Drove out to Indy to photograph the Chiefs vs Colts playoff game. Didn’t count on getting stuck there for a few extra days…
In the parking lot, after already being cleaned off at least once. Still coming down.
On the way home. Roads still beyond terrible
Fi is back from the body shop… body work looks good, but I unfortunately can’t say the same for the paint. Loaded with fisheyes 
Oh, and the passenger side exterior door handle doesn’t work. And the rocker molding didn’t adhere properly.
She’ll be going back in for another spray, as well as rocker molding replacement next week.
Fisheye city
Repair lines are clean
Sad, sad day. Only 2 months and 3,800 miles on the clock, and the Abarth gets nailed.
Long story short, the other driver admitted 100% fault, and less than 24 hours later, I had an $1,800 check from his insurance company. Damage mostly contained to the rear quarter panel, with some scratching on the ground effects and bumper.
As of today, she’s already in primer. Should be finished before Thanksgiving.
Even though the stock shifter is pretty decent, and the height is perfect for me, the throw between the gears is way to long and sloppy.
Neuspeed has a simple fix for this problem with an adapter that changes the the angle of the cable attachment, reducing the throw by 25%. It’s called the Neu-F Short Shift Adapter.
neu-F Abarth Pieces
neu-F Abarth Halves
neu-F Abarth adapter bolted together
neu-F Abarth adapter bolted together, showing slot for shifter arm
Popping open the console
Test fitting. Requires minor filing to the edges of the stock arm
neu-F Abarth Adapter mounted
neu-F Abarth Adapter Mounted
Cable re-installed
Cable re-installed
Finished product. Looks stock, but feels much better!
Dark alley’s are where it’s at!
Piddle
Dumpster driving
Yes, it fits