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Your coop plans for 2012
#1296636
11/12/2011 22:40
11/12/2011 22:40
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Richard24
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What have the rest of you got planned for your coop's in 2012 ????
I've a couple of little maintenance jobs to do. Front pads, sunroof relay & cure that little 'jerk' i get sometimes. Then get some of the bodywork back to how it should be & hopefully have it live mapped after the MOT & service. Might be better off leaving the bodywork till after a live map just incase something goes wrong. (would be such a shame if the engine let go after getting the bodywork sorted, think i'd cry) I need to get to another coop meet too, not been for ages. 2012 will be my 8th year with my coop too
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
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11/12/2011 22:41
11/12/2011 22:41
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proccy
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My plans include discs and pads, uprated oil cooler, couple of new tyres and a bunch of minor stuff i can't remember - but mainly i have planned plenty of driving and not much time at JBT's - nothing personal
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
#1296639
11/12/2011 22:46
11/12/2011 22:46
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Not much planned for mine, last time I used it the battery warning light remained glowing dimly, so that's to sort.
I'll probably put a new alternator in early in the new year. The battery still charges albeit at a reduced rate. I doubt that I will use it this side of the new year anyway.
Other than that, oils and filters and a new set of tyres by the time I get back from Spa.
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: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
#1296645
11/12/2011 22:49
11/12/2011 22:49
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As my life is full of 20vt's it may be that i am involed with these cars for a long time. 2012 hopefully will be my track coupe on the track simply. My road coupe will be lovley as usual and benifit from lots of loving kisses etc. Also good maintenance and at some point a full respray after a complete rebuid (2012 etc etc ) The green 20 vt is our everyday coupe at 57,000miles at the mo. Ideal to run everyday until i can aford to make it a reliable road monster. Long live the Coupe.
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
#1296647
11/12/2011 22:51
11/12/2011 22:51
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porkypaul
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New Discs and pads with decent brake fluid change. Hoping to have a respray but that'll be after Spa. New Tyres all round. Wheels refurbed too.
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
#1296653
11/12/2011 22:58
11/12/2011 22:58
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Marco20ValveT
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Possibly selling up for a hassle free life with an M3.
Till the new turbo, 3" Down pipe, new re-Map from flea and carry on pissing about chasing rattles and knocks.
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
#1296654
11/12/2011 23:00
11/12/2011 23:00
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porkypaul
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M3's aren't that hassle free Marco I pick more than I thought I would do up.
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
#1296655
11/12/2011 23:01
11/12/2011 23:01
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Richard24
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I considered the m3 too, good cars but they're not quite hassle free though. Have a gander over on m3 cutters.
Last edited by Richard24; 11/12/2011 23:02.
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
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#1296659
11/12/2011 23:06
11/12/2011 23:06
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magooagain
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Possibly selling up for a hassle free life with an M3.
Till the new turbo, 3" Down pipe, new re-Map from flea and carry on pissing about chasing rattles and knocks.
Marco stop it ! you know you cant leave the coupe circle !! because you will fall apart. Without you're coupe idiot pal's. And there is now way any one else will bum the presidant ! mooooo.
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
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#1296660
11/12/2011 23:08
11/12/2011 23:08
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Possibly selling up for a hassle free life with an M3.
Till the new turbo, 3" Down pipe, new re-Map from flea and carry on pissing about chasing rattles and knocks.
Thought you had yours sprayed beautifully? So what's going on with the bimmer remark? Your names so pink eye can't hardly read it. For me, just on going. Most bits that aren't important, I tart up. Mot in March so hopefully rear arms sorted by then. Etc etc etc
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
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11/12/2011 23:15
11/12/2011 23:15
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MABR
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Well 2012 should be interesting for me too. After 5 years of coopdom I've more or less come full circle. In that 5 years, the coop has had 3 interiors (1 cloth, 2 leather), a fmic, Greddy ebc, 4 front bumpers (2 Zender, 2 original), 3 steering wheels, 3 sets of alloys, 3 rad grills, 3 DV's and God knows what else. After all that, I've gathered together most of the parts needed to get the coop exactly how I want it in 2012. So the plans are; Complete suspension refresh inc Bilsteins. Plus model seats (kindly fitted by Joe78 yesterday). Alpine / Genesis audio system installed. Brand new Zender front bumper. Brand new Zender grill. Replacement ducting for oil cooler and smic. Flocked centre console and handbrake console. Zender Rear Lip (still looking). Full Service. Cambelts. Flea Mapping. That should be enough for the first quarter of 2012! The overall plan is to return her to more or less standard with a few subtle tweaks. She's just clocked over 100K so expecting turbo and clutch at some point - later rather than sooner hopefully! EDIT: LED rear light conversion once I get the modified harnesses back from Johnny.
Last edited by MABR; 11/12/2011 23:23. Reason: The list gets longer!
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
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11/12/2011 23:26
11/12/2011 23:26
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Marco20ValveT
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Possibly selling up for a hassle free life with an M3.
Till the new turbo, 3" Down pipe, new re-Map from flea and carry on pissing about chasing rattles and knocks.
Thought you had yours sprayed beautifully? So what's going on with the bimmer remark? Your names so pink eye can't hardly read it. Nothing really, I love the car... But there are tiny things that ROYALY bug the ballacks out of me about the car. I have a rattle from my drivers door, minor suspension knock (track rod end I think) sticky throttle cable and just rattles here an there. I hate the fact of knowing SOON as I get her perfect... No issue or nothing, it will not last long as you just know its not going to last long.
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
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12/12/2011 00:13
12/12/2011 00:13
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dlongstaff
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Possibly selling up for a hassle free life with an M3.
Till the new turbo, 3" Down pipe, new re-Map from flea and carry on pissing about chasing rattles and knocks.
Thought you had yours sprayed beautifully? So what's going on with the bimmer remark? Your names so pink eye can't hardly read it. Nothing really, I love the car... But there are tiny things that ROYALY bug the ballacks out of me about the car. I have a rattle from my drivers door, minor suspension knock (track rod end I think) sticky throttle cable and just rattles here an there. I hate the fact of knowing SOON as I get her perfect... No issue or nothing, it will not last long as you just know its not going to last long. Fragile go drive the beemer and ....
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
#1296680
12/12/2011 00:13
12/12/2011 00:13
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MattyB
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Dad is having mine as I'm moving! Though I'll probably get it booked into Motormech for a good service, new wishbones and cambelt!
Only going to be driving it once a month now!
Ex Coupe Owner - Unfortunate Peugeot driver!
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
#1296685
12/12/2011 00:27
12/12/2011 00:27
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We-ell, come April, change insurance over from Adrian Flux to Neil Willies for a start..... let's see now, that annoying little corrosion bump at the front of the sunroof might just be asking for the bum's rush, but where will I get a decent replacement? Ah, I forgot I have flying custard's sitting in my "office"! Next to this nice black leather seat set....honestly it's more like a garage than a room where folk have piano lessons
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Theresa]
#1296694
12/12/2011 01:18
12/12/2011 01:18
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I might just give my Coupe a wash and polish Ach you might have done that before I took photos of it It wasn't looking too bad considering; there's a porkyp LE lurking in there too......
Last edited by Edinburgh; 12/12/2011 10:36. Reason: moved pics to appropriate thread
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: coupedummy]
#1296725
12/12/2011 10:32
12/12/2011 10:32
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I'm with you Marco at the prices e46 m3 are I am seriously tempted to let the coupe go..only things that keep me here are the yearly spa trip and the few pals I'm made. I've been thinking about an M3 as well. PowerItalia now work on BMWs so I was having a chat to Roger about these on Saturday while I was getting my coupe serviced. Sounds like they're fairly bullet proof as long as you buy a good one that's been well looked after. Very long service intervals too.
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
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#1296728
12/12/2011 10:42
12/12/2011 10:42
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Posts: 6,192 Bristol, UK
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Possibly selling up for a hassle free life with an M3. Boring... I'll try and say it B...M....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Tried, but fell asleep after the M
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
#1296730
12/12/2011 10:44
12/12/2011 10:44
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Marco20ValveT
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there not boring in the slightist!
but lookingat coupe prices ect i will be keeping the coupe as im not willing to sell it for £999 with tax and MOt + a full tank like the seem to be doing at the moment.
and way, homodan, whats the plan for your coupe?
service/brake fluid change and new bucket seats lol
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
#1296745
12/12/2011 11:20
12/12/2011 11:20
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Posts: 6,192 Bristol, UK
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I worked for BMW for 3 years, and had one as a company wagon, so my view will be tainted by that experience. The coop, niggles apart, for me beats it for driving pleasure, looks, character, exclusivity and doubtless other measures I haven't thought of instantly like these Plans for mine next year, yes Marco I'll be doing a full service on the 20vt before my next track outing 20vt Essential (in order of priority): - Full service and fluids change - Belts change - make mounting plates for new pair of Sparco bucket seats - drill and fit new eyelets and backing plates for passenger harness - make a new camera mount (using the rear upper strut brace as inspiration) Finances permitting: - bigger brake conversion for next performance mod - do a proper powder coating job on the flourescent track wheels VIS; Essential: Nothing required, recently given thorough overhaul and fuller than full service, and many cosmetic parts replaced with near mint condition replacements. Oh wait, there is one. Fix the broken bonnet cable! Finances permitting: - Refurb alloys, diamond cut black - Respray, either 2012 or 2013 perhaps. Want to keep this one as a show worthy vehicle and the paint has started to peel. Want it being one of the best looking and yet highest mileage VIS about It's all dead money doing this, so will very much be finances permitting. Track fun in the 20vt comes first!
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
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#1296771
12/12/2011 13:19
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AlanC
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Going to be a big year for me in Coupe ownership.
My 20vt needs a bit of work on the engine and also a belt change. I am putting it off until next month. A mate of mine is moving to a new garage next month. He will then have room for a Coupe of mine to work on. So next month I will be looking for another 20vt. Anything like an MOT fail, sorn, or car needing work doing to it with a decent engine. Will take the engine out and put it into my present car. The engine coming out is going to be the heartbeat to the beast. My mate knows someone that is going to custom make me a turbo. The odds are that the new motor will become the beast. She will be stripped down and rebuilt from a shell. Not sure if she will have a paint job whilst stripped yet. Will have to see what my funds are looking like. Fancy purple flip. When done my mate and I will be coming on track days with her. Hoping that the work will not take too long. If the engine put into my present car is good enough then will do the same with her and get the practice in.
Will be on here in the next few weeks looking for a donor to become a beast. As said, mechanically sound as my present car needs an engine or work doing and will need a car whilst work is being done. Don't want to spend cash on present car and also new one doing engine. Otherwise not bothered too much. Nearly everything will need to be changed during project. If anyone has a donor they want to see become a beast then please let me know.
Going to be a bit of a journey as not even sure what clutch is best to handle 400 bhp or more and be smooth enough to be my daily drive, 7 miles a day in town. I give thanks in advance to all the help I will get from here.
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Re: Your coop plans for 2012
[Re: Richard24]
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12/12/2011 16:09
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