Abarthiversary (almost)

"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 18:09 • Filed to: abarth

I’ll officially have the Abarth a year April 9th. I haven’t taken very many “good” shots of it. I had some free time Sunday and here’s what I got

DISCUSSION (27)

AestheticsInMotion > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 18:30

High on the list of cars I may buy in a few years off Craigslist!

So... Would you do it again if you could go back in time? Still love it?

TysMagic > AestheticsInMotion
04/05/2017 at 18:35

for sure!!! I bought it used, that is my biggest recommendation to anyone looking to buy one. When I test drove one back when they were first came out I immediately loved it and it has been on my must own list...pretty much at the top, for years! I was very happy to finally get one. It puts a smile on my face pretty much daily still so it is a winner!
Still have a decent amount of warranty left for issues (I had to have the top replaced and some rattles fixed). Mechanically they are well reviewed and I haven’t had issues there. The cabrio is wonderful to let in the beautiful crackles, burbles, and pops from the exhaust.

C62030 > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 18:37

Does the ride dissolve your spine like I’ve heard? Are you a bag of flesh propped up in a chair as you type this?

TysMagic > C62030
04/05/2017 at 18:56

Not quite! I noticed a nice difference on the OEM 16s versus the 17s I run regularly though.
The turning radius however is DREADFUL! It’s like a really small Mac truck

smobgirl > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 19:01

I can’t do a u-turn in my road. It would be funny if I didn’t need to do often.

smobgirl > C62030
04/05/2017 at 19:01

My spine is titanium-reinforced and it doesn’t bother me!

TysMagic > smobgirl
04/05/2017 at 19:15

We drove ALL over the Nashville area taking pictures of wall murals recently for my wife’s blog. Most are in alleyways and other mildly confined spaces. It was like the Austin Powers skit every single place we went to. She quickly decided she would jump out take some shots and by the time I got turned around be ready to go.

Orange Exige > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 19:20

I really like your shot of the front badge!

But congrats! Now that you mention it, I’m pretty sure my Mini was assembled *ahem* born 15 years ago this month... I should double check to see if there’s a date...

Scratch that - I’m whack. It was actually July (no specific date). No idea where April came into my mind....

TysMagic > Orange Exige
04/05/2017 at 19:24

thank you! I’m pretty happy with most of the shots. I didn’t mention it, but trying to learn more about the camera and photography. Baby steps!

I looked at a mini when I was flipping cars for a bit. Little more room comparatively

smobgirl > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 19:35

My other favorite is leaving parking lots at 0.00000000001 mph to avoid scraping.

Nothing > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 19:38

Nice! I’m not sure why, but these are on my “buy one, keep it for a year, and move on” radar. Although they’re cheap enough used to just keep it until I’m tired of it. The torn apart Cougar in the garage, though, keeps depleting my car fund.

random001 > smobgirl
04/05/2017 at 20:01

ESC off, full lock, full throttle. Instant u turn!

NojustNo > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 20:01

Those are some great shots and a beautiful car. Dat RED! I must admit lately I’ve really been appreciating colorful cars more. Like bright flowers in a field of green grass.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 20:05

Finally seeing the wintry-state Oppos bring their cars out. Congrats on making it through!

random001 > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 20:15

This!

TysMagic > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
04/05/2017 at 20:34

I don’t see Tennessee as a wintery state, but past few years we’ve had enough snow to justify the comment I feel. I did pick up winter wheels/tires just to be overly cautious

TysMagic > NojustNo
04/05/2017 at 20:36

Thanks man!! Still learning plenty about the camera and photography, but I’m getting there!

Mentioned it elsewhere, but the prior owner treated the paint soooo poorly. It’s filled with microscratches. Someday I shall color sand the whole thing to beautiful perfection, until then it’s a great daily driver/

TysMagic > Nothing
04/05/2017 at 20:37

I wanted one for a loooonnngggg time before finally making the plunge. I’m extremely happy with it and really, it’s a good daily driver. There is plenty to nitpick, but pretty much every time I put the top back and hear the exhaust I totally forget about those things

TysMagic > smobgirl
04/05/2017 at 20:39

really?! I have yet to have this issue and I have a hella steep driveway. Always figured the overhand being so minimal I wouldn’t ever need to worry

TysMagic > random001
04/05/2017 at 20:39

I’m willing to try this...but I have a feeling it won’t work

smobgirl > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 20:48

Is yours on 17s in the photos? I feel like mine looks lower than that. Hmm.

random001 > TysMagic
04/05/2017 at 20:49

Can verify that it does, in fact, work. Theres lots of noise and smoke, though, just FYI...

TysMagic > smobgirl
04/05/2017 at 20:57

yep! Pictures are on a hill. Drivers side on towards the bottom so that rear 3/4 shot looks major 4x4 status

TysMagic > random001
04/05/2017 at 20:57

I do need new tires soon