Andrewbeck
New member
Hi. New to the forum but a long term fiat/Alfa owner.
Started with a sud sprint via MK1 and 2 pandas, Inc a 100hp. An original 500l, 147, mito and a launch spec 500 lounge/sport hybrid which my local dealer said shouldn't exist I've finally arrived at a car which I've wanted since launch,an abarth essesse. A 2010 model because I'm not really a fan of the later tail and headlights. Black, with the original conversion invoice etc. it's not with out it's issues, I've been slowly putting it back to factory. Correct aerial, rear wiper non delete etc. I'll keep the record Monza as it's not intrusive on the short commute, the previous owner had put a new rear beam in, but after I'd popped it on stands to have a look for a bloomin awful rattle realised he'd put both nyloc nuts on backwards and the ns one was stripped of threads. Luckily, I pinched one off my Piaggio ape which was correct. Oddly enough no knock now! And new plated bolts on order. Luckily I'm a vehicle tech so my labour is foc! Next on list is paint calipers back to original yellow and just enjoy it.
Started with a sud sprint via MK1 and 2 pandas, Inc a 100hp. An original 500l, 147, mito and a launch spec 500 lounge/sport hybrid which my local dealer said shouldn't exist I've finally arrived at a car which I've wanted since launch,an abarth essesse. A 2010 model because I'm not really a fan of the later tail and headlights. Black, with the original conversion invoice etc. it's not with out it's issues, I've been slowly putting it back to factory. Correct aerial, rear wiper non delete etc. I'll keep the record Monza as it's not intrusive on the short commute, the previous owner had put a new rear beam in, but after I'd popped it on stands to have a look for a bloomin awful rattle realised he'd put both nyloc nuts on backwards and the ns one was stripped of threads. Luckily, I pinched one off my Piaggio ape which was correct. Oddly enough no knock now! And new plated bolts on order. Luckily I'm a vehicle tech so my labour is foc! Next on list is paint calipers back to original yellow and just enjoy it.
