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First proper drive with the new coupe #380261
21/06/2007 15:22
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Well after a week of it sitting on the driveway (been studying), I finally got to drive the coupe. Well its fair too say I enjoyed every minute, although it was only a pretty straight forward trip on a dual carriageway. The radio is yet to be switched on, just listening to it purr laugh

I have yet to clean it, not that its really that dirty, just want to do give it the full wash, clay, cut, polish and wax treatment, hopefully this weekend.

A couple of minor essentials jobs (spare oil / tracking) have been sorted and I have a couple of things that I would like to do although there isnt any great rush, oh and a nice big 2F2F spoiler sick joke.

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21/06/2007 17:02
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it wont be long till the rattles are louder than the pur of the engine,then you will be turning the stereo up laugh

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If it is the shippy I think, he will be more than familiar with the rattles as had one before!

Are you returning to the fold shippy?

Re: First proper drive with the new coupe [Re: ] #380357
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Yep, same one. Been out of the group for about 14 months and got sooooo bored with my 06 Astra that I decided to return, although I did look at quite a few other car brands first.

Not that bothered with rattles tbh (ok maybe a couple) but my wife drives a 206cc so the rattles of a non-solid shell have prepared me well. Funny thing is, the Astra didnt rattle, but both the coupe and 206cc are so much more fun smile

Last edited by Shippy; 21/06/2007 17:30.
Re: First proper drive with the new coupe [Re: ] #380366
21/06/2007 17:28
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Glad you're sorted now. Please some gratuitous photos now.

Re: First proper drive with the new coupe [Re: strike4A] #380374
21/06/2007 17:31
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Cheers, see you sold yours too frown , hows the M3?

I will try and sort some pictures at the weekend, although I have heard its going to rain, rain, rain

Last edited by Shippy; 21/06/2007 17:32. Reason: rain
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Yes, it was a sad sight seeing it go. Still not sure if it was the right thing to do but then I get in the M3 and all is well! Slowly getting the hang of this rear wheel drive malarkey...


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