Barley mow was a really good pub. Nice to sit outside, good beer, and some great roads around there.

I remember your car sounding like a jet from behind RusH.

Anyone have any ideas on a date if this is the right venue?

Well I'm up for meeting when ever it suits every one else but my coop needs a bit of body work done first as I sure it won't look as nice as every one else's coupes,

I'm up for a meet at the Barley Mow.

Let me no the dates guys and will get this on the way

I haven't OCD'd the bodywork on mine yet, so there are still plenty of stonechips and small dents.
It would be good to see a work in progress from my point of view.

I'm OK most weekends, except Sat & Sun after next. July would be good, if not sooner. Last time I came we did an earlyish evening which worked well.

I'm quite flexible so anytime for me

Yep there are a few in the area i live in banbury but work in oxford city and spot atleast 3 daily.

Meet sounds good too

Like I said I also have a few dents and stuff to sort out dose any one no of a good sprayer to do my roof ??

ha i dont care how mine looks!
the engines going into the alfa!!!
*hides for cover!!*

I'd be interested in checking out the build as it progresses, especially given your five minutes from me!

There's at least 3 in and around Didcot, including myself.

Last meet was a good laugh I remember engaging in a bit of car-swapping! I'd be up for another one.

That's good do you all take your coops to solo Italia if so are they any good I hope so as that's what they sort of specialise in ??

I use Solo for everything on my car. Great bunch of guys IMO.

Their mechanic Gaz is a regular on the Forum.

You're welcome to come and help! haha

I use Solo Italia great chaps.

Alfa_Owner can we come along and unbolt stuff of your donor car for our own? I could do with a few odds and sods. Also people what coupe hasn't got dents in? I think they came out the showroom with dents!! It would take me 3 minutes walking to get to Barley mow. An evening would be good.. week after next?

Sounds like we need an Oxfordshire meet

I seen your coupe gaz in Witney that's where I'm from just picked one up the other day in same paint as yours needs roof sprayed and a dent pulled out though I'll stop and speak if I see you I should be back on road tomo as its going in for a mot tomo I may of spoke to you on the phone the other day about a wheel bearing lol

Tell you what... i'll do a trade!
i don't want money for the bits... just time in labour haha.

It'll be a little while before i start pulling it apart. Is there anything you are after specifically???

I think this is the boozer.
It is in Clifford Hampden OX14 3EH
Barley Mow Streetview

Thats the one.. has a nice big car park across the road

Ah in which case its not a walk for me LOL. I am after the front in arch plastics... can't think of the actual word for them now, and maybe the front wings and ....... Happy to help with some spanner time if I am free.

You may well of seen it on one of its rare outtings

I have a spare wing in Ink black. Can't remember what side it is from, but you're welcome to it.

In-arch plastics are possibly called a wheelarch liner?

Also I'll be coming from the south and could come through Blewbury if you need a lift.

I was having a brain fade moment. Wheel arch Liner of Course :-). My car is working so no worries about getting there. I am having an operation next week so If the meet was in a couple of weeks time that would be better for me. Oh and yes please to the wing :-)

did we ever decide on a date??

I don't think so.
Sunday late afternoon/evenings are usually good for me.

I'll be there for this one

Shall we set a date guys.... i'm itching to ask some stupid questions and look at whats capable with these engines!!

Yep Sunday is good for me just need to arrange a date witch suits every one

From experience, you will never get a date which suits everyone.

Pick a date. Some will go, some will drop out.

If those that went enjoyed the meet, then the chances are you will get more to give it a go the next time you suggest a meet.

this sunday evening

Only day i cant do is this sunday in the next 6 months... the missus' birthday!!

Sundays are great.
Better in morning or afternoon so we can admire our own cars

Afternoon/ evening is better for me, but I would probably be able to do a morning if people prefer. How about next Sunday? (the 22nd August) in the early evening, say 7pm?

That sounds good to me!

I'll come along.

me too

yep thats good for 22nd of aug

That will do me. 22nd - 7.00pm

So just to bring the following together and confirm attendees, location and time in one summary as below for clarification:

Date: 22nd of August

Time: 7:00PM - The carpark has lighting from recollection

Location: Barley Mow Pub
http://www.chefandbrewer.com/pub/barley-mow-abingdon/c1331/

The carpark is on the opposite side to the pub.

Last time we organised a meet at the location the venue was perfectly fine with us turning out in mass. As such unless we have a huge turn out it's unlikely that we will need to get 'approval' before turning up. After all so long as we spend some money and buy a drink/food there shouldn't be an issue.

Attendees (Stick your name on the list when you post so we can track numbers)
Rush
SeanC
alansneddon
Alfaowner

Yes that's fine for as well guys

I am driving back up from Plymouth that evening but may possibly swing by that way on the way back if the timing is good. So aa maybe from me. If I do expect the coupe to be covered in fly's after 500 miles of motorway driving.

Attendees (Stick your name on the list when you post so we can track numbers)
Rush
SeanC
alansneddon
Alfaowner
Aarongs
Stevo (possibly)
Skinflint

ps my coop needs a bit of work doing to it but its a project for me so it would be good to see other peoples to get a idea of what i want to do

Attendees (Stick your name on the list when you post so we can track numbers)
1.Rush
2.SeanC
3.alansneddon
4.Alfaowner
5.Aarongs
6.Stevo (possibly)
7.Skinflint
8.KJ16V
9.Jame5 (possibly)

Attendees (Stick your name on the list when you post so we can track numbers)
1.Rush
2.SeanC
3.alansneddon
4.Alfaowner
5.Aarongs
6.Stevo (possibly)
7.Skinflint
8.KJ16V
9.Jame5 (possibly)
10.VTurbo (possibly)

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Weather forecast for Sunday at7pm

^ Err isn't the meeting in August?

22nd August is a Wednesday!
Sorry - looks like my cock-up.
I'm the first one who mentioned August, but I meant July.
I can do August, but why hang around?

I'm ok for this Sunday.

Fair point.
Is anyone else up for this Sunday or are we going to wait another month for a meet? (August 22)

I thought it was this Sunday.

So are we going ahead tomorrow ?

I'll be there at 7pm this evening.
Just cleaning the car now...

Will there be anybody else for tonight ?

Sean_C
Skinflint

I can't make it tonight. Coupe isn't running right so need to get it booked in to be looked at :-(

Not much of a meet if there's only two of us

c'mon guys make a date a stick to it!

22 August is fine, I would also like to get down the pub today if I can.

I would be up for the 22nd Aug. Bit short notice for me today.

I'm in for the 22/08/12.
Have plans for today.

Shall we make it 26th of aug then witch is a Sunday , I would of came up tonight but but have. A BBQ to attend to sorry guys

Sunday would be better for me than a Wednesday.
Apologies again for getting the date wrong.

No worrys well have to start again see how many people who are going should be the same amount hopefully

Nice to have bumped into you today fella.
More than welcome to come have a look when its started.... *cough* even some help if you fancy it!

22nd august sounds good to me as well guys!

22nd August it is then.

You too! Sorry for the random petrol station introduction, my other half was rolling her eyes expecting me to be chatting for ages!

Mine was also in the car expecting me to drop her back home so she could go to work!
Now all i have to do is find a garage or a drive way space so i can start work on the Alfa!

Bump.

22 August is next Wednesday.

Just to confirm: So, definitely Wednesday 22, not Sunday 26?

I might make the trip, if I can be sure of location and date+time. We're talking about here:
http://goo.gl/maps/69L1e
right?

So, is it Wed.s lunchtime, early evening or late evening, people? Otherwise, I'll be off to the NuerburgRing on the Friday through Monday next.

Weds evening is the only one that I can do.

I can also make Wednesday evening (22nd August). Reviewing the posts above it looks like the following people have said yes to availbility:

- Rush
- Skinflint
- Punto16VT
- KJ16V
- SeanC
- Alfa Owner
- VTurbo
- Gaz

Anyone else able to make it? Those above still free and able to come along?

If anyone needs directions drop me a PM - i'll be there from around 6:45.

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Date: 22nd of August

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Barley Mow Pub
Clifton Hampden, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3EH

http://www.chefandbrewer.com/pub/barley-mow-abingdon/c1331/

The car park is on the opposite side to the pub.

No - it's this one: Clifton Hampden, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3EH

Yep I can. I'll see if Allen Sneddon can make it down too.

Good news. Everyone else still available?

i shall be their kj

Two 16VT's in Didders! Well I never :-)

I'll be there.

Revised location details and date+time noted, thanks. I'll do my best to be there.

Excellent news. Good potential turn out by all accounts for attendees.

I would like to attend my first Coupe meet if this is OK with you guys? Will promise to park the Jap car a distance away but will wear something appropriately Italian .

Yeah bring down the Jap mobile, it'll give target practice to wee on - Just kidding!

The more the merrier!

Time to get the polish out tonight!

Now your just taking the pi . Thanks and see you tomorrow.

Bump - anymore interest for this evening?

Lots of battery charging/ swapping this morning, but on the 3rd one the old girl roared into life, so I'll be there this evening.
I hope somebody there has a good battery that I can hook my jump leads to if I get stuck

Allan Sneddon is definitely coming.

I'll try to remember to bring some jump leads lol!

Sorry guys. Not going 2 make it. Flat Tyre . At thame services but she only has a space saver so best head home once changed. Hope you have fun.

Sorry for just dropping in like that!
Couldnt believe driving past and seeing the Coupes!

Uncut hair... overly baggy jeans... dodgy trainers and in another italian car!

You have some really nice motors.... and nice to put some names to faces!!

Nice mid week meet. Good turn out all in all, good to see some new & old faces. Will pop up the small number of pictures that I took later.

Good hearing SeanC's Spa's stories.... Very random that Alfa Owner just happened to be driving passed and stop by! :-)

Great effort by Steve considering he had to do a tyre change on route! Hope it was worth it even for the brief chat!

Good to see you all, and a nice evening for it!

I got 1 or 2 photos..





just in case you've forgotten what a Fiat Coupe looks like

I'm sort of glad you couldn't as I've had to forget it, due to a no show delivery of a new smartphone with a 'window' of 8AM-8PM, FFS! I'm really getting angry with these incompetent delivery couriers and their inability to use even a modicum of 'common sense' or consideration to ring the contact no./leave a message/or even fill out their 'missed delivery' card!

Apologies to all, hope you had a good knees/ankles up!

P.S. Steve Fisher, PM me to arrange a meeting or to come view the 20VT at Dunsfold. My Car For Sale ad. may, hopefully, be up later tonight.

So not the best start to my first Coupe meet. A flat tyre on the usually bullet proof Mazda!!!

The 6 handles well and she was feeling unusually twitchy on right hand bends. So stopped and my fears were confirmed. Slow puncture!



After a 20 minute pit stop, hands covered in oil and dirt decided the space saver would be up to the remaining 12 miles. I was keen to get there.

Got to the car park late! No Coupe's

Thought "I'll give em 20 mins they've gone for their drive". Five minutes later I heard the familiar woosh of Coup's in the distance.

Happiness restored.

Had a great time meeting you guys. Awesome cars you all own. Thanks for answering my dumb questions and your patience with me. Good luck with the conversion Alfa Owner.

Here's a few photos (apologies for the HTC. It usually does a great job but the light was fading).

Now I just need to get my hands on one for myself

I feel your pain. I'm often waiting in for parcels with my IT Business. Costs me time and money!!!!

I'll take a look at the ad when it comes up and then send you a PM.

Best wishes

Steve

Great fun last night, good turn out too. Roll on the next meet!

Yup, good meet up. Always a pleasure to meet up with fellow owners.

A mate of a mate spotted you lot

Ha that's classic!

Oppps forgot all about this meet

Done!

Coupes in their natural position: bonnets up

Coupe owners in their natural position: bent over looking at shiny engine bits!

Or just trying to fix them lol

When is the next meet going to take place around this area ??!!!!??

Well, every New Years day myself and a few friends take advantage of the empty roads for a countryside run. You're welcome to join

Yea sounds good where abouts in Oxfordshire do you come from ?

I'd be up for that as well..

I'm in Didcot. Plan is to take the fun country route to Wantage and then towards Hungerford. Then maybe further afield from there. Really nice roads all the way along there.

Rush: you're more than welcome, mate. And anyone else who's up for it - make the first meet of the year!

Sounds good

Sounds like a really good run.
Sadly my Coupe is SORNed for a few months but I hope to join the next summer meet.

Skintflint: Shame. Roll on the next Summer meet for sure.

Okay so NYD: We meet at 12:00PM in Didcot. Go through Wantage, then down the back roads to Hungerford, Berkshire. Then possibly on to Marlborough, Wiltshire/arseendofnowhere . No motorways, just loads of fun twisties all the way. Literally the ONLY time you get to drive down South without getting stuck behind a Tesco Lorry!

PM me and I'll PM you my number and where to meet.

BTW, I've made a new thread for this in case anyone from outside Ox wants to come down.