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Title: Reminiscing? Post by: Thotos on February 18, 2007, 02:42:51 PM If it is any help the route that I took from Frankfurt to Cherbourg was as follows Frankfurt (North of Stuttgart) Limburg Koblenz ...... I drove to Koblenz from the UK in a 131 in 1981. It was in my 1600 Special (series 1). It was during that trip that the car developed a strange handling phenomenon. I could drive up to high speeds of 90mph or even more without any problems but when the car was allowed to reduce speed without applying the brakes, at about 85mph there was a rather alarming sideways swaying at the rear of the car which lasted until the speed dropped below 80mph. Slight application of the brakes would steady the car. The problem turned out to be due to worn bushes on the rear axle trailing arms which allowed some rear wheel steering. (http://131mirafiori.com/images/koblenz1.jpg) The 131 and yours truly outside Koblenz. Is that map of the area still there? That?s when I also found out that the single piece trailing arm bushes for the 131 were not available from Fiat as a spare part, the complete trailing arm had to be replaced. But Fiat 124 trailing arms had two-piece bushes which were available and fitted the 131 trailing arms perfectly! In fact I still have a bag full of 124 trailing arm bushes which I can use on the 131 when I next need to?.. (http://131mirafiori.com/images/koblenz2.jpg) The 131 and the slightly seasick passengers at our destination in Koblenz Title: Re: Reminiscing? Post by: kev131 on February 18, 2007, 04:10:55 PM Hi Theo
Thats a nice little story. Thats exactly what we should be sharing on this forum I feel. If anyone has stories to tell that involves a 131, dont be shy, we'd love to hear them. Especially if you have photos as well. Those pics are great T - Even back in those days it's obvious that the Mirafiori was a member of your family!? :D Can I ask you a question though? Do you still have the wig?? ;D (I know, I know - I can't talk!!!)? ::) Title: Re: Reminiscing? Post by: simon131 on February 19, 2007, 07:37:55 AM We should know by now that Theo only ever has his photo taken with a car in the same shot - never just the man! ;D :D
I used to be that thin too - in 1981!! :-[ :'( Title: Re: Reminiscing? Post by: eugene on March 19, 2008, 10:51:37 PM Ok here we go.My neighbour who was in my garage a few weeksago (he doesn't have hair on his head)said to me"you never see a bald donkey",i said thats correct and i said to him do you want to know why you never see a bald donkey.He replied yes.The donkey has the brains to grow hair.Ha ha ha.Hope no one with little hair on there head is offended by this.Slan Eugene
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