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Dan

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Hello All....
« on: January 02, 2012, 06:41:50 PM »
Happy New Year everyone, I thought it about time to introduce myself, my name is Dan and I have an A500C Auto. ABSOLUTELY LOVE FLAPPY PADDLE GEARBOX!!! Had it from new a couple of months now and never had a car that makes me feel really happy when driving it, and none that draw so much attention its incredible.

I have just noticed the gathering at the Angel Inn Blyth on Saturday 14th January, I would really like to come but I have never been to anything like this before, so may give it try is anyone from Sheffield going?
« Last Edit: January 02, 2012, 06:43:17 PM by Andrew »
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Re: Hello All....
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2012, 06:46:22 PM »
Welcome Dan!

Red looks to be the colour of the moment

As for the Blyth meet please do come along they'll be plenty of Yorkshire members there  :thumb:
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2012, 06:53:30 PM »
Welcome Dan, to the little big happy forum. And happy new year to you too.

That's a sizzling colour combination - no decals anywhere!

I'm quite certain the Yorks gang will welcome you with open arms.
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2012, 07:41:07 PM »
Without wanting to sound pedantric, I noticed that you used the words 'Fiat 500' rather than 'Abarth 500'..... at the bottom of your posts.

Fiat or not, I look forward to seeing your little red car then.
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« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2012, 07:51:06 PM »
SORRY!!! hand well and truly smacked. Changed now Hopefully no one noticed :whistle:
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« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2012, 08:06:33 PM »
Ha! Well done.

You can tell me about your experiences with the flappy gearbox then. I have had my A500c for over 15 months now.
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« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2012, 08:17:38 PM »
well so far no problems touch wood. I do tend to leave it in auto and just use when I need the kick down n o complaints though really, but i do not have anything to compare with? How do other people find it?
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« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2012, 08:26:23 PM »
Welcome along neighbour :thumb:
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Re: Hello All....
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2012, 08:29:01 PM »
Quote from: Dan on January 02, 2012, 08:17:38 PM
well so far no problems touch wood. I do tend to leave it in auto and just use when I need the kick down n o complaints though really, but i do not have anything to compare with? How do other people find it?


Hmmm. It is not good in Auto mode as the manual mode as there tends to be a momentary pause before it changes gear. When I drive it in manual, I 'blip' the throttle to ensure a smooth shift. I guess each other will have differing opinions.

Comparsion? Yes, a Ferrari or Lamborghini with the paddle shift gearbox! I drove cars with them and the shifts were lightning fast!
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Re: Hello All....
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2012, 10:06:26 PM »
Welcome and enjoy :thumb:

Potter77 :)
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Re: Hello All....
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2012, 12:39:59 PM »
love the grey wheels against the red, really suits it
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Re: Hello All....
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2012, 12:43:20 PM »
Hi mate
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« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2012, 10:02:53 AM »
  :wave:
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« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2012, 12:46:30 PM »
Welcome !
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