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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
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18/11/2020 10:13
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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 😀
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: GrahamL]
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18/11/2020 12:34
18/11/2020 12:34
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It was my coupe he borrowed back in August.  You kept that quiet!! Don't suppose you can share any of his thoughts yet? Failing that, what's the spec of your car?
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
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07/12/2020 11:52
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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]
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07/12/2020 14:26
07/12/2020 14:26
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DaveG
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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 1985½ & 2016 2017 Fiat 124 Spider + XF Sportbrake
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
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10/12/2020 00:17
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Glad you could lend him your car Graham - it looked and sounded great!  I think yours has the best seats available too but I was intrigued by the replacement gear knob?  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!
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
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10/12/2020 08:56
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jonnyboy54321
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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: DavidFoster]
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11/12/2020 20:38
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Looking greatly improved then from acquisition. Nice work 
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
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12/12/2020 22:38
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DaveG
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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 1985½ & 2016 2017 Fiat 124 Spider + XF Sportbrake
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Re: Jayemm on cars
[Re: DavidFoster]
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13/12/2020 11:59
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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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