Coupe FDH Register

Ross9 · Post by **Ross9** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 4:13 am

lol, just realised the swear filter has been adjusted for F D H cars, post therefore removed.

Ross

T_16 · Post by **T_16** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:44 pm

this is totallly out of date!

On the other rover forum I owned N114 F.D.H, and N206 F.D.H.

Just own 206 now, and 114 belongs to a nice guy down south somwhere!

sam w · Post by **sam w** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 4:13 pm

rcrossco_1 wrote:this is totallly out of date!

On the other rover forum I owned N114 F.D.H, and N206 F.D.H.

Just own 206 now, and 114 belongs to a nice guy down south somwhere!

By the way, the F.D.H Filter is HIGHLY gay.

I passed the new owner of that on the m25 the other day. Small world eh?

T_16 · Post by **T_16** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 4:55 pm

oh wow!

Im so glad it went to a good home. Guy was really nice, and had another coupe too, and assured me he was going to take good care of it..

Was he caning it or just cruising ?

Good to see there are spies everywere!

turboestate · Post by **turboestate** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 5:17 pm

rcrossco_1 wrote:By the way, the F.D.H Filter is HIGHLY gay.

About as gay as the stigma concerning fdh s

g1jkb · Post by **g1jkb** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:14 pm

RichMann, as you've probably gathered F D Hs are not welcome here. have you popped on to the coupe club?

benno_bro · Post by **benno_bro** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:31 pm

Who said they are not welcome?..it's the attitute of a few who think they are superior due to having a certain few letters in the reg...and i stress this is not all F.D.H owners

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:39 pm

Everyone is welcome here, however, there are a few as has been mentioned that have a superior attitute because of 3 letters on a reg plate, it's THAT what gets others backs up, not the cars!

g1jkb, tell me one thing, why is it you only ever pop up here when there's mention of these coupes and only to advertise the coupe forum, where I hasten to add, if you don't own a coupe, you're not welcome anyways

g1jkb · Post by **g1jkb** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:47 pm

I know i'm not welcome, but i do lurk here quite a bit, and apart from my sig, i've never actively advertised the forum.

i don't mean to rattle cages, and the reason i've not spoke up about the F D H debates much is i still don't understand what the problem is.
I've never met anyone who thought their F D H was 'superior'.

they're essentially newer, and therefore worth more, but are the same spec and the same power at the end of the day.

i apologise though, i didn't think before i typed and i didn't once incinuate that rovertech wasn't making Richmann welcome, i just felt i should point out that we would value his presence on RCOC.

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:02 pm

Gareth, you are welcome here, I remember when you had the GTi trackday weapon

I think a lot of it is down to some not understanding the fact that a UK car could come with exactly the same spec if the options boxes were ticked, and quite possibly be the next car down the line after said f d h, but went to a UK dealer rather than be sat around for 2 years.

g1jkb · Post by **g1jkb** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:06 pm

some not understanding

that's exactly what i thought, and it really winds me up.

i'm good at biting my tongue normally, but for some reason i didn't this time.

anyway, shall we drop it now before i get myself into more trouble?

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:12 pm

Indeed, and it works both ways, thing is you can't please everyone all of the time, so there will be a them and us situation unfortunatley

T_16 · Post by **T_16** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:34 pm

Ive yet to meet anyone on here who thinks they are superior to other owners becuase they own an F.D.H.

Most people like the small differences between those jap destined cars and the rest of em.

I think most folk are just pleased with the fact that they are newer a sense.

Dont want to ignite another debate, but I dont want people thinking that I think of myself and my car as superior to people on this forum because of those three letters.

If given the choice though, id prefer one myself.

sam w · Post by **sam w** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:56 pm

rcrossco_1 wrote:oh wow!

Im so glad it went to a good home. Guy was really nice, and had another coupe too, and assured me he was going to take good care of it..

Was he caning it or just cruising ?

Good to see there are spies everywere!

Nah he was just pottering along with the sun reflecting off his bald head

T_16 · Post by **T_16** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:08 am

Yup thats the guy.

He actually wrote to me not so long ago.

Top fella, need to write back!

I think im gonna mention hes been spotted.

Who needs the police to trace cars when we have Rovertech.

PJF220 · Post by **PJF220** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:14 pm

I've actually traced all the F D H cars now and the list is quite substantial now. With regard to the comment last year about not wanting reg details plastered up on the internet, all the current info the Coupe Club hold was gathered either by people giving the information freely or obtaining it from the DVLA which is all on the internet anyway and free to obtain by the public. We'd never advertise more personal information unless the owner wanted it.

sam w · Post by **sam w** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:55 pm

rcrossco_1 wrote:Yup thats the guy.

He actually wrote to me not so long ago.

Top fella, need to write back!

I think im gonna mention hes been spotted.

Who needs the police to trace cars when we have Rovertech.

Yeah see if he remembers. It was a good couple of months ago now travelling southbound on the m25 just after Heathrow I think.

Imran · Post by **Imran** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:36 am

rcrossco_1 wrote:Ive yet to meet anyone on here who thinks they are superior to other owners becuase they own an F.D.H.

Most people like the small differences between those jap destined cars and the rest of em.

I think most folk are just pleased with the fact that they are newer a sense.

Dont want to ignite another debate, but I dont want people thinking that I think of myself and my car as superior to people on this forum because of those three letters.

If given the choice though, id prefer one myself.

I think this is a good point

I have a late N plate Coupe Turbo, but if given the choice would rather have a F.D.H coupe.

I would gladly pay a bit extra too for the better spec etc and I think it is a good thing they fetch more money too. I hope the prices keep high, nothing worse than loosing money

doughts · Post by **doughts** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:46 am

PJF220 wrote:I've actually traced all the F D H cars now and the list is quite substantial now. With regard to the comment last year about not wanting reg details plastered up on the internet, all the current info the Coupe Club hold was gathered either by people giving the information freely or obtaining it from the DVLA which is all on the internet anyway and free to obtain by the public. We'd never advertise more personal information unless the owner wanted it.

Just wondering where can this list be viewed?

ravinder · Post by **ravinder** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:23 pm

I just recently bought an f d h 2 weeks ago from london and drove it all the way back to scotland and i love it so much!

Post by **Cableguy** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 2:19 pm

Imran T wrote:
I would gladly pay a bit extra too for the better spec etc and I think it is a good thing they fetch more money too.

They arent better specced though , so what did you pay the extra for ?

g1jkb · Post by **g1jkb** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:40 pm

Just wondering where can this list be viewed?

http://www.rover-coupe.com/modules.php? ... 0390#50390

so what did you pay the extra for ?

perhaps it's the fact that the car is effectively three years newer?

Post by **Cableguy** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:50 pm

g1jkb wrote:
Just wondering where can this list be viewed?
http://www.rover-coupe.com/modules.php? ... 0390#50390

so what did you pay the extra for ?
perhaps it's the fact that the car is effectively three years newer?

Effectively my left bollock. The car is a N reg , it was made in 1995 , hows it newer ? all this logger is just old ground being gone over and over again.

The car is 1995 N reg (AGE RELATED PLATE) and has the same spec as UK cars , anyone who pays more for a car with F D H on the plate is a tit.

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:57 pm

Most generally pay more, because the milage is less than cars DELIVERED in 1995, and condition is generally better.

g1jkb · Post by **g1jkb** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:00 pm

cableguy, you are aware they weren't regitered until 1998, aren't you?

all this logger is just old ground being gone over and over again

you were the one that contested it, by the way.

is it possible to discuss F D H cars without someone ruining the thread with opinions we've heard before?

doughts · Post by **doughts** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:48 pm

Had to register to see that, only reason I was interested was there is one round the corner from me. Will get the reg next time I pass

g1jkb · Post by **g1jkb** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:51 pm

thanks mate!

doughts · Post by **doughts** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:53 pm

No worries and I will PM you just to stop any more hassles

T_16 · Post by **T_16** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:04 pm

ravinder wrote:I just recently bought an f d h 2 weeks ago from london and drove it all the way back to scotland and i love it so much!

No way!

Ive done that twice!

Lets have a mini Meet.

PM me

Post by **Punx0r** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:08 pm

g1jkb wrote:cableguy, you are aware they weren't regitered until 1998, aren't you?

Are you aware that it was built in 1995? When registered, there is a maximum allowed disparity between production date and reg plate date. That's why they had to have an age related plate.

I agree that a 1998 registered car may have lower mileage and less wear and tear that goes with mileage (although this becomes less significant by the year), but doesn't make it inherently better.

Personally I would be dubious about buying a car that had sat in a field, or in a dockyard for 3 years. Don't kid yourself, that's what happens to cars. There's a new car storage facility close to where I live. Those sort of conditions can rot metal and ruin leather.

g1jkb · Post by **g1jkb** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:27 pm

doesn't make it inherently better

no, of course it doesn't, but it makes it more desirable to many people

yes, it's a very good point. but having said that, i've seen dozens of F D Hs and have yet to see a bad one.

s0ck · Post by **s0ck** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:29 pm

Your posts are in vain.
I'm not sure who you are trying to convince that these cars are run of the mill coupe turbo's... they clearly are not; you are also delirious for believing otherwise.
I am, terribly, sorry that your own cars have depreciated to fÃºck all but that is a poor reason to try and impose the same misfortune on a model which is one of the last few Rover's that does have a bit of hype surrounding it.

Well done, all of you.

doughts · Post by **doughts** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:48 pm

rcrossco_1 wrote:
ravinder wrote:I just recently bought an f d h 2 weeks ago from london and drove it all the way back to scotland and i love it so much!
No way!

Ive done that twice!

Lets have a mini Meet.

PM me

Check this out:
http://www.rt2468abcd.r8technology.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=54280

Post by **Punx0r** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:03 pm

g1jkb wrote:
doesn't make it inherently better

no, of course it doesn't, but it makes it more desirable to many people

yes, it's a very good point. but having said that, i've seen dozens of F D Hs and have yet to see a bad one.

They're always on ebay, sometimes with rather high mileage. There was one a few weeks ago that had the boot shoved in, back wheels pointing at funny angles. People were still loving it and bidding away even though it might never drive straight again.

No idea if S0ck is being serious or not

But all rovers have depreciated, including F D H registered 200 coupes.

I'm not trying to belittle anyone who owns one, I hope it gives them great pleasure - as any 220 turbo coupe should. I do think the whole F D H thing is a red herring though and you'd be absolutely daft to pay extra for one over a comparable non-f d h car.

While I'm at it "Rover coupe" means what exactly?

beeniemac · Post by **beeniemac** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:07 pm

Another F D H 'mine is bigger than yours' thread