# \#spider **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/spider/3795.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [I want to drive it too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-drive-it-too/119077)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-drive-it-too/119077 "2018-06-13T03:03:47Z")
Wouldn’t you love a shot at this car? I know I would. --- ## [A/C works intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-intermittently/103555)
**Author:** [@robobass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robobass)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-intermittently/103555 "2017-05-08T02:18:35Z")
This isn't actually a Spyder, but an '02 156sw. 2l 16v. I am in Europe! The point is, the A/C comes on only after you have been driving for like an hour. Once it's on, it works perfectly. I don't drive every day. If I dr… --- ## [Shifter throw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifter-throw/76972)
**Author:** [@dr\_dick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dr_dick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifter-throw/76972 "2013-01-27T06:13:29Z")
is there any way to reduce the distance of the shifter throw in my '86 alfa spider? any fix for the chronic second gear grind? --- ## [Alfa idle blip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-idle-blip/74150)
**Author:** [@bob90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob90)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-idle-blip/74150 "2012-08-18T20:13:39Z")
I have a 1990 Alfa spider. It has a blip at idle. Originally it was much worse. Idle would drop to 500 then pop up to 1200 the back down, back up etc. Engine would sometimes stall while driving. This happened as I woul… --- ## [Web Design](https://community.cartalk.com/t/web-design/48886)
**Author:** [@romeoschica](https://community.cartalk.com/u/romeoschica)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/web-design/48886 "2011-10-15T15:53:49Z")
My car has been overtaken by spiders!!! I thought I had them taken care of after all the babies hatched, my husband removed what he could, our friend was using the car so he had it detailed and a week later I open the d… --- ## [Spider hiding behind engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spider-hiding-behind-engine/18293)
**Author:** [@aiya99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aiya99)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2011, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spider-hiding-behind-engine/18293 "2011-10-15T15:51:03Z")
Hi. For about the past month, I've been finding a web behind my left front tire when I go out to my car in the morning. About two weeks in, I came outside to find the spider feeding (ick!) on some sort of caterpillar. Th… --- ## [1986 Alfa Spider ...49,000 miles,one owner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-alfa-spider-49-000-miles-one-owner/68376)
**Author:** [@mikejnp330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikejnp330)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-alfa-spider-49-000-miles-one-owner/68376 "2011-10-04T22:25:18Z")
the guys that work on my 01 bmw 330i say i would be nuts to buy the above...do i defy my local version of the tappet brothers and purchase same..asking price is $3,500 which seems reasonable... --- ## [Fiat Spider 2000?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-spider-2000/64155)
**Author:** [@jajikaan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jajikaan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-spider-2000/64155 "2011-04-27T23:29:29Z")
How do I tell the difference between a convertable Fiat 124 and a convertable Fiat Spider --- ## [Oil Changes All the Same?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-all-the-same/63656)
**Author:** [@fiat\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fiat_fan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-all-the-same/63656 "2011-04-15T12:21:32Z")
Is there a reason NOT to go to a quick and cheap oil change place, rather than to my mechanic or the dealer? --- ## [Fuel level sending unit signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-level-sending-unit-signal/62625)
**Author:** [@EricAlexander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricAlexander)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-level-sending-unit-signal/62625 "2011-03-15T02:54:25Z")
What kind of electrical singnal does the fuel level sending unit send to the fuel gauge? (trying to figure out where the system is bad that is preventing the gauge needle from moving.) 1980 Pininfarina Spider --- ## [67 Alfa Duetto winter storage and fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/67-alfa-duetto-winter-storage-and-fuel/60375)
**Author:** [@JagAlfaOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JagAlfaOwner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/67-alfa-duetto-winter-storage-and-fuel/60375 "2011-01-23T18:38:08Z")
I have a 67 Ala Romeo Duetto. It has twin webers and it took me several month / years to get them right. Now they are right, good power, equal distribution no motor vibration. What is the best method for winter storag… --- ## [To weld, or not to weld?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-weld-or-not-to-weld/60183)
**Author:** [@EricAlexander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricAlexander)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-weld-or-not-to-weld/60183 "2011-01-22T23:57:27Z")
My 1980 Fiat Pinninfarina Spider has a bolt-in crossmember that has been welded in place. Dose this make it too rigid? Could it cause stress fractures or any other problems? Thank You, Eric --- ## [What is a "Spyder"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-spyder/57668)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-spyder/57668 "2010-11-18T19:00:44Z")
Is there a difference between a "spyder" and a soft top convertible? Or different meanings between the different spellings of "spyder" and "spider"? --- ## [Automatic Trans for ALFA Spider](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-trans-for-alfa-spider/56324)
**Author:** [@alfa\_male](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alfa_male)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-trans-for-alfa-spider/56324 "2010-10-14T11:44:18Z")
ALFA made 180 Spiders with auto trans from 1991 to 1994. Since it was so limited they did not design a seperate trans but rather used an existing ZF transmission. What other cars used the same trans? and what ZF model… --- ## [Starting an improperly stored car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-an-improperly-stored-car/28827)
**Author:** [@matteee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matteee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2009, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-an-improperly-stored-car/28827 "2009-04-07T00:08:00Z")
I have a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider that has been stored without doing any of the things one is supposed to do before storing a car. I rebuilt the engine and transmission and needed to change the starter. I thought I'd get a… --- ## [Web Design](https://community.cartalk.com/t/web-design/48887)
**Author:** [@romeoschica](https://community.cartalk.com/u/romeoschica)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/web-design/48887 "2010-05-15T18:10:22Z")
My car has been overtaken by spiders!!! I thought I had them taken care of after all the babies hatched, my husband removed what he could, our friend was using the car so he had it detailed and a week later I open the d… --- ## [Restore a vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restore-a-vehicle/47509)
**Author:** [@Joe\_DeAngelo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_DeAngelo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restore-a-vehicle/47509 "2010-04-16T19:38:59Z")
I am restoring a 1969 Fiat 124 spyder, that I purchased new, and now after 15 years want to try to get it inspected. However, everything seems to work except the windshield wipers. The fuse is good, but I need to figure … --- ## [Troublesome lights and fan 79' Alfa Romeo Spider](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troublesome-lights-and-fan-79-alfa-romeo-spider/42680)
**Author:** [@scruthers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scruthers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2010, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troublesome-lights-and-fan-79-alfa-romeo-spider/42680 "2010-01-17T06:13:36Z")
I have two questions. First the radiator fan will not stop running? Second Both headlights work on highbeam but only one when they are not on high beam. I have replaced the lamp and same problem persists --- ## [Ignition Switch REmoval & Installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-removal-installation/37246)
**Author:** [@wrcm53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrcm53)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-removal-installation/37246 "2009-09-27T20:49:52Z")
Not a Spider 2000. I am the original owner of a 1976 Spider. Need to remove the old one & replace with new Russian made one. Has anyone switched this out? Thanks --- ## [Fiat jokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-jokes/30659)
**Author:** [@Fiat124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fiat124)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-jokes/30659 "2009-06-20T23:35:57Z")
My daily driver for years is an '82 Fiat 124 Spider. Mt wife & I did a 200 mile run yesterday & we had no trouble. Should I cancel my AAA plus policy? --- ## [Fiat Spider 1981 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-spider-1981-2000/31783)
**Author:** [@hermanlll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hermanlll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2009, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-spider-1981-2000/31783 "2009-06-12T16:57:10Z")
When it is cold car runs fine. When it warms up in spring car starts perfectly, but engine begins to surge. almost dies. Turn on headlights and fan it helps. When alternator is disconnected, car runs fine. Checked the … --- ## [My 81' Fiat Spider Does Not Turnover At Times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-81-fiat-spider-does-not-turnover-at-times/30596)
**Author:** [@SpiderKe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpiderKe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2009, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-81-fiat-spider-does-not-turnover-at-times/30596 "2009-05-18T19:30:47Z")
I drove my Fiat to the Boardwalk on a hot day. It sat for about an hour and when I got back in it, it would not turnover. All of my gauges & radio are working just fine. I can hear a clicking sound each time I tried to … --- ## [1992 Alfa Romeo Spyder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-alfa-romeo-spyder/26441)
**Author:** [@CalculatedRisk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalculatedRisk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2009, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-alfa-romeo-spyder/26441 "2009-02-18T01:52:59Z")
Think of purchasing a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spyder with +/- 20K miles. Does anyone have an opinion of this car and what types of maintenance problems might be encountered? --- ## [1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Draining Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-alfa-romeo-spider-draining-battery/24515)
**Author:** [@AngusOgIII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngusOgIII)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-alfa-romeo-spider-draining-battery/24515 "2009-01-07T04:42:50Z")
I have had my very expensive Italian mechanic go over the car and try to find out why the battery light stays on. I have killed several batteries so far. Part of the problem is that the radio will stay on with the engi… --- ## [Spider Crack On Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spider-crack-on-windshield/22636)
**Author:** [@paynow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paynow)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2008, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spider-crack-on-windshield/22636 "2008-11-30T03:14:20Z")
My sister has a 2008 Honda Civic. Its a lease. The other day I noticed a tiny spider crack on the windshield passenger side. Probably a pebble or something bouncing up and hitting it while driving down the highway… --- ## [Spider Crack On Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spider-crack-on-windshield/22634)
**Author:** [@paynow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paynow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2008, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spider-crack-on-windshield/22634 "2008-11-28T15:17:59Z")
My sister has a 2008 Honda Civic. Its a lease. The other day I noticed a tiny spider crack on the windshield passenger side. Probably a pebble or something bouncing up and hitting it while driving down the highway… --- ## [Throw out bearing chatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throw-out-bearing-chatter/12388)
**Author:** [@Lsatchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lsatchell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2008, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throw-out-bearing-chatter/12388 "2008-11-02T23:01:02Z")
I have a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. I seem to have a chatter coming from the throwout bearing. I have replaced the clutch pressure plate and throwout bearing. I then replaced the clutch master and slave. I seem to have a … --- ## [1982 Fiat Spider Run/Start Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-fiat-spider-run-start-problem/17936)
**Author:** [@BeornsThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeornsThunder)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2008, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-fiat-spider-run-start-problem/17936 "2008-08-18T01:41:19Z")
I've got a 1982 Fiat 124 Spider with an intermittant start problem. It was originally equipped with a turbo (removed) and has fuel injection, traditional distributer cap. This car is stored in the Winter and I do put a f… --- ## [Would this be a good buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-this-be-a-good-buy/13838)
**Author:** [@roca1216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roca1216)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2008, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-this-be-a-good-buy/13838 "2008-05-10T23:57:56Z")
I heard many things good and bad about the Fiat Spider. What shoud I look for if I decide to purchase this car? http://ral...56038.html