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WELCOME => COME AND SAY HI ! => Topic started by: Mad Dog on February 14, 2012, 11:31:50

Title: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Mad Dog on February 14, 2012, 11:31:50: Hi Folks, my name is Paul and I've just bought a pre-reg old shape i30. Very very pleased with car so far (touch wood) - Dealer less so, so won't be returning there through choice. Car is in "Ice" spec with mudguards etc. and for a pinch under 10k am in Hy heaven. :happydance:

Just need to work out what to do with the 4x half inch screws that came in a little sealed poly bag ... thought I was the only one that had bits left over when building things :whistler:

Great site btw - been reading up on service costs / options as I have a local Independent who have been great with all my previous cars and they will use genuine parts.

Any New owner advice / hints / tips greatly appreciated!

Paul
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Phil №❶ on February 14, 2012, 11:33:54: Hi ho Paulbark, welcome aboard. :goodjob2:
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Dazzler on February 14, 2012, 11:37:01: Welcome Paul.. Don't worry all our members have the old shape at the moment :lol: :goodjob:
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: syecadelic on February 14, 2012, 11:44:57: Welcome a long good sir, old shape sounds a bit harsh.. original? or pre facelift sounds cuter :P

In regards to your 4 screws, are they rather chubby looking with a big head? I reckon these are the number plate screws that come with the car when new. Hardly ever get used.

Ice spec? never heard of this before, is this what the dealer told you lol

What trim level (or features) does your car come with, even better, fire up some pictures :)

Glad you have found the site useful so far. and hope it helps you even more.

health to drive from across the water in N.Ireland
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: asathorny on February 14, 2012, 11:45:22: Hello Paul...

Well the north west contingent is growing slow but sure. They gave you four screws with the car ??? not got a clue, but some of our other members will probalyknow what they're for.

Anyhow :welcome: aboard make yerself right at home :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: asathorny on February 14, 2012, 11:47:10: Nice one Sye, number plates never even entered my thinking DDDUUUhhhhhhh :happydance: :happydance: :happydance: :happydance:
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: syecadelic on February 14, 2012, 11:51:34: Quote from: asathorny on February 14, 2012, 11:47:10
Nice one Sye, number plates never even entered my thinking DDDUUUhhhhhhh :happydance: :happydance: :happydance: :happydance:
Took me a while to figure their use when I first seen in all the new cars also :goodjob:
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Keith on February 14, 2012, 12:02:25: Welcome Paul, enjoy this brilliant site with a world wide fan base... best Forum I have joined... (more than 12 now)
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Ugly Mongrel on February 14, 2012, 12:09:22: Welcome from the members Down Under. Gee, I'd have been happy to get one screw with my car when I brought it.
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: eye30 on February 14, 2012, 12:27:23: Welcome from just up the road from you
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: bumpkin on February 14, 2012, 14:27:55: Welcome :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Lorian on February 14, 2012, 22:11:37: I seem to recall I had 4 screws in a bag left over after fitting the mudflaps. Don't really remember.
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Ugly Mongrel on February 14, 2012, 22:14:09: Quote from: Lorian on February 14, 2012, 22:11:37
I seem to recall I had 4 screws in a bag left over after fitting the mudflaps. Don't really remember.

One for each tyre perhaps :D :D
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Mad Dog on February 15, 2012, 15:13:43: Thank you all for making me and my Original (and best) shaped car so very welcome :wink:

My spare screws seem to have stolen most of the limelight, so here they are - attached.

Looks like I can only attach 1x pic at a time, so I'll post a car pic or two later.

Paul
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: syecadelic on February 15, 2012, 15:16:04: definitely registration plate screws :D

do you have a photobucket account? or similar Paul, makes life so much easier posting pictures
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Mad Dog on February 15, 2012, 15:28:11: Photobucket account opened as ordered :cool:

Here are some pictures of the car - perfect size for my golf clubs, excellent work Mr Hy!

(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii634/paulbark/i30.jpg)
(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii634/paulbark/ice.jpg)
(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii634/paulbark/clubs.jpg)

Paul
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Dazzler on February 15, 2012, 21:00:12: Looks great Paul (lovely Colour) Wife's CW is similar , Clean Blue is yours sky Blue??
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Asterix on February 15, 2012, 21:54:02: Congratulations with the new car. Nice rims and love the color. :goodjob:
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: SRT Metro on February 15, 2012, 21:55:33: Hi Paul,
:welcome: to the club!
Nice car!
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Mad Dog on February 15, 2012, 22:12:40: Thanks again - you are a friendly lot :brilliant:

The car says it's colour is "Ice Blue" and who am I to argue?

The spec is thus -

16" Alloy Wheels
Metallic Paint
Front and rear mud flaps
Front and rear carpet mats
Boot protection mat
Bumper protection panel
Silly "Ice" badge on bum (it's, not me) :P

Paul
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Dazzler on February 16, 2012, 00:08:07: Quote from: Paulbark on February 15, 2012, 22:12:40
The car says it's colour is "Ice Blue" and who am I to argue?

Very similar to Sky Blue .. don't think we have ever got ice blue in OZ..

Oh.. and you forgot the most impressive feature of your car .. The fact it can talk :Shocked: :happydance:
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: rustynutz on February 16, 2012, 03:39:02: Welcome Paul! :goodjob2:
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: 2i30s on February 16, 2012, 08:23:23: welcome aboard Paul. :razz:
Title: Re: Newbie in Cheshire (UK)
Post by: Mad Dog on February 16, 2012, 13:01:15: Quote from: Dazzler on February 16, 2012, 00:08:07
Oh.. and you forgot the most impressive feature of your car .. The fact it can talk

Ooooo all my cars talk to me, this one was shouting "Thirsty!" before we even got off the forecourt. However my last one used to cry "New Shoes, New Shoes" every few months, so still happy :happydance:

Paul