500 (Abarth) Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!).

[bludvl_x19]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

Reopened. Play nice, everyone is entitled to an opinion, it is how that opinion is expressed that you need to think about

 

[ChrisUK]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

I think that little 126 is a beast . Put a V8 in it :slayer:

 

[Munkul]

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Ok, here goes.... my opinion is that those 170bhp stickers make the car look cheap and looks like willy waving.

There....

 

[Spoons]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

Ok, here goes.... my opinion is that those 170bhp stickers make the car look cheap and looks like willy waving.

There....

What an absolute load of rubbish. You sound so bitter why even comment at all if it isnt a positive contribution.

Draigflags car looks great and he has a great time with it... nothing to criticise here

 

[TJ07]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

Nice car & liking the pics.
(As for “willy waving” comments, well at least it means you’ve got a willy to wave )

 

[DraigFlag87]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

Thanks guys

All comments/criticisms about the car/photos/scenery good and bad welcome, i like feedback be it positive or negative

Personal comments/remarks/insults about me are not welcomed unless you have met me, in which case, do your worst!

 

[ChrisUK]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

I agree with munkul. A positive remark I'll make about them is the choice of colour and font looks smart .

 

[DraigFlag87]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

I agree with munkul. A positive remark I'll make about them is the choice of colour and font looks smart .

My friend with the vinyl shop saved the font from when i had the banner done, which is around a 95% match on the official Abarth font, so it's in keeping with the car. And i chose the darker red to match the stripes, maybe i should have done the Scorpions in dark red too, but they were to match the bonnet stripes which are the Italian (or Welsh!) flag colours!

What happens if you get more BHP? New sticker?

Looks nice that though. White FTW

Yes, i get anything done for free. I've also said, that if i ever get myself to a rolling road day, and the HP figures are higher or lower, i will adjust them accordingly!

 

[DraigFlag87]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

Ahh I didn't know it hasn't been RR'ed. I never read back on comments.

This may seem stupid of me, but I don't think i've seen that before?! (with the 170bhp) Only what comes on the wings of older fiats like Punto 60, 85 etc.

Nice

I live in the middle of nowhere and rarely find a reason to leave here, the roads are awesome! But yea, you don't see HP figures displayed on many cars now, a few of the VAG cars (Skoda etc) have them at the back.

Might get some "26 BHP" ones made for the 126, a small Willy waver!

 

[Munkul]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

that would actually be mint, do that!

Spoons you have no idea why i have said what i have in that manner, so pipe down.

 

[DraigFlag87]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

that would actually be mint, do that!

But it goes against everything you said? Or is there a "BHP sticker display threshold" or something!

 

[Munkul]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

because with such little power it becomes comical

I think 126's are great, though.

 

[DraigFlag87]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

because with such little power it becomes comical

I think 126's are great, though.

It's a very comical car, and being 6ft + with size 14 feet, it's actually hilarious trying to drive it! I must look absolutely ridiculous! Dangerous maybe, but still hilarious! Can't wait until next summer when i can drive her

 

[Oakley28]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

I had quite a few faults with mine actually, new gearbox, paint fault, in fact on 2 occasions i considered selling the car. But it's the only car i want so i stuck with it and I'm glad i did. On saying this, i know other owners who drive theirs much harder than i do, regular track users and the like, and they've had no issues at all. Obviously it's not a problem if you live close to a dealer as everything is fixed under warranty for 3 years. Mine is a 240 mile round trip, for some it's a 400!

My local delaer is very local - about 45 minutes away. So I would be ok. Haven't visited it yet because it would annoy me because i'm not ready to get one yet

 

[DraigFlag87]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

Went for a quick blast today on one of my favorite stretches, the B4391 near Bala/Traws. Nearly always empty, even now in tourist season! (hence why i'm in the middle of the road taking a few of these!)

Also, had a quick race with a motorcyclist, every time we came to a straight he would pull out to overtake but just hovered in my wing mirror! It was awesome. He finally got a really long straight and got past, gave him a thumbs up as he passed my window. Saw him later on, he gave me a thumbs up as i went past! Think the little Abarth surprised him. Good times

 

[mikejt]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

lovely car!! and some great photography, is that a hobby or interest of yours??

 

[DraigFlag87]

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lovely car!! and some great photography, is that a hobby or interest of yours??

Thanks! Yes, i love taking photos of my 3 favourite things: My car, the epic Welsh roads, and the beautiful scenery!

 

[IronHorse]

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Love popping back to this thread to see the latest pictures, Always a treat! And a real kick in the dogs danglys that i havent got a A500. As always awesome photos

 

[DraigFlag87]

Re: Draigflag's ABARTH 500 (new thread!)

Love popping back to this thread to see the latest pictures, Always a treat! And a real kick in the dogs danglys that i havent got a A500. As always awesome photos

Appreciate the comment, thanks! I'm running out of places to go and take pictures now! She's looking clean now, did her on Monday but the nice weather has kept her clean, so maybe I'll get a chance to do some at the weekend, depending where i go!

 

[DraigFlag87]

It's been a while. Here are a few i did today, the low res ones are stills from the video too! It's my new lazy/cheap way of cleaning the car!

Worth getting my feet wet for i hope! Slowly running out of ideas, must go to lake and drive through it as well, said i would! And the video is attatched too, includes some awesome slo-mo shots!

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