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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#986477
18/02/2010 21:05
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Eks
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Well - she's home! Didn't manage to avoid the snow So havn't really had a chance to test her out to her full potential yet. Sounds lovely with the exhaust on! Though the 16VT sounded far better without one on at all Massive thanks to Joe and friend (sorry, I've forgotten his name - very tired you know - driven for 9 hours today!!!). Thanks for all the coffee! Next time I'll wear 4 pairs of socks aswell!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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18/02/2010 21:57
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proccy
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nice one eks, and welcome to IN MY OPINION the best variant of the species....
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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18/02/2010 22:07
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Eks
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We'll see if my opinion sways that way also! So far - I actually enjoy the harsh "rip your balls off" acceleration of the 16VT over the "You know - I COULD rip your balls off, but I won't 'cos I'm refined see!" 20VT! Tomorrow off work so shall spend the afternoon driving and playing! After I've recovered from today's 05:30 start - and then getting home at 19:30of course! Cheers for the welcome to the common as muck 20VT club folks!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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18/02/2010 22:09
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proccy
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they're common for a reason - they're worth keeping...
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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18/02/2010 23:07
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DidCoop
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So far - I actually enjoy the harsh "rip your balls off" acceleration of the 16VT over the "You know - I COULD rip your balls off, but I won't 'cos I'm refined see!" 20VT!
Best quote EVER! I'd have it in my sig if it would fit lol!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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19/02/2010 10:35
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proccy
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proccy
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so, is the 16vt quicker 0-60 than the 20vt?
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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19/02/2010 11:58
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no, the t3 I believe is bigger than the t28 the 20vt uses. so with the 16vt you get more of that old school nothing, nothing, nothing, well, I better visit my local tyer specialist!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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19/02/2010 12:11
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proccy
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now you are being silly ! i thought so - which makes the "rip your balls off" comment inaccurate, as i expect eks to discover soon.... yes these are refined cars, but please don't underestimate the "wolf in sheeps' clothing" performance capability. certainly when i boot mine the level of acceleration is more than enough for any circumstances most people will ever encounter, i love it
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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19/02/2010 13:16
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I often wonder why Fiat bothered making a 5 cylinder 20VT? If the 16VT was so good, why bother adding a more refined engine in the first place? Here we go here we go here we go.........
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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19/02/2010 13:35
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Because the 4 or 5 pot modular engine was cheaper to build?
<Steps back rapidly>
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: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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19/02/2010 16:25
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Eks
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Well, I have just taken her for a "proper" spirited drive, and still stick by preferring the 16VT power delivery. as Sam but it "nothing, nothing, nothing, well, I better visit my local tyer specialist!"
That doesn't mean I don't however enjoy the 20VT - quite on the contrary. My Coupe love has been reinstated!
I didn't mean to start the age old 16VT vs 20VT argument again - just making my opinions known!
Now, needs a good wash after the ridiculous amounts of grit dumped on the Motorways yesterday!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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19/02/2010 19:17
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Eks
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Introducing "Belano" Crap Video Yes she's mucky again already - damn country roads, only just washed it! More pics when she's cleaned up again and it's a bit lighter!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 13:14
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DidCoop
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now you are being silly ! i thought so - which makes the "rip your balls off" comment inaccurate, as i expect eks to discover soon.... No sorry I've owned both and the 16vt certainly has that "rip your balls off" kick in the face harsh acceleration that the 20vt lacks. My opinion of course! Sorry to re-open the thread. Lovely 20vt matey, enjoy it!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 13:17
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proccy
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now you are being silly ! i thought so - which makes the "rip your balls off" comment inaccurate, as i expect eks to discover soon.... No sorry I've owned both and the 16vt certainly has that "rip your balls off" kick in the face harsh acceleration that the 20vt lacks. My opinion of course! Sorry to re-open the thread. Lovely 20vt matey, enjoy it! your opinion diddy and you're welcome to it - but i still don't understand how a car that accelerates slower than another can somehow seem more aggressive. there's no logic to it and no amount of opinion can change facts
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 13:19
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DidCoop
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Drive one and you'll see especially with the old Evocars chip! It's hilarious fun. Regardless of facts and figures, the cars both put power down differently but on the road there's really not much in it with similar mods. Trust me I know.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 13:20
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proccy
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probably a bit of wishful thinking...
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 13:20
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 17:53
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DidCoop
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMaPQRbxED4There's something for you to have a look at Proccy! I produced the video myself, just put picture in picture so to speak. Same stretch of road, 16vt vs 20vt with similar mods and very similar power on the same rolling road. Both cars owned and driven by me. That gives you some idea as to just how much more aggressive the 16vt's power delivery really is, oh and the fact there really wouldn't be much in it. Mods move this to a new topic if you think neccessary as I won't give up just yet
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 18:25
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proccy
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I won't give up just yet good man.... but even the graphics at the end of your vid say " not much in it" or words to that effect so i say i'm right - ie, the 16vt is no more aggressive than the 20vt
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 20:00
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DidCoop
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Lol! And now I give up, I have to have points for trying though surely lol!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 20:02
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proccy
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Lol! And now I give up, I have to have points for trying though surely lol! lets call it a draw mate eh? like the 16vt & 20vt
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 20:02
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DidCoop
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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22/02/2010 22:20
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All you are going to get from the boys with proper cars with proper 20V engines is welcome and enjoy the ride....lol I personally have no time for the owners of less well endowed coupes.....lmao Joking by the way.....the coop is the best car....in either guise full stop.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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23/02/2010 16:18
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DidCoop
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Awww just because you "proper" guys are compensating for something As said though, either way the Coupe is great
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989101
23/02/2010 17:23
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Good to see that you now own a 'proper' coop I've seen this car in the metal up at joe's and was shocked that it didnt sell straight away as it's a real beauty, glad its gone to a coupe enthusiast have fun!
I'll be back Alor Blue Seat Leon FR 180 atm
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989110
23/02/2010 17:35
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Well Proccy just to point out. No idea if it is accurate... It maybe that the 16vt has a fast acceleration at certain points than the 20vt. The 16 may do nothing for a second or so then the power all arrives. Whereas the 20vt maybe more linear. Just an idea
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