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12/08/2020 07:03
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Ernie
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Ernie
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Thanks for accepting my application, I’ve just bought an unmolested 2000 broom yellow turbo, with 61000, cam belt being changed as we speak, no pictures yet, any advice whether to upgrade or keep stock, please don’t advise a chip, this will never be done by me
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Re: New to forum
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12/08/2020 07:57
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 16,662 Auld Reekie
Edinburgh
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Club President, member225
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Hi Ernie and welcome to the forum That's a really low mileage, oddly similar to our project broomy which is detailed elsewhere, but a 1998 model which hasn't run for 17+ years. Is yours a plus or perhaps a vt6? Recaro seats, bodykit? If you want to upload an avatar (click on forum name at top rhs/Edit Profile) it makes it easier for anyone to answer questions relevant to your model in future
Last edited by Edinburgh; 12/08/2020 15:07. Reason: spleling
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Re: New to forum
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#1643398
12/08/2020 08:34
12/08/2020 08:34
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 17,366 Staffordshire
Nigel
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any advice whether to upgrade or keep stock Welcome to the forum - just up the road from me! Coming from someone that has modded more than most, I would say keep it stock or very close. There's nothing wrong with uprated brake pads / discs, or even slightly uprated dampers / springs, but for an unmolested 61k car, I'd strongly suggest keeping it in tip-top standard condition. A standard Coupe is a wonderful thing that many people have not experienced (either because they have applied mods, or their Coupe is old enough that it doesn't feel like new any more) If you'd just bought a slightly tired 1998 20VT, I would probably suggest that modding it would be fine, but very good Coupes are hard to come by now
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Re: New to forum
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12/08/2020 10:06
12/08/2020 10:06
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Ernie
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Ernie
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Thanks Guys, it’s what I thought, love the looks and the drivability of this car, can’t wait to give it a bit of a blast, are there any other members in Staffordshire?
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Re: New to forum
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12/08/2020 12:58
12/08/2020 12:58
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bayliss
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bayliss
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Welcome, I am now into just my second year of ownership / club membership. I have found this place to be very friendly and informative. As for coupe modding, I am very much into the leave it standard camp, especially a coupe such as yours.
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#1643406
12/08/2020 13:28
12/08/2020 13:28
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 21,482 Aldershot
PeteP
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Hon Club Member 005, Membership Secretary
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Posts: 21,482
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I'm another in the no modding camp, I've had my 16vt for 16 years and the only mods I have made are easily reversible, simply paintwork to make the sills and headlights black again and refit the standard wheels. A stainless exhaust is a good idea though , mine has been on for 15 years
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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#1643451
13/08/2020 13:05
13/08/2020 13:05
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 975 Behind Enemy Lines
Master_Mariner
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Club member 583
Enjoying the ride
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Welcome to the club! I would also lean on keeping her standard. The cars are becoming rarer now-and anyone who likes them ideally wants bog standard. I have a 1999 20vt, slightly modified over recent years by stock Coupe things like coupe recarro seats (fantastic upgrade) sparco front strut under bonnet brace (good noticeable handling upgrade) And a re-tune by Mr Flea of FC performance where we went for "Fast GT" setup (really transformed the on road driveability) https://www.facebook.com/fcperformancetuning/?ref=py_cAnd that is my stopping point. I like to think of my car as stock modified. As these modifications have all been in my view really subtle and added to the car. But each to their own and there are some very very fast, colourful coupes out there that are head turners for pace/looks. I just still think the stock car is good all these years on! Enjoy your new coupe! Regards MM
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13/08/2020 14:21
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Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,621 Leicester UK
Ballypete
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Club Member 1578
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Welcome to the club Ernie, a bog standard Coupe is anything but boring in my opinion
Doris the 1998 Portofino Blue 20V and Zoe the 1999 Alfa Romeo 916 Spider Bog standard needn't be boring...
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Re: New to forum
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#1643464
13/08/2020 17:13
13/08/2020 17:13
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,090 highlands
jimboy
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Club Member 857
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Welcome to the club Ernie, a bog standard Coupe is anything but boring in my opinion I’m in agreement about keeping the Coop standard. I have SS exhaust and I my Coop has blue sills, not keen on the black, BUT just my thoughts. Horses for courses... :
I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
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Re: New to forum
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15/08/2020 05:21
15/08/2020 05:21
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Ernie
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Ernie
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Thanks for the positive Imput guy, I like the idea of a ss exhaust and may be updated brakes, I hope to join the club soon,
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Re: New to forum
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#1643516
15/08/2020 07:42
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 8,057 Southsea
Gunzi
Club member 189, Former Club President
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Club member 189, Former Club President
Je suis un Coupé
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 8,057
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Welcome Ernie, as the others have said keeping it in tip top shape and on top of regular maintenance would be best for yours since the mileage is so low. They prefer to be used regularly rather than sat for long periods, so be sure to enjoy it regularly! The club is a great place to be with club member only events organised each year, and 15% discount on specialist insurance. All the details can be found here.Enjoy your Coupe!
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15/08/2020 09:40
15/08/2020 09:40
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,609 S. Wales. Way beyond my means
Gripped
Club member 1924
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Club member 1924
Forum is my job
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,609
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Welcome Ernie. Agree with the above. I've kept my non turbo fairly standard though mine is mildly remapped which has improved fuel economy and a smoother drive too. As the standard map may not be spot on for your car (as every car is slightly different) a live remap is an enhancement rather than a modification in my view. A bit like professionally cleaning an antique. A remap could be specified to maintain similar horsepower (though no harm in a bit extra) and it will iron out any blips in the fuelling. But, there's certainly no harm in leaving it alone... Like the others, I've got a stainless exhaust which sounds far better than the overly muted stock and will last longer. You can get ones which look similar to stock too to preserve the look. Any safety upgrades like brakes and suspension are also likely to enhance the car, and you can choose to keep original ride hight and damping to keep it like the original. But the Coupe is good as standard anyway. Look forward to seeing you and your coupe at some point. Let's hope things settle down soon! I'm in the middle of restoring mine and hope to be back I. It before too long.
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