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What I did to my non-S2000 part deux

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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 10:19 AM
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As usual, I was just being a smart a$$. However, doesn't the dealer have the plugs for the holes. I know I had those in the front of my S
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 12:41 PM
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I know.

They don't. The S2000 bumper was pre-drilled for a plate bracket. But the Snailibu wasn't. It is drilled out at the dealer for the bracket. :/ If I ever need to have the front bumper repainted, I'll get rid of the plate. But that just seems unlikely.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 06:46 AM
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Getting a brake controller installed on the LR. Almost ready to tow now.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 08:45 AM
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At first glance I thought you said boost controller, and I was thinking how hilarious that would be in the Abarth...
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 10:01 AM
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Funny you mention Abarth, they do offer quite a few mods for it, including an ECU tune, supposed to bump the power to about 200hp. Tempting.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 01:51 PM
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Sounds like a proper step for the STaSIS replacement!
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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I'd have to damn near double the power for that unfortunately

All good, the Fiat is fun as it is, perhaps in the future I'll tune it a bit.
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by sam_spider
I'd have to damn near double the power for that unfortunately

All good, the Fiat is fun as it is, perhaps in the future I'll tune it a bit.
You wouldn't have to double the HP. You have a BIG advantage in weight savings on the Fiat.

Power to weight.

Do the tune!
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 11:08 AM
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How is the power-to-weight ratio relative to the STaSIS? It is a little unfair to compare one motor to the other, apples to oranges if you will.
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 01:09 PM
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Not sure, traction would be the main issue though. The Fiat spins the tires already with 170hp, not sure what it would be like with 200+ hp

I'm not against doing it
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