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, I’d like to set out to treat you with (hopefully) the final word on the subject: Kill it with fire. Obviously, […]
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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 a 190-195 degree (Fahrenheit) open, but some aftermarket producers have gone as low as 175 degrees. What are the actual
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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 Spider. I bought it in 2005 as a sophomore in college, and I’ve driven it all over (Roughly 70k miles since
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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 been staged and framed wonderfully. There are plenty of signs that Andrew knows how to compose a photo, but we’ll let
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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 here: https://www.facebook.com/VickAutosports/posts/10159520600549736 #vickautosports #fiat124spider #classicfiat #classicfiats #classicfiatspider #fiatspider #fiat124sport #fiat131 #fiat850 #Fiatx19 #bertonex19 #alfaromeo #alfaromeoclub
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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 #alfaromeoclub #alfaromeospider #alfaromeogtv #ALFAROMEO164 #alfaromeo105 #alfaromeogtv6 #alfaromeoclassic #classicalfaromeo #lancia #lanciabeta #lanciascorpion #lanciazagato
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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 to become eligible to win one of EIGHT $50 Vick Autosports Gift Certificates! One winner will be
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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 fits Fiat 124 and X1/9 (hub centric!) without modification at 15″x6.5″. We’re calling them the “Autostrade”, and they’re selling for $440
From Matt, We are often asked what the best buy is between new, used, or NOS (new old stock). The short answer is that NEW is the best bet in almost every case. -New- New parts are always of recent manufacture. Now, some people may question the quality and origin of new manufactured parts. Well,
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So you, my faithful readers, get to have a first peek at one of the projects I have been feverishly working on here at the VAS labs… Now, just look REEEEAAAALLL close. Yeah, real close… Try not to pop a blood vessel straining or anything! No, it’s not just your average Speedline wheel bearing the
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