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Offline Nadeem

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A500c SS
« Reply #30 on: January 20, 2013, 06:24:37 pm »
Always a next time, I just wish it was warm enough to give it a proper wash!
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    Offline AdeyAbarth

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    Re: A500c SS
    « Reply #31 on: January 20, 2013, 08:41:54 pm »
    Funnily enough, tonight I have been looking for a car cover and I came across this

    May be a better fit for your 500c

    http://500madness.com/500madness/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=47&product_id=883
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    Offline Nadeem

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    « Reply #32 on: January 20, 2013, 08:44:32 pm »
    That's a good looking cover, shame it's US based and doesn't have elastic straps to stop it blowing away.
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    Offline AdeyAbarth

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    Re: A500c SS
    « Reply #33 on: January 20, 2013, 08:47:31 pm »
    They deliver to the uk and it looks like it has a draw string to tighten it down
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    Offline Salvos_White_Abarth

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    Re: A500c SS
    « Reply #34 on: January 20, 2013, 09:23:07 pm »
    Nice wheels :)

    Dont blame you for covering the roof. These material roofs can be a pain to maintain when bad weather attack them.Lovely 500c
    Now with added monza fun :P

    Offline Nadeem

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    « Reply #35 on: February 17, 2013, 08:36:45 pm »
    Clearing out the garage today and found this.  It was a freebie from Mangoletsi for my 159Ti.  Unopened and been sat on the shelf for 2 years.  Is this the right stuff and will it be ok after being on the shelf this long?
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    Re: A500c SS
    « Reply #36 on: February 17, 2013, 09:08:04 pm »
    3 of them in my garage, its the right stuff :thumb:

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    « Reply #37 on: February 22, 2013, 05:58:30 pm »
    Just got the car back from BM.  6k SS oil change, a few other bits and bobs plus the brakes all SS/595s should have had as standard imho. . .
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    Re: A500c SS
    « Reply #38 on: February 22, 2013, 06:02:01 pm »
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    plus the brakes all SS/595s should have had as standard imho. . .

    Are they any good   :whistle:

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    Re: A500c SS
    « Reply #39 on: February 22, 2013, 06:07:08 pm »
    Didn't they sort your rusty nuts  :'(

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    « Reply #40 on: February 22, 2013, 06:36:33 pm »
    The brakes seem similar to my old 159Ti, typical 4 pots -whiplash stopping power.  Took it easy on the way home as I'm not sure if they have been bedded in?

    Bolts still rusty, but I forgot I bought some covers from eBay so hopefully fit them soon :thumb:
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    Re: A500c SS
    « Reply #41 on: February 22, 2013, 09:29:14 pm »
    Are they worth it ? Thinking of getting the brembo brake kit but £1600 including fitting seems a bit much but they look great but do they feel better than the ss brakes?
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    « Reply #42 on: February 22, 2013, 10:25:52 pm »
    So much better than the SS setup.  Coming from a long line of cars with big brakes, it was always a weak point for me - that and the quality of some interior plastics.

    Shop around and you'll get a good deal.  I missed out on a set at Partsworld - £980 inc vat.  My local dealer had a cancelled order sat on the shelf (someone went for the 695 kit instead) so fitted I ended up paying about the same plus an hours labour and a free fluid change. 

    TMC seem to be knocking them out for a little more.  Even at that price plus labour it's worth it.  It didn't increase the cost if insurance either!
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    Re: A500c SS
    « Reply #43 on: February 23, 2013, 01:01:47 pm »
    Ok thanks ..will shop around. But will going for non abarth / brembo brakes affect the warranty?
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    Offline Nadeem

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    « Reply #44 on: February 23, 2013, 04:43:06 pm »
    Not an expert on warranties.  I think usually it'll invalidate any claim where the cause was due to the modification.  E.g problem with door handle should be covered.

    Not sure about the 3rd year warranty and may be worth reading the small
    print for both.
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