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Social => General Chat => Topic started by: Bertie on January 29, 2015, 04:40:56 PM

Title: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Bertie on January 29, 2015, 04:40:56 PM
I'll start us off  - getting Clean and Shiny partnered with us - with the help of Whizzer from Detailing World!
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Post by: KK_96 on January 29, 2015, 04:48:42 PM
Glandular fever is clearing up and I can eat. Going to have the filthiest kebab tonight!
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Post by: jackslade on January 29, 2015, 04:55:41 PM
Got a alloy oil cap at last,  will wait till I have received it before being really happy.
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Post by: The Scorpiator on January 29, 2015, 05:07:02 PM
Just driving my Abarth puts a huge smile on my face every time
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Post by: Bertie on January 29, 2015, 05:08:00 PM
Just driving my Abarth puts a huge smile on my face every time
Good answer ;)
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Post by: Salvos_white_abarth on January 29, 2015, 07:27:40 PM
Just driving my Abarth puts a huge smile on my face every time

smooooooooooooooth 8)
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Post by: James on January 29, 2015, 09:42:39 PM
Knowing I have only half a day left in work till a week off  ;D
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Post by: leucistic on January 30, 2015, 08:26:09 AM
Won tickets to the superbash at the O2 so basically watching the superbowl with other fans   :D
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Post by: JackH1990 on February 01, 2015, 10:04:08 PM
Getting Destiny on the Xbox 1, the new Enter Shikari album and the new Funeral For A Friend album today :D
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Post by: Coxy13 on February 01, 2015, 10:27:52 PM
Owned the car 3 days and already ordered bits 😂😂😂

Love this little car!
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Post by: RC on February 02, 2015, 01:20:56 PM
Diecast Red A500 arrived today - has the same white stripe and alloys as my car too! A present for my youngest daughter's 4th Birthday end of March - she likes 'Daddy's car'!
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Post by: AdeyAbarth on February 02, 2015, 04:09:31 PM
Opening the valve on my exhaust for more noise 🚗💨💥
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Post by: Coxy13 on February 02, 2015, 04:57:53 PM
Opening the valve on my exhaust for more noise 🚗💨💥

Awesome Answer!!
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Post by: harry flatters on February 02, 2015, 06:13:12 PM
Waking up this morning! :D
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Post by: atlgibson on February 03, 2015, 01:42:48 PM
Saving money for Koni FSD's. Will get there slowly but surely :).
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Post by: Coxy13 on February 03, 2015, 01:57:36 PM
Lots of mods due by the end of the week. That makes me very happy :D
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Post by: atlgibson on February 04, 2015, 09:42:56 AM
Saw some Esseesse springs on eBay last night from partsworld, put a cheeky £50 offer in thinking they would turn it down definitely. Woke up this morning and they have accepted my offer :) well happy with that. Got myself springs just need the Koni FSD's now :)
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Post by: willgib on February 04, 2015, 04:37:29 PM
Just bought the same esseesse springs from partsworld  ;D their last set. Tried for the £50 but ended up paying £59.99.
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Post by: atlgibson on February 04, 2015, 04:45:20 PM
Just bought the same esseesse springs from partsworld  ;D their last set. Tried for the £50 but ended up paying £59.99.

We have managed to get good deals havent we then mate, think every set they sell is the last one by the sounds of it haha :). In the process of ordering the Koni FSD's now so should have them fitted around April when im due my service :)
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Post by: willgib on February 04, 2015, 04:50:39 PM
Very good deals. Cant wait to get them on the car.
Wish I could afford the koni. just a bit out of my price range at the moment haha
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Post by: atlgibson on February 04, 2015, 04:59:20 PM
I'm a bit like that, been trying to save but thought i'd just go for it. Only live once why not :).

The missus wont be impressed haha i get comments like "well what do they do different from the ones you've already got" or "you could just save it or spend it on something better" haha
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Post by: Coxy13 on February 04, 2015, 05:05:02 PM
I'm a bit like that, been trying to save but thought i'd just go for it. Only live once why not :).

The missus wont be impressed haha i get comments like "well what do they do different from the ones you've already got" or "you could just save it or spend it on something better" haha

So glad mine says to me, you work hard for your money, spend it on whatever you like :D she's a keeper that's for sure!
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Post by: atlgibson on February 04, 2015, 05:14:00 PM
Don't get me wrong she doesn't try to stop me and also says its your money :) just offers her opinion haha.
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Post by: Coxy13 on February 04, 2015, 06:13:32 PM
Don't get me wrong she doesn't try to stop me and also says its your money :) just offers her opinion haha.

Sounds like a good one mate.
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Post by: RC on February 04, 2015, 09:29:59 PM
Konis and Eibach Springs arrived - just need to get them fitted!
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Post by: Bertie on February 05, 2015, 01:34:25 PM
How nicely the forum is coming along!

Its great to see so many members using it and enjoying it :)

Thank you everyone  ;D

Bertie
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Coxy13 on February 05, 2015, 01:52:34 PM
How nicely the forum is coming along!

Its great to see so many members using it and enjoying it :)

Thank you everyone  ;D

Bertie

Well done Bertie. All your hard work mate.
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Post by: Bertie on February 05, 2015, 02:19:15 PM
Thank you!

Just need to get some more dealers signed up and active!
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Post by: James on February 05, 2015, 03:46:05 PM
Finally setting up the coilovers perfectly that they ride, handle spot on and don't crash or clang!!
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Post by: RC on February 05, 2015, 05:58:38 PM
Ordered some titamium A500 esseesse wheels - AFH1 are gonna be in for a nice job fitting those, konis & Eibachs once the wheels arrive!

Will do some before and after shots.
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Post by: K77NAN on February 05, 2015, 06:52:46 PM
Getting a new set of proper 595 mats on eBay for £45 delivered ;D

Mine have worn through on the drivers side after just 12k......
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Post by: Bertie on February 05, 2015, 06:53:56 PM
Really?!

Mine came with the standard Abarth mats, only realised like 4 months later, when back to the dealer and they gave me the black leather 595 ones!

But they're for the summer time :D

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Post by: K77NAN on February 05, 2015, 06:56:59 PM
Yeah they suck really! No heel protector on them. I bought a set of red ones for a splash of colour when I first got the car....Not keen on them though so they pretty much went straight into the garage. Thought they might have to come out again though, because I wasn't about to spend over £100 for some proper ones!
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Post by: The Scorpiator on February 05, 2015, 06:57:30 PM
found out today that i will be getting more POWERRR!!!! 2morrow
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Post by: Coxy13 on February 05, 2015, 07:15:36 PM
found out today that i will be getting more POWERRR!!!! 2morrow

What you having done mate??
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Post by: The Scorpiator on February 05, 2015, 07:24:58 PM
re-map
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Post by: smurfette on February 06, 2015, 08:20:11 AM
People came to the meet and the look on Mr Policemans face when he realised we weren't just a bunch of neds standing in the car park  :)
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Post by: Tonyspurs on February 07, 2015, 07:57:36 PM
Just got home from football ... Everywhere we go its the the Tottenham boys making all the noise everywhere we go!
Fantastic day so so happy :-)
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Post by: AdeyAbarth on February 07, 2015, 09:17:22 PM
Sorting all this for tomorrow
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Post by: ZigZog on February 08, 2015, 09:33:17 PM
Had the roof down today for the first time this year yay!! 
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Post by: Maloutant on February 09, 2015, 09:26:51 PM
Halfords berry flavour erm scented screenwash - yum, smells good enough to eat!  :D
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Post by: Bertie on February 09, 2015, 09:29:54 PM
Halfords berry flavour erm scented screenwash - yum, smells good enough to eat!  :D

I use this, its nice!

Actually quite good too!
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Post by: Maloutant on February 09, 2015, 09:35:35 PM
Halfords berry flavour erm scented screenwash - yum, smells good enough to eat!  :D

I use this, its nice!

Actually quite good too!

 ;D
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Post by: Maloutant on February 15, 2015, 04:31:58 PM
Found £13 in a jacket I hadn't worn in over a year!!!!  ;D. Am going to check all other jackets and trousers now - you never know....  ;)
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Post by: anewton10 on February 16, 2015, 07:48:04 PM
My Abarth 595 hoodie turning up
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Post by: AdeyAbarth on February 16, 2015, 07:50:40 PM
Awesome hoodie!

Need a new Abarth jacket myself
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Post by: becca on February 16, 2015, 07:52:44 PM
Parked up and overheard some boys saying my cars awesome, that always makes me smile! :D
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Post by: Taz on February 18, 2015, 11:09:58 PM
Some boxes turned up today.
PIAA upgraded DRLs, Phillips Extreme dipped and mains, seat belt pads and a snow foam lance. All I'm waiting on now is the mud flaps and I can get started.
Next stop. Team Heko wind deflectors. I reckon they'll look the business with the record grey paint.
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Post by: atlgibson on February 19, 2015, 11:45:39 AM
Fitted the Heko wind deflectors yesterday on my supersport. They look great happy with them :)
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Post by: Brian1612 on February 19, 2015, 11:48:10 AM
Are they difficult to fit gibson?
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Post by: atlgibson on February 19, 2015, 11:51:57 AM
Are they difficult to fit gibson?

No not at all and im not the most gifted when it comes to things like this. To be honest the slid straight in was easy, the only thing im worried about is the metal clips as you have to really force them in which had me thinking it would be difficult to get them out
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Post by: jackslade on February 19, 2015, 12:35:28 PM
Stickers have arrived.( I know I should get a life but this has made me happy)
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Post by: Bertie on February 19, 2015, 12:45:42 PM
Glad to hear :D

Get some photos of them up!
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Post by: Leo on February 20, 2015, 09:55:06 AM
Fed-Ex van turned up at home yesterday with a delivery of 4 boxes from Italy.  I only ordered them in the early hours of Monday morning, after looking at the post about them on here for the umpteenth time & I decided it just had to be done!  Couldn't believe how quickly they arrived - Very happy  ;D 
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Post by: DimmyV on February 24, 2015, 12:25:59 AM
In the summer, windows down, sport mode on, TTC on, air con off, radio off! Now take a drive on quiet country roads and just listen to the exhaust note of the Monza!
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Post by: Taz on March 07, 2015, 08:07:33 PM
Momentary lapse of weakness. Somehow I wound up on Fleabay and ordered a set of Team Heko wind deflectors, plus a set of smoked side repeaters from TMC.

Somehow I don't think mummy will be pleased.
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Post by: Coxy13 on March 10, 2015, 09:21:43 AM
Airtec Intercooler ordered last night.

Should be with me early next week  ;D ;D
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Post by: Taz on March 12, 2015, 02:33:41 PM
Came home from hospital to find that both my Heko wind deflectors and smoked side repeaters have been delivered ahead of schedule, and were waiting for me.
Obviously I will not need to Clarkson to visit TMC after all!!   ;D

Ordered the new rear light units from eBay. SWMBO says "spending over for a bit"! Pretty considerate of her as I've just ordered a holster that will take my Nikon compete with 150 - 500 zoom from the USA!  ::) Very tolerant lady. :D
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Post by: Colin on March 13, 2015, 09:55:06 AM
A 2 day epic trip to the Geneva Show.

We got invited onto the Aston stand and have sat in the new Lagonda Taraf, as well as close up on the Vulcan and the GT3 car.

We got on the McLaren stand as well, which featured not just a P1 GTR and a 675 LT but Ron Dennis' personal F1 GT (longtail), one of just 3 ever made. We were introduced to Bruce McLaren's daughter and chatted with here fro a good 20 minutes.

Needless to say though, no access to Ferrari!

New 595 Comeptizione looked good.

I have over 1300 photos - will post a link once they are online (may be Monday as my home broadband is too slow that number!).   
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Post by: Maloutant on March 15, 2015, 08:43:58 PM
on Friday, actually: managed to scrounge a free Innocent  Smoothie wollie hat from a chap at work. Wanted one for the alloy gear knob for ages, but Innocent stopped selling them at the time. Looks like they're doing them again. It's a weird purple colour, but am still well chuffed! Little things........  ;)
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Post by: Brian1612 on March 16, 2015, 08:36:51 PM
Just snapped up a 250 ml of tough prep and tough coat for 27 quid including p&p from Ebay, saved myself at least about £13 easy! :D
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Post by: Taz on March 17, 2015, 08:23:18 AM
I've just checked the tracking, and my rear light units are in the UK delivery depot. Ready to come home and be fitted to Taz. They should arrive at the same time as the chrome effect bulbs. ;D
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Post by: K77NAN on March 18, 2015, 05:46:27 PM
New parts have started to arrive.....Just need the new car to arrive now! ;D

And just how cool is that tin! 8)
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Post by: Coxy13 on March 18, 2015, 06:15:45 PM
Got a picture of that induction out of the tin?
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Post by: K77NAN on March 18, 2015, 06:19:08 PM
Got a picture of that induction out of the tin?

I haven't, but if you google the 695 Biposto, it's the same system although the pipework is slightly different ;)
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Post by: Coxy13 on March 18, 2015, 07:39:22 PM
Ok mate. Did you get it from squadra sportiva
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Post by: K77NAN on March 18, 2015, 07:41:04 PM
Ok mate. Did you get it from squadra sportiva

Certainly did. Isn't that where all the cool kids shop these days? ;)
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Post by: Coxy13 on March 18, 2015, 07:43:06 PM
It is indeed mate  ;D
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Post by: will-w on March 23, 2015, 10:45:00 PM
Signed a new contract at work, that's another 7 months of Abarth modifications paid for... Just don't tell the wife! ;D haha
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Post by: Colin on March 24, 2015, 02:16:49 AM
Signed a new contract at work, that's another 7 months of Abarth modifications paid for... Just don't tell the wife! ;D haha
Congrats, Will. My lips are sealed when Emma is in ear shot!

I've been spending money today......... but not as much as you might think. Got an upgrade of my rental car for the next 2 days to a BMW 650i Gran Coupe............ if I don't come back, you'll know that the CHP caught me testing it too enthusiastically and I will be languishing in some Californian gaol!
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Post by: andyissuperman on March 25, 2015, 09:23:16 PM
Had my 21st birthday yesterday, got a double supercar driving experience from my parents so I need to choose 2 supercars to drive! I think I'm going to go for a Lamborghini and Ferrari or Nissan GTR, not sure yet but the Lambo needs to be one of them! Plus I got some birthday money so some Abarth modifications are to come!! :D
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Post by: Brian1612 on March 25, 2015, 09:24:54 PM
Where about you doing it?
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Post by: andyissuperman on March 25, 2015, 09:55:09 PM
Where about you doing it?

Long Marston Airfield in Warwickshire, will be a fairly long trip for being based in the south west, I was hoping I'd be able to do it at Castle Combe but it's not offered :/ will be an awesome experience though, I just hope the Abarth doesn't overshadow the Lamborghini ;)
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Post by: Brian1612 on March 26, 2015, 12:33:08 AM
Having recently done the same with a Lambo lp-570 I had the exact same worries, I can confirm that your Abarth won't overshadow it  ;D
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Post by: Brian1612 on March 26, 2015, 12:36:05 AM
Well applied a second coat of AF Temptation on Saturday to my car and have got just about every product I will ever need now, last and final purchase will be Auto Finesse Mint Rims and possibly there quick detailer/spray wax for added gloss as well along with the AF Glaze and interior cleaner (once my current stuff runs out  ::))

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Post by: Taz on March 27, 2015, 06:17:29 PM
My tickets for Auto Italia at Brooklands have arrived.
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Post by: Brian1612 on March 29, 2015, 10:16:35 PM
Picked up a brand new set of mint green genuine 500/punto wing mirror covers for only £30 including p&p, was going to pay a bit more for a set of aftermarket covers so result!!! :)
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Post by: Salvos_white_abarth on March 29, 2015, 10:37:57 PM
Seeing ferrari back on the top podium and back to its winning ways :D Its been a long time coming.
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Post by: Brian1612 on March 31, 2015, 05:23:00 PM
My genuine wing mirrors arrived for 30 quid today, wasn't expecting until tomorrow!

Now to get them sprayed, hopefully not a botch job like the last guy done!  ::)
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Post by: atlgibson on April 01, 2015, 11:17:01 AM
My genuine wing mirrors arrived for 30 quid today, wasn't expecting until tomorrow!

Now to get them sprayed, hopefully not a botch job like the last guy done!  ::)

What colour you spraying Brian?
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Post by: Brian1612 on April 01, 2015, 11:49:43 AM
Just Pasodoble red like the current ones. I broke all the clips removing the last ones and had to glue them back on before re-fitting it, imagine they will break again when trying to remove again so thought best to get a new set of mirrors!

The paint job on the current Pasodoble red covers on my car are chipping/flaking far too easily as the guy never prep'd them properly. He just sprayed straight onto the chrome... so I pointed this out to him and how they are in terrible condition for only 4 months old and he admitted he didn't do a great job, so instead of £50 he will re-do them for £30... told him to go to f***  :o

Got a new guy going to do it for £60 and will be covered warranty wise for 3 years for flaking etc  :)
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Post by: atlgibson on April 01, 2015, 12:54:54 PM
haha dont blame you, good stuff :)
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Post by: Coxy13 on April 01, 2015, 05:56:35 PM
Managed to get my wheels fitted today and really happy with the look of a them. Really change the look of the car and I think it really suits it. Happy with the progress made with the car in only a short space of time.

Really loving the intercooler and the added look of that poking through the grill. As always a couple of pics for you guys and girls :)

Excuse the filthy car in the pics. Will be cleaned on Friday morning.

(http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q524/Cox_The_Fox13/Mobile%20Uploads/A0612855-1789-40B2-BA5C-888DD8671970_zpst4okcnej.jpg)
(http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q524/Cox_The_Fox13/Mobile%20Uploads/9E3EE832-F1C7-4D41-A74D-8D08161DB532_zpshujdf1vk.jpg)
(http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q524/Cox_The_Fox13/Mobile%20Uploads/F2684EED-35FA-485D-B915-0B82302B0046_zpsctkxztia.jpg)
(http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q524/Cox_The_Fox13/Mobile%20Uploads/73DBD38E-AADC-49D0-9A26-FB9CD57B2170_zpst8bgvmkz.jpg)
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Post by: Brian1612 on April 01, 2015, 10:39:57 PM
Little beaut coxy!
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Post by: Coxy13 on April 02, 2015, 07:30:58 AM
Little beaut coxy!

Cheers Brian :)
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Post by: JackH1990 on April 02, 2015, 10:07:07 PM
Looks stunning Coxy!
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Post by: Coxy13 on April 03, 2015, 12:24:37 AM
Cheers jack, she's getting there.

My mum has brought me a private number plate for my 25th so should have that on in a month or so.
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Post by: Crofty on April 10, 2015, 11:09:23 AM
Stupid customers marked their boxes wrong, resulting in HMRC trying to charge £380 for customs, I said hell no. But then I opened the next letter from the Tax office only to find im due for a hefty refund, so I ordered me a Bombardone and some bits and pieces, happy days! :D
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Post by: Taz on April 10, 2015, 05:00:28 PM
Went to the Ace last night and met a lot of nice people. Mary and I had a great time. Thanks everyone.
Here's a link for the mud flaps I fitted to Taz.  www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181646032466?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

👋
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Post by: Maloutant on April 26, 2015, 08:51:57 PM
On Friday, was parking up in a spot right outside my office (just a few feet  from the building),  and having a little fun with the Monza whilst manoeuvring, when a young female colleague came out and complained that the car was making the ground floor windows rattle.  Felt like a proper middle-aged hooligan , and very proud!  ;D
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Post by: Salvos_white_abarth on May 02, 2015, 08:51:43 PM
On Friday, was parking up in a spot right outside my office (just a few feet  from the building),  and having a little fun with the Monza whilst manoeuvring, when a young female colleague came out and complained that the car was making the ground floor windows rattle.  Felt like a proper middle-aged hooligan , and very proud!  ;D

LMFAO! hilarious! I don't think its that loud to be honest unless its my hearing getting used to it but my dad complains and my mate does too.She says she can hear it from inside her house.
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Post by: Maloutant on May 02, 2015, 09:06:00 PM
On Friday, was parking up in a spot right outside my office (just a few feet  from the building),  and having a little fun with the Monza whilst manoeuvring, when a young female colleague came out and complained that the car was making the ground floor windows rattle.  Felt like a proper middle-aged hooligan , and very proud!  ;D

LMFAO! hilarious! I don't think its that loud to be honest unless its my hearing getting used to it but my dad complains and my mate does too.She says she can hear it from inside her house.

This was my first complaint; must try harder, lol. I'm with you, I don't think it's that loud per se, but it obviously made the earth move for her......  ;)
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Post by: Salvos_white_abarth on May 02, 2015, 09:29:22 PM
ive heard louder from the chavs or scoobys.
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Post by: atlgibson on May 26, 2015, 10:58:31 AM
12000 mile service is booked for the 8th June. Having my SS springs fitted too, cant wait :). I just hope there's a noticeable difference!

Next Mod - Induction Kit hopefully July :)
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Post by: Fish on May 26, 2015, 11:46:32 AM
Having a nice long weekend in Cornwall surfing with some awesome friends and not having to worry about driving.

Fish
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Post by: jay_tee on May 26, 2015, 02:29:52 PM
Mum went in for second ever chemo session and called me straight after saying she was ok  :)
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Post by: Taz on May 26, 2015, 02:54:42 PM
Mum went in for second ever chemo session and called me straight after saying she was ok  :)
That's great news. Give her your Abarth keys and then she'll feel brilliant! 😁
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Post by: Fish on May 26, 2015, 08:17:42 PM
Really pleased to hear it Jay

Fish
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Post by: Brian1612 on May 27, 2015, 08:33:32 AM
That's great new Jay!
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Post by: S13GE on June 01, 2015, 09:43:48 PM
grandad doing well with his chemo and.....um  ;D ;D ;D

(http://i.picresize.com/images/2015/06/01/flbDa.jpg)
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Post by: jay_tee on June 02, 2015, 12:05:36 AM
Good stuff x2  ;D
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Post by: jackslade on June 02, 2015, 07:33:06 AM
Black Betty passing her 2nd MOT, just wipers on advisory. Found full set of bosch wipers on Ebay for £27 delivered.
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Post by: Salvos_white_abarth on June 02, 2015, 10:53:18 AM
Well done black betty :)
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Post by: atlgibson on June 02, 2015, 11:49:21 AM
Ordered my K&N and it's getting delivered today :)

Fantastic news about the chemo's by the way great to hear. All the best!
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Post by: Taz on June 06, 2015, 03:26:31 PM
I become an OFFICIAL COFFIN DODGER this month. My old age pension notification turned up this week, and I don't have to pay NI contributions any more.
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Post by: will-w on June 06, 2015, 06:40:18 PM
I have a new toy  ;D
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Post by: GeorgeIbarra on June 06, 2015, 11:27:26 PM
Putting my 86 Alfa veloce with no ac in the Garage because it's June in Texas and switching to my 2013 red Arbth with AC.     ;D
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Post by: Juan on June 07, 2015, 05:34:46 AM
Mum went in for second ever chemo session and called me straight after saying she was ok  :)

Nice one mate
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Post by: Taz on June 14, 2015, 08:50:44 AM
65 today, and my beloved has bought us tickets at Stowe A for the British GP!
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Post by: will-w on June 21, 2015, 08:05:27 AM
Well I'm not officially a daddy until December, but wreaking the benefits already! Haha ;D
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Post by: Rizler on June 21, 2015, 11:02:01 AM
Lol Will that is cool haha. Think i need to get my nephew something like that!
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Post by: X500 on July 25, 2015, 05:07:07 PM
Half price shoulder of lamb in tesco deli,just picked up a piece the size of a 16inch alloy,gonna feast tonight  :D
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Post by: leucistic on July 29, 2015, 11:14:11 AM
Woke up to 6 healthy snake eggs this morning, lets hope for some leucistic snakes when they hatch :D
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Post by: X500 on August 03, 2015, 06:15:03 PM
Picked up a piece of rump the size of a saddlebag from Smithfield this morning,mmmmmnm :P
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Post by: captpicard on August 14, 2015, 04:31:21 PM
Finally getting my corsa kit fitted  :D

Pedals, mats, & cills

(http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae76/captpicard1701/IMAG0140_zpslgksdgsh.jpg) (http://s959.photobucket.com/user/captpicard1701/media/IMAG0140_zpslgksdgsh.jpg.html)
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Post by: Graeme838 on August 15, 2015, 08:45:58 PM
My first proper drive in a 180 Comp - using a Cordolo red car loaned for the weekend by Glyn Hopkin.

I'm taking it to MITCAR tomorrow, and am really lookig forward to it.

The 100 miles or so that i did today were great fun...just sat behind a BMW Z4 that was going a quite a speed between Aylesbury and Buckingham, just to let him know I was there  ;D

Now just have to wait to finally get mine, probably on 12 September
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: chillerkid on August 15, 2015, 09:52:55 PM
Placed an order on my 595 competizione. when that dealer said 'congratulations' I thought I was pregnant with my car! Was so happy with my purchase.
Fair enough, dad will go ape shit as he knows i can get a brand new BMW 2 series for that price. even i know that but i chose but my heart desires - Abarth 595 compitizione.

My first proper drive in a 180 Comp - using a Cordolo red car loaned for the weekend by Glyn Hopkin.

I'm taking it to MITCAR tomorrow, and am really lookig forward to it.

The 100 miles or so that i did today were great fun...just sat behind a BMW Z4 that was going a quite a speed between Aylesbury and Buckingham, just to let him know I was there  ;D

Now just have to wait to finally get mine, probably on 12 September

Me too! I should be getting my car end of september. 65 plates!!!
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Post by: X500 on August 16, 2015, 10:30:58 AM
A well made Java chip Frap from⭐️Bucks  :D
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Post by: olivabih77 on August 16, 2015, 03:11:28 PM
Waiting soon to drive my A500 Abroad
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Post by: X500 on August 17, 2015, 06:19:01 PM
Just been told my car is gonna be ready this week😆😆😆😆😆😆
Here's hoping😁
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Post by: X500 on August 17, 2015, 08:53:16 PM
Fingers crossed,the file to run all the mods is virtually ready then they need to make sure the car is safe(basically they get to play with it for half a day)))tweak the map then it's mine😀
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: X500 on August 17, 2015, 09:12:09 PM
Thanks👍
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Post by: captpicard on August 18, 2015, 10:41:35 PM
Getting my "nicked" abarth dust cap back  :)
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Post by: Maloutant on August 18, 2015, 10:52:02 PM
Getting my "nicked" abarth dust cap back  :)

where did you find it? :)
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: harry flatters on August 22, 2015, 04:03:56 PM
This morning, about 10.30 am, cheerily hailed by a pedestrian after pulling up opposite - 'hey mate, smashing looking car you got there. What is it 2 liter turbo? - imagine a fairly broad Norfolk accent :) Having explained what it was -' makes a great noise that, give it some welly mate! - waving what may well have been a can of super strength lager in the air!! ;D Ok, probably drunk, I ask you, at that time in the morning in the boondocks of Norfolk - but such is the power of Abarth! ;D
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Post by: rnr500 on August 25, 2015, 08:23:24 PM
Keeping my licence after been caught in other half's Abarth doing 109.56mph  ;D
 
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Zermatt on August 25, 2015, 09:52:39 PM
Went to see AMDetails today up in Elgin with a couple of buddies from the car club for my other car - got treated to a 3 hour  demo on my car then a look round one they were working on - very pleasant surprise.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: X500 on August 27, 2015, 04:32:26 PM
My car is driveable😀
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Post by: mallonater on August 27, 2015, 04:51:24 PM
Wooooooooo :) I'm far to excited for your car to be back
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Post by: X500 on August 27, 2015, 05:58:38 PM
It's being road tested as we speak!
Still got injector issues,the Abarth ones have very long ends and we couldnt find 440,s to match to them so have thrown some smaller ones on for now,have managed to source some from Italy today though👍
The boost gauge is off as its reading 1.6,if this was true the pistons would have blown through the bonnet by now,going to put a manual gauge on tomorrow to set the boost up,then get a better one put in when the new injectors go on at a later date.
It's running well,it's extremely noisy,ridiculous amounts of turbo chatter,the exhaust sounds like a beast now(I had it piped through to my phone)this is due to the exhaust ports being 20% bigger after the headwork,really makes a difference.
It all sounds very promising,the car is meant to be pretty scary on full chat,when the turbo spools it's devastating,they reckon they can make it much faster so it's going to take a few more parts and tweaks before its finished,I wanted to do something a bit crazy and it sounds like I've got my wish😎
It is spending the morning on the rollers tomorrow so may have some willy waving amunition😙
I'm driving to Brighton on Saturday to see Micheal McIntyre,If im in the wee car it will be a perfect day 😎l ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: X500 on August 27, 2015, 09:02:38 PM
Even more happy now as I'm spending the day at the rollers watching the car get mapped😆😆😆
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Fish on August 27, 2015, 10:03:54 PM
Don't forget your ear plugs. ;)

Fish
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Post by: X500 on August 28, 2015, 06:40:18 AM
Thanks,I am too,I've never been to an RR before,should be a great experience,we have one for the whole day so It will be a great learning experience too,I shall probably be a fully fledged operator by the end of play today👍,also hope to get an insight into how much work goes into getting one of these running right after the turbo transplant😎
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Fish on August 28, 2015, 03:12:03 PM
Got myself a something a little louder. ;)

Fish
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: X500 on August 31, 2015, 11:33:11 AM
Watched fast and furious 6 this morning,great stunts👍
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Zermatt on September 03, 2015, 06:47:36 PM
Drove the B road home this morning - empty roads the Abarth really flowing - not driven it for a week and reminded myself how great it is - every time I drive it it surprises me.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: X500 on September 03, 2015, 10:47:57 PM
There is nothing to touch them for smiles per miles 😆
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: buckwits on September 05, 2015, 12:44:29 PM
Ditto!
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Graeme838 on September 06, 2015, 08:13:39 PM
100 mile round trip in the new 595 from MK to Stratford on some decent, but unfortunatley quite busy, A and B roads...it's nice to give the old duffers in their Merc convertibles a bit of surprise when you go past them  :D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: JackH1990 on September 07, 2015, 09:19:04 AM
100 mile round trip in the new 595 from MK to Stratford on some decent, but unfortunatley quite busy, A and B roads...it's nice to give the old duffers in their Merc convertibles a bit of surprise when you go past them  :D

Glad to hear you're enjoying it Graeme :)
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Taz on September 13, 2015, 05:13:20 PM
After finishing chemotherapy, and 6 weeks in hospital after a trachyostomy and subsequent pneumonia, I took Taz out for the day. Mary and I just jumped in and hooned her down to Pompey for the day. Now I feel much better!
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: X500 on September 13, 2015, 05:19:41 PM
I'm really glad you are enjoying your car,,I often just blat down to the coast for a quick fish and chips then back again😎I wish you good health for the future👍
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Taz on September 13, 2015, 05:31:24 PM
Thanks for your good wishes.
Oxford to Old Portsmouth. In to the Still and West for a beer and a fish and chips with mushy peas Sunday lunch. Stroll along the seawall to the funfair and back. Then wander round to Gunwharf for some photo opportunities, and shopping. Then back home.
Now I'll try and find time to clean Taz. Not tomorrow though. It's due to chuck it down all day!
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Post by: X500 on September 13, 2015, 05:33:18 PM
Hi Nigel,sounds like the perfect day👌
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Post by: Fish on September 13, 2015, 07:17:44 PM
Good to hear you're back out on the road Taz. The smell of petrol will always bring a smile to a petrol head.

Fish
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Post by: Notfer on September 15, 2015, 06:39:43 PM
Getting the status 40 call this morning. :)
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Post by: Taz on September 15, 2015, 06:51:00 PM
Not Abarth related, but I was well enough to install the present I got from my daughter and her fiance, for my 65th birthday.
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Post by: Taz on September 15, 2015, 07:45:55 PM
As a maggot drowner it's the nearest I could get to coarse fishing. Looks like me with my centrepin. So that'll do for me.
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Post by: olivabih77 on September 15, 2015, 08:09:47 PM
Even walked to work without a car i can still see on CCTV my car...i do miss him :-[ :'(
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Notfer on September 20, 2015, 07:36:25 AM
 (Yesterday) Climbing Snowdon, climbing down, and then climbing back up again, because I can. More proud than happy, but still counts.
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Post by: olivabih77 on September 29, 2015, 09:14:58 PM
Make me happy to see and read from peoples mouth when they clearly said ABARTH and they either smile, wave or look at your car while you pass, or i have been pretending at work that car isn't mine when people comes to wash their car and they stand by my car and chat about my car saying, ooo i like the colour, wheels, exhaust etc...and you just pass by and smile ;D
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Post by: olivabih77 on September 29, 2015, 09:34:06 PM
Cheers Ads, i like my Abarth
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Maloutant on September 29, 2015, 09:37:19 PM
Well guys, this making me feel just great, cos in over 2 years of ownership, not a single person has ever looked at my Abarth or complimented me.  :(
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Post by: Maloutant on September 29, 2015, 09:51:28 PM
Hooli-gran by name, hooli-gran by nature! Lol
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Post by: olivabih77 on September 29, 2015, 09:52:36 PM
Maloutant - I'm sure some commented on your car.... ;D ;D
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Post by: Maloutant on September 29, 2015, 09:54:57 PM
Nope. Not once. EVER!! Am so depressed now. Good night, dreary world.  :(
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Post by: olivabih77 on September 29, 2015, 10:08:00 PM
I can't believed :( :(
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Post by: Maloutant on September 29, 2015, 10:25:19 PM
nah, it's the snarling Rottweiler I keep in the car to ward off the riff-raff. Oh wait... maybe that's me....?! No wonder I never get approached, that's where I've been going wrong all these years!!
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Post by: CB on October 01, 2015, 11:19:00 PM
Just got back home from a drive in the cold/dense nightime air,quiet roads,windows open,went under a few bridges,bliss....... ???
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Post by: Maloutant on October 02, 2015, 08:18:56 AM
took a different route to work this morning, via some deserted twisty country lanes, drove in a *ahem* spirited fashion, first time I have pushed her really quite hard, now sitting at my desk with the biggest grin  ;D. The noise from the Monza is unbelievable. Hustling along in third gear and then decelerating brings on a massive boom, as well as the usual crackles and pops. Love this car so much.......  :)
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Post by: olivabih77 on October 02, 2015, 09:40:46 AM
took a different route to work this morning, via some deserted twisty country lanes, drove in a *ahem* spirited fashion, first time I have pushed her really quite hard, now sitting at my desk with the biggest grin  ;D. The noise from the Monza is unbelievable. Hustling along in third gear and then decelerating brings on a massive boom, as well as the usual crackles and pops. Love this car so much.......  :)

Well well well Moloutant ;D Finally got that blast off your exhaust and driving through the twisty road through Country side. That is what Abarth must do to press that  Sport button to feel like we r in the small Ferrari...enjoy. 
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Post by: Maloutant on October 02, 2015, 07:50:06 PM
Thanks, Oliver.
Chris, I'm with you on the bliss of night driving. Have had some of my best moments in the Abarth at night. The darkness intensifies everything, the sounds are more intense, your senses are sharpened. Never felt more bonded and at one with the car than during one of those moments.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on October 03, 2015, 08:20:42 AM
In bed with a frothy vanilla coffee watching FAST AND LOUD,they are building a 600bhp truck to use as a pace car on Pikes Peek race.
Bliss 😑
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Post by: Maloutant on October 03, 2015, 08:41:15 PM
was following a beautiful Alfa 4C with Gulf stickers in Milton Keynes for a couple of miles this morning. First one I've seen in motion; what a pretty, pretty car! Good noise, too!  :D Was in Volvo Dogmobile, otherwise we could have had an exhaust sound-off  ;D
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Post by: Fish on October 03, 2015, 08:45:48 PM
This 500X I've currently got. Have to admit I've been looking at them second hand, but by god they have dropped money like lead weights in water.... :(

Fish
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Post by: Maloutant on October 04, 2015, 02:00:03 PM
took advantage of the last day of the nice weather and just finished lovely 3 hour bonding/cleaning session with my little hooligan. she's all protected now and can go back into the garage to sit out the rain till the next dry and sunny spell. Next on the agenda today: bbq!  :)  pretty good Sunday all round, then. to be honest, deliberately dragged out the Abarth cleaning session to avoid boring and mundane things like housework. stuff it, nobody ever died from a bit of fluff on the carpet, or dust on the shelves. unless you have a severe and lethal dust allergy, in which case don't come to my house , lol
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Notfer on October 04, 2015, 04:29:47 PM
Sounds very productive Malo.

My dose of happiness, is attending my first meet, that was great, the weather was great, and now home and just finished giving the car a nice de-bug and clean.

Feet up, roast is in the oven, chill for me :)
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Post by: Taz on October 04, 2015, 04:35:18 PM
Out in Taz for the day to RHS Wisley. Coupled with a pub lunch by the river. Cruise home and fishing tomorrow. Game,  set & match I reckon.
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Post by: Maloutant on October 04, 2015, 05:41:02 PM
Trust me, Notfer, I'd rather have been up there with you guys; sounds like everyone had a brilliant time :)
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Post by: Taz on October 08, 2015, 10:13:20 PM
Mary and I made it to the Ace tonight. Taz ran like a dream and we met so many friendly people.
Thanks for a great night.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Fish on October 09, 2015, 12:14:58 AM
Good to meet you and Mary also Tax, great shade of car also...;)

Fish
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Post by: CB on October 09, 2015, 04:14:42 PM
Had a couple of light scratches here and there,used mguires ultimate compound,very,very impressed,things that work properly make me extremely happy😁
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Cordolo595 on October 09, 2015, 04:22:57 PM
Met Nigel Mansell at lunchtime  :D (a book signing)
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Post by: olivabih77 on October 09, 2015, 04:54:25 PM
Will see Podium Blue in flesh in 2 weeks in car show ;D(Found out today in Abarth car show
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: buckwits on October 10, 2015, 09:45:51 PM
Watching a muppet reverse his new transit into a new BMW in the car park at my local shops! If it had been my car there would have been bloodshed, but as it was a beemer, I have to confess, a bit of wee came out! (how many hail marys?)
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: buckwits on October 10, 2015, 09:54:25 PM
3 series with M badges, asking for it in my book?
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Post by: FRZ on October 12, 2015, 04:56:34 PM
Mid October and still driving around topless.
Nothing like the sound of the Monza with the roof down!
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Post by: S13GE on October 12, 2015, 06:33:47 PM
getting a call off Platts confirming that all the work my car needs to be safe again is covered on the Warranty, no wriggling out of it just a slight delay until tomorrow which is the best I could hope for really...just hope they are careful and don't fudge something up   :-X
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Post by: Salvos_white_abarth on October 17, 2015, 08:53:30 PM
Saw some dude mouth "abarth" as I drove passed him lol.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: bigbadsquare on October 17, 2015, 10:23:47 PM
Having a stainless steel monza delivered tomorrow that's just been removed from a 1500 mile 595 competizione. Can't wait  :D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on October 19, 2015, 10:18:37 PM
I managed not to spend any money on my car today,I think I've cracked this modding addiction ;D
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Post by: The Scorpiator on October 19, 2015, 10:19:45 PM
Car bits have been dispatched!!!!
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Andy the tyre man on October 21, 2015, 06:58:47 PM
Picking up our legends blue 595 custom made us very happy!! ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on October 25, 2015, 09:46:37 PM
Driving around country lanes on a cold (5 degrees)Sunday night in a Turbo car with no one else on the roads,pure pleasure ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: olivabih77 on October 25, 2015, 10:22:05 PM
Lewis Hamilton winning a 3rd and Nico Rosberg throwing a hissy fit  ;D

If you are happy Ads I'm happy for you. Lewis Hamilton is in deed great driver
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Maloutant on October 26, 2015, 08:30:37 AM
I'm not a big fan of Lewis either ever since he shattered my illusion that I was a good driver.

My claim to fame is that I raced against him when he was about 12 (I was about 27). It was a test day at Lydd kart track and he pitched up in his McLaren funded motorhome acting like he owned the place. As I was in my brothers 125cc long circuit kart (with gears) compared to his little 50cc junior rollerstake I thought I'd show him how it was really done. Somehow how, I'm still not sure how, he managed to lap me every other lap! Cocky little show off

haha, you actually have a genuine reason for not liking him much, then!  ::). Nobody likes a show-off....  ::)
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Post by: olivabih77 on October 26, 2015, 09:54:53 AM
Lewis isn't show off. He was nearly crying :'(
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Fish on October 26, 2015, 01:15:25 PM
Getting a phone call from a certain head office to inform me than parts required have been sourced, hopefully about a 7-10 days until I get my roller skate back.

Fish
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Maloutant on October 26, 2015, 01:22:35 PM
Getting a phone call from a certain head office to inform me than parts required have been sourced, hopefully about a 7-10 days until I get my roller skate back.

Fish

 :) 
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Post by: POPEYE on October 26, 2015, 03:49:49 PM
Having the postie deliver a box from TMC. 👍🏼

Spacers and springs have arrived.  :)

Although I'm confused, having ordered a set of Novitec. I find the box contains Eibach :o
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Post by: POPEYE on October 26, 2015, 04:25:47 PM
Okay, called TMC and spoke to Daron.

They're awaiting a new order of Novitec springs. So instead of splitting the order and having me incur a wait of a week or so. He's sent me the Eibach springs, at no extra charge.

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. 😎
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on October 26, 2015, 04:33:47 PM
It's so gratifying to hear of such good service,I'm green with envy,there are not many things in life as satisfying as opening a box of goodies for your car,enjoy ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: POPEYE on October 26, 2015, 05:06:10 PM
We're never slow to criticise poor service.

So it's always nice to be in a position to praise good service.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on October 26, 2015, 05:48:37 PM
Totally,I do like good customer service and also people who do there jobs properly,a mixture of both is the secret to success,good business is not rocket science ::)
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Post by: olivabih77 on October 27, 2015, 07:55:08 AM
Arrived this beauty ;D
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Post by: olivabih77 on October 27, 2015, 09:05:46 AM
Will do. Waiting to confirm the exhaust with CB and then unleash the furry ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on October 27, 2015, 09:31:14 AM
I'm feeling under a lot of pressure now,front mount not turned up yet :o
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Post by: olivabih77 on October 27, 2015, 10:38:09 AM
CB no pressure mate. I can wait...hehe...just about.

Ads - wait till i unleash my furry...haha
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Post by: The Scorpiator on October 27, 2015, 11:30:33 AM
Car bits turned up!!!
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Post by: CJ on October 27, 2015, 04:42:46 PM
Car bits turned up!!!

What car bits Paul, do share - you can't say stuff like that which have no meaning to anyone but you =)
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Post by: POPEYE on October 27, 2015, 04:48:33 PM
Postie visited today and left this.  8)

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Post by: POPEYE on October 27, 2015, 04:51:06 PM
Needless to say it didn't sit there for long. 😍

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Post by: CJ on October 27, 2015, 04:56:45 PM
Nice! Much better fitted Popeye - i thought it was a witches hat  :P
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Post by: POPEYE on October 27, 2015, 05:06:33 PM
😂
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Post by: POPEYE on October 27, 2015, 05:43:31 PM
A subtle modification, but it's so much nicer than the original gaiter.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Maloutant on October 29, 2015, 01:17:43 PM
ordered some goodies from ms-racing  :) . thank you Mike, brilliant service so far.  8)
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Fish on October 29, 2015, 08:39:01 PM
Called today with a couple of questions about my 595, it sounds like they've got it back together (at last!) and should hopefully be on the test drive part soon.

Fish
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Maloutant on October 29, 2015, 08:43:55 PM
 :)
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Post by: harry flatters on October 30, 2015, 07:48:35 PM
number 2 son visiting for a week ;D just cooked duck breast with dauphinoise potatoes and green beans accompanied by a plum sauce. Several glasses of a rather nice Beaujolais! Sorry, not related to Abarth but still very happy! ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on October 30, 2015, 07:53:37 PM
Sounds Devine,what's not to be happy about😑
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Post by: Andy595 on October 31, 2015, 03:04:12 PM
Chelsea 1 - Liverpool 3 :)
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Post by: POPEYE on October 31, 2015, 03:14:20 PM
Adeus José   :o
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Post by: Fish on November 02, 2015, 12:04:53 PM
Dropping the 500X back after an epic weekend's surfing and tom foolery in Cornwall. The drive back from Battersea was like running in a new engine, painful and slow. Time to get some miles on it.

Fish
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Post by: Fish on November 03, 2015, 11:36:24 AM
Letter dropped on the doorstep this morning from Abarth HQ, offering a free service on them because of the hassle. Can't be bad.

Fish
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Post by: buckwits on November 06, 2015, 04:22:17 PM
Getting the first row of  the grandstand on turn 3 at next years Spanish Grand Prix! Chuffed
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Notfer on November 12, 2015, 06:54:10 PM
Turning the car into a removal van last night, helped my realise that having the rear seats down, makes you smile a hell of a lot more! Carpet trick and seats = jaw ache!
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Andy595 on November 22, 2015, 11:44:21 AM
Man City 1 - Liverpool 4 8)

Guess who I support!

Andy
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Post by: S13GE on November 26, 2015, 10:55:55 PM
ditto Andy, loving the recent wins against some big teams

considering we are without Sturridge and Henderson they are great results

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Post by: CB on November 29, 2015, 05:18:13 PM
Cleaned and polished car,Abarth eye candy ::)
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Sven on December 07, 2015, 03:46:02 PM
Somebody in a fiat 500 s trying to overtake me yes I know childish but it was fun so no regrets lol .
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Post by: S13GE on December 08, 2015, 09:55:58 PM
Somebody in a fiat 500 s trying to overtake me yes I know childish but it was fun so no regrets lol .

ha ha!

I had this happen a couple of times; really made me smile & laugh  ;D
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Post by: Minikiss on December 17, 2015, 08:55:34 PM
Today we went to see the force awakens, went for the whole imax 3D experience.
Brilliant. Off to see it again with the family on the 28th.
No spoilers so don't ask 8)
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Post by: olivabih77 on December 17, 2015, 09:16:33 PM
Today we went to see the force awakens, went for the whole imax 3D experience.
Brilliant. Off to see it again with the family on the 28th.
No spoilers so don't ask 8)

Minikiss - movie was excellent, can't wait to watch
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: will-w on December 17, 2015, 10:00:10 PM
We picked up the latest addition to the family yesterday and today it's off to Ultimate Finish to have the full Gtechniq treatment 8)
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: S13GE on December 17, 2015, 11:31:38 PM
Got a new job today!

Life working for BT is the future apparently ;)
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Post by: Colin on December 18, 2015, 09:17:47 AM
Got a new job today!

Life working for BT is the future apparently ;)

What are you doing for them, Tim?
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Post by: olivabih77 on December 18, 2015, 11:43:55 AM
Got a new job today!

Life working for BT is the future apparently ;)

Well done Tim... ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: S13GE on December 18, 2015, 11:55:56 AM
cheers, I'll be working with their technical support for TV, Fibre, Broadband and phone lines
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Fish on December 22, 2015, 08:51:10 PM
Completed the chrimbo shopping then dropped by my local A&E to drop a couple of boxes of chocolates to show them that some of us think they are superstars and under appreciated. The smiles on their faces was all I needed to see.

Fish
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: buckwits on December 22, 2015, 09:44:24 PM
Stereophonics at the O2 last Wednesday, best gig for a long time.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on December 22, 2015, 11:10:29 PM
Star Wars movie👍
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Post by: Notfer on December 24, 2015, 01:44:03 PM
So, after just over 2 weeks of having a fully spec'd 65 plate Mini Cooper SD, which i may say was a lovely drive, I have finally got my Abarth back from the repairers :). Best Christmas Present ever!
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on December 27, 2015, 10:06:44 AM
Dressing up as a Stormtrooper for Boxing Day pram race,here's a few pics of our entry ;D
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Post by: CB on December 28, 2015, 03:30:40 PM
2 clean cars,just spent the whole day cleaning the cars inside and out,even waxed the wheels,sealed the Matt Magneti,s ready for winter(if we ever get one)
Deleted bonnet scorpion, the tardis worked a treat on the adhesive)
Also love my green drying towell,it dried 2 cars,smear free without being wrung out.
Also a big thumbs up to the tropical dodo juice👍
Must not forget the cordless Dyson,mats have come up like new ;D
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Post by: captpicard on December 28, 2015, 04:06:59 PM
very nice, wish I had got of my arse and cleaned mine now...
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on December 28, 2015, 04:15:51 PM
It was such a nice day it was rude not too ???
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Post by: Fish on December 28, 2015, 08:32:57 PM
Really need to get out and give mine a clean but I've been busy having a bit of fun around the local country lanes.

Which reminds me I need to get the geometry done again. Doesn't feel quite as pointy since it came back out the dealers.

Fish
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Post by: CB on December 29, 2015, 08:04:04 AM
Dodo juice beading l :)
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Post by: The Scorpiator on December 29, 2015, 08:24:35 AM
It's my birthday today!!!
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Post by: AbarthIain on December 29, 2015, 08:28:39 AM
Happy Birthday!!! 🎉
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Post by: captpicard on December 29, 2015, 02:39:42 PM
Just watched star wars in 3D 8)
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Post by: buckwits on December 29, 2015, 04:16:53 PM
Best wishes Paul!
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Post by: S13GE on December 29, 2015, 04:50:12 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR!!!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: CB on December 29, 2015, 07:02:53 PM
Happy birthday 🎁
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Post by: CB on December 29, 2015, 07:04:50 PM
1st part:
Meeting up with Oliver and Adam.
2nd part:
Seeing Olivers car after being dropped on new springs,looks fantastic👍
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: CB on December 29, 2015, 07:49:57 PM
Ditto,we should definitely meet up more often😑
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: olivabih77 on December 29, 2015, 08:21:08 PM
Cheers guys, your car are superb ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: AbarthIain on December 31, 2015, 12:02:59 AM
Embarrassing a chap in an Audi A1 trying to show off to his missus  ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: olivabih77 on December 31, 2015, 12:07:10 AM
Embarrassing a chap in an Audi A1 trying to show off to his missus  ;D

Explain more how that happened?
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: buckwits on January 01, 2016, 10:53:17 AM
Humiliating a bellend in a X5 2.5i from the lights, to be honest who else drives them? We were 4 up in the Abarth and to be fair for about 100 yards he didn't do bad, but then the inevitable happened, his little face was a picture! You just know when that happens to big powerful cars, they go straight home and google 595 competizione!
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: jerry2 on January 02, 2016, 08:06:04 PM
Driving the Abarth around and people looking to see what's making that sort of noise, love the Monza :D :D. that's without thrashing it too always have the windows a little bit low, I don't think we have even put any presets in the radio yet we just don't use it
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Andy595 on January 29, 2016, 07:08:09 PM
Bangers, mash and beans for tea with a bottle of Jaipur ;D

Andy
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Post by: Jim on January 29, 2016, 08:54:25 PM
Driving the Abarth around and people looking to see what's making that sort of noise, love the Monza :D :D. that's without thrashing it too always have the windows a little bit low, I don't think we have even put any presets in the radio yet we just don't use it

Radio? What's a radio? All I see is a rectangular screen of some sort that says Abarth when I start my engine  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: S13GE on February 06, 2016, 08:19:53 PM
my better half passed her Driving Test first time on Monday!!!!!!   ;D

WELL DONE BABE  :-*
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Post by: olivabih77 on February 06, 2016, 08:26:46 PM
my better half passed her Driving Test first time on Monday!!!!!!   ;D

WELL DONE BABE  :-*

Is that mean you you will be having another Abarth added to your family???
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: S13GE on February 07, 2016, 08:38:08 PM
cheers folks   :D

for now she's just had a 12 plate 1.2 pop in white with half leather (red & cream); it's only her first car but it's only got 24k on the clock and is a tight as a nut - she loves it!

but yes, I'll be on the hunt for a Funk White A500C soon...  8)
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: S13GE on March 19, 2016, 11:41:28 AM
not very often does the car insurance hunt make me happy but I got a renewal quote of £300 today...not bad!

also booked her in for 1st MOT!
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Post by: jenniferlouise on March 19, 2016, 12:41:33 PM
Annual pilgrimage to St Neots Beer and Cider Festival last night 🍻 Celebrating A's birthday (Sunday) and meeting up with some good friends.

Woke up to find kitchen table covered in empty pizza boxes, half eaten coleslaw and cold coffee... Don't remember the after show party?? 😜
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: The Scorpiator on March 19, 2016, 02:07:06 PM
Gave my abarth a run out to pro Alfa and back, ah the memory's is bought back from MIYR 2013 and the first taste of the abarth
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Post by: olivabih77 on March 19, 2016, 04:18:38 PM
Scorpiator, seen anyone at ProAlfa?
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: The Scorpiator on March 19, 2016, 08:45:45 PM
Me, Danny booth and Tyler
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Post by: AbarthIain on March 19, 2016, 10:11:29 PM
Annual pilgrimage to St Neots Beer and Cider Festival last night 🍻 Celebrating A's birthday (Sunday) and meeting up with some good friends.

Woke up to find kitchen table covered in empty pizza boxes, half eaten coleslaw and cold coffee... Don't remember the after show party?? 😜

I used to live in St Neots.  Well, Eynesbury.  It's a great festival.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: olivabih77 on March 20, 2016, 08:13:45 PM
I'm happy as my wife will be getting me soon for my birthday my J77SOR number plates....finally ;D Getting them earlier. All paper work sorted
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: S13GE on March 21, 2016, 11:07:41 PM
spanking a Q7...what a picture his face was lol!!  :P
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Post by: olivabih77 on March 27, 2016, 11:30:21 PM
Being today with my favourite Abarths and people,  few other non Abarth guy, sorry haven't catched his name with Blue BMW, and the rest guys who came to joins us from West London towards London Tunnel ride. First went to South Mims station, which was packed with modified cars, then off to other location as due to lot of us turning maybe close to 2000 cars. Police has to close and told us to move out. But it was great drive and happy that 175bhp could run up with cars over 400bhp on M25. Cheers to Steve and Darren who came along, Shan guys with replica Abarth podium blue/black and Jaytee in the end.
Good fun, laugh and driving ;) ;D
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Post by: harry flatters on April 02, 2016, 02:26:34 PM
Little 'blast' with 'Bartie' (I know, not very imaginative!), bright sunshine, 17 degs. here :) pulled pork, parsnips and roasties in oven for dinner, bottle of Aspalls 'Premier Cru' chilling in fridge, swmbo, both sons and grandsons fit and well-that's all I need folks :D :D hope all you people have a great weekend, drive safe :)
If pic attaches (not good at this!), apart from a slight problem with gender this is me to a tee :)
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Post by: Leo on April 22, 2016, 03:20:34 AM
Getting a bit excited now - should be picking it up in about 12 hours   :)

Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: fpan on June 25, 2016, 10:56:17 PM
The country finally saw sense and saved itself!

Amen bro!
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Post by: buckwits on June 26, 2016, 09:18:04 AM
Second that! I wash my own car anyway!
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Post by: olivabih77 on June 26, 2016, 02:46:09 PM
The country finally saw sense and saved itself!

Mean out of EU?
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: James on July 16, 2016, 04:28:09 PM
Fixing a boost problem I been having that made me very happy!
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Tommy0410 on July 16, 2016, 04:33:16 PM
Finally stopped some squeaking
it was getting so annoying :-[ :-[
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Post by: Stef Villagreen on August 21, 2016, 12:20:27 AM
Parade lap at festival Italia made me happy, really good fun and a great day out with the AOC
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Post by: jenniferlouise on August 21, 2016, 02:40:01 PM
Made a purchase  :) it's not Abarth and it's not even Italian! Details to follow... (panic not, the 595C is not going anywhere) A
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Stef Villagreen on August 21, 2016, 04:46:23 PM
Made a purchase  :) it's not Abarth and it's not even Italian! Details to follow... (panic not, the 595C is not going anywhere) A

Intrigued..
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: buckwits on August 24, 2016, 07:14:53 PM
Got up at 6.30 last Saturday with the sole purpose of just driving my little car to within an inch of its little Italian life! What a laugh, for over an hour I just found every windy lane and back road in South Essex. This is entirely the reason I bought this car . Put a smile on my face for the rest of the weekend!
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Post by: jenniferlouise on August 25, 2016, 10:27:11 PM
We've both been out on CBT today and left after 8 hours with 2 certificates!! Thanks RideSafe at Alconbury Driving Centre. A
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Iisa.curly on September 02, 2016, 08:03:46 PM
New Arbarth owner, just taken delivery today of Eric (yes I do name my cars and this named after my Dad, who passed away 2 years ago). New to an owners club, so please bear with me.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: zanadoo on September 02, 2016, 08:36:45 PM
Hi & welcome to the forum.  Don't worry, there's quite a few new people on the forum (only been on here since July myself).......it doesn't take long to get the hang of it
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Post by: Iisa.curly on September 02, 2016, 09:13:18 PM
Thank you.  :)
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Post by: Stef Villagreen on October 02, 2016, 10:08:20 AM
Waking up to a sunny Sunday morning = car clean day
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Post by: Stef Villagreen on October 02, 2016, 08:37:25 PM
Arsenals last minute goal today :)
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Post by: Fish on October 02, 2016, 09:16:42 PM
Cleaning the car after approx. 4 months and finding that the protection (i.e. wax and stuff) is still working well.

Fish
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Post by: buckwits on October 07, 2016, 04:21:16 PM
Jamie T at the Cliffs Pavilion with the kids last night. Epic.
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Post by: S13GE on October 07, 2016, 08:54:24 PM
New Arbarth owner, just taken delivery today of Eric (yes I do name my cars and this named after my Dad, who passed away 2 years ago). New to an owners club, so please bear with me.


lovely gesture

welcome to the club
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: howell_595 on October 12, 2016, 09:56:48 AM
Parking up lastnight from work and realising just how loud and awesome my monza is  ;D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Fish on October 12, 2016, 06:58:10 PM
Dealing with a dealer who doesn't want to mess people around, give us the customers what we want without any of the hassle that some like to provide free of charge.

Ordered a black/record grey comp which I should be picking up in a couple of weeks all being well.

Fish
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Post by: jenniferlouise on October 13, 2016, 01:26:20 AM
Nice one Fish  ;)

Just booked TWO trips away for 2017, one sunshine and one adventure.  Just found that Easyjet had released flights for June!! Bargains to be had...

Was worried as its only 72 days to Christmas. Damn, it's 1:30am! I'm going to be a grump when the alarm goes off in 5 hours time...
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Post by: S13GE on October 13, 2016, 10:21:09 PM
Dealing with a dealer who doesn't want to mess people around, give us the customers what we want without any of the hassle that some like to provide free of charge.

Ordered a black/record grey comp which I should be picking up in a couple of weeks all being well.

Fish

 :o

who was the dealer!?

To be fair, Terry at Platts is a top bloke.

Cannot wait for another 6 weeks though.... :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Stef Villagreen on October 14, 2016, 12:20:47 PM
My central heating after getting home from a cold evening at Ace Café last night!
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Fish on October 14, 2016, 03:22:12 PM
who was the dealer!?

To be fair, Terry at Platts is a top bloke.

Cannot wait for another 6 weeks though.... :'( :'( :'(

It is Oliver @ Research Garage.

Fish
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: howell_595 on October 18, 2016, 09:55:30 AM
Now the cold nights are drawing in I've ordered a 595 abarth hoodie. Can't wait for that to arrive. Oh the little things in life :-D
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: Fish on November 01, 2016, 02:14:48 PM
Collecting my new comp.
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Post by: Thesaint68 on November 01, 2016, 03:32:42 PM
Collecting my new comp.

Nice looking car  :) enjoy  :)
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Post by: jenniferlouise on November 04, 2016, 09:28:43 PM
Agree, nice two-tone grey Fish.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: jenniferlouise on November 04, 2016, 09:30:47 PM
Placed an order this week for RR Evoque  HSE 8) 595C stays, this is a new work car to replace BMW325 and won't arrive until March! A
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Post by: jenniferlouise on November 04, 2016, 09:33:40 PM
Achieving 4 Scorpion status!!!! We have arrived; we're now 'Professionals'  8) how many posts do we need to get a 5th?
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Post by: Cordolo595 on November 05, 2016, 07:03:27 PM
Collecting my new comp.

Pretty sure I have seen a pic of it looking insanely shiny  ;)
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Post by: Fish on November 06, 2016, 09:10:20 AM
Cordons there might be a few pictures about after it came out from being detailed and protection applied.  ;)

Fish
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Post by: Notfer on November 26, 2016, 03:36:40 PM
Finally getting my Abarth back after having 2 weeks of a Yaris......
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Post by: buckwits on December 04, 2016, 11:12:42 AM
There are 4 electric car spaces at my local Asda, always full of non electric cars, yesterday a Nissan Leaf parked behind 2 cars blocking them in while charging .My son works there and the were calling over the tanoy for 3 hours! Classic.
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Post by: S13GE on December 31, 2016, 04:27:30 PM
the thought of a new car in a few weeks  ;D
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Post by: Fish on January 08, 2017, 04:32:29 PM
First backfire in the S4 Comp.

Fish
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Post by: S13GE on January 09, 2017, 05:23:38 PM
should be picking up the new S4 Comp on Saturday!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: jenniferlouise on January 24, 2017, 10:30:57 PM
Anyone else looking at the new MX-5 RF and thinking they've got it sooooo right? From a little over £20k too. If I was in the market for a 124 I'd be ordering this Mazda now, forego the Abarth badges and pocket the saving. But then we are still very happy with a 595  8) A
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: buckwits on January 26, 2017, 12:10:53 PM
Did you see the Grand Tour last week? Hammond loved the Abarth 124, said it was better than any of the Mazdas, but both mazdas were better than the Fiat 124. £30,000 though! Think I would go for  Type R civic for that money.
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: jenniferlouise on January 26, 2017, 09:57:27 PM
Did you see the Grand Tour last week? Hammond loved the Abarth 124, said it was better than any of the Mazdas, but both mazdas were better than the Fiat 124. £30,000 though! Think I would go for  Type R civic for that money.
Amazon tv? Come on, we've only just progressed to Sky Sport!
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: jenniferlouise on February 03, 2017, 10:00:43 PM
A has just been told his RR Evoque HSE is ready for delivery!!! Even have a registration number.  On the down side Adrian Flux can't continue to insure at a sensible price, however there's a few options sub £500 so it's ok. Will miss the M-Sport 3-series but we'll get over it
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: jenniferlouise on February 12, 2017, 03:19:34 PM
A has just been told his RR Evoque HSE is ready for delivery!!! Even have a registration number. 
delivery Tuesday 14th; it must be love ❤️
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: buckwits on February 18, 2017, 09:59:55 AM
Green day at the O2 last week, got a young disabled girl up on stage to play guitar with them, then letting her keep it! Legends!
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Post by: Fish on February 19, 2017, 06:52:11 PM
Getting some pops and backfires when not in sport mode :(, but getting less of them when in sport mode. :(

Fish
Title: Re: Whats Made You Happy?
Post by: jenniferlouise on February 19, 2017, 08:53:40 PM
A has just been told his RR Evoque HSE is ready for delivery!!! Even have a registration number. 
delivery Tuesday 14th; it must be love ❤️
RR dwarfs the Abarth on the driveway, even this Spice Girl version. Loving it, more than I thought I would. Up and out at 8am this morning to wash 'n' polish it.
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Post by: S13GE on March 17, 2017, 11:47:04 PM
counting down the days now for the new car; it arrived in the UK this week and is set for Priority delivery to the dealership...   8)
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Post by: jenniferlouise on March 20, 2017, 10:48:38 PM
Birthday celebrations  8)
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Post by: Funky Spike on March 21, 2017, 08:41:31 PM
Being in Melbourne for the GP.

Spike
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Post by: Thesaint68 on March 22, 2017, 11:53:56 AM
Being in Melbourne for the GP.

Spike

What an experience!! Have a great time
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Post by: Funky Spike on March 22, 2017, 10:05:43 PM
Being in Melbourne for the GP.

Spike

What an experience!! Have a great time

Cheers JB, a little dusty this morning after last nights jollies. Waking up to the sound of the V10 two seater Minardi doing practice laps is pretty neat.
One of the local Fiat clubs usually has a display at the track so I shall have a look to see if they have any Abarth there.

Spike
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Post by: Thesaint68 on March 24, 2017, 07:51:23 AM
Being in Melbourne for the GP.

Spike

What an experience!! Have a great time

Cheers JB, a little dusty this morning after last nights jollies. Waking up to the sound of the V10 two seater Minardi doing practice laps is pretty neat.
One of the local Fiat clubs usually has a display at the track so I shall have a look to see if they have any Abarth there.

Spike

Just read this sitting at my desk....................yeah............just a little jealous lol
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Post by: S13GE on March 25, 2017, 10:53:45 AM
 ;)
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Post by: jenniferlouise on April 16, 2017, 02:56:04 PM
So the summer bank holiday weekend aligns with the Belgium Grand Prix at Spa, as it's not a work weekend we're now exploring options for tickets... vroom vroom
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Post by: buckwits on April 17, 2017, 09:31:35 AM
We were at Spa in 2012 when the flying Grosjean almost killed half the field in turn 1. Last year of the mighty V8s. That was a weekend I will never forget! Have fun.
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Post by: jenniferlouise on May 12, 2017, 10:04:17 AM
Looks like we are buying Abarth number 3... details to follow once it's all tied up. So far, so good  8)
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Post by: jenniferlouise on May 21, 2017, 04:02:27 PM
New Abarth is built!!!
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Post by: als 180 on May 21, 2017, 07:00:46 PM
Which Abarth is built?
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Post by: jenniferlouise on May 21, 2017, 09:19:43 PM
Which Abarth is built?
all will be announced shortly  ;)
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Post by: S13GE on May 24, 2017, 09:21:33 AM
managed to grab a nearly new 200 cell Scorpion sports cat for an absolute steal!!!   ;D
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Post by: als 180 on May 24, 2017, 12:05:28 PM
Jenniferlouise, i see that you have annouced it. Did you go to Research.
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Post by: jenniferlouise on May 24, 2017, 11:18:35 PM
Jenniferlouise, i see that you have annouced it. Did you go to Research.
damn, surprise is out. Rubbish at keeping secrets! Yep, dropped in to meet Oliver at Research on the way back from Birmingham airport - that's a longer story - and he's so far been terrific for us.
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Post by: jenniferlouise on June 10, 2017, 04:08:33 PM
Sat in a small town square, Agerola, Italy, enjoying a cold beer in the sunshine 😎 A&JL
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Post by: Neil R on June 10, 2017, 07:09:06 PM
Hi guys ...
Have a great holiday .......have a beer or two for me..... :) :) :)
Neil.
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Post by: jenniferlouise on June 18, 2017, 11:06:50 AM
Coming back off holiday (boo) to still more sunshine (hurray) and it's only hours now until XSR-o'clock ('woof!' in a Lord Flashheart manner)
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Post by: Andy595 on June 18, 2017, 06:56:41 PM
Coming back off holiday (boo) to still more sunshine (hurray) and it's only hours now until XSR-o'clock ('woof!' in a Lord Flashheart manner)
I am assuming you had a great holiday in Italy 🇮🇹.
Are you collecting your car today or tomorrow?
Do you go to Italy frequently?
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Post by: Neil R on June 27, 2017, 07:12:30 PM
Happy Arbathist.....Tickets for Goodwood on  Thursday arrived today , booked to drive the Abarth 124 Spider on the climb at 9.15am
Is anyone else going on Thursday ?
Neil.
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Post by: jenniferlouise on June 27, 2017, 07:37:40 PM
Rhubarb crumble!! 😋
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Post by: Eggey17 on June 30, 2017, 01:52:24 PM
Filling up my new car for the first time!
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Post by: jenniferlouise on July 02, 2017, 01:36:08 PM
British and Irish Lions 24 points New Zealand All Blacks 21 points
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Post by: curt858985 on July 05, 2017, 10:29:51 PM
Picking up my brand new 13 miles on the clock, Modena A595 Comp and then spending the rest of day cruising around in the blazing sun
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Post by: Fish on July 06, 2017, 06:39:33 PM
Having a driving holiday around Scotland in the wee beast. There are some fantastic roads up here to play on.

Fish
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Post by: jenniferlouise on July 08, 2017, 03:38:15 PM
This continuing spell of fine weather... long may it continue. Apologies to anyone in the west and north who I believe have had some rain. Hoping it's fine and fair for Fish driving in Scotland, and looking forward to some pictures.
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Post by: jenniferlouise on July 08, 2017, 03:41:56 PM
Oh, almost forgot, and the British and Irish Lions' magnificent series draw against the mighty NZ All Blacks. I expect many will feel that it leaves the tour a little incomplete, but sharing the spoils is no bad thing and in years to come it will be viewed as a success for both, mark my words. NZ remain unbeaten at Eden Park, Lions were not beaten by the world champions. Just awesome. I think I just may have to follow the pride next time, in 12 years time, God willing.
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Post by: jenniferlouise on July 17, 2017, 12:07:31 AM
Had a great morning at Boosted breakfast near Aylesbury with fellow Abarthisti, watched Lewis win the British GP for 5th time and Roger win his 8th Wimbledon. And BBC announces that #doctor13 is a fabulous actress called Jodie Whittaker.  But today is made even more special as we are expecting our rating to upgrade to '695' status with this being our 450th posting.  🇮🇹😎🇬🇧🎉
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Post by: Eggey17 on July 17, 2017, 12:59:42 PM
Week off work, just drove to get some lunch. Opened the Monza! Sunny day what could be better.
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Post by: oVerboost on July 19, 2017, 10:15:45 PM
Finally finding (and buying) another Abarth 500 to replace the one I regretted selling two years ago... So good to be back behind the wheel  8)
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Post by: Splash on July 25, 2017, 07:49:03 AM
Leaving a poor guy behind in a passat this morning who was absolutely adamant he was going to overtake. I hope he enjoyed the sound of the Monza.  8)
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Post by: jenniferlouise on August 19, 2017, 06:12:08 PM
Finding time and suitable weather to clean my own car (for a change)... poor thing is much maligned
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Post by: wareidav on August 19, 2017, 07:27:36 PM
This may sound sad, but seeing Fiat 500`s of any type or colour. However old or new.
Just looking at them makes me smile.
I have a 595 Turismo and I just love driving it. It makes me feel like a big kid.
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Post by: buckwits on August 30, 2017, 05:23:57 PM
Maddie and Tae at the KoKo club Camden last Thursday! Don't judge!
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Post by: Jen on November 06, 2017, 05:06:08 PM
My Dealership
popped in today for oil top up tutorial  and the mechanic spent lots of time going through it all, also went through some other things I wasn't sure about. Not the first time I have called unannounced ! They are always so helpful  Soooo happy I got my Abarth from them. Thanks Stoneacre Liverpool !!!
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Post by: Eggey17 on December 04, 2017, 09:39:05 PM
Starting my Trofeo at 6am and listening to that  Monza! I don’t like my next door neighbor and he don’t like my Monza! Lol
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Post by: jenniferlouise on December 26, 2017, 08:40:15 PM
Liverpool 5 - 0 Swansea ⚽️😁
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Post by: Taz on December 27, 2017, 06:18:46 AM
Survived another Christmas. 😂
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Post by: Andy595 on December 31, 2017, 04:27:33 PM
Liverpool 5 - 0 Swansea ⚽️😁

made me rather happy too!

And the 2 - 1 win over Leicester  :)

Andy
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Post by: noddyrocket on January 01, 2018, 02:31:53 PM
Quitting Facebook!

2017 was really bad for people tagging people in random memes and general sales nonsense. For me personally its lost its way as a communication tool for the people.

Seriously though, this forum will be more useful than ever for Abarth meets and events this year so we should all use it.

T
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Post by: Taz on January 01, 2018, 02:42:33 PM
Quitting Facebook!

2017 was really bad for people tagging people in random memes and general sales nonsense. For me personally its lost its way as a communication tool for the people.

Seriously though, this forum will be more useful than ever for Abarth meets and events this year so we should all use it.

T

I agree. I've had my account suspended for around 6 months. Best move I have made.
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Post by: MrDan595c on January 17, 2018, 01:36:05 PM
crossing off another week until the baby bumblebee arrives  :D
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Post by: Taz on February 04, 2018, 02:05:33 PM
Got back indoors after cleaning Taz.
Dear me, it's cold outside.
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Post by: jenniferlouise on May 06, 2018, 07:55:04 AM
Liverpool making Champions League final and peanut M&Ms. Doesn’t have to be in that order either. A
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Post by: MrDan595c on May 09, 2018, 11:36:39 AM
sun out, dry weather, which means I am driving everywhere topless!  ;D
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Post by: jenniferlouise on May 10, 2018, 09:59:49 PM
M&Ms are great, but our new crate is very exciting  ;)
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Post by: Neil R on May 11, 2018, 08:20:52 AM
Brembros ......whoop...whoop..... :) :) :)
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Post by: jenniferlouise on May 15, 2018, 11:32:18 AM
M&Ms are great, but our new crate is very exciting  ;)
Today is fitting day.... pictures will most definitely follow. And I’ll be offering up for sale the very fine original XSR red calipers, vented discs and pads in due course.
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Post by: jenniferlouise on July 21, 2018, 05:41:43 PM
Giannini. Enough said https://youtu.be/VhijNRAlqzY   8)

There’s more! https://youtu.be/3H6vqG4j_u4

https://www.gianniniautomobili.com/350gp?lang=en

I’m thinking this could be a thread in its own right...
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Post by: buckwits on August 03, 2018, 10:53:57 PM
Oh FFS!
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Post by: djw766 on August 04, 2018, 10:04:39 AM
Unfortunately couldn't get the stickers/decals that fix to the inside of the windows so had these made locally and picked them up today  :) :) :).   Just got to decide which set to use although first thoughts are......mmmmm??? :-\ :-\ :-\...ohhhh??