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Abarth Cars => Abarth 124 => Topic started by: Carpasio on September 28, 2018, 05:39:41 PM

Title: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Carpasio on September 28, 2018, 05:39:41 PM
Has anyone fitted these to their 124 Spider?  I can see they are going to get quite marked after time and it would be nice to cover the target area, preferably with an Abarth logo.  Where can I get a couple?
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on October 03, 2018, 09:56:45 PM
ive never even heard of them  but would like some myself
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Carpasio on October 04, 2018, 05:03:15 PM
There seem to be quite a few owners complaining that they catch the sill when entering- and these are the careful ones!  The passenger will not usually take such care.
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on October 05, 2018, 09:59:51 PM
My problem is I keep scratching the plastic bit not the painted bit
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Carpasio on October 06, 2018, 12:21:35 PM
Exactly!  I notice the new MX5 has some aftermarket protectors but I can't find any with an Abarth logo.  I've sent for some cheapos from  China which are black with a minimal red stripe and I'll report back when they arrive.  They only protect the plastic bit.
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on October 06, 2018, 11:47:15 PM
is that to cover the plastic bit as you get in
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Carpasio on October 07, 2018, 03:43:00 PM
Yes - that's the bit that gets kicked. 
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on October 07, 2018, 05:11:28 PM
When you get them please let me know if there ok I cant find them anywhere if you have a link that would be nice.

Cheers Geoff
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Carpasio on October 07, 2018, 07:54:23 PM
Will do Geoff.

Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on October 07, 2018, 09:41:28 PM
Nice one thanks mine already had marks on them when I got the car it was an ex demo
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on October 22, 2018, 02:48:07 PM
Any news on the Sill protectors yet ??
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Carpasio on October 22, 2018, 04:50:27 PM
They're on the slow boat from China!
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on October 22, 2018, 04:53:11 PM
my god
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Carpasio on October 23, 2018, 02:08:22 PM
Well they've arrived and they look a bit naff.  I might consider using them further down the line if the scuffing on the sills gets worse and if no other protector is available.  They are self adhesive strips which are claimed to be carbon fibre (!) .  The Mazda-type option is far better of course as it sits in the groove in the sill but unfortunately I cannot find an Abarth (or even just plain) equivalent.  Couldn't of course contemplate using a Mazda one!
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on October 23, 2018, 03:23:06 PM
They look like the ones you pit on the metal bits not the plastic bit ive seen on you tube guys using a heat gun that gets rid of all the marks from the plastic  but I haven't had the guts to give it a try .
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on October 23, 2018, 03:26:17 PM
I don't suppose if  anyone knows if there is  rubber matts available for the spider I cant find them anywhere I might just get some rubber and cut round the  the ones what are there .
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on November 03, 2018, 10:17:34 AM
Just bought some rubber mats for my spider they are an exact match to the original they even have the holes for the clips you cant find them on the website under spider abarth  you have to look on ebay under mx5 Mk 4 they are exactly the same £20  including delivery.
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Carpasio on November 03, 2018, 10:21:56 AM
Are they plain or do they have Mazda logos?  If you are happy with them which eBay vendor sold them?
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on November 03, 2018, 05:41:38 PM
no logo just plain
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on November 03, 2018, 05:49:03 PM
These are the ones I got I thought it was the £20 ones with the holes for the clips
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on November 03, 2018, 09:19:03 PM
And if you just want replacement carpets with the clips the MX5 MK4 are exactly the same and 11 quid on ebay but if you buy the spider ones they are 25 to 33 quid and none have any logo
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: rsk289 on November 03, 2018, 11:58:48 PM
I bought a spare pair from one of the Abarth dealers - the metal Abarth logo came separately, IIRC
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on November 04, 2018, 12:02:27 AM
Ive ordered rubber matts and taken out the matts that came with the car
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Carpasio on November 04, 2018, 01:46:30 PM
Ordered some as I intend using the car during the winter
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on November 04, 2018, 04:04:30 PM
You cant really go wrong for that price and the carpet matts are a good price aswell
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on November 09, 2018, 12:35:47 PM
Got my rubber matts today quite good quality for 15 quid
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: kennedylanduk on November 12, 2018, 10:03:22 AM
Can someone give me the auction number for the carpet mats?

The rubber ones are number 372306278609 if it helps (thanks Geoffxb, I've just ordered a set).
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Brooko on February 17, 2020, 06:25:19 PM
I’ve fitted some nice looking 124 spider sill emblems - not really a protector just another badge 8) got these through 21st Century Fiat, from a very nice Italian chap last time I look they were out of stock.
I like the fact the emblem says “124 Spider” and not Abarth! There is enough of those  :o .
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on February 18, 2020, 08:42:56 PM
I like them where did you get them from
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: rsk289 on February 19, 2020, 05:25:34 PM
I bought a pair of factory replacement sill trims to put away and fit when I need to.
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Brooko on February 26, 2020, 12:13:13 PM
Quote from: Geoffxb on February 18, 2020, 08:42:56 PM
I like them where did you get them from

Hi Geoff,
Sorry for the slow reply emails been dropping into spam!! the link below will point you in the right direction, also has some other interesting articles.

https://21stcenturyfiat124spider.wordpress.com/category/projects-ive-done-on-my-2017-fiat-124-spider/

ATB
Brooko.

Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on April 07, 2020, 07:53:49 PM
many thanks im sorry for my late reply I couldn't get on here for weeks

Cheers Geoff
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: rsk289 on May 12, 2020, 10:25:27 AM
Just received a pair of the '124 Spider' trim plates from Francesco in Italy, they're really smart.  Very pleased with them.
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: Geoffxb on May 15, 2020, 04:41:18 PM
can you put some pics hear
Title: Re: Door Sill Protectors for 124
Post by: rsk289 on May 16, 2020, 02:02:00 PM
They look (and are) exactly the same as those in the photo Brooko posted in post #27 in this thread.