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Does your Coupe feel fast?
#804002
30/03/2009 14:58
30/03/2009 14:58
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Lucifer
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I just went out at lunchtime in the car with a couple of workmates, and we got stuck behind a tractor doing 15mph in a national speed limit road. At the first available safe opportunity for passing I booted it from second, only up to 60mph, but it terrified all 3 passengers to such an extent that they all giggled like little girls for the whole 10 minutes afterwards.
Now to me, the Coupe doesn't feel all that quick any more. Is it just because I'm used to it, or is it because I was the driver and not a passenger?
Last edited by Lucifer; 30/03/2009 14:59. Reason: ps no there's nothing wrong with the car, it's functioning perfectly.. before you ask xD
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: Lucifer]
#804007
30/03/2009 15:03
30/03/2009 15:03
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Dan_S
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Dan_S
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i think after time you just get used to the power. I still make people squeak abit in my car even though they have been in it a few times. Let someone drive you in your car and you will notice the difference from being a driver to a passenger.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
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#804015
30/03/2009 15:11
30/03/2009 15:11
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Clark10
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Clark10
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I don't think mine feels particularly fast, so much so I've been thinking about GTECing it even though I told myself I never would.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
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#804016
30/03/2009 15:15
30/03/2009 15:15
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AlanW
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AlanW
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Too true, Dan_S
I've always said that 0-60 in 6 secs is quick enough for anyone. It is amazing how blase(can't figure out how to put an accent thingy above the "e") we all get about the performance which, even by modern car standards, is impressive.
Last edited by AlanW; 30/03/2009 15:17.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
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#804018
30/03/2009 15:23
30/03/2009 15:23
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belfastjohn
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I'm picking up a fella (no not like that) on Thursday morning for run from Belfast to Derry. (Migrating a load of folk onto a new mail server)
Anyway its a good 150 mile round trip and I imagine the temptation to show off a little of the coops performance will prove to much for me.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
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#804024
30/03/2009 15:25
30/03/2009 15:25
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Johna
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Johna
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i was thinking the same afew months back, must be use to it.. had me lass in tears one day.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
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#804028
30/03/2009 15:36
30/03/2009 15:36
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magicsy
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magicsy
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When i first got mine i couldnt believe the power i was scared sh1tless when the guy took me for a spin. At times im sure it feels faster than other times. Perhaps it depends on how much of an open road is in front to judge it. Funny enough i just give her a quick little push couple of days ago and my Mother and Aunt...lol Went .........Wow
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: Sedicivalvole]
#804057
30/03/2009 16:29
30/03/2009 16:29
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benje
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What you guys need to do is buy a 90bhp diesel hatchback and use it for commuting to work 5 days a week. Everytime i get back into the Fiat at weekends and the occasional work day it feels like a supercar Ben
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: Sedicivalvole]
#804059
30/03/2009 16:33
30/03/2009 16:33
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mr_tickle
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I Took my Dad out for a "spirited" drive once. He didn't flinch or say anything at the time. I then asked him if he enjoyed the acceleration and he said "It's not any faster than me rover lad" He has an old 416 !! I honestly think that is what he believed at the time !!
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: benje]
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30/03/2009 16:35
30/03/2009 16:35
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mr_tickle
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What you guys need to do is buy a 90bhp diesel hatchback and use it for commuting to work 5 days a week. Everytime i get back into the Fiat at weekends and the occasional work day it feels like a supercar Ben I drive a 93BHP escort diesel as my daily driver. It's the opposite of the coupe - Great handling and pants performance.
Last edited by mr_tickle; 30/03/2009 16:36. Reason: nosaer tide
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: mr_tickle]
#804074
30/03/2009 16:48
30/03/2009 16:48
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the misses has got a 1.1 fiat seicento sporting.......following her out last week.....she out accelerated me stupid clutch so in answer to your question, does my car feel fast? no, no it doesn't
Last edited by samsite999; 30/03/2009 16:49.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: mr_tickle]
#804075
30/03/2009 16:49
30/03/2009 16:49
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Dan_S
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Dan_S
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i have a 60bhp punto im supposed to use, but i look at that then look at the coop, i always accidently end up going to work in the coop .... I have been thinking the past few days that i want a bigger turbo and more power just used to mine now, but saying that i have scared myself a few time as i forgot how nippy it can be
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
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#804081
30/03/2009 16:58
30/03/2009 16:58
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peanuthead
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you get used to any power. i know a guy with a 690bhp gtr and he is bored stupid and just went to 920bhp and lets face it 690bhp and 0-60 in 4 seconds and 1/4 1n 11.6 is quick enough for anyone but he was bored. the coop feels quick to me for some strange reason as i have had much more powerful cars but i will be used to it very soon.
i think its a point where you either say enough is enough or you carry on to silly levels.
my uncle is at stupid stage as he just sold his new m5 because it was boring and slow! has a played with 4200gt grandsport now! i wouldn't get bored with the new m5 for a while.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
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#804088
30/03/2009 17:10
30/03/2009 17:10
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magicsy
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magicsy
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M5's sound fantastic! I personally think the 16vt feels quicker when both are around 250+ bhp. But yeah agreed you get used to the speeds. I must say Coops feel quite Sluggish with 3 people in them.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: stevo]
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30/03/2009 21:49
30/03/2009 21:49
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madchester16
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madchester16
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The first time I drove mine on a test drive before buying, I couldn't believe the acceleration in 2nd and 3rd. I floored it and just wasn't expecting the push back in the seat it provided I was ony used to a 1.8 Bravo but had driven the S2000, Audi TT and Golf VR6 on occassions. The S2000 was great, but the thrill of the turbo on thr 20VT beats them all. Now 2 and a bit years later, I'm used to the coop. But it still suprises me occassionally! I don't notice the push back in the seat as much but its definately still fast. Overtaking is just effortless at most speeds. Its standard by the way (apart from B6's, Pagid pads and DBA discs) and I've no intention of modifying engine performance. I'd love more power but for me, it's perfect the way it is
Last edited by madchester16; 30/03/2009 21:51.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
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#804408
31/03/2009 00:50
31/03/2009 00:50
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boonman
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boonman
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My story is similar to most other peoples here. I had a problem with my PRV which meant I was only boosting at 0.7 bar. I didn't get round to fixing it for around a month (I think there was a voice in my head somewhere saying 'you know how much money you save on petrol driving it like this jon....don't fix the prv.....if you don't you might be able to afford to fix the coop when it goes wrong next time.....and one day you might actaully be able to afford a house! ) Fixed it the other day and went out for a drive boosting properly at 1.2bar. It felt silly in 1st and 2nd. Forgotten what a big smile it could provoke sod the house thinking about it there were a couple of really cold nights this winter - empty roads - lovely dense air. That felt fast I reckon like has been said - you can get used to anything - Jenson Button said his car felt slow all last season. jesus.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: JKD]
#804436
31/03/2009 07:37
31/03/2009 07:37
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proccy
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proccy
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well my new (to me) plus is running like a dog so feels awfully slow - but a couple of sessions at motormech will sort that out....
my green 20vt i just got rid of felt stupidly quick when i first got it, frighteningly so. it was pretty much standard but for a gtec chip - once i had the suspension renewed it felt so quick and planted it was awesome.
now, i have to get this plus back to a good condition, so i expect to have some speed to look forward to in the near future, i hope.....
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
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#804486
31/03/2009 09:40
31/03/2009 09:40
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peanuthead
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peanuthead
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sorry lol there was also a m5 mentioning masserati to lol.
i think that power is very addictive so sometimes its good to find a car that you love for many other reasons then how fast it is and know it is fast but also have a tuning cap. say a coop looks good and drives well but is kinda capped to 400bhp on worth while tuning so you can't take it to stupid. buy a hot rod and you will end up with 1200bhp and a massive bill or deibt lol.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: Tommy_Coop23]
#804635
31/03/2009 12:52
31/03/2009 12:52
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sweetride
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sweetride
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I haven't driven my coupe for a month and it's having a slightly bigger turbo put on. It's never been running perfect but. iv'e scared the hell out many girls in it Also my brother's description wen't a long the lines of...i was slammed back into my seat, everything was just a blur and i started to feel sickd Think that might make him a girl. Been driving a ford ka, so damn im looking forward to it.
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
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#804641
31/03/2009 13:00
31/03/2009 13:00
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MarioCirillo
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i think after time you just get used to the power. I still make people squeak abit in my car even though they have been in it a few times. Let someone drive you in your car and you will notice the difference from being a driver to a passenger. My mum tends to wet herself everytime she gets into my car aparantly i drive too fast. . . thats not the case i think its just the acceleration along with the noise . . . maybe who knows! i did let my brother drive the car with me in it and yes i agree i did notice the difference from being a driver and a passenger!!
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: MarioCirillo]
#804650
31/03/2009 13:05
31/03/2009 13:05
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Dan_S
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Dan_S
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i think after time you just get used to the power. I still make people squeak abit in my car even though they have been in it a few times. Let someone drive you in your car and you will notice the difference from being a driver to a passenger. My mum tends to wet herself everytime she gets into my car aparantly i drive too fast. . . thats not the case i think its just the acceleration along with the noise . . . maybe who knows! i did let my brother drive the car with me in it and yes i agree i did notice the difference from being a driver and a passenger!! My mum hates getting in the car with me driving, i can usualy see where she has been gripping the seat i think that i drive a little too fast too, i try not to but i just love the sound of the engine and the acceleration if it
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Re: Does your Coupe feel fast?
[Re: Lucifer]
#804653
31/03/2009 13:09
31/03/2009 13:09
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luke
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luke
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Does your coupe feel fast? Down-hill with the wind it feels really quick On serious note mine does feel quick espeacially when it comes to breaking i find is when i really realise how quick it can get to silly speed from nothing.
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