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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989389
23/02/2010 23:56
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spit
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this did start out as a bit of fun......people are starting to get serious here....what's wrong with you all ? We all own basically have the same car and all belong to the same forum.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989391
23/02/2010 23:56
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Mrs_LickyL
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Afer a skyline......nothing compares mate....even my beast. It's fun so far..... Skyline - PRO = goes like off a shovel CON = looks like off a shovel
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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23/02/2010 23:57
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Mrs_LickyL
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this did start out as a bit of fun......people are starting to get serious here....what's wrong with you all ? We all own basically have the same car and all belong to the same forum. I'm only joking too. Don't start complaining just cos the jokes are going the other way now
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989393
23/02/2010 23:58
23/02/2010 23:58
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Afer a skyline......nothing compares mate....even my beast. It's fun so far..... Skyline - PRO = goes like [censored] off a shovel CON = looks like [censored] off a shovel you are right there....no arguments from me. also tried to kill me every time I booted it in 2nd going around a corner just for good measure
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989395
24/02/2010 00:00
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GT_SEB0
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hahahaha the 16vt has heritage that the 20vt has none of it may have not been the evo 2 but the same engine was in the greatest rally car of all time and 6 times winner in a row the delta integrale im off to watch shameless
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989396
24/02/2010 00:00
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spit
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spit
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R33 gtst.....270 bhp rear wheel drive death machine
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:01
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DidCoop
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Yes JKD but if you were being genuine as said I was only jesting.
Hey come on it's all a big joke. Coupe's FTW!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:05
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Mrs_LickyL
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After reading this thread and the comparison between the 20vt and 16vt, I have a new found respect for the 16vt.
Previously I just used to think that it was 'not as fast as the 20vt.' It's not 16VT = better weight distribution (20VT is a heavier engine) Better weighted steering Better turning circle Better brakes with more feel All round better handling Whats a 20VT got? 30 more BHP (which you can get from a 16VT just by turning the boost up a little!) Keep your 30BHP - you've still got a van engine in your car!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:06
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DidCoop
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Van engine hehe! Mrs Licky tut tut! You'll get us 16vt bods in trouble!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:06
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[quote=spit] Whats a 20VT got? 30 more BHP (which you can get from a 16VT just by turning the boost up a little!) Keep your 30BHP - you've still got a van engine in your car! greatest quote of all time lmao
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:07
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DidCoop
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Tell you what though in fairness I'd love to see a 20vt van lol!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:07
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samsite999
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<Insert witty retort to 16v/t owners here> </Insert witty retort to 16v/t owners here>
<Insert counter comment here from 20v/t owners> </Insert counter comment here from 20v/t owners>
<Insert mods comment about off topic comments here> </Insert mods comment about off topic comments here>
<Insert comment against mods here> </Insert comment against mods here>
<Insert locked post here> </Insert locked post here>
Last edited by samsite999; 24/02/2010 00:08. Reason: should cover it?
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:10
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Mrs_LickyL
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Oh lighten up Sam - we haven't had this argument for at least a week!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:11
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Yeah DidCoop I was being genuine. But there are too many 20vt jokes going on and I just have to join in the fun lol. Here is a video the 16vt owners may find interesting. Its a bit like putting Albert Einstein's brain into Homer Simpson - but not having the desired effect. DOH!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:18
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DidCoop
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It's funny it took what mid-4th to overtake. Not to mention a standard Lancia Delta Integrale has 200bhp out of the box, is 4WD, lighter and has more torque.
The engine in both is the same though setup differently obviously..
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989414
24/02/2010 00:20
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spit
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good night all.....been fun paul ps the 20vt would have walked it.....especially from a rolling start
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:21
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DidCoop
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Night Spit, sweet dreams! lol
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 00:24
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<Insert witty retort to 16v/t owners here> </Insert witty retort to 16v/t owners here>
<Insert counter comment here from 20v/t owners> </Insert counter comment here from 20v/t owners>
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<Insert locked post here> </Insert locked post here> This is exactly what will be happening soon if it carries on, so please take note and please also respect the original posters wishes: Thanks for the comments in amongst the arguing guys - stop hijacking my thread - however, to add to the argument, The 16VT does seem more brutal - The 20vt (at least the one I have!) has little to no lag when the gearing is correct - just straight up power. The 16vt does nothing for 5 seconds and everything in the last 2 it seems! It feels quicker (yes I know it's not - that's obvious from the fact that the 20VT is faster!), it feels more brutal - and comes with a LOT more engine noise than the 20. I do still prefer the acceleration on the 16, the brutal raw power. The 20 is obviously superior in the power department, but it IS more subtle - let's not forget I only drove the two variants last thursday, within hours of each other, and the 16 was very very sick - it still felt more brutal and raw! However I'm loving the lack of lag with the 20VT, and may one day change my opinion, after all, I lived with the 16VT for nearly a year, I havn't had the 20VT for a week yet! So - guys - please, cease the arguing, no one can win the argument over who's opinion is best suited. My opinion is my own opinion, it just happens I share it with DidCoop and not the 20VT fans! Until the 20VT changes my opinion, it still stands that I, at the moment, prefer the power delivery of the 16VT. Now - can we have more gushing remarks at what a lovely Coupe I have - and what a fantastic job Joe has done on getting it to this state! Well done Joe
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989418
24/02/2010 00:26
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DidCoop
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Sorry Eks, as said previously lovely Coupe bud, have fun with it like we all do
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989426
24/02/2010 00:54
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Thanks T! wondered when someone sensible (really?) would swoop in and save the thread! Thanks Sam for trying and being ignored! Thanks to everyone for comments and an interesting "debate" I guess, like a stereotypical Italian, I've switched sides when the going got tough with the 16vt! Not bad going though, from deciding to get a new coupe to picking her up took under 3 weeks! oh and a 9 hour round trip, 3 litres of oil!!! (the 16vt *may* have been burning it and leaking a tiny bit, ahem) and 90 quid in fuel. I miss Bestia (my 16vt) and Belano isn't a replacement as such. Who knows, if Joe manages to save Bestia I may just buy her back one day!
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989450
24/02/2010 06:35
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spit
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Sorry Eks for going off topic but you sure do have a sweet car. ps...Now you have a real car,what plans do you have ? Paul
Last edited by spit; 24/02/2010 06:37.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 08:56
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After reading this thread and the comparison between the 20vt and 16vt, I have a new found respect for the 16vt.
Previously I just used to think that it was 'not as fast as the 20vt.' It's not 16VT = better weight distribution (20VT is a heavier engine) Better weighted steering Better turning circle Better brakes with more feel All round better handling Whats a 20VT got? 30 more BHP (which you can get from a 16VT just by turning the boost up a little!) Keep your 30BHP - you've still got a van engine in your car! Nice one. And an N/A handles even better. Already got a K+N with a SIP. Just need to get a Flea chip.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989482
24/02/2010 09:51
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patch234
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20 is more than 16.
In this life, for some reason, more is better.
The difference between 20 & 16 is 4 (I have always been good at maths)
The 20VT has 5 and the 16VT has 4
The difference between 5 & 4 is 1 (Used a calculator for this one)
Therefore the 20VT is 5 times better than the 16VT
Come on guy's, it's all in the math!
FTW
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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24/02/2010 11:45
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dink
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hydraulic valve lifters are for gays.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989578
24/02/2010 12:46
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spit
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hydraulic valve lifters are for gays. Not exactly "politically correct".
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989625
24/02/2010 13:35
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RobShed
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hydraulic valve lifters are for gays. Can't comment on that one but everyone knows Portofino owners are in touch with their feminine (or not as the case may be) side.
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Re: Picking up the new Coupe on Thursday!
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#989661
24/02/2010 14:36
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Mrs_LickyL
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20 is more than 16.
In this life, for some reason, more is better.
The difference between 20 & 16 is 4 (I have always been good at maths)
The 20VT has 5 and the 16VT has 4
The difference between 5 & 4 is 1 (Used a calculator for this one)
Therefore the 20VT is 5 times better than the 16VT
Come on guy's, it's all in the math!
FTW LOL! I've said it before and I'll say it again - try giving that argument to Coupe_Integrale. He's only got 8v which by your reckoning would make his car half as good as mine? Funny then that his car is the only car on this entire forum that I'd ever want to own! PS Coupe_integrale would make your LE look like it's going backwards on the track . . .but there again my little MX5 would do that Anyway . . .nice car Eks and good to have a comparison from someone who's actually driven BOTH models for a change
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