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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

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Old 05-09-2012, 07:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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.



The fit is good and low profile when stowed.

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

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

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

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Thought this was some epic trolling by Fiat

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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 !

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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.
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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.
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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.
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.

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

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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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Love the Abarth!!! Wish I had extra cash for a fun little DD like this.
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First performance mod arrived today for the Abarth!



Headed to AAM Competition tomorrow morning for installation and dyno runs!
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been looking into one of these little cars as a daily.....any forum recommendations???
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