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Old 19-04-2008   #1
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Used the Guide to lower the Abarth 30mm today, guide was spot on . Now I understand the problem with the clamps and the standard size of the springs. No probs getting springs off strut but another story getting the clamps off the springs (lots of rags and old quilt as it went pop !!) Big difference in looks much better I think .

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that is a nice drop benmuir which spring kit did you use..
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defnitly an improvement tho you already have THE stilo, broom yellow, abarth with claws. looks well *drools*
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PMSL at the rags/quilts. Been there and nearly lost a leg when the spring popped .

That does look great; good job.
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good job you done there, looks ace
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I used PI springs from racedynamics (£74), just been out in the car for a wee play, the handling is now fantastic with no roll or wallowing, not to harsh either on normal driving. Think FIAT should have done this from the Factory
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Originally Posted by benmuir View Post
Think FIAT should have done this from the Factory
Not quite - took mine off, after 6 mths, and handling is way better without them (I'm talking the fast stuff - not slamming the brakes on when you hit a roundabout)

To be fair could be a 5 door thing.
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Looks very well, fair play for doing it yourself aswell! Whats next?
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Nice one she looks very nice!
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