'FULLPINTS' ride........

[Guest]

Found these figures...
Not bad performance for the money;
Fiat Coupé 20v Turbo (1996)
0-30mph: 2.5
0-40mph: 3.5
0-50mph: 4.8
0-60mph: 6.0
0-70mph: 7.9
0-80mph: 9.9
0-90mph: 11.9
0-100mph: 14.5
0-110mph: 18.3
0-120mph: 22.3
0-130mph: 27.2
0-140mph: 36.0
0-150mph: 54.0
Calculated 0-400m (s): 14.6
Calculated 0-400m (mph): 100.2
Calculated 0-1000m (s): 26.2
Calculated 0-1000m (mph): 128.0
Calculated 1/4 Mile (402.3m) (s): 14.6
Calculated 1/4 Mile (402.3m) (mph): 100.3

[fullpint]

Found these figures...
Not bad performance for the money;
Fiat Coupé 20v Turbo (1996)
0-30mph: 2.5
0-40mph: 3.5
0-50mph: 4.8
0-60mph: 6.0
0-70mph: 7.9
0-80mph: 9.9
0-90mph: 11.9
0-100mph: 14.5
0-110mph: 18.3
0-120mph: 22.3
0-130mph: 27.2
0-140mph: 36.0
0-150mph: 54.0
Calculated 0-400m (s): 14.6
Calculated 0-400m (mph): 100.2
Calculated 0-1000m (s): 26.2
Calculated 0-1000m (mph): 128.0
Calculated 1/4 Mile (402.3m) (s): 14.6
Calculated 1/4 Mile (402.3m) (mph): 100.3

[fullpint]

  shes back in my hands.. ALL belts have been replaced..Engine is in prime health too..Cooler plugs also fitted..Running a treat now..

[fullpint]

  Today I fitted a set of Yellow Stuff pads to the Coupe..
Yet to bed them in but by god what a differance they make 
Awesome stuff, can't wait to use them in anger at Combe next month

[fullpint]

Tomorrow I'm giving the Coupe a little TLC....
Although it passed the MOT I was told that I have a little play in the O/S track rod end..
So I have the new part and the tools to do the job tomorrow.. Can't wait to fit it because that will give me an excuse to take it out for a spin 

[fullpint]

Wow I love jobs like that.. Took 30mins.
Removing a Track-rod End.
1) With wheel removed spray a load of WD40 on the nut/joint

Make a note of where the lock nut is and udo 1/4 turn.
Remove nut;

2) Using a splitter remove joint

Undo the rod end making a note of how many turns it takes to come off.
3) Clean all faces and brush a little copper slip on all faces.

4) Get your new part ready and again brush a little copper slip on the joints.

5) Job done.

Best part now is the test drive   

[fullpint]

At Combe is was confirmed that my little ticking noise I have (when cold) is my manifold............ Yep its CRACKED 
Over the coming weeks I intend to remove the front bumper and check it out.
So if you hear of a nice manifold up for grab send me a PM. I'm also on the look out for an Evo 7,8 or 9 intercooler.. May as well fit a bigger one whilst the front end is stripped down  This should then get me into the 300BHP club 

[j333evo]

Common issue on the Coupe manifold's, but as with anything that breaks on a car, it's an opportunity to improve that area.

[fullpint]

Got a plan in place......... Most sure exactly when but it will give me more brrrrrrrrrrr..
Once details are finalised I will tell all..

[fullpint]

Those of you who have had a coupe will know that the rear light cups are prone to corrosion

So today I spent an hour and removed mine ready for a refurb;
Tools req'd;

With the heat gun set on max I applied even heat around the cup;

This makes the bond soft enough to give you a chance to pull it out;


Once out you can remove the excess sealent from the cup body;

All 4 cups removed;

Now waiting to remove the sealent from the out side of the cup before I can strip/blast them.

Next week I will powder them. I have a colour in mind so you will have to wait and see.....

[charlie Fett]

yeah thats a common problem with the coupes as the back lights are slanted down at an angle water sits in there and after time eats away at it. That is a good job done man  

[fullpint]

Tomorrow they will be stripped and blasted. Then I can see just how bad one of them is before powder coating them...
Mind you i still need to remove some of the factory sealent from the out side of em 

[fullpint]

Well here they are.........



Will fit them to the coupe tomorrow.. May be....

[olgit]

Are you gonna leave them white ? if so be intresting to see what tha'll be like against the green

[fullpint]

That I am..................
I blame you  That sticker you gave me (in WHITE) looked great on my boot. Hence why I done these in White 
Mind you I don't have Green 

[olgit]

Yeah, that's it blame me for everything    I'm use to that its always my fault when it goes wrong in my house 
see I am a car stylist