Barchetta My 1995 Fiat Barchetta aka Claudia

[ThankYouMaggiora]

Today she worried me a bit!
Outside temp is quite low, around -2 degrees Celsius!
I had some short trips to do and one time trying to start the engine it just died! Behavior: For a second tried to settle the idle then STOPPED! hmm,,
Also did a variator check in my way of doing this: settle the throttle so that the RPM sets around 2500-3000rpm and check if the engine revs itself without pressing the gas anymore!
Nothing,,,Just very poor response compared to before when it would rev itself quickly!
Not to mention a little rattle in the variator area,,,!

I already think my new rims and tires will have to wait,,,:bang:

 

[KC3]

Seems today was a bad day for the B's .

One crash, your possible variator and my new wishbones fouling the disc.s

Hopefully tommorow is a better day!!

 

[ThankYouMaggiora]

Seems today was a bad day for the B's .

One crash, your possible variator and my new wishbones fouling the disc.s

Hopefully tommorow is a better day!!

it wasn't! After some driving around in some dump conditions the ABS dashbord light came on,,, ha ha
My dashbord was like a christmas three:
-empty tank light,
-seatbelt off light,
-abs light
-airbag light (didn't had time to put it off on tester)
Now I need to troubleshoot that abs light,,,

 

[KC3]

My Abs light came on after fitting the new calipers, Looks like we may have knocked it when refitting them all together.

Diagnostics said it was the front right sensor.
A new one at 98euro solved the problem for about an hour, Then another check on the diagnostics and it said the brake pedal sensor.

Any how changed that too and all is well.

 

[ThankYouMaggiora]

we ride in style )

New acquisition that any gentleman should use when driving his lady B

 

[HP]

Re: we ride in style )

You need a proper 1970s moustache to carry that look off properly!

 

[ThankYouMaggiora]

Re: we ride in style )

ordering now http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-7-Self-adhesive-Very-Stylish-Fake-Mustaches-/230731298836?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b8a83814 )))

 

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Sunny Sunday Petrolhead Club meeting

Just joined some petrolheads in a car enthusiasts club called,,,Petrolhead
We met Sunday and it was a gorgeous weather, even got the top down
The guys were very impressed about the B!
She was the sexiest thing around anyway
(No B club in my country unfortunately, only Fiat club! Until now only managed to contact 3 B owners in the whole country!!!,,,)
Some pics

 

[ThankYouMaggiora]

I will be posting rarely for the next 3 months in my thread since I am sailing right now until July!
Right now I am in Trinidad Tobago then I will be headed for Brazil (4 ports there)!
I wish you all happy motoring and see you very soon with new updates on my car since right now I am making the cash

Truly your's

 

[KC3]

Wow!

What a great job! and amazing places your visiting.
Have a safe and pleasant trip

 

[bumble]

Good to know people are making some money. Watch out for pirates.

Steve

 

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The only one that I fear is the gay filipino cook that we have onboard the vessel!
I hope I don't get food poisoning! Nothing with filipino, they are great guys but this guy really sucks in the kitchen! Sucks hehe ^^
Now GUYS I NEED YOUR HELP HERE!
Please help me identify this rims! They look amazing and if they are well priced, I could be interested but have no clue about what brand they are
Here's the pic:

 

[KC3]

Hiya,

Dont know of the wheels, but Id like to know whats been done under the hood, The induction system looks neat.

 

[ThankYouMaggiora]

decided on the Avus acm03.

could anybody post here what's the best buy for a HID system for the B?
I realy need to improve the lights on my B
thanks in advance guys

greets from Brazil..Senna's birthplace.
it felt kinda special arriving here

 

[Ginestra]

I think I'm probably a bit late now, but these look like RS JK4s - not cheap though - the thick end of £600 I'd guess.

Will

 

[KC3]

Wheels look nice and sure they will look great on the B.. I take it you went for a 16" or have you risked a 17"

 

[ThankYouMaggiora]

soon back home ready to upgrade my B and ofcourse again posting here with you, friends ;-)

 

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2 questions :
1. if on full wheel lock i get a whine noise is that the servo pump and if so i am suposed to change it?
2. if i instal lowering springs eibach pro kit 3.5cm will the shock absorbers need to be changed to shorter ones or is it ok like this?
thank you in advance for any useful advice

 

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updates:
-full body repaint in original Rosso Corsa
-new Ate front/rear discs and brake pads
-headlights polish
-rims (ronal lz) respray and calibration
-engine paint in imperial red
-new NGK sparkplugs
-presurre gauge on fuel inlet line (for easy checking of fuel pump`s life)
-new hardtop in mat black original Fiat
-front Naxos spoiler from Barchettaparts (thanks Henk!)
-new floormats with the barchetta logo for interior and boot also from barchettaparts.
-removed front and rear logos for clean body line
pictures with the final product coming soon

 

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New pics