Definitely seems to respond quicker to gearchanges (auto and paddles) than the old Competizione box in in the earlier A500c NP and the A500c SS. (although the esseesse was marginally better than the std 140BHP version.)
Technical Top mount rust again.
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Technical Top mount rust again.
They have relisted them
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-F...s=Car+Make:Fiat|Model:500&hash=item416e8b6fb0
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-F...s=Car+Make:Fiat|Model:500&hash=item416e8b6fb0
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No, they're not on the outside of the body!Thanks - ordered
Are they supposed to be body coloured
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I bet they don't stop the rust - just stop you seeing it. Unless they form a seal then water is still going to get in, surely, and have its evil way....
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There's a rubber ring around the edge of the top cup, so it will seal. And being convex, the water will just spill over it.
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Ah, fairy nuff.
hurray! No need for people to whine about rust again!
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Would they fit a Panda?
I know the strut top mounts are different, but I don't know if the top cups are different or the same.
I appreciate that but the eBay ones look silver yet on the 595 pic they look body coloured
Nope
I appreciate that but the eBay ones look silver yet on the 595 pic they look body coloured
The 595 pics were off a Record Grey car but but it is difficult to tell from the photo. I didn't take the photo so can't answer the question re colour I'm afraid.
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I appreciate that but the eBay ones look silver yet on the 595 pic they look body coloured
Must be poor light and flash, they're black plastic.
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That's what's written on the two bags I received in the post today. Mopped up the little pond out of each of the strut tops on my car, and on they've gone - very neat.
BEFORE you fit them and forget may I suggest you liberally spray the threads with WD40 then use a wire brush to clean them finishing with a coating of grease. Then fit the caps
If you don't do this then you will have next to no chance of removing the top nut (and you will) without heat and a 3ft bar!
If you don't do this then you will have next to no chance of removing the top nut (and you will) without heat and a 3ft bar!
pah i'd only need a 2ft bar :nerner:
