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cjay
11th February 2009, 02:13
Don't know if I like the boost gauge stuck up on the dash :confused: I guess it would be easier to see :rolleyes:

http://www.fiatforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57848&d=1234285590
VilleV
11th February 2009, 02:30
Looks like another cheap solution to convert the car to rhd... But I like the red dash with the abarth pits!

What cought my eye once again is that the "hood opener lever" is still on the left side! Is this usual on rhd converted cars?
cjay
11th February 2009, 02:34
Yeah, the hood release in the passenger footwell is common, and a pain! :mad:

The mirror on that car is different to mine as well, any ideas what the button in the middle does?
VilleV
11th February 2009, 02:38
I bet it turns on the function, that darkens the mirror in the night when someone is driving behind you.
.Lefteris.
11th February 2009, 02:59
I bet it turns on the function, that darkens the mirror in the night when someone is driving behind you.
That is correct
.Lefteris.
11th February 2009, 03:00
The boost gauge dont looks bad, but where you put the Navy!?
ewandougie
11th February 2009, 04:31
Is it me or is the interior in that calypso orange colour ? And the boost gauge looks like its from a smart car, mounted on the dash like that. And they havent fitted a UK speedo on it either.
.Lefteris.
11th February 2009, 06:04
Is it me or is the interior in that calypso orange colour ? And the boost gauge looks like its from a smart car, mounted on the dash like that. And they havent fitted a UK speedo on it either.
It is you! :D
The speedo it is in mph and kph !
ewandougie
11th February 2009, 08:40
I thought it wasn't passinoble as it is a completely different shade to mine:

http://www.500fans.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=79
Cadbury
11th February 2009, 12:56
Probably the flash
minime911
11th February 2009, 15:42
Hi,

Yes, the hood opener is a pain when it is located on the passenger side.:(

But this is also the case for all British cars with left hand drive.

They just don't want to re design a hood lock (mirror piece) and also the routing of the cable.

The cleanest and most convenient compromise for everyone would be below the steering column.
The foot rest is also missing on the RHD as I see, that's a shame.:(

Greetings:

minime911
ewandougie
11th February 2009, 16:26
Hmm I never noticed that, mine has the foot rest lol
Cadbury
11th February 2009, 16:35
Cadbury too:)
carolos
12th February 2009, 08:33
Where did you find the pictures with RHD abarth?I am very qurious as we are on hold from our U,K dealer as to let us know when our three abarths will arrive in the U.K, 3/200 fist to be launched in the uk.
Please give us some info on the photos please:confused:
Cadbury
12th February 2009, 12:46
Check out ...
http://glynhopkinfiat.co.uk/abarth.html?AutoLocateID=BAC51C5B2CBE0C8D652A67B6

& accessories
http://glynhopkinfiat.co.uk/abarth-accessories.html?AutoLocateID=AA780CE43C031C637597 7709

Hope it helps !
minime911
12th February 2009, 13:21
Hmm I never noticed that, mine has the foot rest lol

Well,

I can't see it on the Abarth picture.
Typically it should be like the other pedals in metal/rubber trim.
Have they hidden it under the dashboard?biggrin2

minime911