New FIAT 500 Abarth

ZCarMan · 05-21-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

I like idea of the Abarth however these cars are more prone to roll overs in crashes due to their short wheel base and tall CG. We have seen several rollovers with New Abarths at track already.

You may have mixed up the 500 Sport with the Abarth. The Abarths have only been in the U.S. for about a month now. The 500 was available starting in March of 2011. The SCCA didn't allow the 500 as I understand it in certain categories because of their formula for roll over potential. The Abarth is lower than the 500, with beefed up suspension. They've been racing Abarths though in Europe for several years now.

ZCarMan · 05-21-2012, 03:49 PM

Just returned from ZDayZ and had a blast. The Mrs. entered the Abarth in the ZDayZ people's choice car show under the "other" category and took second place! WooHoo!

ZCarMan · 05-21-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SMJane_Again

Jon,

As an aside, your Z looks absolutely sinister sitting in the background like that, all blacked out. Great look! Rep sent.

S.

Much obliged, thanks very much.

Shamu · 05-21-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

You may have mixed up the 500 Sport with the Abarth. The Abarths have only been in the U.S. for about a month now. The 500 was available starting in March of 2011. The SCCA didn't allow the 500 as I understand it in certain categories because of their formula for roll over potential. The Abarth is lower than the 500, with beefed up suspension. They've been racing Abarths though in Europe for several years now.

No I'm referring to Abarth series in Europe that has been going on for some time now.. Lots of rollovers. These cars see lots of time on their roofs.

Just make sure you have a good rollbar and harnesses.

Examples

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VztPQ...e_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJU2v...e_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2JNt...e_gdata_player

b1adesofcha0s · 05-22-2012, 09:04 AM

Tell Pat congrats on her award

ZCarMan · 05-22-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

No I'm referring to Abarth series in Europe that has been going on for some time now.. Lots of rollovers. These cars see lots of time on their roofs.

Just make sure you have a good rollbar and harnesses.

Examples

Trofeo Abarth 500, 2 rollovers at Magione 2010 - YouTube

Malfatti's crash, Trofeo Abarth 500 2011 at Varano - YouTube

Abarth 500 rolled at Cadwell BSB - YouTube

Yeah, I've seen all those videos from Europe. Don't think I need to worry at all since I won't be in the mix like that.

bigdog1250 · 05-30-2012, 05:03 PM

Love the Abarth!!! Wish I had extra cash for a fun little DD like this.

ZCarMan · 05-31-2012, 05:04 PM

First performance mod arrived today for the Abarth!

Headed to AAM Competition tomorrow morning for installation and dyno runs!

b1adesofcha0s · 05-31-2012, 06:10 PM

Nice!

Shamu · 05-31-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Yeah, I've seen all those videos from Europe. Don't think I need to worry at all since I won't be in the mix like that.

Just be careful and you shouldn't have any problems. You have a little bit to worry about if you understand physics and like to drive fast. I wouldn't put sticky tires on one! It's just physics that short tall stance causes instability. Wouldn't ever want to go off track side ways. I was a big ECho/Yaris fan and developed my car like race cars in Europe. Very fun but definitely tippy. Heck one of those rollovers guy just hit rumble strip too fast! Yikes!

batman_4 · 10-06-2012, 01:54 AM

been looking into one of these little cars as a daily.....any forum recommendations???

Lug · 10-06-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by batman_4

been looking into one of these little cars as a daily.....any forum recommendations???

Sure, future Ford Fiesta ST forum.

DLSTR · 10-07-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by batman_4

been looking into one of these little cars as a daily.....any forum recommendations???

YES. GET ONE

Had mine here in Germany for almost 3 years. Recently sold. Fantastic fun pure economical sports car. Go drive one. Most cars wish they had an exhaust note that good and aggressive!

05-21-2012, 03:49 PM	#92 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	Just returned from ZDayZ and had a blast. The Mrs. entered the Abarth in the ZDayZ people's choice car show under the "other" category and took second place! WooHoo! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

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bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Love the Abarth!!! Wish I had extra cash for a fun little DD like this. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

05-31-2012, 05:04 PM	#98 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	First performance mod arrived today for the Abarth! Headed to AAM Competition tomorrow morning for installation and dyno runs! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

05-31-2012, 06:10 PM	#99 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Nice! __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	been looking into one of these little cars as a daily.....any forum recommendations??? __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

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