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FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011)

Posted By: DaveG

FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 08/07/2011 18:24

Nice article and photos about the club, but dunno who the owners are, never heard of them? rolleyes laugh
Posted By: Hovedan

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 08/07/2011 19:12

Ooh must get a copy. Should be free for the stars of the article!
Posted By: Kayjey

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 08/07/2011 19:20

Can anybody mail me a copy? Will cover costs.
Posted By: barnacle

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 08/07/2011 20:56

Anyone I know in it?
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 08/07/2011 21:53

I bet there is a sprinty in it again!!!
laugh
Posted By: PeteP

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 08/07/2011 22:16

Bet there's a yellow one or three.
Posted By: barnacle

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 08/07/2011 22:31

Damnit, WHS is *closed* until the morning.
Posted By: Hovedan

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 08/07/2011 23:27

Originally Posted By: Kayjey
Can anybody mail me a copy? Will cover costs.


I'll pickup an extra copy for you Klaas. Pm me your address!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 08/07/2011 23:48

Fantastic Write up and pics.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 08:46

Gutted I can't get it till 3pm due to work!!!

grr
Posted By: Hovedan

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 08:49

Have we had the CD will ALL the pics taken on the day from them yet?
Posted By: Hovedan

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 08:50

Originally Posted By: porkypaul
Fantastic Write up and pics.


I look forward to picking mine up this morning smile
Posted By: barnacle

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 10:41

Theresa needs to email Matt to get the CD, then we'll have the lot. I'm wondering if Dave has a subscription version? The website seems to indicate that the current issue is 185, so maybe 186 isn't in the shops yet?
Posted By: DaveG

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 11:51

Yes I started subscribing again, I have every copy since issue 1, and Italian Cars before that rolleyes
Posted By: barnacle

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 12:26

Anita has been dispatched on a mission of searching WHS... I'm manning the fort to deal with four guys building a new fence and two guys delivering a new fridge.

The fact that I get to watch the F1 quali is purely coincidental.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 12:43

laugh

im also dispatched Sam into WHS in Bedford!!

but sadly im working.. Hmm..BBC Iplayer...
Posted By: barnacle

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 13:50

Meh. Had to move a compost heat in Q1...
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 14:26

Doh! Bought Issue 185! irked
Posted By: barnacle

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 14:28

Moosey you dope!

Anita just returned empty handed.
Posted By: DaveG

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 15:13

Wait! Issue 186 is not out in the shops until July 13th, earlier for subscribers wink
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 19:35

Dave..... You just built hopes up for all involved then crushed them.
Posted By: DaveG

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 09/07/2011 22:24

Sorry, I thought it only came out a day or two earlier for subscribers, not almost a week.

But it gives you a few more days to build up your hopes even higher! tongue
Posted By: Hovedan

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 12/07/2011 23:13

Reminder, mag is on sale tomorrow smile
Posted By: PeteP

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 13/07/2011 11:57

Just seen it, a pretty good article, but someone has stolen my turbo!
Posted By: Hovedan

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 13/07/2011 12:31

Originally Posted By: petep
Just seen it, a pretty good article, but someone has stolen my turbo!


How come?

Will pick up my copy later today smile
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 13/07/2011 12:39

WOW

they really did do us proud!!!
smile

Dan, i cant believe what they said about being the only one with aftermartket wheels and destroying a beautiful car..
Posted By: barnacle

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 13/07/2011 12:58

Marco - surprisingly metallic!

There now remain just three copies in WHS in Hemel.

That is rather a nice write-up, I thought.
Posted By: barnacle

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 13/07/2011 12:59

Theresa - don't forget to remind Matt to send the images!
Posted By: Hovedan

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 13/07/2011 15:20

Originally Posted By: petep
Just seen it, a pretty good article, but someone has stolen my turbo!


So I now have read. Hmmmm!!

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT
Dan, i cant believe what they said about being the only one with aftermartket wheels and destroying a beautiful car..


Erm, look at Petes newly created 16v na tongue

Nice write up indeed, the biggest thing for me was how yellow they made Begbies 16v (not-so-yellow) turbo.

Hurrah for paintshop biglaugh
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 13/07/2011 15:29

click to enlarge


Might try to get hold of a copy of it myself.
Posted By: Theresa

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 14/07/2011 21:09

Originally Posted By: barnacle
Theresa - don't forget to remind Matt to send the images!


Don't worry, I already have and Michael is supposed to be sending me a cd out smile

Trying to get a copy of the latest issue though is a flaming nightmare!

Hopefully my daughter will be picking me one up in WH Smith's tomorrow cool
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 14/07/2011 22:34

Just got my copy.

Really good write up for the club. No steel grey coupe though!

ST
Posted By: Theresa

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 14/07/2011 23:24

Sorry ST, they only wanted certain colours and all the greys/silvers weren't included in their requirements I'm afraid frown
Posted By: Roadking

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 15/07/2011 08:15

It's worth buying the magazine to determine, once and for all, which model is the ultimate Coupe. From a professional and unbiased source..... wink
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 15/07/2011 08:58

Originally Posted By: Alesi
Might try to get hold of a copy of it myself.


Send me your address details, cover the mag and p&p costs and I'll send you a copy over. thumb
Posted By: Theresa

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 15/07/2011 22:34

I haven't picked it up from her yet, but my daughter managed to get me a copy of it today cool

She made an effort too, as she said it took her ages to find it, as in the end, it was hidden behind loads of other mags and it was the last one too.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 15/07/2011 22:43

Originally Posted By: Roadking
It's worth buying the magazine to determine, once and for all, which model is the ultimate Coupe.


Bah.

You dont need to buy the magazine for that Roadking.

We all know the 16NA is the ultimate Coupe.

yes
Posted By: Roadking

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 15/07/2011 23:41

Originally Posted By: shinyshoes
Originally Posted By: Roadking
It's worth buying the magazine to determine, once and for all, which model is the ultimate Coupe.


Bah.

You dont need to buy the magazine for that Roadking.

We all know the 16NA is the ultimate Coupe.

yes


Apparently not according to

Quote:
a professional and unbiased source.....
tongue
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 16/07/2011 00:25

Originally Posted By: Roadking
Apparently not according to

Quote:
a professional and unbiased source.....
tongue


I prefer the hands on, well researched, knowledge.

thumb
Posted By: barnacle

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 16/07/2011 07:11

Originally Posted By: a professional and unbiased source

...is right to have chosen the atmospheric over the forced-induction
...zappy, zingy, throttle response
...wants to do its best work at the top of the rev range
...benefits of doing without a turbo are obvious. The responsive nature is mirrored in the handling.


tongue
Posted By: Roadking

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 16/07/2011 21:45

Originally Posted By: barnacle
Originally Posted By: a professional and unbiased source

...is right to have chosen the atmospheric over the forced-induction
...zappy, zingy, throttle response
...wants to do its best work at the top of the rev range
...benefits of doing without a turbo are obvious. The responsive nature is mirrored in the handling.


tongue



Obviously a professional and unbiased source, though I note he didn't use the descriptor "ultimate", Neil tongue
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 17/07/2011 10:53

Excellent article and a good overall magazine. Well done folks on giving such a great impression of the marque/club thumb . No green ones though.... frown

Even had an Alfa Spider write-up which I found interesting as a new owner laugh !
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 17/07/2011 14:14

Originally Posted By: tim42
No green ones though.... frown


No Porto's either frown
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 18/07/2011 10:21

Got my copy. I will be saving it to read it for my visit to the delivery suite at the JR.
Posted By: Kayjey

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 18/07/2011 11:00

Just got my copy in the mailbox. Thank you Hovedan! It's not an in-depth review of the Fiat Coupe - and probably all the better for it. It's a charming overview of the Fiat Coupe range and a splendid piece of advertising for our 'little' club here. Enjoyed it! Ooooh and saving the article about Mefistofele for this evening. smile

Back to work.
Posted By: Theresa

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 18/07/2011 11:51

Originally Posted By: Kayjey
It's not an in-depth review of the Fiat Coupe - and probably all the better for it. It's a charming overview of the Fiat Coupe range and a splendid piece of advertising for our 'little' club here.


That's exactly how the feature was supposed to be, so they've obviously done a good job smile
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 18/07/2011 20:14

Finally got a copy today after a bit of hunting. I even took a half hour detour home yesterday to find that smiths in Crewe was closed on a Sunday frown

Anyway, good article and a great ad for the car and club! Well done guys.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 20/07/2011 07:17

If anyone is still struggling to get a copy, drop me a PM, cover postage and I"ll sort one for you; local Smiths still has a few copies. cool
Posted By: NikAzwaa

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 20/07/2011 08:00

Any chance that offer is open to Malaysians? smile
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 20/07/2011 08:37

Originally Posted By: NikAzwaa
Any chance that offer is open to Malaysians? smile


So long as postage costs are covered then no problem. cool

Do you want me to get a quote for you? smile
Posted By: NikAzwaa

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 20/07/2011 09:35

Originally Posted By: MABR
Originally Posted By: NikAzwaa
Any chance that offer is open to Malaysians? smile


So long as postage costs are covered then no problem. cool

Do you want me to get a quote for you? smile


Yes please. That would be great!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 20/07/2011 10:05

^^^ Give me 24 hours. smile
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 20/07/2011 14:33

Send me a coupe you bitch!!

Ross
Posted By: Theresa

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 23/07/2011 11:39

Originally Posted By: Theresa
Originally Posted By: barnacle
Theresa - don't forget to remind Matt to send the images!


Don't worry, I already have and Michael is supposed to be sending me a cd out smile



The disc arrived yesterday morning cool

I only had chance to have a quick look, but the photos are excellent.

I will pm everyone involved in the shoot sometime today smile
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 23/07/2011 12:10

My local newsagent had a couple of copies last week - I will check tomorrow to see if there are any left. If anyone wants one let me know,

Tim
Posted By: Begbie

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 23/07/2011 13:31

Originally Posted By: Theresa
Originally Posted By: Theresa
Originally Posted By: barnacle
Theresa - don't forget to remind Matt to send the images!


Don't worry, I already have and Michael is supposed to be sending me a cd out smile



The disc arrived yesterday morning cool

I only had chance to have a quick look, but the photos are excellent.

I will pm everyone involved in the shoot sometime today smile

T, if need be, stick it on my webspace smile
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 22/08/2011 17:44

Anybody got or is it still possible to get a copy of this Auto Italia edition?
Posted By: PeteP

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 22/08/2011 22:30

Give their back issues people a call on 020 8655 6400, they will send you one in the post.
Posted By: G_Man

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 10/04/2021 17:01

Well - 10 year thread resurrection laugh

Got the back issue a few days ago and the featured coupes - where are they now?

MKZ 3426 - still alive and kicking smile
K2OUP - now an Audi but coupe could have gone back to original plate?
CFC213Y - now a BMW but ditto above
N96LAP - was alive and kicking until January this year.
N100ODD - still with us smile
N707GLF - was with us until October last year. Time to get your sleeves rolled up Neil wink

There's seven featured but can't make out the final registration. Is it yours Pete?

Anyway after 10 years not a bad tally and a credit to real enthusiasts thumb
Posted By: DaveG

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 10/04/2021 17:20

Isn't MKZ 3426 one of MCMike's? PeteP's is N96 LAP and Neil's (barnacle) is N707 GLF....IIRC
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 10/04/2021 17:22

Beat me to it Dave!
Posted By: PeteP

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 11/04/2021 09:09

Originally Posted by G_Man
Well - 10 year thread resurrection laugh

Got the back issue a few days ago and the featured coupes - where are they now?


N96LAP - was alive and kicking until January this year.


There's seven featured but can't make out the final registration. Is it yours Pete?

Anyway after 10 years not a bad tally and a credit to real enthusiasts thumb

N96LAP is very much alive and kicking Alan,

I just have not got round to getting it MOT'd yet: there didn't seem much point with lockdown, particularly as I have the X1/9 which is now 41 years old and thus free VED. I keep it permanently insured though

From memory the 7th car was one owned by HoveDan is Begbie's much modified 16VT (I have just read the article)
K2OUP may have belonged to HoveDan,
CFC metallic sprint blue was owned by Marco20valve turbo
N100 belongs to Roadking of this parish
The modified yellow 16V turbo belongs to Begbie.

Mine also appeared in issue 151 (Nov/Dec 2008) along with MCMike's trusty red LE , Will Bishop's modified silver 20VT and Luke Johnson's 171 mph modified Ink black 20VT.
Posted By: barnacle

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 11/04/2021 09:10

Mine's been hiding in dry storage while I moved countries. Not a lot of point paying tax on a car I can't drive because it's a thousand miles away. It'll be back up and running before the July meet, with luck and a fair wind.

I though LAP was PeteP's?
Posted By: Begbie

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 12/04/2021 07:52

Quote
CFC213Y - now a BMW but ditto above
This was Marco20vt which is no longer alive. It was scrapped
Posted By: PeteP

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 22/04/2021 15:45

Originally Posted by PeteP
Originally Posted by G_Man
Well - 10 year thread resurrection laugh

Got the back issue a few days ago and the featured coupes - where are they now?

N96LAP - was alive and kicking until January this year.

There's seven featured but can't make out the final registration. Is it yours Pete?

Anyway after 10 years not a bad tally and a credit to real enthusiasts thumb

N96LAP is very much alive and kicking Alan,

I just have not got round to getting it MOT'd yet: there didn't seem much point with lockdown, particularly as I have the X1/9 which is now 41 years old and thus free VED. I keep it permanently insured though

I took it for it's MOT this afternoon,. Result - a pass with no advisories again. I will tax it from May now it's more likely to be used.
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 22/04/2021 15:56

Welcome result Pete thumb
Posted By: Cooperman

Re: FCCUK in Auto Italia issue 186 (Jul/Aug 2011) - 22/04/2021 19:05

Glad to hear it passed ok Pete smile
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