Fantastic. I miss my ABARTH :)

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I never came to terms with where the Abarth has the shifter. The angle on the dash made it feel really awkward to me. Shame, because before I really wanted to like it, it looked unique, and it was just this fun little hot hatch I could really enjoy. But if I can't shift correctly...ah, well.

Hence, I'm in a WRX now :tup: Great looking car though, glad you're having with it! And it really does seem like Mini groups are like the most laid back crew EVER. They don't care what you drive, if you're up for shenanigans they'll welcome you with open arms :icon17:

I can sure identify with the shifter issue. I was concerned at first until I actually was able to drive it. I was able to adjust fairly easily though. I'm thinking being in a WRX is pretty good itself though!

Can't wait to see how the Abarth runs the Dragon though. Should be a blast!

Had the retractable license plate holder put on the other day when I was dropping the Z off for ZDayZ prep at AAM. Jon at AAM shot these quick photos for me. Stows away nicely.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...lateHolder.jpg

The fit is good and low profile when stowed.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...rthand370Z.jpg

I just saw an Abarth commercial with Charlie Sheen in it. WTH is the world coming to?

Jon,

As an aside, your Z looks absolutely sinister sitting in the background like that, all blacked out. Great look! Rep sent.

S.

Thought this was some epic trolling by Fiat :tup:

Fiat Photo Bombs Volkswagen With Elaborate Street View Prank

I just saw this today and was coming here to paste into Jon's thread but I see I am a tad late ... anyway it was EPIC !

Fiat pulls epic prank on Volkswagen rivals using Google Street View | Technology News Blog - Yahoo! News

I like idea of the Abarth however these cars are more prone to roll overs in crashes due to their short wheel base and tall CG. We have seen several rollovers with New Abarths at track already.

You may have mixed up the 500 Sport with the Abarth. The Abarths have only been in the U.S. for about a month now. The 500 was available starting in March of 2011. The SCCA didn't allow the 500 as I understand it in certain categories because of their formula for roll over potential. The Abarth is lower than the 500, with beefed up suspension. They've been racing Abarths though in Europe for several years now.

Just returned from ZDayZ and had a blast. The Mrs. entered the Abarth in the ZDayZ people's choice car show under the "other" category and took second place! WooHoo!

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Much obliged, thanks very much. :tiphat:

No I'm referring to Abarth series in Europe that has been going on for some time now.. Lots of rollovers. These cars see lots of time on their roofs.

Just make sure you have a good rollbar and harnesses.

Examples

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VztPQ...e_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJU2v...e_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2JNt...e_gdata_player

Tell Pat congrats on her award :tup:

Yeah, I've seen all those videos from Europe. Don't think I need to worry at all since I won't be in the mix like that.

Love the Abarth!!! Wish I had extra cash for a fun little DD like this.

First performance mod arrived today for the Abarth!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...h/DSCN2679.jpg

Headed to AAM Competition tomorrow morning for installation and dyno runs!

Nice! :tup:

Just be careful and you shouldn't have any problems. You have a little bit to worry about if you understand physics and like to drive fast. I wouldn't put sticky tires on one! It's just physics that short tall stance causes instability. Wouldn't ever want to go off track side ways. I was a big ECho/Yaris fan and developed my car like race cars in Europe. Very fun but definitely tippy. Heck one of those rollovers guy just hit rumble strip too fast! Yikes!

been looking into one of these little cars as a daily.....any forum recommendations???

Sure, future Ford Fiesta ST forum. :D

YES. GET ONE :) Had mine here in Germany for almost 3 years. Recently sold. Fantastic fun pure economical sports car. Go drive one. Most cars wish they had an exhaust note that good and aggressive!