Abarth 595 Competizione as a daily?

[Squadrone Rosso]

Get the Monza wired open before it seizes up

[Bungleaio]

ecsrobin said:

DELTAHPE said:

Bungleaio said:

Good lad, enjoy the exhaust! Remember there's no run in procedure for the engines they are good to go.

There's a theory going around that the ECU is slightly restricted until the miles as up a bit 3k send to be a step and the salesman where I bought mine reckoned you need 6 to 7k on the clock

And when you get past 20k it pops and bangs a treat!

Thats good to know, I thought my turismo sounded better as time went on but I assumed it was just down to the exhaust sooting up. I only got to 11k in it though.

[geeks]

You don't need to on the new one, its now on a flap operated by the sport button, I guess they got tired with the claims for them! It's a shame the changed the exhaust tips though, I preferred the old ones to the new chrome ones but hey ho!

[Squadrone Rosso]

geeks said:

You don't need to on the new one, its now on a flap operated by the sport button, I guess they got tired with the claims for them! It's a shame the changed the exhaust tips though, I preferred the old ones to the new chrome ones but hey ho!

Cool. Mine is never out of Sport but it seized at 1800 miles / 4 months.

Freed with plus gas & a mole grips then wired open

[Bungleaio]

The new ones default to normal each time you start the ignition rather than staying in the mode you left it in. Slightly annoying but my neighbours are probably happy.

[DELTAHPE]

geeks said:

You don't need to on the new one, its now on a flap operated by the sport button, I guess they got tired with the claims for them! It's a shame the changed the exhaust tips though, I preferred the old ones to the new chrome ones but hey ho!

I have to wonder if it will make any difference to seizing up I imagine it'll still have a pivot much the same?

[geeks]

DELTAHPE said:

geeks said:

You don't need to on the new one, its now on a flap operated by the sport button, I guess they got tired with the claims for them! It's a shame the changed the exhaust tips though, I preferred the old ones to the new chrome ones but hey ho!

I have to wonder if it will make any difference to seizing up I imagine it'll still have a pivot much the same?

I guess the thinking is that people will actively press it more often to keep it freed up, when I get it back I will have a look underneath and see what is what


In other news, I am being sent selfies by the wife as she takes her colleagues out for runs in my car, this is not cricket lol, I haven't even taken anyone for a run yet

[DELTAHPE]

geeks said:

I guess the thinking is that people will actively press it more often to keep it freed up, when I get it back I will have a look underneath and see what is what


In other news, I am being sent selfies by the wife as she takes her colleagues out for runs in my car, this is not cricket lol, I haven't even taken anyone for a run yet

I actively press the accelerator and go post 3000rpm! Having said that mine is still working

[ecsrobin]

geeks said:

I guess the thinking is that people will actively press it more often to keep it freed up, when I get it back I will have a look underneath and see what is what


In other news, I am being sent selfies by the wife as she takes her colleagues out for runs in my car, this is not cricket lol, I haven't even taken anyone for a run yet

you’re welcome to share these pictures being Pistonheads

[Bungleaio]

Hang on who's car is this?

I dropped mine off this evening for the heat elements to be fitted to the seats tomorrow, I should get it back tomorrow afternoon all being well.

[geeks]

Well the log book says it’s mine but we are married, nothing is technically mine

On the plus side she picked up her new car today, new Focus ST-Line X and very nice it is too! Can’t fault it, handles well, goes alright, comfortable and is stuffed to the gills with gadgets! So naturally we went out and took a few photos, this was probably the better one.

[DELTAHPE]

geeks said:

Well the log book says it’s mine but we are married, nothing is technically mine

On the plus side she picked up her new car today, new Focus ST-Line X and very nice it is too! Can’t fault it, handles well, goes alright, comfortable and is stuffed to the gills with gadgets! So naturally we went out and took a few photos, this was probably the better one.

Interesting how they compare, for me I like the purity of the Abarth the lack of gadgets is a bonus.

[geeks]

DELTAHPE said:

geeks said:

Well the log book says it’s mine but we are married, nothing is technically mine

On the plus side she picked up her new car today, new Focus ST-Line X and very nice it is too! Can’t fault it, handles well, goes alright, comfortable and is stuffed to the gills with gadgets! So naturally we went out and took a few photos, this was probably the better one.

Interesting how they compare, for me I like the purity of the Abarth the lack of gadgets is a bonus.

Well they don't really compare, one is a great little hot hatch, the other is a superb family car.

Indeed the Abarths simplicity is great, however the lack of cruise control still continues to baffle almost everyone! I also didn't realise the auto dim rearview mirror was an option, so that sucks as the non dimmable one seems to distort things behind you and it takes a little getting used to. One final shout out to the indicators, dear Fiat, for the love of the holy ghost, please set them up so they don't self cancel so sensitively!

Edited by geeks on Thursday 4th October 09:27

Edited by geeks on Thursday 4th October 09:28

[DELTAHPE]

geeks said:

Well they don't really compare, one is a great little hot hatch, the other is a superb family car.

Indeed the Abarths simplicity is great, however the lack of cruise control still continues to baffle almost everyone! I also didn't realise the auto dim rearview mirror was an option, so that sucks as the non dimmable one seems to distort things behind you and it takes a little getting used to. One final shout out to the indicators, dear Fiat, for the love of the holy ghost, please set them up so they don't self cancel so sensitively!

Edited by geeks on Thursday 4th October 09:27

Edited by geeks on Thursday 4th October 09:28

Ah! I wasn't thinking about Ford's confusing model designation, was thinking ST when it's not.

[geeks]

DELTAHPE said:

geeks said:

Well they don't really compare, one is a great little hot hatch, the other is a superb family car.

Indeed the Abarths simplicity is great, however the lack of cruise control still continues to baffle almost everyone! I also didn't realise the auto dim rearview mirror was an option, so that sucks as the non dimmable one seems to distort things behind you and it takes a little getting used to. One final shout out to the indicators, dear Fiat, for the love of the holy ghost, please set them up so they don't self cancel so sensitively!

Edited by geeks on Thursday 4th October 09:27

Edited by geeks on Thursday 4th October 09:28

Ah! I wasn't thinking about Ford's confusing model designation, was thinking ST when it's not.

No the ST for the new Focus platform isn't out yet, I think, but when it is, it should be very, very good if the one we just picked up is anything to go by!

[Jester86]

I'd be tempted to order another specced Abarth in the future, but I must admit they really need to do the following 2 minor things.

1. For the love of everything allow us to spec Cruise! It makes the mundane motorway parts so much easier.
2. Allow the steering wheel to adjust for reach. How is the model a good 10+ years old and you haven't done this. I could improve the driving position so much for myself.

The frustrating thing is I am having my head turned by Hyundai and the i30N. Which is the only other hot hatch apart from the Abarth which really has my attention.

[Biggles delivers the goods]

I've had my 17 plate Turismo for over a year now and nearly 20k miles under its belt. It was perfect for when I lived in London but I recently moved to the country and the roads are bloody awful. I have treated it to its own plate though which I think fits rather well, "WH12 POP".

[micloi]

Jester86 said:

I'd be tempted to order another specced Abarth in the future, but I must admit they really need to do the following 2 minor things.

1. For the love of everything allow us to spec Cruise! It makes the mundane motorway parts so much easier.
2. Allow the steering wheel to adjust for reach. How is the model a good 10+ years old and you haven't done this. I could improve the driving position so much for myself.

The frustrating thing is I am having my head turned by Hyundai and the i30N. Which is the only other hot hatch apart from the Abarth which really has my attention.

Both fixable. I have extended the steering wheel I am installing cruise control next week. Just over £700 for both including installation.

[DELTAHPE]

Fiat 500 has cruise in some versions so I see no reason why the control can't be added to a 595. It's strange that they don't offer it

[Gio G]

Biggles delivers the goods said:

I've had my 17 plate Turismo for over a year now and nearly 20k miles under its belt. It was perfect for when I lived in London but I recently moved to the country and the roads are bloody awful. I have treated it to its own plate though which I think fits rather well, "WH12 POP".

Are you using a sea-sucker for your bike?

G