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New Member (800 coupe)

Post by tonewheeldude » Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:43 pm

Hi Guys.

Darren's the name....I have been driving 800 series since the mid 1990s.

I currently own an 800 2.0 manual coupe:
http://www.hammond-organ.com/rover/

initially I joined as I was going to move the coupe on...but I changed my mind and have managed to find a solution so I can keep it.

My first 800 was an 820 sli fastback. Was a very fine car but head gasket went, I changed it and brought a series two fastback. That was written off (not my fault) and I brought an 825 turbo diesel, which was the best car I ever owned. Superb suspension and a very eager engine/gearbox combination. I loved it but sadly a van drove into my nearside front at 60mph as I was navigating a roundabout. I wanted a vitesse coupe but my insurer would have nothing of it and as I was in the middle of a claim could not switch companies hence the Sterling.

Its a nice car, not as fast as the diesel and I am not keen on the spongy suspension, but it looks fantastic and is exctremely comfortable. I hope to keep it for quite some time.

I need some bits and pieces though - the chrome trim is looking shabby and needs changing...suggestions welcome on that.

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Post by SJG » Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:34 pm

Welcome to the site Darren.
Simon

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Post by CHR15E » Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:49 pm

Welcome to the site.
Chris
19 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SRi Nav Estate
08 Vauxhall Astra 2.0T Design Twintop
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7 V8 HO

Previously owned 57 800s 2000-2012
Relapse of 1 in 2021 Now Sold

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Post by The Flying Dutchman » Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:16 am

Hi Darren. 8)
Job.

'73 P5B Sal.
'94 220 Coupe
'96 220 Coupe
'95 827 Coupe
'97 820Si
'99 600SDi Classic
'69 Herald 12/50

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Post by Manalishi » Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:22 am

Welcome, your coupe looks absolutely mint!
Henrik
Rover 820 Vitesse Coupe 180bhp -93 (Italy)
Rover 827 Vitesse manual (non cat) -89 (Spain)
Lexus GS450h -13
Austin Seven Special -36
Gone:
Rover 820 ti -95
Rover 216 DOHC coupe -93
Rover 620 ti -98

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Post by Richard C » Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:53 am

Welcome to the Site Darren. 8)
Richard

@Rich_Clements

1989 827 Si Fastback, Manual, Pulsar Silver Metalic
2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.7CDTi EcoFlex, Macadamia

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Post by InTheRover'Over' » Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:16 pm

welcome buddy
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No 800 owned at the moment, but i do own a very gay purple 216 coupe. Looking forward to rebuilding my 420 GSi Turbo :)

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Post by Yam » Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:35 pm

Welcome To the site.

Sold my Vitty last week and am starting to get withdrawal symptoms......
Keep your car as long as you can, looks superb.
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Post by marcushull » Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:50 am

welcome to this great site

georgeous car you have there but then i would say that hehe

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Post by schuwolf » Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:40 pm

Bit late, but Hi and welcome :D
Brian Wolsoncroft
I'm a Joker, I'm a Smoker, I'm a Mid-nite Toker

'97 820 Si Fastback auto

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Post by Kyle » Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:52 am

Lovely 820. Not a lot of people like british racing green, but I like it in them pictures.

Here's mine;

http://www.rover800.info/forum/garage.p ... age_id=592

Same as yours albeit with a turbo :twisted:
2000 Audi TT 1.8T 225 Quattro Silver.
1996 Rover Vitesse Coupe - the new towcar

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Post by The Professor » Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:33 pm

Welcome.
Smart looking car.
Glyn
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