This is my first one...I'm a computer geek by trade and I decided to give up my desire for a motorcycle, instead getting a little car I can learn auto mechanics on and, hopefully, take my wife out for a spin in.
-Bryan
New Member in Salem, OR
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cutchaguy
New Member in Salem, OR
I just bought an 1981 Fiat Spider 2000...let the headaches begin!
This is my first one...I'm a computer geek by trade and I decided to give up my desire for a motorcycle, instead getting a little car I can learn auto mechanics on and, hopefully, take my wife out for a spin in.
-Bryan
This is my first one...I'm a computer geek by trade and I decided to give up my desire for a motorcycle, instead getting a little car I can learn auto mechanics on and, hopefully, take my wife out for a spin in.
-Bryan
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narfire
- Posts: 3959
- Joined: Sat Dec 27, 2008 2:14 am
- Your car is a: 1980 124 spider
- Location: Naramata B.C.
Re: New Member in Salem, OR
Welcome to the world of fiats.
You'll love your 81, it has a computer in it.
Way better choice if you want to take the better half out for a spin,top goes up easy if it gets wet out.
Feel free to ask questions,I'm so impressed with the expertise that is out there for dealing with these cars. Several will have an answer or several will have several answers and you pick.
Good luck and have fun.
You'll love your 81, it has a computer in it.
Way better choice if you want to take the better half out for a spin,top goes up easy if it gets wet out.
Feel free to ask questions,I'm so impressed with the expertise that is out there for dealing with these cars. Several will have an answer or several will have several answers and you pick.
Good luck and have fun.
80 FI spider
72 work in progress
2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
72 work in progress
2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
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mbouse
Re: New Member in Salem, OR
Bryan,
i have two computers at home, and have two Spiders at home. they are mutually exclusive (thank heavens). i enjoy the Spiders much more than the computers. Much, much more.
when can we see pictures of yours? Spider, that is...
i have two computers at home, and have two Spiders at home. they are mutually exclusive (thank heavens). i enjoy the Spiders much more than the computers. Much, much more.
when can we see pictures of yours? Spider, that is...
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pope
Re: New Member in Salem, OR
Welcome, the computer in the Fiat wont help you, Its analog and not programmable. That is also the best thing about a Spider, its ride is analog compared to the computer aided rides of today/
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cutchaguy
Re: New Member in Salem, OR
Thanks for the welcome! I'll have pix soon and questions...pix with questions! 
I've been making a list of the essential replacement parts I need to get. Also, I have a part which I cannot identify from any of the manuals I have, where a little antifreeze is leaking from. (I have a hose where a LOT of antifreeze is also leaking from! lol)
I've been making a list of the essential replacement parts I need to get. Also, I have a part which I cannot identify from any of the manuals I have, where a little antifreeze is leaking from. (I have a hose where a LOT of antifreeze is also leaking from! lol)
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Kingme2
- Posts: 291
- Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:04 am
- Your car is a: 1980 124 Spider
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
Re: New Member in Salem, OR
Lol... welcome!
I don't have any leaking rad fluid (well, not MUCH!) but it does leak oil.
I tell people, with na straight face, that it was designed, straight from the factory, to leak a little bit 'o oil, that's what makes it an Italian Sportscar!!
I went thru the same puzzle (bike or toy car), and the bike, while fun, is no where near as safe, or comfortable for TWO people (and a dog??)
Enjoy
Toby
I don't have any leaking rad fluid (well, not MUCH!) but it does leak oil.
I tell people, with na straight face, that it was designed, straight from the factory, to leak a little bit 'o oil, that's what makes it an Italian Sportscar!!
I went thru the same puzzle (bike or toy car), and the bike, while fun, is no where near as safe, or comfortable for TWO people (and a dog??)
Enjoy
Toby
Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas, and oil, we have decided to turn off the light at the end of the tunnel. We apologize for any inconvenience.
1981 Fiat Spider, all black... "Corvino", italian for the Raven
1981 Fiat Spider, all black... "Corvino", italian for the Raven
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mbouse
Re: New Member in Salem, OR
that oil leak is a factory design! self-lubricating underbody
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cutchaguy
Re: New Member in Salem, OR
ROTF!mbouse wrote:that oil leak is a factory design! self-lubricating underbody
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kristoj
- Posts: 909
- Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:26 am
- Your car is a: 1982 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo
- Location: Ohio
Re: New Member in Salem, OR
Automatic rust control by spraying oil on the underside! Welcome to the forum.
John
'82 Fiat Spider Turbo
'56 Abarth 750 GT Corsa MM
'59 Lancia Appia GTE Zagato
'62 Lancia Flaminia 2.5 3C Convertible
'68 Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato
'70 Moretti Sportiva S2
'12 Abarth 500
'59 MV Agusta 250 Raid
Pictures of my baby!
'82 Fiat Spider Turbo
'56 Abarth 750 GT Corsa MM
'59 Lancia Appia GTE Zagato
'62 Lancia Flaminia 2.5 3C Convertible
'68 Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato
'70 Moretti Sportiva S2
'12 Abarth 500
'59 MV Agusta 250 Raid
Pictures of my baby!
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rlux4
- Patron 2022
- Posts: 4211
- Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:32 pm
- Your car is a: 1982 2000 Spider
- Location: Granite Falls, Wa
Re: New Member in Salem, OR
Hi Bryan, welcome to the site. Good going, getting manuals for your car, but if you get stumped, don't hesitate to use this forum to get help. It's such a popular site, a question is usually answered very quickly.
Ron
Ron