@Jayrockerr Hey there, well i've had mine for over 2 and a half years now and i've done 35,000 miles. It's an epic little car. Do not under estimate how fun this car is! I'm considering buying another so i have 2, it really is that good. I even surprised a 300 BHP Focus RS yesterday, it's such a quick little car. I went to test drive a Range Rover Evoque last week and it was so boring in comparison, get an Abarth and you won't stop smiling! Getting over 40 MPG these days as well so it's all good
@D41H4T5U no because when i see the price on google i will be very happy about the price and then i will do a dance but in front of the window and the american sniper will kill me
This thing sounds mean! I love it. The 500 has just arrived in the states. I test drove one and loved it. Now I have to wait till the Abarth gets here. Around the end of the year! It's gonna be great! Can't wait to buy it.
@GREEKpwr sure there is i work at a chrysler dealership in the body shop........fiat bought chrysler(there is only a few in the nation right now) we sell the sh_t out of the 500's
looks like a frog having a crap - uglyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. google fiat unreliability - 31st out of 32, they still cant build a decent reliable car. pile of unreliable crap - my neighbour had a new 500, had a new engine and steering rack, still played up, she has since rejected it and bought a decent car. thank god i dont have to see the ugly car degrading our upperclass neighbourhood anymore!
Bahhhh... why do I have to wait an extra year for this car to come to the States? How much does this car cost, roughly? (you don't have to convert to USD) just so I have an idea.
@PantstofryPWNZ Hello again, you do realise you're talking to the same person in multiple vids? I have quite a few! Ha. Anyway, 2 years ago i paid £15,170, but prices have increased in Europe due to currency rates and taxes etc. Not sure of the price in the USA yet though.
@D41H4T5U Yep, I realize that! I subscribed to you, so I'm checking out all your videos. I really think the 500 would be a nice little car for me. It's just not practical for me to have a RWD sporty car, with insurance, winter tires, etc. I just really want the Abarth here already! And that price is pretty much what I expected, around $25,000 if I know my conversions. I really love that exhaust sound.
@daiundokai123 Er....seriously? Abarth 500 is faster, much faster with way more power and it's turbocharged. And just look at it! Not only does it look good on the outside, but the inside looks like a Ferrari too. The swift is full of grey tacky cheap plastic. And the sound of the Abarth, the backfires, the looks you get, nothing comes close!
@D41H4T5U YEAH i test drived one of them the other day loved it and did test drive the swift sport inside was not appealing after being in the abarth i will just wait a little bit because iv also gained some interest in the 2011 subaru impreza sti (hatchback)
@charger19691 Hey thanks, it is built really well for such a small cheap car. Nothing comes close to matching that interior though, well maybe a Ferrari, but most modern interiors use dull grey plastic! Why i ask! Doesn't sound too bad for a 1.4, sounds even better with a few miles on the clock!
The Abarth is beatifull and different, would never be seen in some boring jap box. Besides, she's just been tuned to 170 HP, 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, fast enough for me
@xenon260 5 speed is all the Abarth 500 requires as the gearing is quite long, car is small and light so economy remains good. A 6 speed "flappy paddle" box may be available in the near future!
@mauruccio81 What do you mean? We have right hand drive cars in the UK, in fact there are over 75 countries with the drive position on the right, and cars drive on the left!
@MasterSnowstorm I'm not sure what you mean? She was in neutral when i started her, if i started her in gear without depressing the clutch she would jump forward, is that what you mean? :)
@MasterSnowstorm Oh i see, yes there are a few cars here that you need to do that, i think most manufactures assume it's common sense not to start a car in gear! In fact, Fiat do something called "stop/start" which automatically turns the engine off at lights, then, when you press the clutch in, the car starts without having to turn the key! But in this instance, no, you don't need to press the clutch to start her. Think YouTube has got a few bugs, i've been having trouble posting too...
Fiat has come a LONG way since my old H-Proddie 850 Spyder, still miss it though. Thanks for a great walk-around. With the possibilty of Fiat platforms for the troubled ChryslerCorp we may see some new product here in the states.
Yes actually, he kept up pretty well, think i just had the edge however i was on a road i didn't know, he knew it well so he caught me upon some bends!
eplain this than put a 6 cilinder from europe against 1 of america , 6 cililinders in america are shit , u gotta take a v8 if u want some fast , because they got much NM power but thats all and a nice sound , for example put a audi 5 3.0tdi and a stock v8 gt 500 with random 450 hp the accelerate time is 6.8 for the gt 500 (5.7) and for the Audi A5 3.0 tdi it is 5.9 . so whats will u chose : ......i made my decision.... and u pay less for the audi ..
That's not silly?! These things tuned up can beat an Audi R8 V10 around a track! It's just like back in the 50's when the original 500 with 0.5 litre engine went head to head with Stangs and Chevy's with 5.0 litre engines (10 times the size!) and they still beat them due to the fact that they out handled them i the bends! Same story now 50 odd years on! Think it's coming to the USA next year
@D41H4T5U idk about outperforming. the trans am isnt really all that bad in the bends and with a regular supercharger (like 3G's american), it easily makes over 500 wheels horses with little mods.its just my dad had the old fiat 500 when i was in europe. it just looks hella fun to drive and i love its looks :). Like a pet mouse
Yea the original was called a Topolino, Italian for mouse! Have you seen the Abarth 500 tuned version with 360 HP? Now that thing is unbeatable! My friend had his tuned to almost 300 BHP, but he also gets 55 MPG as well.....so jealous! I think if it can beat an Audi V10, then it will beat a Trans am :)
@D41H4T5U 55MPG. IM JELOUS AS HELL 2. At Highway I can get 29ISH lol. yea the 360HP is insane for a car than big, but ill still but my money one the pontiac :). Although I havent seen that 360HP fiat, so IDK. im hella excited that car is coming to the US lol
Ha ok whatever you say. Honestly dude if a 200 BHP model can beat an Audi R8 V10, then a 360 BHP model can beat pretty much everything! Check Top gears lap times for an idea of how quick our European cars are :)
A lot of American cars don't "feel" as great as it's European rivals. However, performance itself isn't much different. For example, a Mustang GT with a track package performs extremely well. .93G on the skidpad and 69.1 mph on slalom. This is better then the SL65 AMG. (Road and Track source)
Basically what I'm saying is the Abarth might be great but you're not going to outperform cars with far more power. Even if they are a little worse in handling.
Wrong. Take a look at Top Gears power laps, an American car doesn't appear until the 19th position (Vette ZR1), the top 18 are all UK/European makes. Check the Caterham R500, that thing only has a 2.0 litre engine, but does 0-60 in 2.88 secs and astill does 40 MPG!
First of all, I was comparing it to your Abarth as you think it can outhandle every American car and supercars like an R8.
However, if you REALLY want to get technical.
1. ZR1 was on a wet/damp track. As Jeremy says, that's 2-4 seconds off. This concludes that a 100 grand car that outperforms Enzo, MC12, SV Lambo, etc etc.
2. Caterham is completely purpose built track car just like the Ariel atom. I can honestly not give two shits.
No need to get shirty, it's discussion and debate. I think i know the reason why out of the 100's of racing series from F1 to rally championships there are never any American cars competing. The main reason is they are only built for one purpose, one surface and one direction. They might work in the states where none of these things really matter, but not anywhere else.
You are either 12, don't know how to debate, or have an attention deficit disorder. You continue to change topics. We went from talking to your Abarth, Top Gear Lap Board, and now F1 championships (which is COMPLETELY irrelevant. Toyota was in F1 but other then the LF-A, which might I add took them 9 years to make, you don't see them with amazing sport cars). This isn't a debate, but you trying to discredit American cars in any way shape or form.
Now i know you're from America! All i hear from you guys is arrogance, ignorance and swearing, it becomes quite tiresome. Chill out man, it's 2010. Don't you have any respect for others opinions? Or is an OPINION not something you're allowed to possess in the US? So what if i hate American cars? I have some very valid points...
Guess what? I am European and I lived majority of my life in Europe.
Jeb sie ty jebany psie.
Just a little proof...
Also I don't know why different countries in Europe take credit for everything. Germans and Italians make great cars. Not Brits. You don't see Mexicans and Canadians taking credit for the cars made in the U.S.
ANYWAY, there is an opinion and then there are just lies. Your Abarth will not outhandle many MODERN U.S. cars. I have proof but character count is being limited.
You failed to understand my point. Even the tuned versions of my car still have a 1.4 litre engine, up against a huge yank tank with a 7.0 litre V8, it's pretty small in comparison. But if you compare power/weight ratio's or even BHP per litre, you'll see that most American cars are underpowered. What don't you understand about it BEATING an Audi V10 either? That's a very quick car indeed.
Before I even get any farther, state your source. Where do you see the Abarth beating an Audi R8 V10?
Second of all, why compare a tuned car to a stock car? Sure your 1.4L can match the 7.0 V8 if tuned properly. But you can tune that 7.0 V8 to achieve well over 1000HP. The BHP per liter is low from factory as it keep the costs of the car. For example the Viper. However, people have tuned that engine to 2000HP. Give me one European car with a V10 for under 100 grand. That's right, you can't.
I'll send you a link. As for a V10 for under 100k, there are more than you think BMW, VW etc. But V10's are heavy, and I've already explained that weight in a car is not a good thing. The smaller, the lighter the better! Even Porsche use a sticker instead of an enameled badge because it saves a few milligrammes! That's why a Caterham only has a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder engine but the same power/weight ratio as a 1000 HP Bugatti Veyron!
the corvette zr1 is an amazing car, but the europeans make the best cars in the world, no one can question that, and this abarth is a clear example.............still 14,000 grand. if i had that to spend it wouldn't be on this
yeah but he owns it so he bound to think its the best car ever ha ha joking.
i think the problem in my eyes with american cars they get a great design and powerful engine, but then to keep costs down fit them with cheap plastics or cheap brakes, gt500 is the the best looking american car to me but its been cheeped up
It's true. GT500 is also poorly made but again it's to keep its cost down. GT500 Supersnake costs 85grand but it has 750HP. Poorly designed as it cannot even place all that power unless you are already doing 50mph roll (and it still spins tires). People end up putting drag radials and as a result it runs 10s in a 1/4 mile (faster then enzo, carrera gt, mclaren f1, slr merdedes, etc). Nevertheless, you won't see a European production car with 750hp that's 85 grand.
You get what you pay for. Have you ever seen Ferrari's factory? Aston Martin's workmanship? These cars are engineered with maximum effort and put together just as well. There will never be a luxurious well made American car unfortunately. Like the Mercedes M Class, that was built in the US (Alabama) to save costs, as a result, it turned out to be poorly made, fell apart, and very very unreliable indeed. Then you look at how much money Rolls Royce invest into door handle design, it makes sense.
Yea, but you don't see any American car COST as much as those cars. As a matter of fact, I can't think of a production car in the U.S. that costs over 150k. Hell, Americans already complain that the ZR1 is a bit too expensive and it's roughly a 100k. While you can keep dreaming about your Astons, Ferraris, Lambos as you will never get them.
Why do you say I'll never get them? You have no idea who i am or how much money i posses. Anyway, yes that's my point, Euro super cars invest a lot of money into technology and advanced equipment etc, not to mention Eco credentials due to the new even higher emission standards etc. Mercedes have a self leveling body control suspension system that uses hydraulic rams to level the car in bends. This is on a normal 5 door saloon, look under a Viper and you'll see leaf springs from the 1800's!
You don't have higher emission standards. You have DIFFERENT emission standards. We worry about NOx, this is why diesel vehicles are not legal in some states and require urea filtration in vehicles. You have bigger CO2 standards.
Yea invest lots of money and technology but for what? Let me guide you to the Nurburgring laptimes. The ZR1 still reigns over Zonda F, Carrera GT, 911 GT2, Koenigsegg, Ferrari F430 Scuderia, Murcielago and so on. Oh and it also has a leaf spring setup.
Yes, but all the World apart from the US controls it's C02 emissions, America seems to think N0X is a bigger threat? And a diesel car that emits up to 5 times less C02 than your average US sedan, is obviously going to emit less N0X too! Or are you suggesting a 100 MPG car with extremely low C02 emissions is somehow going to emit MORE N0X? And you're wrong, the ZR1 is 11th position, link emailed. There are only 4 US cars in the top 50! C'mon man, speak sense...
You're an idiot. I never said anything about ZR1's position. I just mentioned the car it reigns over (better laptimes) many European supercars. Even on your link you can see it dominates most European supercars. So does the ACR Viper and they both use leaf spring so this all this technological money seems a bit irrelevant now does it. Also the Radical is only street legal in the UK and because of the European Union law it's FORCED to be legal in other countries. Completely bullshit.
? So you're boasting a car that's in 11th position and the top 10 are all Euro brands, and there are only 4 out of top 50 that are US brands......so why are you arguing?! It's not just suspension that money is invested in, it's every component down to the very last detail, hence the cost! And they're hand built of course in most instances. US cars are mass produced in a factory using old parts and old engineering, that's why they're cheap. There aren't even that many turbocharged US cars yet...
Turbocharged cars? Not that's even relevant but Ford already has ecoboost (V6 twin turbo) ready for almost their entire lineup of cars.
Again, you also fail to counter argue my point. Low tech, lost cost, Viper SRT10 (rank 6) beats most of the European supercars (just like ZR1) that invest so much money into the technology. Also none of those Radicals even count as they aren't even street legal outside of Europe. (and its only street legal in Europe cause UK forced it)
Oh ok, nothing counts to you, you just cannot accept FAILURE. Back when Ford were British, we used to get 500 BHP from a 4 pot 2.0 litre engine. In fact, i know somebody with an old 1980's Ford that has a 2.0 litre engine and 850 BHP and does 206 MPH. You do know Europe produces nearly twice as many cars as the USA every year? Anyway, even Turbo technology whilst still being developed seems dated now, YouTube Fiat's latest Multiair technology to see how far ahead we are, it's revolutionary!
I meant British designed and built, not owned. The alloys are 17" just bought some new ones exactly the same as i wanted tyres! I had a MiTo for 2 and a bit weeks, it was the 155 HP version, quite nice to drive but rolled a lot in the bends and wasn't as fun as the Abarth!
Dunno i dont drive that much , cuz i dont have time i got him now 1month & half 1000km... so i don't know the quality of the car is just delicate ... i think u know that already , and de shift knob stitches are at the top black i think from oil or something dirty dunno im gonna try to clean it :-) thats my hobby , i also bought a polish machine to get rid of some swirls on my back bumper and front ! but it's still a fast funny car no matter what :d small fast mouse! grtzzzzz
@ Daihatsu hi there , i just registered at abarthisti but i have to wait till admin accepts me... , btw is there any product to polish or get rid of tiny scratches on the chrome parts of the car ? grtzzzz
@DJKelzofficial Yea nice car, why not like the 500 then? They're both beautiful cars! But the 500 is faster around corners, and faster 0-100 KM too, you knew that right? :)
@ Daihatsu , maybe i'm gonna put the Grey Ss Rims on my abarth cuz those one are bad quality they are so delicate they are not like the rims of my dad's car audi a5 ....i dont wanna see my rims at a couple 1000km's ....
@blackin007 Yes they do scuff easy, but they are still the best looking wheels to me. All 4 of mine are scratched but i will just buy a new set when the car is 1 year old. :) I have done 10,000 miles in mine now!
Sorry :d haha maybe u are right today i removed a scratch its gone now than :p i looked , and suddenly is see my badge scratched :d my heart was still for a few moments , thats because i realy love my car(s) in my head it's not a simply automobile for just using , but its more like a hobby , my car got a personality for me :p:d haha btw thanx anyway ur the best!!!
@blackin007 I understand, i was the same, ceaned my car every week, kept it looking new, but now there are scratches on the paint and wheels and chips etc so i just enjoy driving it. Obviously it still looks nice though and turns lots of heads! :)
can i use light scratch removers on the Signs of abarth the little ones on the side of the car cuz 1 is light scratched dunno how or when :s zzz :d i dont drive much at all zzzz
@blackin007 I think you are obsessed! Relax, i know it's a new car but scratches are there from day one. In fact, as the paint dries in the oven tiny scratches appear, plus it's probably been washed 2 or 3 times before you bought it, once from the factory to get rid of the dust, once when it arrived at the dealer and then maybe once or twice more by the dealer before you bought it. Mine has many scratches but they don't bother me anymore! Enjoy the car! :)
i wanna say that i tryed today with a normal product for little scratches now there are more instead less :s now i ordered Scratch X from Meguiars that should help !
@blackin007 I use T-cut sometimes but tar remover usually gets rid of it. You have to put lots on and leave it for at least 2 minutes, then rub with micro fibre cloth and finally rinse with soapy water etc.
Washed today my abarth 500 got 640km , it looks back new , thats fun about white colour u dont see any scratches only in the sun i've seen already some swirls :-( but thats normal , i wash my car with 2 buckets it helps some, but swirl free dont exist i think , but nvm u see them only in full sun or maybe at night under a big light , but it's still a FUNNY and FASt little beast!
Daihatsu , Do u know a good effective product for scratches cuz i got some places on my car with alot scratches not deep but they are there on my car with only 572km's :s greetingsssss
yes its a unbelievable funny car! i'm pride of it, i will soon post some pics or vids , but i try to avoid roads with alot of trucks , i really care about the car and still have alot fun , i washed the car yesterday , but now its back dirty cause of the rain , and the car is always in the garage he never stands outside , so it keeps away from rain wind,btw is it normal when the engine is cold and i start it the engine gets a higher torque while idle 4 a few min.and than it falls back to normal?
When start the engine and this sound is cool...
AlexMS8211 1 month ago
Nice car!! I am thinking of getting one. I hear they are coming here (the U.S.) . How do you like yours so far?
Jayrockerr 3 months ago
@Jayrockerr Hey there, well i've had mine for over 2 and a half years now and i've done 35,000 miles. It's an epic little car. Do not under estimate how fun this car is! I'm considering buying another so i have 2, it really is that good. I even surprised a 300 BHP Focus RS yesterday, it's such a quick little car. I went to test drive a Range Rover Evoque last week and it was so boring in comparison, get an Abarth and you won't stop smiling! Getting over 40 MPG these days as well so it's all good
D41H4T5U 3 months ago
AWESOME!!
missionABG 4 months ago
Hoping for at least 170 HP when the Abarth goes on sale in the US next year...
threeer02 4 months ago
@threeer02 Believe me, it's enough, that's what mine has!
D41H4T5U 4 months ago
I didn't see an armrest... pretty handy for long distance...
90FirstGenPGT 5 months ago
@90FirstGenPGT Arm on lap, other arm on window sill, simples :)
D41H4T5U 5 months ago
love those "alloys"
90FirstGenPGT 5 months ago
are you left handed ?
and whats the price in euro's pls
benoittittit 8 months ago
@benoittittit Left handed, no why? Price in Euros? I don't know, google is your freind!
D41H4T5U 8 months ago
@D41H4T5U no because when i see the price on google i will be very happy about the price and then i will do a dance but in front of the window and the american sniper will kill me
benoittittit 7 months ago
@benoittittit ok...
D41H4T5U 7 months ago
are you left handed ?
and whats th eprice in euro's pls
benoittittit 8 months ago
BRAVOOOOO 10 extra
vlatko973 8 months ago
This thing sounds mean! I love it. The 500 has just arrived in the states. I test drove one and loved it. Now I have to wait till the Abarth gets here. Around the end of the year! It's gonna be great! Can't wait to buy it.
bss008 9 months ago
@bss008 It's an awesome car, the Abarth is a must, get saving!
D41H4T5U 9 months ago
This one of my most favourite cars ever especially with the scorpion on the bonnet i really want one just like yours its awesome!!
tabletennisjustin123 9 months ago
@tabletennisjustin123 Thanks! I love it too!
D41H4T5U 9 months ago
no clutch lock out to start it up?
it rumbles like a V8...love it!
Mr1wd 9 months ago
@Mr1wd No, not many cars have this. 99.9% of people put the car in neutral or dip the clutch before turning the key anyway :)
D41H4T5U 9 months ago
sounds like a larger engine
mustangsfc 10 months ago
nice, i work at a fiat dealship here in the states, can't wait for the ABARTH!!!
toddskidmore1974 10 months ago
@toddskidmore1974 Cool, the Abarth is the one to have for sure, so much fun! :)
D41H4T5U 10 months ago
@toddskidmore1974 theres no fiat dealers in US!
GREEKpwr 9 months ago
@GREEKpwr Yes there are now!
D41H4T5U 9 months ago
@GREEKpwr sure there is i work at a chrysler dealership in the body shop........fiat bought chrysler(there is only a few in the nation right now) we sell the sh_t out of the 500's
toddskidmore1974 9 months ago
@GREEKpwr sure there is i work at a chrysler dealership fiat bought chrysler
toddskidmore1974 9 months ago
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looks like a frog having a crap - uglyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. google fiat unreliability - 31st out of 32, they still cant build a decent reliable car. pile of unreliable crap - my neighbour had a new 500, had a new engine and steering rack, still played up, she has since rejected it and bought a decent car. thank god i dont have to see the ugly car degrading our upperclass neighbourhood anymore!
skorob2010 10 months ago
@skorob2010 What car do u drive then
hardhaz 8 months ago
j, dmdddmd
barwinski33 10 months ago
how mutch hp does it have?
24Slexani 10 months ago
@24Slexani 160/170 BHP approx. Will know for sure in April :)
D41H4T5U 10 months ago
@D41H4T5U thyis goes amazinly fast to 60 mph lol
24Slexani 10 months ago
Bahhhh... why do I have to wait an extra year for this car to come to the States? How much does this car cost, roughly? (you don't have to convert to USD) just so I have an idea.
PantstofryPWNZ 11 months ago
@PantstofryPWNZ Hello again, you do realise you're talking to the same person in multiple vids? I have quite a few! Ha. Anyway, 2 years ago i paid £15,170, but prices have increased in Europe due to currency rates and taxes etc. Not sure of the price in the USA yet though.
D41H4T5U 11 months ago
@D41H4T5U Yep, I realize that! I subscribed to you, so I'm checking out all your videos. I really think the 500 would be a nice little car for me. It's just not practical for me to have a RWD sporty car, with insurance, winter tires, etc. I just really want the Abarth here already! And that price is pretty much what I expected, around $25,000 if I know my conversions. I really love that exhaust sound.
PantstofryPWNZ 11 months ago
Oh man...they totally fucked that car up. The steering wheel is on the wrong side! Damn french and their lunchtime wine sessions...
Vape4life 1 year ago
@Vape4life French? WTF. Fiat are Italian... and the French have their sterring wheel on the left side anyway...
D41H4T5U 1 year ago 6
@Vape4life That is version for English market. Other Fiats have wheel on the left side.
AdrianoCROST 11 months ago
im really confused on which one to get 500 abarth or the suzuki swift sport
daiundokai123 1 year ago
@daiundokai123 Er....seriously? Abarth 500 is faster, much faster with way more power and it's turbocharged. And just look at it! Not only does it look good on the outside, but the inside looks like a Ferrari too. The swift is full of grey tacky cheap plastic. And the sound of the Abarth, the backfires, the looks you get, nothing comes close!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@D41H4T5U YEAH i test drived one of them the other day loved it and did test drive the swift sport inside was not appealing after being in the abarth i will just wait a little bit because iv also gained some interest in the 2011 subaru impreza sti (hatchback)
daiundokai123 1 year ago
@daiundokai123 I'm not keen on the new Scoob, looks like a Lexus 4x4, not a good look
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
I love this car! It looks like the build quality is superb and I like the burble from the engine at idle! Lovely little motor! Cheers!
charger19691 1 year ago
@charger19691 Hey thanks, it is built really well for such a small cheap car. Nothing comes close to matching that interior though, well maybe a Ferrari, but most modern interiors use dull grey plastic! Why i ask! Doesn't sound too bad for a 1.4, sounds even better with a few miles on the clock!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
This may be a dumb question, but how do you turn it on without pushing in the clutch? I have never seen that before.
MrHemiRam03 1 year ago
@MrHemiRam03 Er car was in neutral? lol .
You don't have to push the clutch in to start on these cars. On the new ones which have stop/start feature, you may have to.
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@D41H4T5U Oh haha thanks
MrHemiRam03 1 year ago
I buying this once it comes to america!
MrHemiRam03 1 year ago
@MrHemiRam03 Sweeeet, you will love it!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
i saw one of these where I live, same colour AND on a YT09- reg plate, somehow!
ThePartnerSubscriber 1 year ago
@ThePartnerSubscriber See my reply on the other video, yes it was me! :)
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
original sound??
RosyLOVEme 1 year ago
@RosyLOVEme Yes stock exhaust! See my other videos, look for "Backfiring beast" sounds amazing! :)
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
Love this car!
Spekulanten 1 year ago
@Spekulanten Me too!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
you live in barmouth dont you?
andycockerill 1 year ago
@andycockerill I live in Dol, but go to Barmouth a lot as it's near!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
buy a civic than boost it i can go faster than that it can handle better than that and it will cost £10000 less.
drebin7410 1 year ago
@drebin7410 BORING
The Abarth is beatifull and different, would never be seen in some boring jap box. Besides, she's just been tuned to 170 HP, 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, fast enough for me
D41H4T5U 1 year ago 11
@D41H4T5U what mods do you have done ?
nacco88 7 months ago
@nacco88 Only tuning box 135 HP to 170 HP. I like the car the way it is but i will modify my next one i think :)
D41H4T5U 7 months ago
@drebin7410 Japanese cars don't have the passion, looks, and they aren't build with pride like the Italian cars are.
leylandcarsloverslea 1 year ago
i love very very much this car
VikiushaR 1 year ago 2
how do you like it, i am thinking about getting it. how does it takes corners? feels like a mini?
BMWpower414 1 year ago
@BMWpower414 I like it better than a Mini! Easy to tune, handles well, backfires, it's so much fun, makes you feel like you own a supercar!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago 2
Xenon headlights available on this car?
If not -> are the headlights in "cat-eye" version, or are it reflectors?
Nice car btw ! I'm planning on buying one too
BelgianEvo 1 year ago
@BelgianEvo Yes Xenons are £500 extra in UK
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@D41H4T5U Okay thanks. I can't find them as an option over here in Belgium :(
BelgianEvo 1 year ago
5gear box instead 6gear box wy
xenon260 1 year ago
@xenon260 5 speed is all the Abarth 500 requires as the gearing is quite long, car is small and light so economy remains good. A 6 speed "flappy paddle" box may be available in the near future!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@D41H4T5U oh yeah because the car is light BTW the grande punto abarth have more 20hp because is heavier and he have also 5gear box right!
xenon260 1 year ago
@xenon260 Abarth 500 has 135 HP standard and 160 HP SS. Abarth Punto has same engine but 155 HP standard and 180 HP SS but has a 6 speed box.
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@D41H4T5U ok thx bro XD
xenon260 1 year ago
it was just a joke.... i could never drive in the right side..... it would seems..... pretty difficult.... but it's ok....
mauruccio81 1 year ago
drive position on right side? oh please!
mauruccio81 1 year ago
@mauruccio81 What do you mean? We have right hand drive cars in the UK, in fact there are over 75 countries with the drive position on the right, and cars drive on the left!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@mauruccio81 ROFL That is version for U.K.
AdrianoCROST 1 year ago
start
andrearusso100 1 year ago
@andrearusso100 start what?
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
Good god that idle sounds MEAN!
s4m2 1 year ago
@s4m2 You want to hear her now, she's got 16,000 miles worth of coke up her pipes and sounds really throaty!
barbble barbble barbble "POP" :)
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@D41H4T5U I can't wait for them to come to Canada.
s4m2 1 year ago
@s4m2 When are they due there? Next year or year after?
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@D41H4T5U They've said "before 2011" but that might just be for the regular 500, not the Abarth. Gives me time to save up at least...
s4m2 1 year ago
very nice! no clutch required eh?
MasterSnowstorm 1 year ago
@MasterSnowstorm Er yes it has a clutch thank God!
Best way to ruin a good car is to put an auto box in it! Hope Fiat don't so that when they start selling it in the USA!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@D41H4T5U
I meant to say that for the UK, you do not need a clutch in order to start it. I like manual transmission
MasterSnowstorm 1 year ago
@MasterSnowstorm I'm not sure what you mean? She was in neutral when i started her, if i started her in gear without depressing the clutch she would jump forward, is that what you mean? :)
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@D41H4T5U
what I was trying to say was that you did not have to depress the clutch to start the car, right?
(in my country, you need to do that).
by the way, since I'm unable to remove my previous comments, can you remove them for me please?
MasterSnowstorm 1 year ago
@MasterSnowstorm Oh i see, yes there are a few cars here that you need to do that, i think most manufactures assume it's common sense not to start a car in gear! In fact, Fiat do something called "stop/start" which automatically turns the engine off at lights, then, when you press the clutch in, the car starts without having to turn the key! But in this instance, no, you don't need to press the clutch to start her. Think YouTube has got a few bugs, i've been having trouble posting too...
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
@D41H4T5U
I meant to say that for the UK, you do not need a clutch in order to start it. I like manual transmission
MasterSnowstorm 1 year ago
er yes it has a clutch thank God!
Best way to ruin a good car is to put an auto box in it! Hope Fiat don't so that when they start selling it in the USA!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
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MasterSnowstorm 1 year ago
hehe that's a nice little rocket you got right there!
GuitarnScythes 1 year ago
@GuitarnScythes Thanks a lot! :)
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
Fiat has come a LONG way since my old H-Proddie 850 Spyder, still miss it though. Thanks for a great walk-around. With the possibilty of Fiat platforms for the troubled ChryslerCorp we may see some new product here in the states.
manxcafe 1 year ago
Absolutley, should be with you in a year or two!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
VERY Nice!! I want one!
Thanks. :)
AlexOliver555 2 years ago
Thanks! :)
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
nice car!...congrats and hopes for lots of fun!....have you ever raced a peugeot 106 gti (1600cc 128hp)? any comments? thx...
cafeine 2 years ago
Yes actually, he kept up pretty well, think i just had the edge however i was on a road i didn't know, he knew it well so he caught me upon some bends!
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
500 Abarth 1400cc 135hp
500 Abarth esseesse 1400cc 160hp
ziosamsamsam 2 years ago
eplain this than put a 6 cilinder from europe against 1 of america , 6 cililinders in america are shit , u gotta take a v8 if u want some fast , because they got much NM power but thats all and a nice sound , for example put a audi 5 3.0tdi and a stock v8 gt 500 with random 450 hp the accelerate time is 6.8 for the gt 500 (5.7) and for the Audi A5 3.0 tdi it is 5.9 . so whats will u chose : ......i made my decision.... and u pay less for the audi ..
blackin007 2 years ago
man id rather drive this than my trans am! i know, its silly, but fuck it
drtrash11 2 years ago
That's not silly?! These things tuned up can beat an Audi R8 V10 around a track! It's just like back in the 50's when the original 500 with 0.5 litre engine went head to head with Stangs and Chevy's with 5.0 litre engines (10 times the size!) and they still beat them due to the fact that they out handled them i the bends! Same story now 50 odd years on! Think it's coming to the USA next year
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
@D41H4T5U idk about outperforming. the trans am isnt really all that bad in the bends and with a regular supercharger (like 3G's american), it easily makes over 500 wheels horses with little mods.its just my dad had the old fiat 500 when i was in europe. it just looks hella fun to drive and i love its looks :). Like a pet mouse
drtrash11 2 years ago
Yea the original was called a Topolino, Italian for mouse! Have you seen the Abarth 500 tuned version with 360 HP? Now that thing is unbeatable! My friend had his tuned to almost 300 BHP, but he also gets 55 MPG as well.....so jealous! I think if it can beat an Audi V10, then it will beat a Trans am :)
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
@D41H4T5U 55MPG. IM JELOUS AS HELL 2. At Highway I can get 29ISH lol. yea the 360HP is insane for a car than big, but ill still but my money one the pontiac :). Although I havent seen that 360HP fiat, so IDK. im hella excited that car is coming to the US lol
drtrash11 2 years ago
Ha ok whatever you say. Honestly dude if a 200 BHP model can beat an Audi R8 V10, then a 360 BHP model can beat pretty much everything! Check Top gears lap times for an idea of how quick our European cars are :)
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
A lot of American cars don't "feel" as great as it's European rivals. However, performance itself isn't much different. For example, a Mustang GT with a track package performs extremely well. .93G on the skidpad and 69.1 mph on slalom. This is better then the SL65 AMG. (Road and Track source)
Basically what I'm saying is the Abarth might be great but you're not going to outperform cars with far more power. Even if they are a little worse in handling.
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
Wrong. Take a look at Top Gears power laps, an American car doesn't appear until the 19th position (Vette ZR1), the top 18 are all UK/European makes. Check the Caterham R500, that thing only has a 2.0 litre engine, but does 0-60 in 2.88 secs and astill does 40 MPG!
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
What are you blabbering about?
First of all, I was comparing it to your Abarth as you think it can outhandle every American car and supercars like an R8.
However, if you REALLY want to get technical.
1. ZR1 was on a wet/damp track. As Jeremy says, that's 2-4 seconds off. This concludes that a 100 grand car that outperforms Enzo, MC12, SV Lambo, etc etc.
2. Caterham is completely purpose built track car just like the Ariel atom. I can honestly not give two shits.
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
No need to get shirty, it's discussion and debate. I think i know the reason why out of the 100's of racing series from F1 to rally championships there are never any American cars competing. The main reason is they are only built for one purpose, one surface and one direction. They might work in the states where none of these things really matter, but not anywhere else.
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
You are either 12, don't know how to debate, or have an attention deficit disorder. You continue to change topics. We went from talking to your Abarth, Top Gear Lap Board, and now F1 championships (which is COMPLETELY irrelevant. Toyota was in F1 but other then the LF-A, which might I add took them 9 years to make, you don't see them with amazing sport cars). This isn't a debate, but you trying to discredit American cars in any way shape or form.
In other words, go fck yourself.
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
Now i know you're from America! All i hear from you guys is arrogance, ignorance and swearing, it becomes quite tiresome. Chill out man, it's 2010. Don't you have any respect for others opinions? Or is an OPINION not something you're allowed to possess in the US? So what if i hate American cars? I have some very valid points...
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Guess what? I am European and I lived majority of my life in Europe.
Jeb sie ty jebany psie.
Just a little proof...
Also I don't know why different countries in Europe take credit for everything. Germans and Italians make great cars. Not Brits. You don't see Mexicans and Canadians taking credit for the cars made in the U.S.
ANYWAY, there is an opinion and then there are just lies. Your Abarth will not outhandle many MODERN U.S. cars. I have proof but character count is being limited.
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
You failed to understand my point. Even the tuned versions of my car still have a 1.4 litre engine, up against a huge yank tank with a 7.0 litre V8, it's pretty small in comparison. But if you compare power/weight ratio's or even BHP per litre, you'll see that most American cars are underpowered. What don't you understand about it BEATING an Audi V10 either? That's a very quick car indeed.
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Before I even get any farther, state your source. Where do you see the Abarth beating an Audi R8 V10?
Second of all, why compare a tuned car to a stock car? Sure your 1.4L can match the 7.0 V8 if tuned properly. But you can tune that 7.0 V8 to achieve well over 1000HP. The BHP per liter is low from factory as it keep the costs of the car. For example the Viper. However, people have tuned that engine to 2000HP. Give me one European car with a V10 for under 100 grand. That's right, you can't.
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
I'll send you a link. As for a V10 for under 100k, there are more than you think BMW, VW etc. But V10's are heavy, and I've already explained that weight in a car is not a good thing. The smaller, the lighter the better! Even Porsche use a sticker instead of an enameled badge because it saves a few milligrammes! That's why a Caterham only has a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder engine but the same power/weight ratio as a 1000 HP Bugatti Veyron!
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
the corvette zr1 is an amazing car, but the europeans make the best cars in the world, no one can question that, and this abarth is a clear example.............still 14,000 grand. if i had that to spend it wouldn't be on this
gazaot 2 years ago
I'm not disagreeing it's just this guy thinks all American cars are bad and his Abarth can take outhandle every American car out there.
There are opinions and then there are just absurd claims.
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
yeah but he owns it so he bound to think its the best car ever ha ha joking.
i think the problem in my eyes with american cars they get a great design and powerful engine, but then to keep costs down fit them with cheap plastics or cheap brakes, gt500 is the the best looking american car to me but its been cheeped up
gazaot 2 years ago
It's true. GT500 is also poorly made but again it's to keep its cost down. GT500 Supersnake costs 85grand but it has 750HP. Poorly designed as it cannot even place all that power unless you are already doing 50mph roll (and it still spins tires). People end up putting drag radials and as a result it runs 10s in a 1/4 mile (faster then enzo, carrera gt, mclaren f1, slr merdedes, etc). Nevertheless, you won't see a European production car with 750hp that's 85 grand.
It depends on taste I guess.
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
You get what you pay for. Have you ever seen Ferrari's factory? Aston Martin's workmanship? These cars are engineered with maximum effort and put together just as well. There will never be a luxurious well made American car unfortunately. Like the Mercedes M Class, that was built in the US (Alabama) to save costs, as a result, it turned out to be poorly made, fell apart, and very very unreliable indeed. Then you look at how much money Rolls Royce invest into door handle design, it makes sense.
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Yea, but you don't see any American car COST as much as those cars. As a matter of fact, I can't think of a production car in the U.S. that costs over 150k. Hell, Americans already complain that the ZR1 is a bit too expensive and it's roughly a 100k. While you can keep dreaming about your Astons, Ferraris, Lambos as you will never get them.
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
Why do you say I'll never get them? You have no idea who i am or how much money i posses. Anyway, yes that's my point, Euro super cars invest a lot of money into technology and advanced equipment etc, not to mention Eco credentials due to the new even higher emission standards etc. Mercedes have a self leveling body control suspension system that uses hydraulic rams to level the car in bends. This is on a normal 5 door saloon, look under a Viper and you'll see leaf springs from the 1800's!
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
You don't have higher emission standards. You have DIFFERENT emission standards. We worry about NOx, this is why diesel vehicles are not legal in some states and require urea filtration in vehicles. You have bigger CO2 standards.
Yea invest lots of money and technology but for what? Let me guide you to the Nurburgring laptimes. The ZR1 still reigns over Zonda F, Carrera GT, 911 GT2, Koenigsegg, Ferrari F430 Scuderia, Murcielago and so on. Oh and it also has a leaf spring setup.
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
Yes, but all the World apart from the US controls it's C02 emissions, America seems to think N0X is a bigger threat? And a diesel car that emits up to 5 times less C02 than your average US sedan, is obviously going to emit less N0X too! Or are you suggesting a 100 MPG car with extremely low C02 emissions is somehow going to emit MORE N0X? And you're wrong, the ZR1 is 11th position, link emailed. There are only 4 US cars in the top 50! C'mon man, speak sense...
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
You're an idiot. I never said anything about ZR1's position. I just mentioned the car it reigns over (better laptimes) many European supercars. Even on your link you can see it dominates most European supercars. So does the ACR Viper and they both use leaf spring so this all this technological money seems a bit irrelevant now does it. Also the Radical is only street legal in the UK and because of the European Union law it's FORCED to be legal in other countries. Completely bullshit.
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
? So you're boasting a car that's in 11th position and the top 10 are all Euro brands, and there are only 4 out of top 50 that are US brands......so why are you arguing?! It's not just suspension that money is invested in, it's every component down to the very last detail, hence the cost! And they're hand built of course in most instances. US cars are mass produced in a factory using old parts and old engineering, that's why they're cheap. There aren't even that many turbocharged US cars yet...
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
You're a complete idiot.
Turbocharged cars? Not that's even relevant but Ford already has ecoboost (V6 twin turbo) ready for almost their entire lineup of cars.
Again, you also fail to counter argue my point. Low tech, lost cost, Viper SRT10 (rank 6) beats most of the European supercars (just like ZR1) that invest so much money into the technology. Also none of those Radicals even count as they aren't even street legal outside of Europe. (and its only street legal in Europe cause UK forced it)
c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
Oh ok, nothing counts to you, you just cannot accept FAILURE. Back when Ford were British, we used to get 500 BHP from a 4 pot 2.0 litre engine. In fact, i know somebody with an old 1980's Ford that has a 2.0 litre engine and 850 BHP and does 206 MPH. You do know Europe produces nearly twice as many cars as the USA every year? Anyway, even Turbo technology whilst still being developed seems dated now, YouTube Fiat's latest Multiair technology to see how far ahead we are, it's revolutionary!
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Are you sure Ford was British and how big are your alloys? The Alfa Mito is very similar to the 500, very.
cashw55 1 year ago
I meant British designed and built, not owned. The alloys are 17" just bought some new ones exactly the same as i wanted tyres! I had a MiTo for 2 and a bit weeks, it was the 155 HP version, quite nice to drive but rolled a lot in the bends and wasn't as fun as the Abarth!
D41H4T5U 1 year ago
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c0nv1ct1337 2 years ago
Dunno i dont drive that much , cuz i dont have time i got him now 1month & half 1000km... so i don't know the quality of the car is just delicate ... i think u know that already , and de shift knob stitches are at the top black i think from oil or something dirty dunno im gonna try to clean it :-) thats my hobby , i also bought a polish machine to get rid of some swirls on my back bumper and front ! but it's still a fast funny car no matter what :d small fast mouse! grtzzzzz
blackin007 2 years ago
@ Daihatsu hi there , i just registered at abarthisti but i have to wait till admin accepts me... , btw is there any product to polish or get rid of tiny scratches on the chrome parts of the car ? grtzzzz
blackin007 2 years ago
@blackin007 Hmmm. I am not sure, normal polish should work, like Autoglym polish. How come your car seems to have so many scratches already?
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
vey good sound!! :)
NapalmCandy 2 years ago
thnx for post something under my video @daihatsu :-)
blackin007 2 years ago
Yea, ever put it agains another car? to 'race' it?
DJKelzofficial 2 years ago
@DJKelzofficial Yes on roads i know, i outrun and Aston Martin DB9!, Nissan 350Z, Ford feista ST, Astra SRI etc few others!
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
wow dude, that's just nice! :D really amazing mate :') keep it up!
DJKelzofficial 2 years ago
haha, didn't knew that tbh :D
I just had a girly feeling about the original 500 ;D because my mom wants 1 badly. But when I see your 500 tuned, its pretty cool :D
DJKelzofficial 2 years ago
@DJKelzofficial Yes it's very cool! Turns more heads than any supercar! It's as manly as a small tuned up car can get i guess
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
o rly? :D
my dad has a fiat punto abarth ss btw :D
beat that !
DJKelzofficial 2 years ago
@DJKelzofficial Yea nice car, why not like the 500 then? They're both beautiful cars! But the 500 is faster around corners, and faster 0-100 KM too, you knew that right? :)
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
my mom :(
DJKelzofficial 2 years ago
@DJKelzofficial Your Mom knows nothing about cars then, obviously.
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
put your car against one of those womens car ;) probably u gonna say now u that u got a ferrari are something heavier....zzz
blackin007 2 years ago
this is a women's car tuned ;O
DJKelzofficial 2 years ago
@DJKelzofficial According to who?
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
@ Daihatsu , maybe i'm gonna put the Grey Ss Rims on my abarth cuz those one are bad quality they are so delicate they are not like the rims of my dad's car audi a5 ....i dont wanna see my rims at a couple 1000km's ....
blackin007 2 years ago
@blackin007 Yes they do scuff easy, but they are still the best looking wheels to me. All 4 of mine are scratched but i will just buy a new set when the car is 1 year old. :) I have done 10,000 miles in mine now!
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
@ Daihatsu Btw Meguiars scratch X , he camouflages the scratches or remove them ? grttzz
blackin007 2 years ago
@blackin007 I think it polishes them out completely! I would wax on top after, use Autoglym.
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Thankss it's Fixed !
blackin007 2 years ago
@Daihatsu Can i put a little paint on my red brakeclaw cuz there's a piece gone , greetingsss
blackin007 2 years ago
@blackin007 Yes get some specialist brake caliper enamel, should do the trick!
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Daihatsu wouldnt that be sweet if u put a Blow Off valve on abarth 500 ?
blackin007 2 years ago
@blackin007 Yes it has crossed my mind also, however it may be bad for the engine components and risk your warranty?
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Sorry :d haha maybe u are right today i removed a scratch its gone now than :p i looked , and suddenly is see my badge scratched :d my heart was still for a few moments , thats because i realy love my car(s) in my head it's not a simply automobile for just using , but its more like a hobby , my car got a personality for me :p:d haha btw thanx anyway ur the best!!!
blackin007 2 years ago
@blackin007 I understand, i was the same, ceaned my car every week, kept it looking new, but now there are scratches on the paint and wheels and chips etc so i just enjoy driving it. Obviously it still looks nice though and turns lots of heads! :)
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
can i use light scratch removers on the Signs of abarth the little ones on the side of the car cuz 1 is light scratched dunno how or when :s zzz :d i dont drive much at all zzzz
blackin007 2 years ago
@blackin007 I think you are obsessed! Relax, i know it's a new car but scratches are there from day one. In fact, as the paint dries in the oven tiny scratches appear, plus it's probably been washed 2 or 3 times before you bought it, once from the factory to get rid of the dust, once when it arrived at the dealer and then maybe once or twice more by the dealer before you bought it. Mine has many scratches but they don't bother me anymore! Enjoy the car! :)
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
i wanna say that i tryed today with a normal product for little scratches now there are more instead less :s now i ordered Scratch X from Meguiars that should help !
blackin007 2 years ago
Thanks Daihatsu ! it seems that i'm learn much from u ! haha , still a pride owner from the Abarth 500! see ya
blackin007 2 years ago
btw daihatsu , how u clean those stupid black dots at the back of the car and bumper , ive tryed with tar remover but i doesn't help for 100%
blackin007 2 years ago
@blackin007 I use T-cut sometimes but tar remover usually gets rid of it. You have to put lots on and leave it for at least 2 minutes, then rub with micro fibre cloth and finally rinse with soapy water etc.
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Washed today my abarth 500 got 640km , it looks back new , thats fun about white colour u dont see any scratches only in the sun i've seen already some swirls :-( but thats normal , i wash my car with 2 buckets it helps some, but swirl free dont exist i think , but nvm u see them only in full sun or maybe at night under a big light , but it's still a FUNNY and FASt little beast!
blackin007 2 years ago
@blackin007 Sweet! Forget about the swirls, a good quality polish will make these invisible next time you wash and apply polish.
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Ok i'm gonna try it , btw sorry funnyrs is my little brothers account :)
blackin007 2 years ago
Daihatsu , Do u know a good effective product for scratches cuz i got some places on my car with alot scratches not deep but they are there on my car with only 572km's :s greetingsssss
MrFunnyRS 2 years ago
@MrFunnyRS Try T-cut or Meguirs scratch X and then 2 coats of Autoglym Super resin polish. Always do when paint is clean dry and not hot!
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
yes its a unbelievable funny car! i'm pride of it, i will soon post some pics or vids , but i try to avoid roads with alot of trucks , i really care about the car and still have alot fun , i washed the car yesterday , but now its back dirty cause of the rain , and the car is always in the garage he never stands outside , so it keeps away from rain wind,btw is it normal when the engine is cold and i start it the engine gets a higher torque while idle 4 a few min.and than it falls back to normal?
blackin007 2 years ago