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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ferrit on April 08, 2026, 01:12:03 PM

Title: What's a 2000 Coupe like to drive?
Post by: Ferrit on April 08, 2026, 01:12:03 PM
So starting to drive my car after pretty much everything has been worked on - suspension struts, bushes, brakes, top end of the engine, carb etc.  It would be easier to list what I have not done - gearbox and clutch are two items.

Handling wise, on the drive it feels - rear end stiff, front end very soft.  On the move the opposite.  Ride height I think looks great, people might think too high but front and back look equal.  My village is full of speed bumps and massive holes so I am not dropping it

Noisy under power really smooth cruising.  Runs out of gears very fast.  I will check the speedo accuracy later.

Frankenstein's exhaust might be some of the cause.  Start saving for a new one..

I will try to get some recordings and post if any good.

Mark
Title: Re: What's a 2000 Coupe like to drive?
Post by: WestonE on April 08, 2026, 07:03:37 PM
Get the rolling road to check the exhaust does not have back pressure from internal baffle issues. It is more common than many realize.
Title: Re: What's a 2000 Coupe like to drive?
Post by: Ferrit on April 08, 2026, 10:06:55 PM
 (y)  will do