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Yesterday, 09:43 PM

Link replied to a thread What are best lower kit for smooth ride? in Fiat 500 Abarth Suspension and Chassis

I think in the end I'm just going to keep the wheels that it came with, they don't look half bad. I believe they are called the abarth oem esseesse...

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Yesterday, 09:41 PM

Link replied to a thread What are best lower kit for smooth ride? in Fiat 500 Abarth Suspension and Chassis

I completely understand that I�ll lose some good quality rides when it�s dropped, but I know there are some suspensions that are softer than others,...

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Yesterday, 09:39 PM

Link replied to a thread What are best lower kit for smooth ride? in Fiat 500 Abarth Suspension and Chassis

That's a ton of "a" questions, but I�ll do my best to answer them to the best of my knowledge. See response in red. If youve only just bought the...

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Yesterday, 09:24 PM

Fiat500USA replied to a thread 2012 Fiat 500 Sport needs a new engine - Looking for where ? in Welcome!

Info on engine codes posted on the forum and Fiat500usa.com:

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Yesterday, 09:14 PM

Thunderbolt replied to a thread Abarth Hood Vents - Useless with Water Tray? in Fiat 500 ABARTH Engine and Drivetrain Tuning

Pics as promised. I have an Assetto Corsa extractor vent and an Assetto Corsa NACA duct air intake. The air intake looks like it's not flush because...

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Yesterday, 07:19 PM

Haring replied to a thread What are best lower kit for smooth ride? in Fiat 500 Abarth Suspension and Chassis

Don’t use spacers with the CV2s unless you roll your fenders. On both my Abarth and 500C they rub the fenders depending on the tire you buy. I was on...

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Yesterday, 04:52 PM

sgtsmack replied to a thread oil pan in Fiat 500 DIY

Hello NGEN, yes its a manual non turbo and to describe it all the bolts are out of the oil pan 14 i think. the rear engine mount and bolts have...

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Yesterday, 03:41 PM

mwr replied to a thread Rear wheel toe in Fiat 500 ABARTH Tires, Wheels and Brakes

I don't have a horse in this race but wow, that was a great response and info! Good luck getting the camber sorted.

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Yesterday, 03:31 PM

Boese Ritter replied to a thread Abarth Hood Vents - Useless with Water Tray? in Fiat 500 ABARTH Engine and Drivetrain Tuning

LOL Oh nice! tks!

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Yesterday, 03:02 PM

Fiat500USA replied to a thread Rear wheel toe in Fiat 500 ABARTH Tires, Wheels and Brakes

Hmm.. the mounting looks different. Euro car US car

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Yesterday, 01:49 PM

texanbrit replied to a thread Abarth Hood Vents - Useless with Water Tray? in Fiat 500 ABARTH Engine and Drivetrain Tuning

Keeps hot things hot and cold things cold, but how does it know!?!?! Was also going to mention that I use this tray under my hood vents...

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Yesterday, 01:26 PM

Boese Ritter replied to a thread Abarth Hood Vents - Useless with Water Tray? in Fiat 500 ABARTH Engine and Drivetrain Tuning

Yeah probably, which is why I am doing my best to balance out what I do for Stationary vs. Driving Heat Management. At first, going with a full...

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Yesterday, 11:29 AM

smark replied to a thread New Member in Welcome!

Welcome to the forum. Please post some photos of you new ride!

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Yesterday, 10:56 AM

texanbrit replied to a thread New Member in Welcome!

Welcome! We need some pics of your ride!

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Yesterday, 10:50 AM

texanbrit replied to a thread What are best lower kit for smooth ride? in Fiat 500 Abarth Suspension and Chassis

If you lower the cars ride height you'll need to upgrade at least the rear shocks or the rear will be bouncy. If you lower the ride height the...

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Yesterday, 10:47 AM

ImaRobot replied to a thread What are best lower kit for smooth ride? in Fiat 500 Abarth Suspension and Chassis

Not to detract from a perfectly valid point you're raising but something not being on the car from the factory doesn't necessarily make it a bad...

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Yesterday, 10:38 AM

texanbrit replied to a thread Abarth Hood Vents - Useless with Water Tray? in Fiat 500 ABARTH Engine and Drivetrain Tuning

I would have thought black would be better as a radiator of heat when you're moving. White will reflect more sunlight so that helps when the car is...

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Yesterday, 10:27 AM

Fiat500USA replied to a thread Rear wheel toe in Fiat 500 ABARTH Tires, Wheels and Brakes

The rear axles are different on Euro and NAFTA cars. The rear axle beam on the US Abarth uses the stiffer US Fiat 500 beam (300 percent stiffer...

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Yesterday, 09:26 AM

ABAbarthBuckie replied to a thread What are best lower kit for smooth ride? in Fiat 500 Abarth Suspension and Chassis

Hi, Can I ask a question please? If youve only just bought the car, why are you lowering it? Because everyone does? You've only just got it....

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Yesterday, 09:15 AM

Fiat500USA replied to a thread 2012 Fiat 500 Sport needs a new engine - Looking for where ? in Welcome!

I would give the place the car's info like vin and engine code and let them pick the engine out. This way if they send you the wrong one it is on...

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Yesterday, 08:38 AM

gdd9000 replied to a thread 2012 Fiat 500 Sport needs a new engine - Looking for where ? in Welcome!

Destroyed engine on a 2012, car stuck at the dealer and they "can't locate an engine". Great. (I'm sure I'm not the first person who has been told...

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Yesterday, 08:34 AM

Link replied to a thread What are best lower kit for smooth ride? in Fiat 500 Abarth Suspension and Chassis

Awesome recommendations! Are both H&R and Eibach 'Pro Kit' somewhat similar in regards to ride quality? Or is one stiffer than the other? Also is...

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Yesterday, 03:00 AM

ABAbarthBuckie started a thread Rear wheel toe in Fiat 500 ABARTH Tires, Wheels and Brakes

Dear all, I'm holding out a hand for help from our American owners. Any Fiat 500/Abarth outside of North America, we in the EU etc, can�t correct...

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Yesterday, 01:09 AM

SeaDawg replied to a thread What are best lower kit for smooth ride? in Fiat 500 Abarth Suspension and Chassis

You may also want to consider Eibach 'Pro Kit' lowering springs which are also a moderate drop. Both Eibach and H & R are German manufacturers.

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03-27-2023, 08:19 PM

CalabogieRat replied to a thread New Member in Welcome!

Welcome. I am new here too. However it has lots of info.

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