another "new" spider

larsen · Post by **larsen** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:48 pm

Here is our new 1980 spider:

I think it is the first car ive liked in this color, usually i see it on older mercedes and i always thought it was horrible.

spiderrey · Post by **spiderrey** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:05 pm

wheres the rest of the car?

HOLLYWOODSPIDER · Post by **HOLLYWOODSPIDER** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:31 pm

Scroll to the right. There are about 5 pics.

Sweet looking car. "Mmmmm.... Chocolate."

Congratulations, and welcome to the family!!

spiderrey · Post by **spiderrey** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:33 pm

very nice

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:42 pm

Nice View there huh?
SoCalMark-Get this Newb a header/exhaust setup so we can
terrorize the Westside together

That seems to be an unadulterated specimen.
Very nice!
T

spiderrey · Post by **spiderrey** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:45 pm

hey mark, does this guy get kick backs, or what...

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:36 pm

Hell yeah...I should!

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:53 am

nice looking Spider! What's the mileage on it?

larsen · Post by **larsen** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:05 am

it has 94k miles on it. i cant decide what i should do first. it definitly needs new trim and badges, but i cant decide on the interior. its allright but its not great, its not bad enough that i would want to redo anything right away. maybe when i get some more $$$ to spend on this thing. The engine runs strong, but the previous owner said their was a problem with the 2nd pistons valves, and it doesnt like going into first unless fully stopped. anyone else get that?

larsen · Post by **larsen** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:41 am

another 2:

thats me^, i bet you almost thought every 16 yr old of this day and age was about hondas with a body kit and a bolt on turbo

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So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:45 am

if it's hard to get into first, check the clutch adjustment. There should only be about 3/4" play at the top of the pedal

larsen · Post by **larsen** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:48 am

thanks i was gonna look there first since it squeks and seems a little harder to push than it should.

bandit · Post by **bandit** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:48 am

Hello New Spider owner

The clutch pedal on these Spiders seem to be a bit firmer
then cars of today so it might be a normal feeling pedal for a
Fiat .
Do you plan on going to the French Italian car show in
Woodly Park this coming November ? it's close to the
405 and 101 very close to Van nuys .

Daniel

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:49 am

It's great to see the younger generation interested in classic cars. You'll be the envy of all your friends!

spiderrey · Post by **spiderrey** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:03 am

hi larson, my son was 15 a couple years ago, and his first car was a blue 79 spider. then he went to a 70, then a 68, and now he is 19 and him and his girl friend have this other 68.

but my other son is the typical kid with a raced out integra. have fun with the car. ive been heving fun with fiats for about 28 years.