The Greasy Genius | Vick Autosports

Say Arrivederci to Your Cam Belt Cover!

by Aaron @ VASAugust 9, 20225 Comments

FIAT owners have long had mixed feelings over the slew of coverings with which the Italian automaker adorned Aurelio Lampredi's precious and innovative camshaft timing belts. While my position may not exactly make waves,…

05Aug

124 Sport Spider, Cooling, FIAT, FYI, Tech

Looking for a Low Temp Thermostat?

by Aaron @ VASAugust 5, 20210 comment

I'm here to tell you that's a bad idea. Over the years, there have been a few folks who have pushed for FIAT replacement thermostats that open at lower temperatures. The factory specified…

16Jul

Alfa Romeo, Customer Photos, Events, FYI, Spider

2021 PHOTO CONTEST: Best Photo pt. 2!

by Aaron @ VASJuly 16, 20210 comment

2021 PHOTO CONTEST: Check out the story behind this year's Best Overall Photo winner! Don't miss his winning photo on our page: "Hello! I wanted to share a photo of my 1985 Alfa Romeo…

15Jul

Alfa Romeo, Customer Photos, Events, FYI, Spider

2021 PHOTO CONTEST: Best Photo!

by Aaron @ VASJuly 15, 20210 comment

2021 PHOTO CONTEST: The votes are in, and the winner of the Best Overall Photo is Andrew N! This stunning winter scene sets off Andrew's dark 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, which has…

07Jul

Customer Photos, Events, FYI

2021 PHOTO CONTEST Deadline Extended!

by Aaron @ VASJuly 7, 20210 comment

UPDATE: Photo Contest deadline has been extended to this Sunday, the 11th, at midnight! Get your photos in to info@vickauto.com. Thanks for the incredible turnout! Prizes for FIATs, Alfa Romeos, Lancia, and more! See full details…

05Jul

Customer Photos, Events, FYI

2021 PHOTO CONTEST: Reminder

by Aaron @ VASJuly 5, 20210 comment

Ends July 7th at midnight! Enter your photos at info@vickauto.com. Prizes for Fiat Spider, X1/9, Alfa Spider, Lancia, and more! See full details here. https://www.facebook.com/VickAutosports/posts/10159520600549736 #vickautosports #fiat124spider #classicfiat #classicfiats #classicfiatspider #fiatspider #fiat124sport #fiat131 #fiat850 #Fiatx19 #bertonex19 #alfaromeo…

02Jul

Customer Photos, Events, FYI

2021 PHOTO CONTEST!

by Aaron @ VASJuly 2, 20210 comment

Happy July 4th weekend! We're celebrating with the 1st Annual July 4th Weekend Photo Contest, sponsored by Vick Autosports. Enter at: info@vickauto.com Send in your best photos of your FIAT, Alfa Romeo, or Lancia classic…

20Dec

124 Sport Spider, FIAT, FYI, Performance, X1/9

A New Star…

by Aaron @ VASDecember 20, 20132 Comments

That five-spoked beauty is brand new to the lineup at Vick, and I'm proud to have been involved in getting them made as a VAS exclusive. It's cut for the 4x98mm bolt pattern, and…

06Dec

About Us, Anecdotes, Local

Snow Day!

by Aaron @ VASDecember 6, 20130 comment

In Texas, we normally get one brief spate of snow a year, if at all. So it was quite a surprise to find THIS outside!The roads are pretty much impassible, so I'm homebound today.…

30Sep

FIAT, Performance, X1/9

The NeXt Big Thing (Warning: X1/9 Content)

by Aaron @ VASSeptember 30, 20130 comment

I'm monstrously happy to announce the completion of my most recent project: the Prima Brake kit for the Fiat/Bertone X1/9!This kit utilizes the exact same tried-and-true brake parts (excepting bracketry) as the Prima Brakes…