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Newbie Introduction. #863334 08/07/2009 16:02 08/07/2009 16:02
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 OP My life on the forum
gj88 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	Hello everyone! I’ve been viewing the forum for a month or so now and thought it would be best to introduce myself before contributing to any threads. I’m a 21 y/o Automotive Design student and I’ve owned my 1997 20vt for coming up to three weeks. So far it’s been good to me. It’s a totally standard example with relatively low mileage so I aim to keep it original. It needs a few bits and bobs doing such as new bonnet struts and a wheel refurb but otherwise I’m very happy with it! That’s about it and I’ll look forward to learning more about my coupe from this place!

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: gj88] #863336 08/07/2009 16:04 08/07/2009 16:04
P proccy Unregistered
proccy Unregistered P	welcome mate, check your oil.........

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: ] #863341 08/07/2009 16:06 08/07/2009 16:06
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 OP My life on the forum
gj88 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	During my first week of owning it I think the bonnet was up 3 times a day Coupe paranioa is easing off slightly now but it'll always be at the back of my mind!

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: gj88] #863345 08/07/2009 16:14 08/07/2009 16:14
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porkypaul Unregistered P	Hi and welcome to the forum, for the bonnet struts try Joe(countrycruising) you'll find him in the traders section.

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: ] #863346 08/07/2009 16:16 08/07/2009 16:16
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 OP My life on the forum
gj88 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	Thanks for the hint. I'll have a look.

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: gj88] #863368 08/07/2009 17:15 08/07/2009 17:15
R rudkin Unregistered
rudkin Unregistered R	Hi gj88 welcome to the forum, you will find everything there is to know about coupes here everyone is very friendly and helpful too

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: ] #863409 08/07/2009 18:38 08/07/2009 18:38
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 OP My life on the forum
gj88 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	Thanks for the welcome guys

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: gj88] #863449 08/07/2009 19:27 08/07/2009 19:27
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,446 Essex evo_number_one My job on the forum
evo_number_one My job on the forum Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,446 Essex	Welcome Aboard! 105

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: evo_number_one] #863475 08/07/2009 20:06 08/07/2009 20:06
S sweetride Unregistered
sweetride Unregistered S	Welcome mate, your best friend will be Alan here (keep it standard)

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: ] #863510 08/07/2009 21:12 08/07/2009 21:12
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 OP My life on the forum
gj88 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	I might be tempted by a nice subtle exhaust to make the most of the superb sound but other than that I cant see any modifications happening. I just need a good dent removal guy to get the passenger door up to standard and maybe a paint correction one day and then the exterior will be as good as new

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: gj88] #863538 08/07/2009 22:21 08/07/2009 22:21
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AlanW Unregistered A	Yes, keep it standard. A stainless exhaust is permitted but please no chav dustbin diameter pipes. Welcome , by the way.

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: ] #863596 09/07/2009 01:21 09/07/2009 01:21
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,304 North Wales Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58
Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58 Forum Fossil Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,304 North Wales	Hi and welcome

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: gj88] #863730 09/07/2009 12:00 09/07/2009 12:00
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shoreyda2nd Unregistered S	Originally Posted By: gj88 I might be tempted by a nice subtle exhaust to make the most of the superb sound but other than that I cant see any modifications happening. I just need a good dent removal guy to get the passenger door up to standard and maybe a paint correction one day and then the exterior will be as good as new Yep thats the same as me, drivers door has a few little dents which need sorting. Last night I took the door card off in the hope that hopefully I can push one or two out from the inside, we shall see over the weekend.

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: ] #863733 09/07/2009 12:08 09/07/2009 12:08
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 OP My life on the forum
gj88 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	Originally Posted By: AlanW Yes, keep it standard. A stainless exhaust is permitted but please no chav dustbin diameter pipes. Welcome , by the way. No no, I'll be aiming for a standard looking tail pipe if I go ahead with one. It looks like we have the same colour car if your signature picture is anything to go by. Great taste!

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: ] #863736 09/07/2009 12:10 09/07/2009 12:10
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 OP My life on the forum
gj88 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	Originally Posted By: shoreyda2nd Originally Posted By: gj88 I might be tempted by a nice subtle exhaust to make the most of the superb sound but other than that I cant see any modifications happening. I just need a good dent removal guy to get the passenger door up to standard and maybe a paint correction one day and then the exterior will be as good as new Yep thats the same as me, drivers door has a few little dents which need sorting. Last night I took the door card off in the hope that hopefully I can push one or two out from the inside, we shall see over the weekend. I thought about doing the same. I might take a look and see what's what. It all depends on the cost of a pro doing it I guess.

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: gj88] #863934 09/07/2009 18:40 09/07/2009 18:40
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,285 Manchester GraemeC Competition Level
GraemeC Competition Level Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,285 Manchester	Welcome! Automotive design student owning a coupe - things are looking up for the future of car design It is hard to understand how a cemetery can raise burial rates and blame it on the cost of living

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: gj88] #864852 11/07/2009 14:50 11/07/2009 14:50
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,918 Stoke-on-Trent duck! T Tommy_Coop23 My life on the forum
Tommy_Coop23 My life on the forum T Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,918 Stoke-on-Trent duck!	Originally Posted By: gj88 During my first week of owning it I think the bonnet was up 3 times a day Coupe paranioa is easing off slightly now but it'll always be at the back of my mind! It's better to be paranoid than to not give a monkeys about the car! Welcome and enjoy the car Last edited by Tommy_Coop23; 11/07/2009 14:50. I'll be back Alor Blue Seat Leon FR 180 atm

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: Tommy_Coop23] #864853 11/07/2009 14:52 11/07/2009 14:52
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 OP My life on the forum
gj88 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	Originally Posted By: Tommy_Coop23 Originally Posted By: gj88 During my first week of owning it I think the bonnet was up 3 times a day Coupe paranioa is easing off slightly now but it'll always be at the back of my mind! It's better to be paranoid than to not give a monkeys about the car! Welcome and enjoy the car You're right. These cars deserve a good home and this one will certainly have one with me

Re: Newbie Introduction. [Re: gj88] #865186 12/07/2009 09:55 12/07/2009 09:55
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paulp Unregistered P	Welcome, this is a good place to be for Coupe info.

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