DublinAbarth
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- May 22, 2006
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Hi all, just thought I'd introduce myself.
Colin, from Dublin, Ireland. Been looking at the site for a while now. Very helpfull even if I don't get the problems fixed I know there are loads of others out there with the same. Love the Abarth. Had it 2 mths. Low miles, low pice had to buy it.
Things I've done so far...
Fitted the passenger OCS sensor just to **** my local dealer off. He wanted to get in in for hours of labour charges. I fitted it fine and airbag light went off without being reset. Just have to get an upholsterer to tighten leather over seats as its a bit baggy on side bolsters. Has anyone else noticed that the new type seat base comes with a velcro type seam attachment as opposed to steel rails inset in the squab with rings to attach leather?
Brake pads all round (OE), no squeals with these for the guy who bought spurious ones. Did not enjoy fitting the rear ones:bang: . Anti clockwise wind back is a pain .
Spark plugs. OE again. Easy peasy fit as you all know. Love all the clicking connectors.
New tyres. Wanted to get some 18" super turismos like ones on GP Kit model but have to fix some problems with electric which I think will cost alot so bought some cheapish "Silverstones" to fit the standard 16" wheels. Good grip. Nice thread design etc. They would be a better tyre than the current suspension can handle.
Air filter. Just fitted one this evening. Undercar access a bit of a pain when you dont have axle stands or ramp, but got it in easy once undertray off.
New mats, ordered the so called "Abarth" ones from fiat dealer. Was told they would have Abarth badge on them.They ordered them from fiat uk, and standard "STILO" ones arrived labled with the part code for abarth ones. Do Abarth badged ones exist?
O/s door frame panel. Was chipped so I replaced it.
Anyway enough boring stuff, this is what I plan to do.
The Schumacher model is not available here but I would like to make some similar changes to mine
18" OZ super turismos?
GP kit suspension, The codes for these are on Fiats system here even though the car not available so I am trying to order this at he moment. The car is way way to soft.
Air Filter, Like the carbon ones you guys seem to rate. Would like to get the back box off the Gp kit model too.
Fix Sat Nav, it has not worked since I got car. Picks up no satalites. I think ariel base has been done already. Don't know where to go from here. Disconnected it for an hour (from battery) but to no avail. Got rid of a recurring alarm fault though!
Duel Zone Air con- It dont work either. Might just have to get the fluid filled up again. Are these problematic too?
So, look forward to wrecking your heads soon with many queries, hope I can help too with any of yours.
Colin, from Dublin, Ireland. Been looking at the site for a while now. Very helpfull even if I don't get the problems fixed I know there are loads of others out there with the same. Love the Abarth. Had it 2 mths. Low miles, low pice had to buy it.
Things I've done so far...
Fitted the passenger OCS sensor just to **** my local dealer off. He wanted to get in in for hours of labour charges. I fitted it fine and airbag light went off without being reset. Just have to get an upholsterer to tighten leather over seats as its a bit baggy on side bolsters. Has anyone else noticed that the new type seat base comes with a velcro type seam attachment as opposed to steel rails inset in the squab with rings to attach leather?
Brake pads all round (OE), no squeals with these for the guy who bought spurious ones. Did not enjoy fitting the rear ones:bang: . Anti clockwise wind back is a pain .
Spark plugs. OE again. Easy peasy fit as you all know. Love all the clicking connectors.
New tyres. Wanted to get some 18" super turismos like ones on GP Kit model but have to fix some problems with electric which I think will cost alot so bought some cheapish "Silverstones" to fit the standard 16" wheels. Good grip. Nice thread design etc. They would be a better tyre than the current suspension can handle.
Air filter. Just fitted one this evening. Undercar access a bit of a pain when you dont have axle stands or ramp, but got it in easy once undertray off.
New mats, ordered the so called "Abarth" ones from fiat dealer. Was told they would have Abarth badge on them.They ordered them from fiat uk, and standard "STILO" ones arrived labled with the part code for abarth ones. Do Abarth badged ones exist?
O/s door frame panel. Was chipped so I replaced it.
Anyway enough boring stuff, this is what I plan to do.
The Schumacher model is not available here but I would like to make some similar changes to mine
18" OZ super turismos?
GP kit suspension, The codes for these are on Fiats system here even though the car not available so I am trying to order this at he moment. The car is way way to soft.
Air Filter, Like the carbon ones you guys seem to rate. Would like to get the back box off the Gp kit model too.
Fix Sat Nav, it has not worked since I got car. Picks up no satalites. I think ariel base has been done already. Don't know where to go from here. Disconnected it for an hour (from battery) but to no avail. Got rid of a recurring alarm fault though!
Duel Zone Air con- It dont work either. Might just have to get the fluid filled up again. Are these problematic too?
So, look forward to wrecking your heads soon with many queries, hope I can help too with any of yours.