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Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1547554
20/08/2015 21:30
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Reckon you're right. Mine has the other alloys and a voltmeter. No oil temperature.

Last edited by OnlyItalian; 20/08/2015 21:33.

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Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1547937
28/08/2015 01:43
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I have a voltmeter, no oil temp gauge on my vis. The p-reg N/A is the same.


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Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1547968
28/08/2015 14:49
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Originally Posted By: OnlyItalian
Seems like a pretty even split of opinion on this one. We'll have to arm wrestle for it.





Forget black sills or even colour codes sills.

You'll notice that over the years, the most celebrated, widely applauded and desired Coop examples have always had side skirts.

The side skirts actually manage to make the 20 year old design timeless. That's what the general public appreciates. And that's what matters. Nobody really cares what a couple of purists think about an old Fiat.

Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: JKD] #1547973
28/08/2015 15:39
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Originally Posted By: JKD
Originally Posted By: OnlyItalian
Seems like a pretty even split of opinion on this one. We'll have to arm wrestle for it.





Forget black sills or even colour codes sills.

You'll notice that over the years, the most celebrated, widely applauded and desired Coop examples have always had side skirts.

The side skirts actually manage to make the 20 year old design timeless. That's what the general public appreciates. And that's what matters. Nobody really cares what a couple of purists think about an old Fiat.


rofl


F****** b****** thing...
Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1547978
28/08/2015 16:12
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Originally Posted By: JKD
That's what the general public appreciates. And that's what matters.

Quite honestly who cares what the general public appreciates.

I bought my coupe because I wanted one, not for the benefit of some unknown herbert in the next town.


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Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1547980
28/08/2015 16:21
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'Half' painted looks great...

Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: JKD] #1547984
28/08/2015 16:59
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Originally Posted By: JKD
That's what the general public appreciates. And that's what matters.


Do you need public or general opinion on everything before you can make a decision yourself? Might explain why we used to get gems like this one...


F****** b****** thing...
Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: Trappy] #1547992
28/08/2015 19:16
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Originally Posted By: Trappy
Do you need public or general opinion on everything before you can make a decision yourself?


I don't know.

Can we have a poll?

rofl


If other people's opinions didn't matter at all, then why does this forum have a 'Your Coupe Pictures' thread and an accompanying 'Your Coupe Pictures Comments' thread?

Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: JKD] #1547994
28/08/2015 19:43
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If some owners' opinion on black or colour coded sills don't matter, then why do we have a thread entitled 'black or colour coded sills'?

Some people like to show off the cars they're proud of. Others like to ask for opinions, thoughts or inspiration. Some even like to stick great chunks of plastic to their cars and call it modern. Smacks of early '90s McDonald's car parks to me than timeless looks but it's their choice.

That said, spoilers are shit tongue


F****** b****** thing...
Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1547998
28/08/2015 20:46
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I don't see what all the fuss is about , black sills - cool , colour coded sills - cool , skirts - cool , as long as your happy with your car who cares what others think , I know I don't thumb

Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: Trappy] #1548001
28/08/2015 21:32
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Originally Posted By: Trappy
Originally Posted By: JKD
That's what the general public appreciates. And that's what matters.


Do you need public or general opinion on everything before you can make a decision yourself? Might explain why we used to get gems like this one...


Not read that one before, it's a crackerjack.

Although I sometimes struggle changing gear at right moment when I have radio on, and I always seem to go faster to heavy metal.

Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: ] #1548043
29/08/2015 18:52
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Originally Posted By: nismo
as long as your happy with your car who cares what others think


But as with everything, the overall consensus quickly sums up the thing in question.

If a car really is good looking, then most people will say the car is good looking.

As we all know, most people say the Coop looks nice. It is this overall perception that confirms you are indeed driving a nice looking car, which in turn increases your own appreciation of the car's aesthetics.

If everyone you know said your Coop was a rubbish looking car and wherever you went people laughed at your car, would you seriously keep it, even if you really liked it yourself?

Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: JKD] #1548044
29/08/2015 18:57
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Originally Posted By: JKD
Originally Posted By: nismo
as long as your happy with your car who cares what others think


But as with everything, the overall consensus quickly sums up the thing in question.

If a car really is good looking, then most people will say the car is good looking.

As we all know, most people say the Coop looks nice. It is this overall perception that confirms you are indeed driving a nice looking car, which in turn increases your own appreciation of the car's aesthetics.

If everyone you know said your Coop was a rubbish looking car and wherever you went people laughed at your car, would you seriously keep it, even if you really liked it yourself?


of course otherwise we would all be in BMWs etc.....who gives a toss what anyone thinks; I buy and drive what I like not to impress or because I think others may like it.

For the record whilst I cannot gauge public opinion there are a lot of people I have met who have informed me they dislike the Fiat Coupe and especially it's styling....of which there are numerous such posts on here over the years

Last edited by Submariner; 29/08/2015 19:43.
Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: Submariner] #1548068
30/08/2015 13:15
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Nobody can argue that a totally standard Coupe could pull off what this one does.


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Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1548069
30/08/2015 13:37
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I've seen that Pagani photo a few times - anyone know the story behind it?

Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1548070
30/08/2015 13:58
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Is this thread still going?

Just by a black Coupe!

The Coupe next to the Pagani would look better with the original bumper IMO.

Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: Scuderia] #1548098
30/08/2015 22:11
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Originally Posted By: Scuderia

The Coupe next to the Pagani would looks better IMO.


Tidied that up for you Scood man tongue


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Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1548148
01/09/2015 01:17
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I love the Coupe styling, with either black or coloured sills. My sister doesn't. She calls my car "The Batmobile".


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I’m pretty sure ‘The Batmobile’ is a compliment.

Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1548499
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Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1565009
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I think if it come with black sills then leave well alone and if it come with skirts fine. I wouldn't buy a car that had skirts fitted aftermarket even if the job was well done, hence the reason Im looking for an LE (I just love the look, stance and road presence)


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Re: Black or colour coded sills [Re: OnlyItalian] #1565095
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