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 October 2011 Newsletter ~ Issue No 32    
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Hi and welcome to our October Newsletter.

Yippee summer is here
With so much lovely weather around the UK at the moment I hope like me you're planning on getting out in your car this weekend.  This month our Newsletter is packed with interesting stuff...
 

dave3,543 Miles in 16 days in a Figaro! 

If you've ever needed reminding that your Figaro is a 'super reliable' car then you must read the fascinating story from Retired couple Dave and Sally Sands. We particularity enjoyed the comment from the breakdown support company who tells Dave shortly after the start 'You won't be needing us'  Brilliant! Read more 

 

dan

Dan Wrench is appointed Mechanical Specialist       

Dan (from Figaro Import Fame) has agreed to provide the club forum with 24 hour support on our technical posts.

Dan has extensive experience on Figaro's and is well placed to provide advice and help on a whole range of topics to do with our cars.

  

 

jersey

14 Cars already  Registered for Jersey Figaro rally 2012    

Although 9 Months away we're delighted to announce that 14 cars have already booked their places for next years rally! Looking at the entry forms we have members representing  all the colours too. Read more 

 

      

surreySurrey Classic Car Show.       

Can we just say thanks to Den Wilson for allowing our club to exhibit at the show. See Gallery below. 12 Figaro's were on display and their owners enjoyed not only the superb range of vehicles to look at but also the surrounding buildings and venue.  

Read more 

 

kevincleaningfigaro

This is me! 

I know I'm very sad but at the weekend my favorite pastime is polishing all that chrome on our lovely Figgy.

A very warm welcome to all  

new Members!

It's great to have you on-board and thanks again for your kind donation last month.  Don't forget this is YOUR CLUB so please pop us over your pictures and stories Click here  

 

Kevin

 

Kevin Fagan  

Editor and general Tea Maker!  

Figaro Owners Club Founder 

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Each month we feature stories from our Members. Why not send us your story of your love and joy to us and we will feature it in our Next Months Newsletter. Send Story  

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 jerseyJERSEY FIGARO RALLY 2012  

14 Cars already Registered for Jersey Figaro rally 2012    

We're delighted to announce that 14 cars have already booked their places for next years rally! Looking at the entry forms we have members representing  all the colours too.   


Latest Car and Member Registrants...
 
1 - Kevin, Sue & Dan Fagan - Bucks - Emerald Green
2 - Belinda Wanless plus one- Reading - Custom
3 - Karen Luscombe plus one - Essex - Topaz Mist
4 - Den & Madeline Wilson - Surrey - Custom
5 - Ruth Costello plus one - West Midlands - Emerald Green
6 - Vanessa Manthorpe plus one - Suffolk - Pale Aqua
7 - Nikki Walton plus one - Norfolk - Lapis Grey
8 - Eleanor Christopher plus one - Dorset - Topaz Mist
9 - Megan Bowles plus one - Suffolk - Pale Aqua
10 - Sandra Twyford plus one - Dorset - Custom Colour
11 - Carolyn (Caz) Lachecki plus one - Gloucestershire - Custom
12 - Susan Hales plus one - Northampton - Emerald Green
13 - Ivan Beckman - Middlesex - Topaz Mist
14 - Phil and Edith Nugues - Bois Guillaume (FRANCE)

You can book your place Click here
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 surreySPECIAL FEATURE 

Last month the club attending the Surrey Classic Show. Here are a few of the pictures...  

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 Mike and Barbara have sent us an update of their trip down to Spain...   

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TECHNICAL FORUM - Visit our website to see over 1,300 topics - Click here 

tools2QUESTION 1
External Alarm Sensor for Figaro?
    
tools2QUESTION 2
  
tools2QUESTION 3

 
Does any one know where to go to get an external sensor fitted to a current alarm system? I want to deter people from toughing my Fig at night, and I know that some modern cars have this, it basically verbally warns you to move away from the vehicle, and then the alarm goes if you do not move. I already have a good security system internally but really want to add this feature for peace of mind I hope someone can help me out on this one, as I am at a dead end Lee Brighton

 

ANSWER 1  

Hi Lee how are you doing the alarm you had fitted can have duel motion sensor so it will digital bark and if they don't move away the alarm will go off on the third warning. This is ok but some time cause more problems as they try to make it beep so they get closer to your car. If you get my drift.

Dan Wrench

FOC Mechanical Specialist   

 

 


About the people behind the Figaro Owners Club
My son Daniel had always wanted a Figaro and after saving for years (plus a small contribution from his mum and dad!) he brought an Emerald Green one in May 2008. That was it - I was hooked too! Even now we spend many a happy weekend polishing her in the garage. We just love all that chrome... After buying the car we started searching the internet for ownership help and advice and although a forum existed there was no real club so in December 2008 we started designing and building the web site which took around 4 Months.

The club was formed in February 2009 and launched on 1st March 2009. 

Kevin Fagan (Figaro Owners Club Founder)
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