10 Things You DIDN'T Know About the FIAT 500 Abarth

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After talking to some owners, I've realized that not everyone knows all the cool and weird things about their Fiat 500 Abarth. In this video I go over 10 things that you probably didn't know about your FIAT 500 Abarth. I have owned this car for a few months and learned some things I wasn't expecting. If you are like anything like me, you like to learn anything and everything about your car, so here is a list that will get you started. Some of the items include unusual tire size and bolt pattern, the fact that there is no muffler on the car and how you can't turn on the high beams if your headlights are off.
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@SimpleCarGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks everyone for watching, check out my video on all the things I love about the FIAT 500: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sK15mMR8vMnSdXk.html

@MicroTurboComplex 2 ай бұрын

I’ve read that 4x100 fits fine even without “wobble bolts” I’m running Falken all season tires and they’re great and weren’t too expensive. The turning circle is annoying but the Abarth rack is a quicker ratio so I think it’s worth the trade off.

@jadebrybry Жыл бұрын

My uk 2013 abarth has slight differences to yours in the US. I have never seen one in the uk with cruise control. If I hold down the TTC button for 10 seconds it does not turn off traction control fully. Minor details, the gear stick shape is different, the boot gauge is in a different place. Those are just a few things I picked up from your video. It’s nice to see the difference between the same year car but in different countries 😊

@rubenalves811 Жыл бұрын

I love it so much!

@HenryFrederick 5 ай бұрын

Subscribed and liked!

@cjmon4362 2 жыл бұрын

Hill start doesn't only for in reverse.....also does when ur climbing a hill going forward

@sailingspark9748 3 жыл бұрын

4x98mm bolt pattern is Fiat specific. My 1977 Fiat 124 spider uses the same pattern. As does Lancia and Maserati 4 bolt cars.

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine it's much more popular in Europe as I've never seen on here in the states. Would be cool to have a Lancia from the old days!

@yodastube Жыл бұрын

4 x 98 has had this bolt pattern for many years

@billwilson6096 4 ай бұрын

But it is an odd pattern for North America, wheel adapters 4x100 are commonly available for Fiats.

@billwilson6096 4 ай бұрын

Change to 205 / 45 / R16, full size spare was a rare factory option.

@puggster 2 жыл бұрын

The euro versions all come with some version of a muffler, in the Uk for example your exhaust cant exceed 70db you can buy the muffler delete but will most likey get you a fine for exessive noise, the turning circle is larger than a stock 500 because of the wheel size, Abarth modify the steering rack with endstops to stop the wheel rubbing on the inner arch, its also why the front wheels are a diffrent size, its a shame the US doesnt get the facelift model as they addressed alot of the pre 2015 model issues, its a much nicer car, my only complaint with my 2018 model is the seat is still way to high, and would like to have seen a telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel.

@jadebrybry Жыл бұрын

My uk version doesn’t turn traction control off after holding the TTC button, is yours the same?

@puggster Жыл бұрын

@Jade Bryony yes you can't turn it off, the only Physicsl way is to disable the Yaw sensor located under the handbrake trim, the black wire gets chopped and a switch added, this also disables ABS, Hill hold, and ESP with warning on dash that ESP is unavailable, All safety features are off except airbags, to reset it, Turn off car then enable the switch and it will be back to normal, I tried it but its very squirmy to drive, and torque steer is horendously strong, and can break traction even in 3rd gear. Be great for track day though 😂

@wesselbakker936 2 жыл бұрын

I think the spare tire isn't included on the Abarth to save weight. Mine also doesn't have it either. But my other 500, a regular 500 does have a spare wheel underneath the trunk.

@jadebrybry Жыл бұрын

I have a spare tyre in my 2013 abarth, I’m in the uk 😊

@Abarth328GTS 4 жыл бұрын

There's a ton of wheel and tires to choose from 205 45 16 will fit perfect with no rubbing at all.

@SimpleCarGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I see why many people use other sizes, still the original size of the tire is pretty unusual.

@NUBBY39 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy My Abarth came with 17inch wheels standard from factory with tyres the same size back and front .

@MrEduardd 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy mine has from the factory 205/40/17 84 W

@Jabber-ig3iw 3 жыл бұрын

What year is your car? It’s got a series 3 steeling wheel, rear lights, front grille and radio/vent setup but series 4 window switches.

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think we have series here, it's a 2013 year model. Everything is OEM as far as I know.

@sailingspark9748 3 жыл бұрын

The US model 500s are different to make them US compliant. We got different sized rear lights compared to Europe

@CactusJack252 4 жыл бұрын

I believe the wide turning circle is because of the placement of the inter coolers.

@SimpleCarGuy 4 жыл бұрын

You might be right! I haven’t really looked into it much.

@Jabber-ig3iw 3 жыл бұрын

Vairon 1200ryder and the comparatively large and wide wheels on such a small car.

@ForkTheSpoonWrecker 3 ай бұрын

The turning circle has to do with the steering ratio. The non abarth models have a better turning circle.

@billwilson6096 4 ай бұрын

Oh forgot to mention that there is an air compressor under the drivers seat, have a look 👀

@bloody30000 Жыл бұрын

in order to flash the headlights, you pull the stalk towards you, might want to read the manual 🙄

@GogiTavadze Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for clarifying it, man! I'm only looking to buy one and it looked quite inconvenient because we use light signals a lot over here

@MurrayEstes 3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised too how bad it turns in a circle. My old 1985 Toyota 4Runner turns in half the distance in a circle

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

That's what sports suspension does, I guess!

@MCJimboy10 2 жыл бұрын

4 wheel drive..

@tri-pedaler6679 2 жыл бұрын

probably bc they don’t want that much power going to the wheels when it’s turned tightly - very hard in CV joints (a known problem w the pop/sport). Power only makes this worse

@catmaclaggan Жыл бұрын

I always laugh that with this tiny car I have to do Austin Powers turns in situations where a bigger car could just turn around normally🤡

@kweef_bru4822 4 жыл бұрын

4x100 wheels with wobble bolts will fit. If you aren't scared of wobble bolts.

@SimpleCarGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Ehhh, I’m not sure how comfortable I am with wobble bolts, but it might be worth a try since I have two sets from my Mini Cooper S.

@y2ktube 3 жыл бұрын

I own a 2013 Abarth 500C - To do this great little car justice, I always want to WARN everybody about this hot little engine. It's very 'fussy' about its spark plugs - Don't use anything but the NGK plugs (NGK Laser Iridium SIKR9A7). Here's why : With SPORT mode off it runs great (fully stock engine) - With SPORT mode on and under 3,500 rpm it runs fine, idles fine, starts fine, slow acceleration/gentle throttle fine. - Now OVER 3500 rpm and at 80-100% throttle, it begins to miss, emanates machine gun popping from the exhaust, acceleration gets interrupted, it coughs and splutters. If I back off a little then gently throttle back on, it's ok, but when pushed it runs like crap. - This is all caused by the very high Boost of the "Sport" mode which creates faulty or OTHER brand plug "Ignition Interruption" inside the combustion chamber...

@jimjimerson6865 3 жыл бұрын

Wow he’s nearly 5’11 ie 5’10.

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the shoes I'm wearing, I could even be 6ft tall!

@7732boo 4 ай бұрын

Mine are 17

@JC-jt3ug 2 жыл бұрын

Nah I'm 6,2 and my mates are all the taller or the same I'll just remove the rear seats 🤣

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Great option as well,, you'll be able to actually fit stuff in there now!

@JC-jt3ug 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy yeah I just bought a carpet to go over the bare metal, also 2 months in and love the car done abit already gonna map to 230 next month

@manojesudian4386 4 жыл бұрын

Why don't you give your driving experience, this car is known for it

@SimpleCarGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion, but there are so many videos of people talking about how cool it is to drive and how it’s like a go cart. Thanks for watching!

@callumjenks6202 2 жыл бұрын

That exhaust isnt factory mate

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is. That’s how these Abarth came from factory.

@callumjenks6202 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy trust me the car did not come out the factory with NO back box on bro

@swzr4408 2 жыл бұрын

@@callumjenks6202 that’s the stock exhaust. Hard to believe but you can look it up!

@probablyrudy8308 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao it’s definitely stock

@callumjenks6202 2 жыл бұрын

@@probablyrudy8308 just not having fiat abarth release a car from the production line with no back box

@NUBBY39 4 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you dont really like the car ,why dont you lot in America stick to your crap cars and leave the real cars to us in Europe ,you lot have know idea

@SimpleCarGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Why does it sound like I don’t like the car? Most of these have been positive and I’ve been enjoying driving it. I’ve also never owned an American car.. but wouldn’t mind one.

@NUBBY39 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy if you did owned a American car then you would find out what a crap is really like you would be doing a video titled " Here is a million things I hate about my car".

@dustinbranch6825 3 жыл бұрын

Rude. American Abarth owner, never would've thought things that are more common in other parts of the world might seem strange to us. That's the whole point of owning an Abarth 500 in the States.

@jimjimerson6865 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Americans aren’t exactly known for their cars.