Thinking about trading in the CR-Z for a Fiat 500 Abarth, thoughts?

[PaulMys]

I would DEFINITELY be that non-PC guy.

[Klasse Act]

I've decided that next year I will be swapping out my intake, well actually, my buddy Hectour will doing this for me. In place of my current intake with be the ATM "Holy Cowl". Its named that for a reason and the reason is simple, the filter part of the intake goes into the cowl area, thus only breathing non engine compartment air. Yeah its going to be louder inside the car but who cares, I don't, I want the car to be louder, just wish I wasn't so leary about the high flow DP or I'd have that too! I will have NO problem selling off my aftermarket intake to offset the cost of this intake which is $349.00. I already have this companies FMIC on my car and its one of the best on the market, quality construction as well as great clamps for the boost tubes, very important on a turbo car! The intake also comes with what my buddy Hectour calls a "filter condom" to keep any water away but basically your not going to be getting too much water in there anyways. My buddy Hectour is a perfectionist so the hole to be drilled in the cowl for this will be oversealed, probably pick up some vacuum line and cut it for an even better seal.

Its never too early to plan out mods

[PaulMys]

Damn, Rog. Why don't you just let me give you my Hemi from my truck??

Sounds like a cool mod, bud!

[Klasse Act]

Bumpin' around Google netted this photo, such a beautiful site!!

[Klasse Act]

So I got some good news today, found out my buddy from back home is coming down to the Dragon with us this year! He hasn't been down there in quite some time and since his last time out has upgraded his ride considerably. His new ride is one of these:



This is NOT his actual car but it looks exactly like this one. It was bought from the 2nd owner and had 79K on the clock, all stock too and its his dream car, so I'm happy for him and very excited that him and his g/f are making it down with our small group. Its only 61 more days till the run

Even though I'm CPT SLOW for more than one reason I'm trying to get him to "step up" the M5's performance some. Nothing crazy, just ICE (intake/computer/exhaust) Now he's leaning towards a computer tune that eliminates the gov and adds about 25 whp and 30 wlbs of tq. I've heard these cars with an axle-back that is basically straight pipe and its chilling!!! As for the intake I would just go with a Dinan system and call it a day, better yet, go Dinan across the board, even if it doesn't offer a straight pipe exhaust. The reason its ok to go straight pipe is it has resonaters, the stock system has 4 mufflers back there, 2 on each side....choke choke choke! I'm 14 years older than him and he said he's channeling his "inner old guy" to keep it stock, I'm the little devil on his shoulder and already pushed off the angel on the other side, LOL!

[Klasse Act]

I don't "street walker" my car too much but this pic is awesome!

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[DetailKitty]

Looking damn shiny Roger!

[Klasse Act]

Thanks Konica!

Next month is day at the Iron Gate, maybe there will be TWO ABARTH 500's there, it could happen, we shall see!

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[DetailKitty]

That reminds me.... was behind the 500XL? the other day. I had no idea how big they were!

[Klasse Act]

Was it the SUV? You saw X on it but not both XL. The L has a "unique" look to say the least.

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