Abarth 595 Competizione as a daily?
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judas said:
It does have the aluminium roof badge thing, so it's looking possible it's got the performance pack, but not, for reasons yet to be ascertained, the bucket seats.
Performance pack was:LSD
Aerial cap with aerial moved to side windows
Supersports wheels
Tinted windows
Carbon bucket seats
Black or white gloss mirror caps and front lower lip insert instead of grey like the whisker.
I suspect the seats were either requested at factory or someone has done a swap as they’re very expensive and high demand for them. Would seem an odd spec with those seats and the PP fitted but then people do odd things.
ecsrobin said:
Performance pack was:
LSD
Aerial cap with aerial moved to side windows
Supersports wheels
Tinted windows
Carbon bucket seats
Black or white gloss mirror caps and front lower lip insert instead of grey like the whisker.
I suspect the seats were either requested at factory or someone has done a swap as they’re very expensive and high demand for them. Would seem an odd spec with those seats and the PP fitted but then people do odd things.
Rear windows are tinted and I did see what looked like an aerial in the rear nearside window. Wing mirror caps are gloss black. LSD
Aerial cap with aerial moved to side windows
Supersports wheels
Tinted windows
Carbon bucket seats
Black or white gloss mirror caps and front lower lip insert instead of grey like the whisker.
I suspect the seats were either requested at factory or someone has done a swap as they’re very expensive and high demand for them. Would seem an odd spec with those seats and the PP fitted but then people do odd things.
There are a few things I will be asking the dealer tomorrow
1. My ins co couldn't find the car from the number plate, so we had to talk them through the model. This may indicate a personal plate number change.
2. I will be asking them for a full factory build sheet. They are a huge dealership so I can't see that being a problem.
3. That sheet will give me the lowdown on what is what. Then I can get it insured properly. Current cost to swap insurance is 14 quid! Hope is doesn't go up too much.
If anyone could post a pic of that LSD sticker so we know what to look for I would be grateful! Thank you.
1. My ins co couldn't find the car from the number plate, so we had to talk them through the model. This may indicate a personal plate number change.
2. I will be asking them for a full factory build sheet. They are a huge dealership so I can't see that being a problem.
3. That sheet will give me the lowdown on what is what. Then I can get it insured properly. Current cost to swap insurance is 14 quid! Hope is doesn't go up too much.
If anyone could post a pic of that LSD sticker so we know what to look for I would be grateful! Thank you.
Edited by Ace-T on Sunday 21st January 15:17
ecsrobin said:
judas said:
It does have the aluminium roof badge thing, so it's looking possible it's got the performance pack, but not, for reasons yet to be ascertained, the bucket seats.
Performance pack was:LSD
Aerial cap with aerial moved to side windows
Supersports wheels
Tinted windows
Carbon bucket seats
Black or white gloss mirror caps and front lower lip insert instead of grey like the whisker.
I suspect the seats were either requested at factory or someone has done a swap as they’re very expensive and high demand for them. Would seem an odd spec with those seats and the PP fitted but then people do odd things.
For many years you could option the "leather sports seats" from the Turismo on the Competizione, in preference to the Sabelts.
I think this is just an unusually optioned car and with the exception of mats etc, it's as it was when it came out of the factory.
I think this is just an unusually optioned car and with the exception of mats etc, it's as it was when it came out of the factory.
Edited by skedaddle on Sunday 21st January 17:56
ecsrobin said:
V-spec said:
+carbon dash with removal of 500 badge
Wasn’t part of the Performance pack or at least for 2021 and before. The launch editions were meant to have carbon dash and larger screen but delays in production meant they didn’t ship with it. ecsrobin said:
LSD has a small white manufacturers sticker on it. From memory can only just see it peering down the side of the battery.
I know mine has a LSD so was curious to see if I could find the sticker. However, everything is so tight around the battery that it's almost impossible to see anything. I'm guessing that the battery would have to come out to be able to do anything. I've only looked from the top as you said peering down.David_T said:
ecsrobin said:
LSD has a small white manufacturers sticker on it. From memory can only just see it peering down the side of the battery.
I know mine has a LSD so was curious to see if I could find the sticker. However, everything is so tight around the battery that it's almost impossible to see anything. I'm guessing that the battery would have to come out to be able to do anything. I've only looked from the top as you said peering down.Photos not mine but from owners club with battery removed.
Argh, that's really helpful to see exactly where to look and what to look for.
However there's just so many hoses and other stuff with so little room that I can't see the sticker without removing the battery, etc. So without wanting to get involved with that it's back to the options ticked build sheet or standard spec for the particular model I guess.
However there's just so many hoses and other stuff with so little room that I can't see the sticker without removing the battery, etc. So without wanting to get involved with that it's back to the options ticked build sheet or standard spec for the particular model I guess.
David_T said:
Argh, that's really helpful to see exactly where to look and what to look for.
However there's just so many hoses and other stuff with so little room that I can't see the sticker without removing the battery, etc. So without wanting to get involved with that it's back to the options ticked build sheet or standard spec for the particular model I guess.
I think it only came with the performance pack so if you’ve got the bits listed above on your car then I’d say a good chance it has it. You could jack it up and turn the wheels. However there's just so many hoses and other stuff with so little room that I can't see the sticker without removing the battery, etc. So without wanting to get involved with that it's back to the options ticked build sheet or standard spec for the particular model I guess.
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