Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?

Hammer77 said:
Looking great KA! I really dig Wolfgang coating.
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Thank you very much I really appreciate it but I have to admit a lot of it has to do with lighting and positioning of the car.

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It seems you like hatchbacks, but you didn't mention anything about the Hot-hatch King?? Ever consider or drive a GTI before? Just Curious.
 
PouncingPanzer said:
It seems you like hatchbacks, but you didn't mention anything about the Hot-hatch King?? Ever consider or drive a GTI before? Just Curious.
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I have never considered a Volkswagen GTI because I'm sure I can't afford it and I also can't afford the maintenance cost on those cars. I do like the cars because I think they are very understated in the look and I'm sure they have a great drivetrain and transmission and of course I love the Plaid seats in there as well. The car is a king for a reason.

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European oil change coming this Saturday, after Italian Day at Iron Gate! 4 quarts of 5w40 Motul synthetic and Mann oil filter. Kinda surprised the "change oil" light stays on and doesn't turn off but its a light on the dash that's ok, no harm, no foul :laughing:
 
Crazy these engines are taking "thicker" oils...... yours 5w40, and the RS takes 5w50.
 
DetailKitty said:
Crazy these engines are taking "thicker" oils...... yours 5w40, and the RS takes 5w50.
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Yeah for sure but then again we've got Hi-Po turbo engines. Check this out though Monica. My buddy back home bought a 2000 M5 and his engine calls for 10w60, NA V8

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Klasse Act said:
Yeah for sure but then again we've got Hi-Po turbo engines. Check this out though Monica. My buddy back home bought a 2000 M5 and his engine calls for 10w60, NA V8

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10w60? Jeez, that's only a few steps below gear oil, Rog. Lol
 
Good to see the Abarth this morning.
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MadMerc said:
Good to see the Abarth this morning.
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This picture doesn't even come close to how much my car looks like an SUV next to the original!

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Klasse

I know you had to drive to the event but your looked like it rolled off the plant floor...nicely done and great meeting you and MadMerc..you never know when you are to meet an AutoGeek, have a great weekend guys....
 
atgonzales said:
Klasse

I know you had to drive to the event but your looked like it rolled off the plant floor...nicely done and great meeting you and MadMerc..you never know when you are to meet an AutoGeek, have a great weekend guys....
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Like wise Adam, hope to see you at more events so we can talk shop, cars or anything. Maybe you and your wife can come out to downtown Winnetka, last Sunday of the month for their C&C, worth the drive....TRUST ME! Smaller show but epic rides! My car isn't allowed in the show area per the rules of the Fuel Fed club but you'll see my Abarth, along with my buddy Hectour's 1979 Mazda RX-7 parked in a good spot in front of the bank across the street or somewhere on the side street.

Nice meeting you, I can already tell your a great guy! Please post that pic of the 3 of us, hopefully I don't scare anyone

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From L to R....Adam (ATGonzales), Roger (Klasse Act) and John (MadMerc)

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Has some work done on my car this afternoon. First up as some of the chaser stripes were replaced as they had become frayed on the sides and lifted in other places...just the green ones, LOL. Next up was the drivers side mirror cap was re-wrapped due to shrinkage, hate when that happens, LOL. Finally the front and rear emblems had their overlays replaced, along with the rear quarter ones, they were printed out instead of the 2 tier process done before. Oh yeah I almost forgot, there's a panel between the windshield and sunroof and a spot of paint had popped off, think Fiat here, LOL. They did some light sanding there to even it out as much as possible and then wrapped it in gloss black vinyl and stripes re-applied over them, looks much better.

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A little over 3 weeks away from all this:

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...and this:

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...Oh yeah, this, the dam used in the movie "The Fugitive"

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...a little bit up the road from that is THIS!

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Just look at how its grooved, for your pleasure!!

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Where we're staying:

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The owners of the Dragon Pitt Inn, can't find 2 nicer people....ever! (and Dennis likes Hendrix too!)

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....any questions???
 
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