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Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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01/10/2013 13:06
01/10/2013 13:06
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Lemongrab
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Lemongrab
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Hello there!
I joined the club to learn more about the Coupé. I have just bought a 1996 2.0 16v N/A model in great condition (I'd say it's in "rare" condition, one owner, only 26k miles).
Even though it's the N/A 2.0 16v (only a handful of Turbo ones were imported in Brazil), it's a full-spec car, with leather seats (immaculate), sunroof, AC, etc...
Right now the car is having some service done (fluids, filters, belts), and I'm also having the chassi underside cleaned and the car polished. Then my mechanic is taking it to "Controlar" (our equivalent of an MOT, but not as strict as the UK one).
Hopefully I'll be driving it later next week.
I'm hoping to learn a lot and contribute with FCCUK with any knowledge I have to share -- detailing tips anyone?
Thanks :-) Pics next week!
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
[Re: barnacle]
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01/10/2013 14:59
01/10/2013 14:59
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Lemongrab
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Lemongrab
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Welcome. Might I ask where in Brazil? We have a couple of members... it's been a few years since I last drove a Coupe in BR!
Hello! :-) I'm from the city of Sao Paulo. Did you live in Brazil in the past, or did you drive a Coupe while visiting? I've been recently in England, it's hard to spot a Coupe over there!
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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01/10/2013 15:57
01/10/2013 15:57
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nismo
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nismo
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
[Re: Mark_S]
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01/10/2013 16:31
01/10/2013 16:31
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tim42
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tim42
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Welcome, and good luck!
Sounds like a very rare car you have there. I imagine that I will never see her in the flesh, but a few pictures would be nice!
Tim
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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01/10/2013 17:23
01/10/2013 17:23
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Lemongrab
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Lemongrab
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Sorry, I don't know any other Coupe owners! :-(
I tried joining the Facebook group for the Fiat Coupe Club Brasil, but it's still pending approval...
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(NA) Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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01/10/2013 17:57
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barnacle
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Hello! :-) I'm from the city of Sao Paulo.
Did you live in Brazil in the past, or did you drive a Coupe while visiting?
I've been recently in England, it's hard to spot a Coupe over there!
Mi esposa esta uma carioca - we have a flat in Copacabana where daughter lives with mother in law. The kids were born in Sao Paulo. I drove at the one and only Brasil meeting of the FCCUK
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(NA) Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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01/10/2013 18:02
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ReneV
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ReneV
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Hello and Welcome from a Dutch Coupé driver !
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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01/10/2013 19:08
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suba
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Hi, my wife's family are from São Paulo, and they've never seen one before! Must be a very rare car out there. Goos luck with it, and enjoy how rare it is. I can also machine that buying one over there commands a far higher price than what they sell for in the UK!
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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01/10/2013 19:38
01/10/2013 19:38
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Spoonz
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welcome to coupe ownership its nice to see that the 16v n/a is still kicking about.
Signature to large. 300 x 100 max
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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01/10/2013 20:46
01/10/2013 20:46
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Lemongrab
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Lemongrab
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Thanks, everybody.
I just heard from my mechanic, we're having replaced:
- All belts - All fluids - All filters - Oil pan gasket - Oil switch - Water "pipe" (he says it's a metal pipe, not a rubber pipe. I've no idea what this is)
Hopefully I'll have the car late next week. I can't wait!
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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01/10/2013 22:40
01/10/2013 22:40
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Thanks, everybody.
I just heard from my mechanic, we're having replaced:
- Water "pipe" (he says it's a metal pipe, not a rubber pipe. I've no idea what this is)
It will be the metal coolant pipe which runs along the back of the engine below the inlet manifold.
16VT and X1/9 1500
We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
[Re: PeteP]
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02/10/2013 00:46
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Lemongrab
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It will be the metal coolant pipe which runs along the back of the engine below the inlet manifold. It must be that one, then! Hopefully an easy and cheap fix. Most parts he ordered until now have been very cheap. That's a relief, because the car wasn't :-P
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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02/10/2013 07:24
02/10/2013 07:24
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Hi and welcome to the forum mate.
Happy couping
LE53 (452BHp & 389ftlb's with Quaife) Wine red VIS FOOFY Audi RS4 B7
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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02/10/2013 09:28
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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02/10/2013 12:44
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Lemongrab
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Lemongrab
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I will take great care of this coupé. In my "garage" I also have a 2003 E46 BMW 325i (full-spec, except for Harman Kardon - mine is the normal 10-speaker Hi-Fi model) and a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Turbo. I really enjoy detailing and caring for my cars, so the Coupe will be no exception. Here's a picture of my detailing arsenal (minus the extractor and the DA polisher, those aren't pictured):
Last edited by Lemongrab; 02/10/2013 12:44.
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
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03/10/2013 15:27
03/10/2013 15:27
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Lemongrab
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Lemongrab
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I don't mean to turn this topic into a "project" topic, but I am very excited to (hopefully) get the car next week.
The mechanic told me today that he is having the backbox replaced, because it's completely rotten.
This car is going to run smoooooothly :-)
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
[Re: redjon]
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03/10/2013 19:16
03/10/2013 19:16
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Lemongrab
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Lemongrab
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maybe consider a nice stainless catback system for added burble if yours is standard Perhaps in the future, if I can have an inspection-friendly one custom made. If it's too noisy, it won't pass :-(
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Re: Just bought a Coupe -- new member from Brazil
[Re: barnacle]
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03/10/2013 19:24
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Lemongrab
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Lemongrab
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Interesting differences between BR and UK versions of the 16 - if I remember correctly - the engine is detuned slightly to accommodate BR fuel, there's no catalytic converter, and the car is about an inch higher on the suspension.
Oh, and the steering wheel is on the wrong side, but you knew that! Correct, brazilian fuel is total garbage. That's why I only fill my cars with premium, because regular fuel is crap. The car DOES have a catalytic converter, though. Our 2.0 16V has 137bhp, I believe the european model is slightly higher? And the suspension is indeed higher, correct!
Last edited by Lemongrab; 03/10/2013 19:44.
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