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Jayemm on cars
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17/11/2020 20:49
17/11/2020 20:49
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Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 51 Milford on Sea Hampshire
DavidFoster
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Reaping the fruits
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Just watched Jayemm on cars ( re an Alfa V6 ) in which the Fiat Coupe is mentioned several times.
I thought it was an old reference, but no , Jayemm has just advised me that his utube review of the Fiat Coupe will come out in the 2nd week of December.
You never know one day the royalty by the name of Harry Metcalfe might review a Coupe one day ! Was amused to see that he is finding the latest Ferrari as being so fast ( 30 to 60 in one second ) as simply a licence looser.
Coupe sold 7 Sept 2021. Sad day.
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
#1646241
17/11/2020 22:57
17/11/2020 22:57
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,390 Essex
Trappy
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I just watched this. Apparently it was a modified example. Wonder if it was a club member's car?
F****** b****** thing...
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
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18/11/2020 10:13
18/11/2020 10:13
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,466 Kent
Submariner
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I just hope he manages to source a decent Coupe as his review of the GTV V6 suffers due to the example he drives.
From what he says during the drive the car needs minimum a laser 4 wheel alignment and rear polybushing with some decent tyres as it doesn't seem to handle well (is it Q2'd?), the exhaust sounds awful, there seems to be no real urgency on acceleration that the Busso definitely has. Why did he choose a car when the owner told him before it basically wasn't up to scratch, his increasing body mass also struggles in the GTV too. He goes on about it being set up as a GT car, when it is a GT car hence the GTV moniker; was he expecting more given the 'Cup' badge?
I'm bias as paying twice the price for a 'Cup'@£15K made no sense for me to the enjoyment or use of the car, this review seems to reflect that. Better to get a decent vanilla V6 Lusso with factory fitted Aero pack and make sure it is set up correctly with a Q2, GTA clutch and flywheel, short shift plate, polybushed rear etc
He's done nothing for the residuals that's for sure 😀
Last edited by Submariner; 18/11/2020 10:14.
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
#1646257
18/11/2020 11:10
18/11/2020 11:10
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GrahamL
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GrahamL
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It was my coupe he borrowed back in August. ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif)
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Re: Jayemm on cars
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#1646259
18/11/2020 12:34
18/11/2020 12:34
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,390 Essex
Trappy
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It was my coupe he borrowed back in August. ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif) You kept that quiet!! Don't suppose you can share any of his thoughts yet? Failing that, what's the spec of your car?
F****** b****** thing...
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
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18/11/2020 16:44
18/11/2020 16:44
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GrahamL
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GrahamL
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He certainly liked it more than that GTV. I figured as I'd barely driven the coupe myself this year I may as well put it to some use as I do like his youtube channel.
Interestingly he mentioned a flat spot about 4.5K RPM and that's just around where the variable intake valve timing that gives extra ignition advance at low revs switches off, so I assume it was that. Can't say I've ever noticed it myself on this or any other 20vt I've driven but then again I'm not a professional car reviewer, so I think he was just being pretty astute there.
The actual spec is a mystery as I bought it for £700 as a project with absolutely zero service history and about 500 previous owners. A hybrid turbo was mentioned but as it all looks standard it's hard to be sure as some of the other claims made were definitely not accurate. It had a unique custom made one piece exhaust with cat actually in the downpipe, but I had to chop that up by hand and fit a standard downpipe and cat to get through emissions test at last MOT.
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
#1646919
07/12/2020 11:52
07/12/2020 11:52
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GrahamL
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GrahamL
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Coupe review will be this week. next week we have FIVE videos on fun, yet affordable cars - all available for less than £10,000.
Can you guess what they are?
One is a V8 Luxobarge One is a Tuned Small Hatch One is a Five Cylinder Performance Car One is an Unloved JDM Classic One is the Least Popular Version of the Most Popular Sports Car
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
#1646929
07/12/2020 14:26
07/12/2020 14:26
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 8,457 Lightwater, Surrey
DaveG
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Club Treasurer Member 311
Je suis un Coupé
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Oh what you mean a 16v n/a version of the Fiat Coupe?
1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 2008 Ferrari F430 & 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
#1647056
09/12/2020 19:43
09/12/2020 19:43
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,390 Essex
Trappy
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Forum is my life
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Very short video but he liked it. I think he needs a tastefully modified one now.
F****** b****** thing...
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
#1647067
10/12/2020 00:17
10/12/2020 00:17
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,163 Glos
Brilly1uk
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Club member 1034
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Glad you could lend him your car Graham - it looked and sounded great! ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) I think yours has the best seats available too but I was intrigued by the replacement gear knob? ![chinny chinny](/forum/images/graemlins/default/scratchchin.gif) I certainly agree with him about the brakes, I've always thought them the weak point of the coupe when taking it for a vigorous jaunt!
Fiat Coupe 20VT Alfa Romeo Spider BMW X3
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
#1647071
10/12/2020 08:56
10/12/2020 08:56
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Posts: 338 Camberley, Surrey
jonnyboy54321
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Making a profit
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You did well at 700 quid Graham - the plus seats would make at least a grand in the current market! Nice one.
Always seem to have too many 20VT's to count......
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: Brilly1uk]
#1647072
10/12/2020 10:38
10/12/2020 10:38
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GrahamL
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GrahamL
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I was intrigued by the replacement gear knob? It's from a Grande Punto. It screws on so I had to thread the top of the metal shaft, then use a little epoxy glue to secure it. Goes well with the interior though. A few examples of how it looked when I got it : So not quite the bargain it sounds at £700. ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
#1647126
11/12/2020 20:38
11/12/2020 20:38
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Posts: 2,163 Glos
Brilly1uk
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Looking greatly improved then from acquisition. Nice work ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif)
Fiat Coupe 20VT Alfa Romeo Spider BMW X3
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
#1647162
12/12/2020 22:38
12/12/2020 22:38
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 8,457 Lightwater, Surrey
DaveG
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Club Treasurer Member 311
Je suis un Coupé
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They do 6 speed as well, so good for replacing worn out Plus gear knobs
1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 2008 Ferrari F430 & 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
#1647174
13/12/2020 11:59
13/12/2020 11:59
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Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 323 Free State of Jones
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I have one fitted and personally I don't find it a particularly pleasant gear knob to use. The tall feel to the gear stick when sitting in the car does not suit the shape of the knob which feels (to me) like it is more suited to the drivers hand being higher over the stick. The ergonomics of the original are better with a larger radius at the front but I guess its not a bad replacement.
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