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What - your 3rd car!

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Tom Cook, Jul 4, 2017.

  1. Tom Cook

    Tom Cook Copenworld Newbie

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2017
    Location:
    Newport Pagnell
    Car(s):
    Daihatsu Copen, Bugatti T35B Replicar, Hyundai i30
    I drive a Hyundai i30 as a daily car, with a brilliant Bugatti 35B Replicar (1969 LHD Beetle underneath) for fun. Then, 2 weeks ago I was lucky enough to be following a car locally that I could not recognise. Ironically it was headed for local supermarket, as was I. I just had to take the opportunity to see what it was - a Copen. Back home I searched eBay, finding 10. The first listed was being sold by a local garage. Trip to garage, purchased it and collected 2 days later. So now I have 3rd car - can one really ever have too many cars.
    So far:
    Wipers replaced
    To do:
    Get 1 of the wheels refurbished
    Roof rattles on rough roads but I suspect this may just be how they are
    And that's it. Fingers crossed but it does seem to be in excellent condition, loved its whole life, well serviced. I absolutely love driving her. At 6'2" my head just touches roof but I have inclined seat to lower me down a fraction. Roof down, most of the time I reckon, no problems.
    Even found a neighbour's drive to park her on so have not upset neighbours by adding to the parking problems here.
    Enjoying Copenworld and reading fellow enthusiasts' posts.
     
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  2. BarnsleyRob

    BarnsleyRob Copenworld Veteran

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2017
    Location:
    South Yorks
    Car(s):
    2009/59 silver Copen 1298 cc (now gone to a new home)
    Try fastening the passenger seat belt when it's unoccupied - quitens things down a lot.
     
  3. Tom Cook

    Tom Cook Copenworld Newbie

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2017
    Location:
    Newport Pagnell
    Car(s):
    Daihatsu Copen, Bugatti T35B Replicar, Hyundai i30
    Rob - thanks for suggestion. It is quieter with it away from side.
     
  4. Vin Petrol

    Vin Petrol Copenworld Regular

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2017
    Location:
    Stockport
    Car(s):
    2004 0.7 Copen
  5. Tom Cook

    Tom Cook Copenworld Newbie

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2017
    Location:
    Newport Pagnell
    Car(s):
    Daihatsu Copen, Bugatti T35B Replicar, Hyundai i30
    Thanks - will set aside some time and give this a go. Definitely before winter and the need for the roof.
     
  6. Tom Cook

    Tom Cook Copenworld Newbie

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2017
    Location:
    Newport Pagnell
    Car(s):
    Daihatsu Copen, Bugatti T35B Replicar, Hyundai i30
    Time on my hands, warm day, roof rattle tackled. Much easier than I thought! Did not require removal of any trim as adjustment allen screw is accessible from above. I used a 10mm deep socket to loosen the lock-nut then put allen key through the socket to make adjustment. So much quieter, lovely Copen. Many thanks for feature on 'how to do it'.
     

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