Newbie in Cheshire (UK)

Mad Dog · **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.

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

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

Phil №❶ · **Reply #1: February 14, 2012, 11:33:54**

Hi ho Paulbark, welcome aboard.

Dazzler · **Reply #2: February 14, 2012, 11:37:01**

Welcome Paul.. Don't worry all our members have the old shape at the moment

syecadelic · **Reply #3: February 14, 2012, 11:44:57**

Welcome a long good sir, old shape sounds a bit harsh.. original? or pre facelift sounds cuter

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

asathorny · **Reply #4: 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

aboard make yerself right at home

asathorny · **Reply #5: February 14, 2012, 11:47:10**

Nice one Sye, number plates never even entered my thinking DDDUUUhhhhhhh

syecadelic · **Reply #6: 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

Took me a while to figure their use when I first seen in all the new cars also

Keith · **Reply #7: 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)

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #8: 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.

eye30 · **Reply #9: February 14, 2012, 12:27:23**

Welcome from just up the road from you

bumpkin · **Reply #10: February 14, 2012, 14:27:55**

Welcome

Lorian · **Reply #11: 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.

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #12: 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

Mad Dog · **Reply #13: February 15, 2012, 15:13:43**

Thank you all for making me and my Original (and best) shaped car so very welcome

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

syecadelic · **Reply #14: February 15, 2012, 15:16:04**

definitely registration plate screws

do you have a photobucket account? or similar Paul, makes life so much easier posting pictures

Mad Dog · **Reply #15: February 15, 2012, 15:28:11**

Photobucket account opened as ordered

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

Paul

Dazzler · **Reply #16: February 15, 2012, 21:00:12**

Looks great Paul (lovely Colour) Wife's CW is similar , Clean Blue is yours sky Blue??

Asterix · **Reply #17: February 15, 2012, 21:54:02**

Congratulations with the new car. Nice rims and love the color.

SRT Metro · **Reply #18: February 15, 2012, 21:55:33**

Hi Paul,

to the club!
Nice car!

Mad Dog · **Reply #19: February 15, 2012, 22:12:40**

Thanks again - you are a friendly lot

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)

Paul

Dazzler · **Reply #20: 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

rustynutz · **Reply #21: February 16, 2012, 03:39:02**

Welcome Paul!

2i30s · **Reply #22: February 16, 2012, 08:23:23**

welcome aboard Paul.

Mad Dog · **Reply #23: 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

Paul