Ever since I got the ChipBox, Bob from Driving Impressions has been trying to talk me into the PedalBooster as well. I was very skeptical about it because I have a similar device on my 500 Abarth and I don’t like it. He sent me one to evaluate… Spoiler alert, Bob was right. I do […]
Tag Archives: FIAT
A Wheel Improvement
Wheels and tires can make a significant improvement if done correctly, and can be detrimental if done incorrectly. The 124 came with 16×6.5 wheels wearing 195/50 Yokohama Advan Sports. First of all, that’s a bit too skinny. Secondly, those wheels weigh 18lbs each despite being so narrow. I bought a set of 16×7 O.Z. Alleggeritas, […]
An Easy Exhuast Upgrade
The 124 was just too muted for my tastes, so I slapped on the open axle back from Auto Ricambi. One of the easiest exhaust mods I’ve ever done. Sounds great, and shed a few pounds! DanBookfounder Dan is a DIY zealot and autodidact. Real science, pseudoprofessional.
2019 FIAT 124 Re-Review
It’s been over three years since I first test drove the new 124 Spider, and I finally purchased one for myself. I’ve had the new 124 for about two weeks now. I thought it would be a good idea to spend some time with the car before providing an updated review. I’m still impressed! So […]
Park Road 4
If you’ve never been to Inks Lake state park it’s worth a visit. Even if the only reason is to drive Park Rd 4! The road is located in Texas Hill Country region 4, about 8 miles north of Marble Falls and 9 miles west of Burnet.
Cow Creek Rd
People sometimes ask if I know any good driving roads… Heck yeah I do! Cow Creek Rd is the first in a series of fun to drive roads I’ll be documenting. Fun fact, it follows a creek named Cow! The road is located in Texas Hill Country region 4, about 6 miles west of Lago […]
Sellers, clean your car!
It’s superficial, but the first thing I wanted to address on the Bertone was cosmetic. I don’t want to deride the previous owner too badly, but the car was filthy. A quick tip to anyone selling a car… Give it a good cleaning! Clean cars sell better. Not only was the car dirty, but it […]
Dirty Knobs
One of the most high-touch parts of a car is the shift knob, and this one was grody! It was such a travesty that I had to do something about it in the middle of the night. I tried degreasing it, but the nastiness wasn’t coming off. I broke out the sanding discs and went […]
Blue Baby Exotic
I was casually browsing Craigslist for 80s cars with a manual transmission and RWD as I often do, but wasn’t looking to actually purchase anything. As I mindlessly scrolled through the pictures, a familiar shape in a brilliant color caught my eye. An X1/9! A Bertone even! …And it looks to be in good shape! […]