Fiat Coupe Forum
- Founded by Kayjey & James Northam
- Funded by the Club for the benefit of all owners
Fiat Coupe Club UK
join the club
Fiat Coupe Forum
 
» Announced
    Posting images


» Related sites
    Main club site
    fiatcoupe.net


» External data
    owners listed
 
Who's Online Now
2 registered members (ExCoupe, gandolf), 210 guests, and 1 spider.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums69
Topics113,597
Posts1,341,079
Members1,801
Most Online731
Jan 14th, 2020
Top Posters(All Time)
barnacle 33,553
stan 32,122
Theresa 23,300
PeteP 21,512
bockers 21,071
JimO 17,917
Nigel 17,367
Edinburgh 16,785
RSS Feeds
Club Events
Club Information
Track Events
Rolling Road/RWYB
Social Events
Non-UK Events
Coupé Related Chat
Coupé Spotting
Coupé News/Press
Buying/Selling Advice
Insuring a Coupé
Basic FAQ's
How to Guides
Forum Issues
Technical Problems
General Maintenance
Styling
Tuning
Handling
ICE and Alarm
Coupés for Sale
Coupés Wanted
Parts for Sale
Parts Wanted
Group Buys
Business Forum
Other Vehicles for Sale/Wanted
Other Items for Sale/Wanted
Haggling/Offers
Ebay links
Other Cars
Other Websites
General Chat
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
20v as a donor? #1555298
16/11/2015 10:00
16/11/2015 10:00

P
Paul1Rich
Unregistered
Paul1Rich
Unregistered
P



Thinking of buying this as a short term runaround and subsequent donor vehicle for my 20vt. Are there any major differences between this and my turbo version?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/fiat-20v-coupe/1142411871

Thanks
Paul

Re: 20v as a donor? [Re: ] #1555300
16/11/2015 10:07
16/11/2015 10:07
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,609
S. Wales. Way beyond my means
Gripped Offline
Club member 1924
Gripped  Offline
Club member 1924
Forum is my job

Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,609
S. Wales. Way beyond my means
Lots of differences. But depends what parts you want.

It has different:

Steering rack
Clutch
Gearbox
Brakes (front)
Wheels
Suspension i think
Intake system
Radiator
Plenum


The engine has a few differences too apart from the obvious lack of turbo and intercooler and oil cooler.

Last edited by Gripped; 16/11/2015 10:09.
Re: 20v as a donor? [Re: ] #1555302
16/11/2015 10:36
16/11/2015 10:36

P
Paul1Rich
Unregistered
Paul1Rich
Unregistered
P



Lol wow that's a lot and absolutely why I asked. Thank you.

Re: 20v as a donor? [Re: ] #1555306
16/11/2015 11:21
16/11/2015 11:21

T
TieVie
Unregistered
TieVie
Unregistered
T



If you are looking for bodyparts, interior etc. it will do, but technically there are more differences than you would expect.
Engine is also situated differently in the enginebay an therefor some auxillaries are different as well

But a very pleasant car to drive smile

Re: 20v as a donor? [Re: ] #1555309
16/11/2015 11:55
16/11/2015 11:55

G
glenn1960
Unregistered
glenn1960
Unregistered
G



Bit disappointing to here you're thinking of breaking a perfectly good 20v with MOT .I thought our aim was to keep these cars on the road, not dissect them . banghead

Re: 20v as a donor? [Re: ] #1555317
16/11/2015 12:48
16/11/2015 12:48

P
Paul1Rich
Unregistered
Paul1Rich
Unregistered
P



The plan would of been to run both in tandem. The 20vt as a track day/weekend driver and the 20v as a daily runner. I was hoping the parts were more interchangeable. Still may buy the 20v as daily driver because I love the colour and styling. Don't write the obituary just yet.

Re: 20v as a donor? [Re: ] #1555319
16/11/2015 13:52
16/11/2015 13:52

G
glenn1960
Unregistered
glenn1960
Unregistered
G



don't think it will be for sale for too long, with 12 months mot and looks good in the photos

Re: 20v as a donor? [Re: ] #1555355
16/11/2015 23:03
16/11/2015 23:03
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,609
S. Wales. Way beyond my means
Gripped Offline
Club member 1924
Gripped  Offline
Club member 1924
Forum is my job

Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,609
S. Wales. Way beyond my means
Yep, I'm using a 20v NA as a daily driver. Quite a sensible car really.


Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1
(Release build 20190129)
PHP: 7.3.33 Page Time: 0.011s Queries: 15 (0.004s) Memory: 0.7613 MB (Peak: 0.8325 MB) Data Comp: Off Server Time: 2024-04-27 09:42:06 UTC