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Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
#985358
16/02/2010 23:15
16/02/2010 23:15
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Eks
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Eks
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As many of you will be aware, I've had a bit of bad luck with the old 16VT Originally thought turbo - then started misfiring, now appears to be Piston rings. After much discussion with Joe, originally about an engine transplant, I've decided to part ex my broken beauty in for his Porto 20VT he is selling. Thanks to Joe for being a top bloke! My 16VT has been a labour of love (as all are) but it's just got too much trying to keep her running at all, never mind smoothly, so I shall pass her over to Joe for some much needed TLC, spannering and expertise. And take over the duties of the 20VT that has already had the initial TLC, spannering and expertise. Thursday cannot come soon enough - let's see if the 16VT can make it there under her own steam, or whether I arrive rather ungraciously on the back of a tow truck (4 hour drive!) Long Live the FIAT Coupe!
Last edited by Eks; 16/02/2010 23:18. Reason: to add Kudos to Joe
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#985387
17/02/2010 00:02
17/02/2010 00:02
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samsite999
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samsite999
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You wont have many problems with anything you buy of Mr C Mine is still going strong I hope your 16vt is salvageable though
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#985388
17/02/2010 00:05
17/02/2010 00:05
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Insy
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Insy
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Lovely motor that Porto I have no doubt it'll do you proud.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#985394
17/02/2010 00:19
17/02/2010 00:19
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Eks
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Eks
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That's the reason I'm going to him Sam - seems a trustworthy fella! Joe reckons he can save the 16VT - it needs some work though! Insy - I know you originally had your eye on this car, sorry it didnt work out for you Seems fated (that's how I'm justifying it, ha!) that at the exact time I was in need of a replacement vehicle - and can't think of ANYTHING else I want other than a coupe. I can't wait to pick her up - but will be very sad to see the 16VT go, a lot of blood and cauterised flesh under that bonnet!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#985417
17/02/2010 01:23
17/02/2010 01:23
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JKD
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Forum is my job
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a 20vt? a porto? a 20vt porto? very very good choice.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
[Re: JKD]
#985421
17/02/2010 01:33
17/02/2010 01:33
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niff
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niff
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nice one EKs, just had a look at the pics, looks very tidy, whats the plans for her, keep her standard or mod her up abit?
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
[Re: Theresa]
#985465
17/02/2010 06:58
17/02/2010 06:58
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Posts: 2,252 Windsor/ Reading
knight7660
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the portos a very nice car eks from what ive seen.
joe will be able save the 16vt he doesnt like breaking coupes that can be saved
Last edited by knight7660; 17/02/2010 11:42.
LE53 (452BHp & 389ftlb's with Quaife) Wine red VIS FOOFY Audi RS4 B7
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
[Re: knight7660]
#985489
17/02/2010 09:16
17/02/2010 09:16
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proccy
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proccy
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glad you're staying in the fold eks, getting this in plenty of time to show her off at the next midlands breakfast meet....
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
[Re: stan]
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17/02/2010 17:32
17/02/2010 17:32
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RobShed
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Well-done Eks. I won't remind you of the plethora of gay parade jibes directed at PorkyPaul at the 1st Cosford meet. The next pervy step is fitting a sunblind and monster rear mudflaps. BTW, Joe is a god with these cars. Cheers bud. Rob.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#985819
17/02/2010 19:01
17/02/2010 19:01
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Eks
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Eks
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I'm so tempted to say something Stan - but you swore me to secrecy!!!! I've got the sunblind on order already Rob - been thinking about it since the meet (note - not really!) She's staying standard! Mostly - Joe is gunna swap my exhaust over from the 16VT - paid too much for that to loose it - suspect it might be too loud on the 20VT. What am I saying? no such thing as too loud - for me anyway - god help people behind me trying to listen to their "boom tish boom" awesome music! Getting this car is turning out to be a lot of hassle - and today has been one of my most stressful days of all time - BUT, still going tomorrow!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#985855
17/02/2010 19:44
17/02/2010 19:44
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DidCoop
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DidCoop
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Long live your 16vt! Bring her back to life Joe!
Enjoy the 20vt, it's a totally different car (I didn't say better, I said different lol) Nah seriously you'll enjoy it!
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#985921
17/02/2010 21:34
17/02/2010 21:34
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LobsterTC
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LobsterTC
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Great choice Elks, im sure Joe will see you right too, i havnt been involved with coops long but Joe has been a godsend, great service and always happy to help out with a quick chat on the phone, absolute legend !!!
Get some pics up when you get it, i would like to see it...
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#985925
17/02/2010 21:41
17/02/2010 21:41
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patch234
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patch234
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Well done Eks, glad you have decided to buy the decent version of the coop Good luck with the new purchase mate
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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17/02/2010 21:59
17/02/2010 21:59
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DidCoop
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DidCoop
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Knew someone would say it...tit!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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17/02/2010 22:05
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patch234
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patch234
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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18/02/2010 01:36
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Theresa
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Former Presidentessa Club member 58
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Well done Eks, glad you have decided to buy the decent version of the coop If it wasn't for the 16v Coupe, there may not have been the 16vt, 20v and 20vt. I'm grateful to all those who bought the 16v Coupe all those years ago, which probably influenced Fiat to make the versions that followed.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
[Re: Theresa]
#986053
18/02/2010 09:02
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porkypaul
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porkypaul
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Great choice Eks can't wait to see at a meet.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
[Re: Theresa]
#986057
18/02/2010 09:15
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patch234
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patch234
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If it wasn't for the 16v Coupe, there may not have been the 16vt, 20v and 20vt.
I'm grateful to all those who bought the 16v Coupe all those years ago, which probably influenced Fiat to make the versions that followed.
Well in that case, I would also like thank Ferdinand Verbiest from Belgium as he was one of the first documented inventors of the car. In the year 1672 he built the car or 'self propelled vehicle that was actually powered by steam. Thanks Ferdinand for my 20VT
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#986118
18/02/2010 11:10
18/02/2010 11:10
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siloman
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siloman
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Good luck for today Dan.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#986204
18/02/2010 13:14
18/02/2010 13:14
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Eks
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Eks
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well the 16 made it no worries! joe is juat swapping over the exhast. going to sound gorgeous! can't wait for the drive home.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
[Re: Sedicivalvole]
#986371
18/02/2010 17:33
18/02/2010 17:33
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MarioCirillo
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Nice one mate i saw that coupe on joes website! looks lovely! good luck and get some pics up when you get back!
Im sure it will be a great drive home from Mr CC!
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
[Re: MarioCirillo]
#986376
18/02/2010 17:57
18/02/2010 17:57
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Marco20valveT
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congrats mate!
cant wait to see the pics!!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#986381
18/02/2010 18:03
18/02/2010 18:03
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DidCoop
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DidCoop
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Have fun dude but remember the 16vt is where it all began lol!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
[Re: murph]
#986433
18/02/2010 19:33
18/02/2010 19:33
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proccy
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proccy
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hope he avoided all the snow i'm seeing on tv down there this evening
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