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Re: Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?
Originally Posted by Klasse Act
Derek...LOL! Why don't you share with the class this one, "how many coats do you have on the car already?", LOL!
This is the only pic I have of the car, picked this little sweetie up on Valentine's Day too, easy to remember. I've been w/o a car I love for 4 yrs and I couldn't be happier! I've already had a guy in VW CC slammed get next to me and floor it, its going to be a looooong spring and summer....MUST...RESIST....URGE....TO....RACE!
The car has mild swilrs so it needs some work to make it right but that will come as soon as its about 50 outside as the underground garage should be atleast 60 then. I'm looking at trying GG machine polish #3 first, well after a Speedy Prep towel wipe that is. With the GG MP #3 I'll be using an orange GG foam pad, speed setting about 4.5 to start. I asked Derek his opinion about what LSP to finish with between Collinite #915 or DPPC. Now I love DPPC for sure but but because #915 is so awesome on black I had to think about it. I'll probably finsih it with DPPC and wait a couple weeks and top w/ #915.
Oh and BTW the first mod, WeatherTech's, nice having them in your backyard. Had the wife stop at the factory showroom and pick them up for me this morning while she was on her way to her side job.
Now I need to hurry up and wait to do a paint correction, too bad I have to use my GG6", thought it was pretty awesome to say that in 2.5 yrs and 46k on the CR-Z that I never had to use it on that car.
Oh and BTW, when I get home from work today I'm doing a rinseless wash, CG's Sticky Citrus on the wheels and Pinnacle Black Onyx on the tires. Also doing a good wipe down of the interior w/ Alien Kleen. The dealership did a horrible job washing the car, how hard can that be......guessing REALLY!
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Congrats. Now we need an exhaust video, just because everyone should get to hear it.
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Re: Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?
Congrats!
When are you planning to do the Esseesse upgrade?
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Re: Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?
There ya go. Once in a while it's okay to enjoy a little, right?
Even if it turns out to be a not-so-positive experience later on, you could chalk it up to a learning experience; lived it rather than hearing about it.
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Re: Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?
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Re: Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?
Lookin good Roger!!! Can't wait to see it!
It will now be easier to spot you whenever i'm passing through EGV
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PAST: Owner at Clean N' Shiny, Chicago Auto Pros
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Re: Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?
Originally Posted by Klasse Act
Derek...LOL! Why don't you share with the class this one, "how many coats do you have on the car already?", LOL!
This is the only pic I have of the car, picked this little sweetie up on Valentine's Day too, easy to remember. I've been w/o a car I love for 4 yrs and I couldn't be happier! I've already had a guy in VW CC slammed get next to me and floor it, its going to be a looooong spring and summer....MUST...RESIST....URGE....TO....RACE!
The car has mild swilrs so it needs some work to make it right but that will come as soon as its about 50 outside as the underground garage should be atleast 60 then. I'm looking at trying GG machine polish #3 first, well after a Speedy Prep towel wipe that is. With the GG MP #3 I'll be using an orange GG foam pad, speed setting about 4.5 to start. I asked Derek his opinion about what LSP to finish with between Collinite #915 or DPPC. Now I love DPPC for sure but but because #915 is so awesome on black I had to think about it. I'll probably finsih it with DPPC and wait a couple weeks and top w/ #915.
Oh and BTW the first mod, WeatherTech's, nice having them in your backyard. Had the wife stop at the factory showroom and pick them up for me this morning while she was on her way to her side job.
Now I need to hurry up and wait to do a paint correction, too bad I have to use my GG6", thought it was pretty awesome to say that in 2.5 yrs and 46k on the CR-Z that I never had to use it on that car.
Oh and BTW, when I get home from work today I'm doing a rinseless wash, CG's Sticky Citrus on the wheels and Pinnacle Black Onyx on the tires. Also doing a good wipe down of the interior w/ Alien Kleen. The dealership did a horrible job washing the car, how hard can that be......guessing REALLY!
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Congrats! It is a true enthusiast car. The more vehicles like this that are sold the better. It's lets the automakers who sell in the US know that enthusiasts in this country are not extinct.
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The concept of a hot hatch is a relatively new thing, remember 30 years ago you had the Omni GLH, Cavalier Z24 and Escort GT from the domestics and noone really talks about them in the same light as say the original hot hatch, the GTI.
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Some say..."He likes Swedish fish because they're made with caranuba wax"
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Re: Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?
Originally Posted by Klasse Act
The car has mild swilrs so it needs some work to make it right but that will come as soon as its about 50 outside as the underground garage should be atleast 60
Now I need to hurry up and wait to do a paint correction, too
Congrat's, Roger - looking forward to seeing it in person!
No need to wait on the weather...
You can bring it to "The Cave" anytime, and we can take care of it together. (it's 68* in there right now)
I will have space after the first of the month - just let me know what works with your schedule.
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Re: Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?
Originally Posted by Klasse Act
Derek...LOL! Why don't you share with the class this one, "how many coats do you have on the car already?", LOL!
This is the only pic I have of the car, picked this little sweetie up on Valentine's Day too, easy to remember. I've been w/o a car I love for 4 yrs and I couldn't be happier! I've already had a guy in VW CC slammed get next to me and floor it, its going to be a looooong spring and summer....MUST...RESIST....URGE....TO....RACE!
The car has mild swilrs so it needs some work to make it right but that will come as soon as its about 50 outside as the underground garage should be atleast 60 then. I'm looking at trying GG machine polish #3 first, well after a Speedy Prep towel wipe that is. With the GG MP #3 I'll be using an orange GG foam pad, speed setting about 4.5 to start. I asked Derek his opinion about what LSP to finish with between Collinite #915 or DPPC. Now I love DPPC for sure but but because #915 is so awesome on black I had to think about it. I'll probably finsih it with DPPC and wait a couple weeks and top w/ #915.
Oh and BTW the first mod, WeatherTech's, nice having them in your backyard. Had the wife stop at the factory showroom and pick them up for me this morning while she was on her way to her side job.
Now I need to hurry up and wait to do a paint correction, too bad I have to use my GG6", thought it was pretty awesome to say that in 2.5 yrs and 46k on the CR-Z that I never had to use it on that car.
Oh and BTW, when I get home from work today I'm doing a rinseless wash, CG's Sticky Citrus on the wheels and Pinnacle Black Onyx on the tires. Also doing a good wipe down of the interior w/ Alien Kleen. The dealership did a horrible job washing the car, how hard can that be......guessing REALLY!
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Come on over to the ABARTH forums! I absolutely love mine
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Re: Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?
Guy had an Abarth at a car show I attended last year and it sounded amazing. He had fabricated a higher flow exhaust and a better intake. They are awesome cars. Congrats!
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