Any Fiat Owners around Orlando, Fl. Area?

Maintenance advice to keep your Spider in shape.
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mikeb1223

Any Fiat Owners around Orlando, Fl. Area?

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i have been into cars at a very young age i build race engines (Domestic v8's)this is my first Italian car and there are some things that are just Foreign (pun intended :P ) and i cant find diagrams anywhere that actually will show me where something goes or what not. like the PO has totally hacked the wiring and i have done as much as i can do i have got it street legal and its my daily driver now but just some things i need help on and that is not easy for me to admit lol
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Not sure, as I'm living in the white-ish north... however, regarding the wiring issues, seems 9 out of 10 times the ground gets a bit corroded and will give the owner fits.
For one of the best diagrams and other great info regarding these cars, Brad Artique has been most generous in putting this info out there for all to use. Love-im regardless he is not a fan of the Ansa twin-tip :wink:
http://www.artigue.com/fiat/
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SoFlaFIat (Alan) is based down there...

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A bit further south... Naples area.
I'll second Brad's diagrams and input as invaluable!
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I'm wintering in Sorrento, if you need help with a specific problem. Call 613-292-8611
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One of the most knowledgable guys around ,Beek, live just outside Orlando.He owns a machine shop in Clermont. Do a member search, and his contact info is there.
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How did I forget Beek?!!! Sorry Randy!!!
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yes, i am in clermont, fl
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