Abarth 595 Competizione as a daily?

[geeks]

Got a scratch on my door, happened when parked up at Cadwell at the weekend, need to get a decent pic of it however looks to have gone to the primer layer

[ecsrobin]

geeks said:

Got a scratch on my door, happened when parked up at Cadwell at the weekend, need to get a decent pic of it however looks to have gone to the primer layer

I picked one up the other day on my boot above the 595 badge! Can only assume a van has opened its door as it’s about a foot away from anything that I could of hit.

Body shop said it’s through to the primer They suggested it’s small enough only if notice so suggested a DIY job, I’ve got a touch up kit that successfully did a stone chip on the bonnet so will try that.

[ClareD]

Fitting my short shift... holy hell, what an awful job! Waiting for the husband to get back home before refitting the battery tray, to remember which clips the hoses all go in!

It better be blinking worth it after this hassle! Lol!

Anyhow... this confirms the diff! :-)

[Farky]

Seriously considering this aswell ClareD
Let me know how you find it when you drive it later on.......

I fitted my Crystal Black LED side repeaters, LED NumberPlate lights, Gel Dome Wing Badges and 3D Carbon Plates.......
Will post Pics in a minute

[Farky]

|https://thumbsnap.com/6nBU6z4m







Jeezo.....can anyone correct the Pics the right way round?!

Edited by Farky on Monday 2nd September 12:10

[pidsy]

Very tidy Farky!

Just read that the hubs have to come off to fit the rear discs. That’s a PITA.

[micloi]

Farky said:

Do you use one of these yourself mate?

Please message me for more info, rather not discuss publicly all of my security measures

[ClareD]

Farky said:

Jeezo.....can anyone correct the Pics the right way round?!

Looking good! Very nice.

Have you lowered yours, or are you going to lower yours at all? I've been thinking of getting some H&R springs.

[ClareD]

ecsrobin said:

geeks said:

Got a scratch on my door, happened when parked up at Cadwell at the weekend, need to get a decent pic of it however looks to have gone to the primer layer

I picked one up the other day on my boot above the 595 badge! Can only assume a van has opened its door as it’s about a foot away from anything that I could of hit.

Body shop said it’s through to the primer They suggested it’s small enough only if notice so suggested a DIY job, I’ve got a touch up kit that successfully did a stone chip on the bonnet so will try that.

Gutted for you guys. Stone chips are one thing we have to live with, but when it seems other people cause damage it really does suck. Hope you both get them sorted okay.

[Farky]

Cheers Guys.....
I like putting little touches to it to make it more individual. Wind Deflectors & Paint pen were delivered this morning so thts another Job for today.
Mine isnt lowered yet ClareD but definitely considering it, with it having Koni’s all round i wasnt sure if Lowering it with different brand springs would mess with the handling?

[pidsy]

Farky said:

Cheers Guys.....
I like putting little touches to it to make it more individual. Wind Deflectors & Paint pen were delivered this morning so thts another Job for today.
Mine isnt lowered yet ClareD but definitely considering it, with it having Koni’s all round i wasnt sure if Lowering it with different brand springs would mess with the handling?

Heko deflectors?

They literally take 2 mins to fit.

[Farky]

pidsy said:

Heko deflectors?

They literally take 2 mins to fit.

Yeah Tinted Heko Pidsy, used them on all my Cars......

[pidsy]

Farky said:

pidsy said:

Heko deflectors?

They literally take 2 mins to fit.

Yeah Tinted Heko Pidsy, used them on all my Cars......

They make a subtle change - I like the look on the 595.

[ecsrobin]

pidsy said:

They make a subtle change - I like the look on the 595.

Although big increase in noise.

[pidsy]

ecsrobin said:

pidsy said:

They make a subtle change - I like the look on the 595.

Although big increase in noise.

I haven’t really noticed it over all the other noise the car makes!

[Farky]

pidsy said:

I haven’t really noticed it over all the other noise the car makes!

Can someone explain to me how to upload the images the correct way round?! Haha!!

This ^^^
Never noticed any increase in wind noise with any of my Previous Cars.

Thts the Hekos fitted & painted the Abarth on front grill.....i think it ties in perfect with the Yellow Calipers & Shield badges....

Edited by Farky on Monday 2nd September 12:12

[ecsrobin]

I hadn’t noticed the noise on other cars but definitely a difference on the 595 this has been echoed on the owners club so not me just thinking it in my head.

I still have them fitted though as The advantages outweigh the increase in noise.

[Farky]

ecsrobin said:

I hadn’t noticed the noise on other cars but definitely a difference on the 595 this has been echoed on the owners club so not me just thinking it in my head.

I still have them fitted though as The advantages outweigh the increase in noise.

I’ll be happy with being able to open the window slightly without rain water pouring into the car when cornering! Ha!

[pidsy]

ecsrobin said:

I hadn’t noticed the noise on other cars but definitely a difference on the 595 this has been echoed on the owners club so not me just thinking it in my head.

I still have them fitted though as The advantages outweigh the increase in noise.

Which OC do you use?
Abarthisti seems pretty dead and I don’t use FB. Hard to find a decent forum other than you lot.

[Farky]

pidsy said:

Which OC do you use?
Abarthisti seems pretty dead and I don’t use FB. Hard to find a decent forum other than you lot.

Im the same mate.....not on FB/Insta etc & trying to find a decent/busy Forum!