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Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear you are having an issue. An "ungodly" sound isn't too descriptive. What does it sound like? When does...
 

Valve length question

Hello,

2013 Abarth in Canada.

I had the typical burnt exhaust valve issue. I decided not to go with the OEM ones since first...
 

I am going to assume you mean Gen 1 because of cost.

Most Mechanical issues were corrected by 2017. If you do buy a 2016 make sure the motor...
 

What common issues should I look for in a 500x?

I'm looking at different cars and the 500x has crossed my mind. I'm wondering what issues I should look for because as a Fiat fan and someone needing...
 

Fiat 500 Specific roof top carrier with bike attachment for sale

I have a like new Fiat 500 Specific roof top carrier bars with a bicycle attachment. I bought it from Micks Garage in England - https://www.micksgara...
 

Automatic transmission? If that's an automatic it could be as simple as the battery being defective (or not fully charged).

I would start...
 

Yeah, Ford has a history of "minimal design". They want to save money and keep weight down so they design for using the least material. My neighbor's...
 

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Help us achieve our goal of raising $150,000 to help support the melanoma and skin cancer com
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that's a funny. One of the very few issues I had with my brand new fuel injected YUGO was the PCV hose used to freeze up in freezing weather and oil would...
 

We had a great time. Thanks to everyone that helped put the event together!

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2015 Fiat 500 Abarth - Starts, But Not Moving

Hi all! I've got a 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth that has been sitting for almost 6 months. I have not used it in the winter since it's not a great vehicle where...
 

^^^ This ^^^ its one weak design point. I had the 225 slant six in my Dodge Coronet. Great engine but mine had a habit of blowing oil out of the breather...
 

Abarth 4C!

This is interesting. They're taking existing 4Cs and reinventing them as Abarths

https://www.motor1.com/news/716049/alfa-romeo-4c-return...
 

pin which locks the charging door is broken.

Hi
In my 500Ee the pin which locks the charging door is broken.
Any idea where I can get a replacement?

THX...
 



I didn't actually take the drain plug off. I sucked the oil out of it as the plug was not coming off and If you see the location, you'll...
 

lol Great vid. Originally I heard they might allow owners to customize the slow speed audio byte. I assume the killjoys at NAFTA nixed that for the US...
 

That's an interesting case on your 124. Can you get to the vent and run a wire down it? In the old days I'd see grease and, sometimes, diff oil break...
 

Interesting thoughts ideas here. I like the tip about using the door as leverage, though I'm afraid I'd find out my door pins are shot, too....

Abarth Wrapped Photos? Here's Mine.

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  • Ando
    Enthusiastically Slow
    Lifetime Member
    • Nov 2016
    • 2342

    #31
    Looks great!

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    • luddite
      Member
      • Dec 2015
      • 56

      #32
      When the budget allows, I want to do tri-color (green/white/red) pinstripes between the two.

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      • 500
        Senior Member
        • Dec 2012
        • 108

        #33
        Your wrap is really awesome!
        Last edited by 500; 12-02-2018, 12:07 PM.
        2015 500 Turbo 5mt
        2013 500 Pop 5mt

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        • SSGForti
          Member
          • Jul 2017
          • 30

          #34
          All this wrapped cars make me want to wrap mine.

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          • Mr_Ritka
            Member
            • Aug 2015
            • 66

            #35
            Just how complex is the wrapping process? I installed rally stripes from bumper to bumper on my 500..thought those were vinyl.
            I am not planning on doing a full wrap, rather I want to wrap the roof and the wing. Car is Metallic Gray with white mirror caps, white roof and white spoiler. (I bought it used so I did not choose those options). I would probably do the mirrors and spoiler a different color and the top a carbon fiber so it blends better with the gray. Luckily I have a sunroof so it's not a big area.
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            Current Ride:
            2018 500 Abarth "Giorgio"

            Former Ride:

            2013 500 Pop "Giuseppe"
            Custom Vinyl Stripes - RRM Corsa Dyno CAI -

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            • Mr_Ritka
              Member
              • Aug 2015
              • 66

              #36
              Originally posted by C-ARchitect
              My Abarth was wrapped in 3M Matte Blue Metallic back in 2015. I've since taken it off due to too much attention. I plan to wrap it again in a more subtle color later this year when it gets warmer out.

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              Looooove the matte look! Sooo cool.
              Wait...good attention or bad attention?
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              Current Ride:
              2018 500 Abarth "Giorgio"

              Former Ride:

              2013 500 Pop "Giuseppe"
              Custom Vinyl Stripes - RRM Corsa Dyno CAI -

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              • Ando
                Enthusiastically Slow
                Lifetime Member
                • Nov 2016
                • 2342

                #37
                Originally posted by Mr_Ritka
                Looooove the matte look! Sooo cool.
                Wait...good attention or bad attention?
                Speaking as an introverted engineer all attention in the real world is bad attention. ;]

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                • Mr_Ritka
                  Member
                  • Aug 2015
                  • 66

                  #38
                  Originally posted by Ando
                  Speaking as an introverted engineer all attention in the real world is bad attention. ;]
                  Touché!
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                  Current Ride:
                  2018 500 Abarth "Giorgio"

                  Former Ride:

                  2013 500 Pop "Giuseppe"
                  Custom Vinyl Stripes - RRM Corsa Dyno CAI -

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                  • map
                    Moderator
                    • Dec 2018
                    • 3729

                    #39
                    lol Don't want attention but drive one of the iconic cars around?

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                    • smark
                      • Apr 2014
                      • 4952

                      #40
                      My base coat 500 is silver. The dealership use to paint them two tone, many years ago. FCA collision center on the site $$$$$. I thought about wrapping the top half of my 500 blue, like this 695. With a separation pin stripe. Very little wrap material on my roof. I have the factory sunroof.

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                      • C-ARchitect
                        Member
                        • Jan 2015
                        • 95

                        #41
                        Originally posted by Mr_Ritka
                        Looooove the matte look! Sooo cool.
                        Wait...good attention or bad attention?
                        A little bit of both. What annoyed me was people kept touching it because they were curious as to how the matte finish felt. There wasn't a day that my car didn't have finger prints on it! I've recently rewrapped it to a gloss green color. Now I go unnoticed.

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                        '16 BMW M4
                        '15 Fiat Abarth
                        '08 BMW X5 (Sold)
                        '08 BMW M3 (Sold)
                        '06 BMW 325xi (Sold)

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                        • Mr_Ritka
                          Member
                          • Aug 2015
                          • 66

                          #42
                          Originally posted by C-ARchitect
                          A little bit of both. What annoyed me was people kept touching it because they were curious as to how the matte finish felt. There wasn't a day that my car didn't have finger prints on it! I've recently rewrapped it to a gloss green color. Now I go unnoticed.

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                          Ahhh yes, the touching makes sense. I'd be that guy wanting to touch it too LOL
                          And wow the green looks amazing! I love that you have the Euro tail lights.
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                          Current Ride:
                          2018 500 Abarth "Giorgio"

                          Former Ride:

                          2013 500 Pop "Giuseppe"
                          Custom Vinyl Stripes - RRM Corsa Dyno CAI -

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                          • map
                            Moderator
                            • Dec 2018
                            • 3729

                            #43
                            To wrap the roof requires removing the antenna and roof trim.

                            What sort of clips hold the headliner in place? What holds the roof strips in place?

                            Thanks.

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                            • pooyab
                              Junior Member
                              • May 2019
                              • 8

                              #44
                              I wrapped my first one in Battleship Gray. From experience, I would recommend sticking to 3M or Avery rolls.
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                              • map
                                Moderator
                                • Dec 2018
                                • 3729

                                #45
                                Originally posted by pooyab
                                I wrapped my first one in Battleship Gray. From experience, I would recommend sticking to 3M or Avery rolls.
                                Did you get rid of your antenna? Any tips on how to pull the roof strips? Do they just pop up, or do they need to slide, like on other Fiat models?

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