So I'm back from Canada (been living there for couple of years) and for the short while I'm back, I'm using my Abarth again. My parents have been using while I was away but very little. 4 years old 21k miles.

I've noticed a couple of things, boost gauge is intermittent and doesn't always display boost but maybe a loose connection... boost is working though!

However my main issue is that the USB port works fine with my iPhone but does not with my USB. It's the same stick used before 8gb formatted exFAT or FAT32 both have worked! I've had the car from new and never had an issue with playing music, till now. I don't understand why it doesn't recognise USB stick but it does the iPhone.

I've read a few posts and tried disconnecting battery but still no luck. I can't even do an update of blue & me as USB as is not being recognised. It has worked before but now it suddenly stopped working. I guess system just needs a good reset. Bluetooth functionality is fine also!

Any ideas?

Obviously some of you may have read about the 500d facelift which I actually like very subtle and keeping it up to date I.e. LED Daytime running lights

The Abarth will benefit from these changes too eventually.

http://m.leftlanenews.com/fiat-introduces-facelifted-2016-500-88975.html

Has anyone bought/used Carbon Collective - Repel

Was interested in purchasing not for my car but for my shoes, was wandring if anyone has tested?

This is kinda linked with me going down to France. On the odd stops I want to keep the car looking fresh was thinking of getting a waterless wash & wax product.

Any recommendations? I found this on Ultimate Finish:

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/dodo-juice/basics-of-bling-detailing-spray.aspx

Thanks

Im bored at home so decided to have a look at the Abarth website and configure a new car!

Decided to go for 565C Competizione in white and black as per the picutre but with the grey Sabelt seats and MTA gear box.

Id defo up the power to 180BHP with a remap and hoepfully see if I can it close to 200BHP by doing some other upgrades.

Wheels I'd go for these in white http://www.tmcmotorsport.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=248 they look boom!

However this wont be later in the futrue when I decide to change and hopefully there will be a newer version and facelift making it look more modern and maybe a new powerplant that fast and more efficient

Took a day off work and weather was decent so gave Lina a wash and went over with Auto Finesse Tough Coat. Tomorrow (well today) will detail the inside the car and polish windows.

Will give car a good polish nearer the time for London to Brighton run.

Lina is gleaming!!!

My drivers car mat, has kinda worn away slightly and would like to replace. I don't really want to buy a set but if there's a site I can buy a cheap set I don't mind.

Ideally just need the drivers side the 595 version, I'll post a picture tomorrow.

Thanks

Ill start it off with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt00vSUaujQ

When I placed a deposit for my Abarth I had to wait 3 months. While waiting all I did was smoke shisha in the garden and watch YouTube videos on the exhaust notes! The above was one of my favorites especially when he points camera down at the rear of the car as it goes up the hill. This was just the standard exhaust and its sounds orgasmic.

We do have great sounding cars.