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General Chat / Re: TTC Control
« on: February 03, 2017, 09:13:48 AM »
Excellent Answers, Thanks, at least that proves to me that it is working correctly.
Thanks!!
Terry
Thanks!!
Terry
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General Chat / TTC Control
« on: February 02, 2017, 10:33:17 AM »
Hi,
When I push the TTC Button in and the dash says connected, I find the traction is lost and becomes dead easy to spin the front drive wheels, am I miss reading the Manual because with the TTC Light off traction is much better, and the ESC blinks as it is meant to but only with TTC Disconnected, TTC light off?? Is this working the wrong way round?
Someone explain please!
Ta
Terry
When I push the TTC Button in and the dash says connected, I find the traction is lost and becomes dead easy to spin the front drive wheels, am I miss reading the Manual because with the TTC Light off traction is much better, and the ESC blinks as it is meant to but only with TTC Disconnected, TTC light off?? Is this working the wrong way round?
Someone explain please!
Ta
Terry
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General Chat / Re: In Two Minds
« on: February 02, 2017, 10:28:03 AM »
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the feedback. Yesterday was my day off work so I thought sod it I am taking her out in the rain on brown filthy roads into Peterborough with my Daughter for a decent cup of coffee, after finding a corner space for it I was just relaxed enough to leave it, normally I just go for a drive in the summer only when I think the Weather is going to stay fine, so it is filthy now, the first time the Alloys have been coated with grime, so Sunday will be a cleaning day!!
Thanks for knocking sense into me!!
Cheers All
Terry
Thanks for the feedback. Yesterday was my day off work so I thought sod it I am taking her out in the rain on brown filthy roads into Peterborough with my Daughter for a decent cup of coffee, after finding a corner space for it I was just relaxed enough to leave it, normally I just go for a drive in the summer only when I think the Weather is going to stay fine, so it is filthy now, the first time the Alloys have been coated with grime, so Sunday will be a cleaning day!!
Thanks for knocking sense into me!!
Cheers All
Terry
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General Chat / In Two Minds
« on: January 31, 2017, 05:31:36 PM »
Hi All,
Just wanted to turn to you guys as we share something in common, the cars. Couple of things I would like open constructive answers on.
1, I love my Abarth, to the point where I don't want to get it dirty and living on the Fens with the grubby roads it is going to get wrecked, the model is fairly unique on spec, the garage tell me there is no other in the country to the exact spec and colour, ( top audio system, and front seats, leather in the back too, electric roof) hard to believe??
Do I just get on with driving it and keep cleaning it, but the underneath is going to be dirty too, I only use for joy not to and from work and it only comes out the Garage on dry sunny days.
Who uses theirs all the time regardless?? interested to know!
2, until recently we have been foster carers but now my girls are getting older this has caused issues at home and we gave this up so income has fallen a lot so I might have to sell it anyway. I know this is not a sales platform but if anyone out there might be interested, it could go to a new home.
Cheers All
Terry
Just wanted to turn to you guys as we share something in common, the cars. Couple of things I would like open constructive answers on.
1, I love my Abarth, to the point where I don't want to get it dirty and living on the Fens with the grubby roads it is going to get wrecked, the model is fairly unique on spec, the garage tell me there is no other in the country to the exact spec and colour, ( top audio system, and front seats, leather in the back too, electric roof) hard to believe??
Do I just get on with driving it and keep cleaning it, but the underneath is going to be dirty too, I only use for joy not to and from work and it only comes out the Garage on dry sunny days.
Who uses theirs all the time regardless?? interested to know!
2, until recently we have been foster carers but now my girls are getting older this has caused issues at home and we gave this up so income has fallen a lot so I might have to sell it anyway. I know this is not a sales platform but if anyone out there might be interested, it could go to a new home.
Cheers All
Terry
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General Chat / Four Port Exhaust Tail Pipes
« on: January 16, 2016, 02:45:59 PM »
Hi Guys,
Long time No Comms, had a couple yes two funerals to go to one a family member, other stuff going on too, but here is the reason for my post.
I have the great sounding four tail pipes which are awesome but the pipes do not look particularly special, like the two tail pipe cars which are finished off so well. What can I put on or over mine to give the visual indication there is real meat on the bones of this exhaust system.
Cheers All,
Happy Motoring!!
Long time No Comms, had a couple yes two funerals to go to one a family member, other stuff going on too, but here is the reason for my post.
I have the great sounding four tail pipes which are awesome but the pipes do not look particularly special, like the two tail pipe cars which are finished off so well. What can I put on or over mine to give the visual indication there is real meat on the bones of this exhaust system.
Cheers All,
Happy Motoring!!
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Introductions / Re: Hi from a new 180 owner
« on: November 14, 2015, 09:56:54 AM »
Forget what the hand book said but its too much. They use to say 1000 miles years ago for engines but I started to gradually open mine up at 250 miles and then bit more at 500 after that I think you should be fine. Also it's always good to vary the engine speeds on long runs. Short blasts every now and then is good too. Mine has freed up nicely and I get a lot of power from mine,
Happy times!!
Happy times!!
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Introductions / Re: Hi from a new 180 owner
« on: November 13, 2015, 04:27:18 PM »
Hi Mark,
Good choice, I also have a 180 comp Red/Beige, with a few nice options like the awesome seats, these cars are absolute fire crackers,
Have fun, bed her in gently and you will be rewarded
Good choice, I also have a 180 comp Red/Beige, with a few nice options like the awesome seats, these cars are absolute fire crackers,
Have fun, bed her in gently and you will be rewarded
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Introductions / Re: My Abarth 500ss
« on: November 13, 2015, 04:09:27 PM »
Hi Baz and welcome,
Cool car love the colour combos inside and out. Club is friendly and knowledgeable, I have had good feedback to my questions. Hopefully where you are the weather will be more kind to you than the muck we get here.
All The Best!
Cool car love the colour combos inside and out. Club is friendly and knowledgeable, I have had good feedback to my questions. Hopefully where you are the weather will be more kind to you than the muck we get here.
All The Best!
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General Chat / Re: Turbo Pressure
« on: November 07, 2015, 12:21:47 PM »
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the useful, informative info. Mine is 180 and as it came from the dealer, no re map etc as yet. I noticed the test drive car also went right round the dial too. I notice if you get the revs right in the appropriate gear you can get much thrust, it only goes round the dial, full scale deflection in sport mode and when I am giving it some, but most of the time I treat it with respect and never til its warmed up.
Regarding oil levels. The dip stick is not easy to read well not for me especially as the oil is as new, clean, I will do an oil change at 4000miles I think as you guys have said the oil takes a right hammering with high temps, loads
Appreciate all the help Cheers all
Tel
Thanks for all the useful, informative info. Mine is 180 and as it came from the dealer, no re map etc as yet. I noticed the test drive car also went right round the dial too. I notice if you get the revs right in the appropriate gear you can get much thrust, it only goes round the dial, full scale deflection in sport mode and when I am giving it some, but most of the time I treat it with respect and never til its warmed up.
Regarding oil levels. The dip stick is not easy to read well not for me especially as the oil is as new, clean, I will do an oil change at 4000miles I think as you guys have said the oil takes a right hammering with high temps, loads
Appreciate all the help Cheers all
Tel
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General Chat / Turbo Pressure
« on: November 06, 2015, 03:44:32 PM »
Hi Guys,
Must confess to having read the manual cover to cover the other day. Worthwhile cos I did not realise the see you home stay on lights can be activated by flashing the headlights after engine switch off the more you flash the longer it ( the lights ) stay on in multiples of ten seconds, anyway I digress. My question is that the hand book warns against taking the turbo gauge over 1.2 to 1.5 bar, even in sport mode, wish I read this earlier cos mine goes right round the dial 2 think its over 2 bar, dont thrash it but I do like to give it a bit of blast during the journey, any advice etc would be appreciated.
Cheers All
Must confess to having read the manual cover to cover the other day. Worthwhile cos I did not realise the see you home stay on lights can be activated by flashing the headlights after engine switch off the more you flash the longer it ( the lights ) stay on in multiples of ten seconds, anyway I digress. My question is that the hand book warns against taking the turbo gauge over 1.2 to 1.5 bar, even in sport mode, wish I read this earlier cos mine goes right round the dial 2 think its over 2 bar, dont thrash it but I do like to give it a bit of blast during the journey, any advice etc would be appreciated.
Cheers All
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General Chat / Re: Trip to Kilmarnock - From Peterborough
« on: October 09, 2015, 09:47:47 AM »
Hi,
Sound Advice guys!! I will Check the oil tonight. Not sure what to put in it, I have a couple of synthetic oils one of which I had for the RX8 I had back in 2009, will that be ok??
Sound Advice guys!!
I will Check the oil tonight. Not sure what to put in it, I have a couple of synthetic oils one of which I had for the RX8 I had back in 2009, will that be ok??12
Introductions / Re: Teenager Again
« on: October 07, 2015, 04:07:03 PM »
Hi Corgi.Kid,
Welcome! Cool Colour, These cars do make you feel younger, pumps the adrenalin round the blood. You will find everyone is warm and helpful and willing to listen to ( me ) middle age ( mid life crisis, speak for myself ) owners.
Have fun and enjoy!!
Welcome! Cool Colour, These cars do make you feel younger, pumps the adrenalin round the blood. You will find everyone is warm and helpful and willing to listen to ( me ) middle age ( mid life crisis, speak for myself ) owners.
Have fun and enjoy!!
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General Chat / Trip to Kilmarnock - From Peterborough
« on: October 07, 2015, 12:23:56 PM »
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to share with you my trip next Tuesday/ Wednesday to Scotland. That will bed the Engine in well, 700 mile round trip, its got to get wet and dirty at some point so might as well be then. I am looking forward to spending time getting to know her better and the roads are much nicer up there compared with Flat Fenland roads. Will look out for other Abarths en route.
Cheers All,
Just wanted to share with you my trip next Tuesday/ Wednesday to Scotland. That will bed the Engine in well, 700 mile round trip, its got to get wet and dirty at some point so might as well be then. I am looking forward to spending time getting to know her better and the roads are much nicer up there compared with Flat Fenland roads. Will look out for other Abarths en route.
Cheers All,
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General Chat / Re: SOLUTION TO PRESSURE BUFFETING ISSUE IN SOME CARS
« on: October 06, 2015, 02:07:26 PM »
Ok Thanks. There are various papers on this on line I also contacted my dealer where I got her from and they said that was quite normal. The steering is perfect, no vibrations, cars never really did that though years ago. Guess this could be partly down to the tiff suspension and solid build quality as apposed to soft saggy suspension on most cars years ago, just showing my age-- Cheers
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General Chat / SOLUTION TO PRESSURE BUFFETING ISSUE IN SOME CARS
« on: October 06, 2015, 09:14:34 AM »
Hi All,
Can anyone advise? I am getting an uncomfortable and loud Buffeting when the Drivers window is down at speeds in excess of 70 on the clock. if I lower the passenger window it equals out and its much better, but at it's worst the front seat shakes and the whole car seams to shudder. Could this be a wheel balance issue, a lot of modern cars tend to suffer from this problem, any ideas please?
Thanks Guys!!
Can anyone advise? I am getting an uncomfortable and loud Buffeting when the Drivers window is down at speeds in excess of 70 on the clock. if I lower the passenger window it equals out and its much better, but at it's worst the front seat shakes and the whole car seams to shudder. Could this be a wheel balance issue, a lot of modern cars tend to suffer from this problem, any ideas please?
Thanks Guys!!