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Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community #532843 31/01/2008 06:09 31/01/2008 06:09
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth sonic OP On a journey
sonic OP On a journey Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth	Hello everyone, My name is Sam and i am studying Car Design at Coventry University. Today i purchased 'Jlow' (Jamie's) Coupe. I have been looking at alot recently and had my heart set on a Broom yellow one (same as my first car the Cinquecento Sporting years ago!) As soon as i saw Jamie's though i loved it and snapped it up straight away. My car history has been a little bit too french for my liking, following the Cinq Sporting with pretty much every Peugeot hot hatch of the 1990's (205 GTI, 106 GTI, 306 GTI6 x2) but nothing has compared to the Coupe in performance or looks- its a beauty. Most of you will be aware of the spec already so i wont bore you- although i will include a few photos taken tonight at the Ricoh Arena. I am glad i found this forum, it seems really friendly with a wealth of info (and an awesome buyer's guide) and i hope to meet some of you guys (and girls) at a future meet. cheers, sam http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/Picture065.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/Picture063.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/Picture040.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/Picture039.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/Picture034.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/Picture020.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/Picture019.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/Picture009.jpg Last edited by sonic; 31/01/2008 06:18.

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: sonic] #532844 31/01/2008 06:09 31/01/2008 06:09
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth sonic OP On a journey
sonic OP On a journey Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth	ahhh! i dont know how to add pictures!!!

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: sonic] #532848 31/01/2008 06:17 31/01/2008 06:17
M mottles Unregistered
mottles Unregistered M	remove the [img] inserts mate and congratulations on the purchase... welcome!

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: ] #532851 31/01/2008 06:18 31/01/2008 06:18
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth sonic OP On a journey
sonic OP On a journey Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth	thankyou mate!

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: sonic] #532860 31/01/2008 06:33 31/01/2008 06:33
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,200 england C came2dance I AM a Coop
came2dance I AM a Coop C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,200 england	Wow great photos. Welcome to the forum $\:\)$ (loving the Jimmy Hill wall $\:D$ ) www.chrisdoyle-photography.co.uk

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: came2dance] #532863 31/01/2008 06:51 31/01/2008 06:51
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,069 cjh I need some sleep
cjh I need some sleep Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,069	looks great sam...we should catch up sometime for a red/yellow photo shoot...Im just round the corner from ya... good to see another NICE local coupe... "Storm Brewing" +

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: cjh] #532869 31/01/2008 07:22 31/01/2008 07:22
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth sonic OP On a journey
sonic OP On a journey Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth	yes definately- we used my friends Digital SLR, some long exposure shots are on the cards next. Next time we go out to take some pictures ill invite you.

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: sonic] #532870 31/01/2008 07:22 31/01/2008 07:22
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth sonic OP On a journey
sonic OP On a journey Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth	thanks for the welcome guys $\:D$

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: sonic] #532872 31/01/2008 07:40 31/01/2008 07:40
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,597 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart Kelv27 Forum is my job
Kelv27 Forum is my job Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,597 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart	All I can say is..what a fantastic looking car. Like every bit of it and those wheels compliment it so well! Also like the yellow badge somehow...and the LE grill ufftt $\:\)$ ..very tasteful. Sighh..everytime someone new comes on here with their newly acquired car, it brings me back to the day when i first collected mine..feels great isn't it? Congratulations and Welcome on here mate $\:\)$

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: Kelv27] #532885 31/01/2008 13:34 31/01/2008 13:34
V veggy Unregistered
veggy Unregistered V	Thank Mod, at last someone who photographs cars from the proper angle -ground level! You are very very welcome to the forum and should volunteer immediately for service on the forthcoming coupe book - not least because your car is just a bit good looking $\:D$ .

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: Kelv27] #532886 31/01/2008 13:34 31/01/2008 13:34
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 295 Sunny Pembrokeshire!!! jacob0902 Making a profit
jacob0902 Making a profit Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 295 Sunny Pembrokeshire!!!	looks great, cant beat the yellow lol. Just a shame about the background!!!! (Im a fox lol) Welcome to the forum http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/jacob0902/?newest=1

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: jacob0902] #532908 31/01/2008 14:40 31/01/2008 14:40
C circolo Unregistered
circolo Unregistered C	Welcome. $\:\)$ Car looks stunning, and the photo's are very nicely taken. As you're studying car design, what a perfect car for you to have now. There's not many other cars out there designed and styled for style sake, like the Coupe. $\:\)$

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: ] #532942 31/01/2008 15:51 31/01/2008 15:51
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,303 North Wales Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58
Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58 Forum Fossil Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,303 North Wales	Hi and welcome $\:\)$ Excellent photos as well $\:\)$

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: Theresa] #532947 31/01/2008 16:04 31/01/2008 16:04
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,267 North Oxfordshire S simonj Competition Level
simonj Competition Level S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,267 North Oxfordshire	Welcome, nice Coupe you have, its been well looked after $\:\)$ Are you from Bournemouth out of term? Might see you around there, I'm from Ferndown originally, parents are still there and I'm down Dean Court (NOT Fitness First $\:D$ ) as many Saturdays as I can manage.

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: simonj] #532985 31/01/2008 16:55 31/01/2008 16:55
M MattW Unregistered
MattW Unregistered M	That's a stunning looking car, congrats and welcome

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: ] #532993 31/01/2008 17:07 31/01/2008 17:07
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth sonic OP On a journey
sonic OP On a journey Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth	Originally Posted By: veggy Thank Mod, at last someone who photographs cars from the proper angle -ground level! You are very very welcome to the forum and should volunteer immediately for service on the forthcoming coupe book - not least because your car is just a bit good looking $\:D$ . I would love to get involved in a Coupe book- although i have no idea what this entails! Again thank you for the welcome- this Coupe community seems really well put together. Circolo- i too cant think of a better car to own while i am studying Car design- the Coupe has beautiful lines Simonj- I go back to Bournemouth mainly alternate weekends- i'll keep any eye out for you! (I work just round the corner from Dean Court)

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: sonic] #533007 31/01/2008 17:20 31/01/2008 17:20
V veggy Unregistered
veggy Unregistered V	Originally Posted By: sonic I would love to get involved in a Coupe book- although i have no idea what this entails! See here

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: sonic] #533026 31/01/2008 17:50 31/01/2008 17:50
M Mrs_LickyL Unregistered
Mrs_LickyL Unregistered M	Welcome Sam! Great looking car and the pics are excellent! $\:D$

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: ] #533154 31/01/2008 20:32 31/01/2008 20:32
W weyland Unregistered
weyland Unregistered W	Absolute beauty and welcome by the way.

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: ] #533241 31/01/2008 22:14 31/01/2008 22:14
H Hedge Unregistered
Hedge Unregistered H	Lose the F-I-A-T badge from the back, replace the front, stick some Plus wheels on it and you have a peach.......

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum community [Re: ] #533258 31/01/2008 22:34 31/01/2008 22:34
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,080 Dumfriesshire, Scotland Baz76 Forum is my job
Baz76 Forum is my job Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,080 Dumfriesshire, Scotland	Welcome mate,nice looking Coop $\:#$ . Anybody else think it looks like a convertible in this photo . Baz $\:\)$ Project LE+

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: Baz76] #533271 31/01/2008 22:52 31/01/2008 22:52
V veggy Unregistered
veggy Unregistered V	Yes I did and it's so sexy it's untrue - although a lot's down to the quality of the photography. If my car looked that from every angle I would take it to bed and kick the missus out. $\:#$ In fact with a little trimming in photoshop like this i think it ought to feature high up in Mark's book (IMHO). Not the cover maybe, but a prominent spot.

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: ] #533358 01/02/2008 00:52 01/02/2008 00:52
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth sonic OP On a journey
sonic OP On a journey Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth	Taken your advise and have photoshopped a few chosen images from last night. Any opinions on these are more than welcome. Oh and on a side note, does anyone think Anthracite would look better on the Avez wheels or to retain the silver colour? http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/pssmoothing6.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/pssmoothing4.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/pssmoothing5.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/pssmoothing3.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/pssmoothing2.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/sambascombe/pssmoothing1.jpg Last edited by sonic; 01/02/2008 00:52.

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: sonic] #533359 01/02/2008 00:53 01/02/2008 00:53
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth sonic OP On a journey
sonic OP On a journey Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth	'pssmoothing 3' is may favourite

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: sonic] #533377 01/02/2008 01:31 01/02/2008 01:31
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,597 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart Kelv27 Forum is my job
Kelv27 Forum is my job Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,597 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart	I could imagine pssmoothing1 would quite nice with streaking lights from moving cars on the far right of the picture $\:#$ ..or another car at a perspective distance..head on..will look like its watching...preying... $\:P$

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: sonic] #533395 01/02/2008 02:07 01/02/2008 02:07
V veggy Unregistered
veggy Unregistered V	All very cool, but IMHO for tail shots you need to have the whole lot illuminated. It looks very odd with some lights on and some not. Just a thought. Still think the first shot is the mutts nuts. I guess some might argue that needs lights as well, if only sides just to lift it a little.... but I'm not sure. Last edited by veggy; 01/02/2008 14:40. Reason: change of mind

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: ] #533438 01/02/2008 03:28 01/02/2008 03:28
D daz Unregistered
daz Unregistered D	welcome and nice coupe $\:#$

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: ] #533483 01/02/2008 05:11 01/02/2008 05:11
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth sonic OP On a journey
sonic OP On a journey Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Bournemouth	True and i am in love with the HID's, its like having mainbeam vision all the time. Next week i might get some more photos done then- but with the lights on... anyone near Coventry should join me for a Coupe meet and then i can get to meet some of you.

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: sonic] #533530 01/02/2008 06:48 01/02/2008 06:48
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,069 cjh I need some sleep
cjh I need some sleep Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,069	sonic - im happy to meet and try to pull 1 or 2 with me... best to send me a pm on here with a few days notice mate.. ta cj "Storm Brewing" +

Re: Newbie keeping the Coupe in the forum communit [Re: cjh] #533532 01/02/2008 06:51 01/02/2008 06:51
S shrek Unregistered
shrek Unregistered S	wow thats gorgeous

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