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Sounds like you're having a rotten time with this, I've just spent north of £1,500 on parts/tyres and have Inspection 2 in 7,500 miles. Still worth it IMO.

In your list of Mods you have 15mm front spacers (that you sold) and put 12mm on the front? Were you having problems with the 235 tyres rubbing or was it just purely asthetics? I'm looking at 15/12 spacers and 235/265 tyres too. Car is looking perfect

Yeah I can't recall the part number from BMW, but I have it fitted and it makes gear changes really precise and 90% shorter (I think) I also have the club sport gear knob - modernises the interior no end. The rear diffuser looks great! Everything you're doing to the car is improving it, good...

Ahah, I went for the same mentality - if you haven't got a short shift kit already, get one!

You get the 30 profile rears? (As per CSL?) You can't skimp on tyres on these cars, I can't imagine mine with budget tyres. Yours manual?

Mines lowered 30mm on eibach's, but I'm getting 265 PSS's (instead of 255 M3 contis) next week, haven't got spacers yet but I'll see if the spacers will work without rubbing. I've changed my rear number plate bulbs for LED's too. I've got the sidelights programmed as DRL's so need to get...

Looks good, had mine for two weeks now.. Let me know how you get on with the purple tag and how easy it was to fit if you're doing it yourself? The wheels certainly modernise the car, love the mystic blue too.

Fuel wise I get 30-48mpg depending on driving, 300 mile trip just this last week and I returned 44mpg. Great cars and I love the splitter on this!

This is nothing short of perfection! Should be proud of that then again, your Megane is just the same... Wouldn't hesitate to buy a car off you after seeing the pair. I'm in the market for one so let me know when you're selling - sure I'll see it on cutters anyway if not.

That's true, I didnt advertise it properly either. Oh I'm glad winter is behind us, that's for sure. White alloys I'll never do again! Thank you for the comments

Since advertising it for sale, I haven't had as much interest as Id have liked. Decided to keep it for the time being with the aim to go RWD soon. Fitted new brakes all round last week and have done 500 miles to bed them in since, much better than the old ones! And the new brakes, fitted in...

Looks superb, bright silver wheels and less tints and it would be absolute perfection. One lives up the road from me but he drives it like a complete tool. Plus side is, Sounds awesome!

Would make sense wouldn't it, the IHI turbo is far too restrictive. I don't see why they would bring out the 695 then upgrade the turbo on the 595 so it can get similar power.. Not that I'd complain!

Interesting thought with the turbo changes, tuning potential could be there, if they don't scrimp and save on supporting parts that is.. 4 pot Brembos should be standard despite the standard brakes being enough. I test drove a 595 a couple of weeks ago and it wasn't anything overly special...

@Lal B3N - wouldn't say no to a Stronger turbo, where did you find out about this if you don't mind me asking? It is indeed, quite often go to Queensgate but usually take the train as it only costs a few quid for me. Thanks for all the comments guys, I think the car is reasonably priced...

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/2009-abarth-500-esseessee-%C2%A38995.765604/ £8,500 to any Members. Really have enjoyed having this car. Just want to get a little 172 and free up a bit of cash.

Didn't actually realise anyone would order a turismo over a competizione. But yes from what I gather that is correct and its to make the car seem like it has more optional extras. I think abroad you've got to spec the TFT monitor as well. This car owes me £9300, do I want to make a profit...

The 595 has Sabelt Seats as standard with xenon headlights and Monza exhaust, same power as my Esseesee, other than that, it's pretty much the same and I test drove one and I preferred mine. Sure this one is chucking out more than the quoted 160hp. £8500 for anyone genuinely interested...

A couple of photos after a wash today. Up for sale if anyone's interested, £500 saving for all members.

Thank you, I love the White on white.

@Sam I'm considering selling it and getting a new 595 with Xenon headlights, Sabelt seats and Monza race exhaust. I've put it up for sale in two places but If it doesn't sell, I'll probably get the Assetto corse racing exhaust and keep it for a while longer until insurance renewal in July. Still...

Only just noticed that the original post didn't have the latest picture in it.. Then this happened today..

Yeah it's quite a laugh but there isn't much more space for a different suspension set up unfortunately. A couple of people have used a different turbo but the gt1446 is £500-£600, think I priced it up as roughly £1800 for around 220hp but the standard internals only takes 1.5 bar. Could get...

Thanks, well it's all electric steering and at times it feels disconnected, out of sport mode. Sport mode is a vast improvement, the car would benefit without it. The bump stops for me were night and day as I had the uprated bump stops with less travel in than the standard abarth (unsure if...

Haven't kept the blue on, left them off and thinking of dipping them carbon. Just got them really cheap and was going to paint them a different colour anyway.

This is the picture from the advert, prior to buying. Caught a train down to Surrey to collect it, got it for a bargain but it needed work. This is what it looked like after a quick bucket over it. Thoroughly enjoyed being stuck on the M25 in traffic instead of hitting the B roads, but...

Love it on the SS wheels, jealous of the xenons.. For anyone asking about the abarths, just go and drive one. You won't regret it!

Id be marching to your door to hand you money if I won the lottery, that I can assure you. Looks stunning.. and that colour :approve:

There is just something about this car, it's just amazing. The camaraderie to get it back up and running was nothing short of a miracle, looks like you had a great trip!

Good buy this one, having looked at the advert I'm glad you bought it or I would have! Have fun!