Has Modifying The Big Turbo Abarth 595 Comp Ruined It? THE TRUTH | Modified Abarth 500

[@joshisnot11]

That heat issue is tough when you have such a big turbo in a tiny engine bay, but man the sounds and pulls must be worth it 💪🏻 Rad video, felt like an updated-throwback kinda thing. Def dig it.

[@StefABtv]

+Normie Peasant thanks mate, yeah definitely worth it with power and sound lol!!! :)

[@BorisEkner]

I noticed your jump staring procedure... Connecting the cables: 1. Black cable from donor battery minus to a clean metal point of the receiving vehicle. 2. Red cable from donor battery plus to the battery plus of the receiving car. 3. Start donor engine, start receiver. Disconnecting the cables: 1. Take off red cable from receiver battery. 2. Take off red cable from donor battery. 3. Take off black cable from receiver car. 4. Tack off black cable from donor battery. With this procedure you make sure both vehicles have the same electrical level of ground/minus before adding the plus cable. This is important in order to avoid sparks and/or electrical spikes/overcharge in the receiving vehicle and it’s electronics. Damn nice car you’ve got, BTW... -Me envious? You bet! 😂

[@ryanforeman3650]

Dammit i need to stop watching your videos as im going to end up buying one!! I test drove two a few days ago and nearly took one home with me, great videos dude!

[@jasecampbell1657]

You’re missing out mate trust me

[@klasseact6663]

Really enjoy the "old school" videos as you call them, LOL. I agree with you about the mods and I have stock suspension on my Abarth but I'm getting Bilstein B14's on my car come spring 2018. I'm looking at about .5" for the front and about 1.0" in the rear and that's it. I just wanna lessen the wheelwell gap a bit and make it feel more planted. I mean it's a short wheelbase car with 40 series tires but I know it can be better. I don't mind how the ride is now but at high speeds it's not as confident (I don't drive over 100 mph but up that way it's sketchy) As far as brakes go, well, when it's time I'll be getting better pads and new rotors all the way around, along with new fluid and that's it. I thought about a Wilwood BBK and while it's $900 for the front, which isn't bad, for how I drive my car they work just fine. Even my yearly drive in the Smokey mountains they perform great. I don't ever seeing getting a bit turbo like that and if I were to change it around it would be that middle one you showed us in the previous video. As you showed us, that turbo called out the clutch and it had to go, so one thing leads to another there! I mean the clutch will need to be replaced at some point but I'd rather wait till it needs it and upgrade accordingly. Thanks for all the great work Stef, looking forward to the future here 🇺🇸

[@StefABtv]

+Klasse Act thank you mate, always love reading your comments!

[@GODLIKE99KINGZ]

Hi. Do you remember what roof spoiler that you have? Could you link it

[@tonyw.6813]

An important thing to remember is that balanced brakes are better than just fitting huge brakes on the front.

[@xno1981]

Loving The sound of the turbo spool and another great video 👍

[@StefABtv]

+WolfieSnipezz thanks mate!!

[@Redbull357]

In the US, we don't have any 595, 696 Abarths etc.. Can you go to the Fiat Dealership in the Uk and show us what selections you have there? THanks

[@StefABtv]

+Redbull357 that's interesting! Il see what I can do mate :)

[@Redbull357]

thought about hood vents for the heat? they make some nice ones now

[@StefABtv]

+Redbull357 yeah I may potentially get vents to let some heat out :)

[@dtofq]

Exactly what I needed to hear right now with my car.... :)

[@Golf-tf6cr]

You deserve so many more subscribers

[@Thunder1976NL]

Get the bc racing coilovers instead of the b14 Bilstein. They are adjustable, so you can set it on soft when driving around town and to firm when hooning it during a roadtrip. The saying about suspension is: buy cheap, buy twice.

[@StefABtv]

+Thunder1976NL so true! Thanks mate!

[@michaelnedsmar9106]

I love my recently bought 2019 500 twin air 85hp , the only thing I would want from a modified abarth like yours is the Urinal 3.47 for when I'm taken short.

[@CarlBarryMusic]

Saw your car at brooklands.. featured in today's video bro! Cool videos btw!!!

[@StefABtv]

+_CBVlogs_ haha awesome mate! Shame I didn't catch you!

[@CarlBarryMusic]

Stef ABtv Yh I see your cars gone , I was in the Alfa group just opposite yours aha hopefully we meet another time but it's been a good day though. 😁

[@manelalentorn]

What is the brand of that rear spoiler? Where did you get it from? Thanks man! Great video :)

[@madfiat8932]

Comments based on my own 250ish HP Abarth. Brakes: The rear is squirrelly no matter what on these cars. I changed to R1 rotors and Hawk pads and had a lot less fade when hard on the brakes. Not as much bite - bigger discs would probably help. Turbo: I have a turbo upgrade with a GTX wheel and it's similar to what you describe. Big lag down low, but once boost builds it is a rocketship. I would say the only negative with this, is it reduces the kind of fun that you can have in town under 40mph. You're constantly in a state of "Boost is about to hit ... and now I'm past the speed limit"... Out on back roads or highways where you can wind it out, it's a blast. But it constantly taunts you to wind it out. The stock turbo rewards you at much more reasonable speeds. I would say that anyone who does 90% of their driving inside the city limits should not change the turbo to a bigger one, or you will be constantly seeking out opportunities to use it. Suspension: From what I've seen with friends in the community, you're SPOT ON with the suspension. Everyone I know who has had coilovers basically hates the ride. There's not enough suspension travel on the Abarth to be able to go that low on coils. Myself, I upgraded rear shocks to Koni Yellow, lowered the rear springs just slightly, installed chassis bracing, and swapped the rear torsion bar for a 30mm unit, and that pretty much set the suspension to a sweet spot for street use while inspiring confidence in the corners. Better yet, when Hurricane Harvey flooded my apartment parking lot, I was able to get the car out before water got in - if I'd been lowered that would not have been possible (it was that close).... What would I do different in my own Abarth if I had it to do again? I would not go so aggressive on the turbo honestly... For the street, power at 3000 RPM is much more valuable than at 5500 RPM. To be honest.

[@StefABtv]

+Alvin Brinson great insight mate!

[@bsd103]

You can indeed fix the squirrelly braking on these cars. The rear torsion bar should have helped a little, but you also need to do struts up front (koni yellows work, crank up the rebound a little so the front end doesn't dive), lowering or "leveling" the car also f's with the braking/handling, it was engineered with that rake for a reason. The next step is to increase your rear braking power with either a caliper upgrade or with more brake proportioning to the rear, that will help stabilize. The front struts alone should make a considerable difference, and of course make sure the caliper slides are very well greased.

[@bsd103]

Also turbo-wise the garrett 1446 that comes on the abarth stock in the US is perfect IMO. With a good intercooler and intake the car will make 250hp and close to 300lb-ft with that stock turbo and the power kicks in at 2500 with next to zero lag. Definitely don't want to make this car work to spool like you said - 3000rpm is more important than 5500.

[@brandonholley413]

Alvin Brinson I want to thank you for your input as I just got an Abarth two weeks ago and have been watching these videos to see what I'd want to do with mine. At the moment it is completely stock the only things I would want to do in terms of performance mods is lower it slightly maybe an inch at the most, get the horse power and torque up without having to switch turbos, and better brakes to handle all that. Any recommendations or things I should look at changing to handle those things please let me know I'll take all the help and info I can get!

[@brandonholley413]

Alvin Brinson also I have the 2012 US Abarth

[@londo0]

I ended up buying a 1.2 Fiat 500 because I didn't want to worry about turbo, etc. But, the only thing that would change my mind would be having an Abarth performance in 'normal' Fiat 500 body. I think 'retro' look and Abarth performance would be the best combination.

[@Marcke-tb1hb]

Hi Stef, What did you do about the noise from the scuttle air filter intake? Thanks

[@StefABtv]

Sounded great 👍🏻

[@Marcke-tb1hb]

@@StefABtv Great content, and you’re still king of the Abarth content. 👍 Just trying to find a way to quieten the intake noise a little. Tricky!

[@supermotomadness]

Great shizzle as per usual!.

[@StefABtv]

+sean power thanks Sean!

[@wheelsandwatches]

Buying cheap suspension will never be good. You need to spend a fair wedge on coilovers to get compliment suspension.

[@StefABtv]

+d9e9v9il absolutely right there mate

[@CanOfMinus]

Don't you have a FMIC? If so which one? I'm planning on going with one from ATM here in the states, looks a bit beefier and better made than the others. Have you also considered the Assetto Corse hood vents?

[@StefABtv]

+CanOfMinus yeah got an airtec front mount mate. Hood vents are an option too!

[@mattnmm3359]

I absolutely love your Abarth just a quick question have you ever upgraded your coil pack is it worth doing mine has been remapped about 180bhp straight through exhaust, many thanks

[@JayEmmOnCars]

We need to do something together where you try and convince me why everyone loves these things

[@StefABtv]

+JayEmm on Cars haha up for that mate! We will get something sorted soon!

[@stfc9788]

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[@zekkez]

As far as heat soak goes, have you tried using a turbo jacket and/or heat shield?

[@StefABtv]

just need to find the right fit for my car. not sure it will fit as the turbo is so close to the chasis and it already had to be bent to allow the turbo to fit. the original heat shield area also had to be cut out to allow the turbo to fit lol

[@Dreinocz]

How in the world you put vmax coils on that car? A performance car should have proper suspension kit.

[@tedwats8792]

Step I was thinking about using the bc coilovers what is your thoughts on those? One reason being I am doing stereo and will have added weight to the rear this way I can adjust the height.

[@StefABtv]

+theodore watkins lots have said great things about the BC's mate

[@Ghost809-]

Where did u get ur rear wing

[@StefABtv]

US road race motorsport and then wrapped it gloss black

[@denniskay3957]

Keeping mine natural

[@StefABtv]

+dennis kay untouched sometimes are best :) especially suspension lol

[@madfiat8932]

Natural is good..... too much silicone out there LOL... Wait... we're talking about cars, right?

[@StefABtv]

+Alvin Brinson 😂😂😂😂

[@swansmeister]

instal an electric ventilator, laybe 2 small ones instead of 1, can easely be done at a good perfomance shop.

[@dianehunt1364]

To b honest my 595c is bog standard.and very happy with it if I want more I go out in my 3.2 v6 audi tt .

[@vinny03]

Leaving mine standard 160BHP Trofeo.

[@ML-si5ht]

Went past my house like 10 times in this video lol

[@StefABtv]

😂😂😂

[@betoski]

Any abarth owners recommend buying a used abarth? The reliability, or lack of, is what scares me since I am not made of money. Thanks

[@twostrokeandsawdust]

betoski as with any car, do your checks when buying, make sure the car has a full service history and the likes, check for vibrations and rattles from anything mechanical. I bought secondhand with no issues at all.

[@betoski]

Thanks for the info. Solid advice :D

[@brandonholley413]

I just bought one used in the US too 5 years old with 40k miles

[@tanglewood777]

so will that eat a feiesta st

[@scottrobertson307]

Go pedal will definitely get rid of that lag in fourth gear. Makes a huge difference

[@StefABtv]

+Scott Robertson not certain it will mate as it's the turbo itself that produces the lag rather than the throw on the acceleration pedal?

[@drewstevenson5478]

Aluminium rod 25mm X 200mm acts as a good heatsink y'all knows where to shove it when u want that tush tush valve few videos on here look up Abarth pop off

[@wogsybloke]

your low car will not like road humps

[@wogsybloke]

Looks like undoing things when it is sold

[@Fabienbeddard]

Little beast!

[@StefABtv]

+Fabien beddard 💪💪💪

[@jordanglenn1803]

what are those red shoes, Those look awesome

[@StefABtv]

Thanks mate, supra skytops

[@denissarvari7629]

so if you want a 595 , bay a alfa mito, it has a 6th gear. XD

[@StefABtv]

Lol 😂 defo needs a 6th