Owning an X19

What makes the Fiat X19 such a practical car.

[@francochesmundor5862]

Thank you for your enthusiasm showing your car, it looks very nice. I have one very similar here in Spain, just LHD and I've changed the wheels to 14' but those originals are very special ones. This car is a master design for all the details you show here. I hope you enjoy your car as I do mine, that's the idea!

[@memes_gbc674]

i never really understood how fun the car was until i drove it, its an awesome car

[@davidmoult5770]

They are fun to drive, and you can ... Drive them... Unlike exoticars.

[@ELTSBABY]

I added a non return valve on the fuel line solved the hot starts found that the fuel returns back to the tank as the fuel pump non return valves fail after time

[@davidmoult5770]

That's a good idea

[@peterhirt991]

what did you do to the engine? It does not sound at all as a FIAT 1500cc!

[@davidmoult5770]

K&N air filter electronic ignition,

[@CX0909]

“…an X 1/9, with a cowboy hat on, and living the life here in Cornwall” 😂👍🏻 Cheers from Portland Oregon USA 🍻

[@davidmoult5770]

Well howdy partner, a Cornish expression from the mining days . Yes I am living the life, X19, gliding, toy trains, beer and lady friends when I sing, Yee ha!

[@CX0909]

@@davidmoult5770 well said sir!

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*I had 3 of these. Inside you feel like you're going 100 MPH while outside you're only doing 50.* No power steering or brakes and yet you don't need it. It handles like a go cart but with a suspension that keeps you from being punished for having fun. It doesn't need more horsepower, only more twisty roads.

[@davidmoult5770]

You are on the money.

[@markbowden7238]

I noticed the nearside headlight doesn't park in the open position it starts to close before it stops. Try adjusting the fundamental angle on the motor driveshaft spline, slacken the bump stop, adjust the turnbuckle and bump stop together to remove any freeplay.

[@davidmoult5770]

Good advice.

[@markbowden7238]

@@davidmoult5770 I hope it works!

[@markbowden7238]

@@davidmoult5770 you might need to adjust the beam down a bit as well, assuming the car was MoT'd as it was in the video👍

[@glennmillier1048]

Two things David What size k and n filter and where from . Second point engin vent is great but what happens if it rains water in the engin

[@davidmoult5770]

I just looked it up on the K and N supplier web site. As for rain, when the car is driving rain doesn't seem to get in. If parked outside overnight I have made a folding aluminised plastic cover to fit under the lid. It's only the distributor and coil that need to protecting. It will be a lot more protected than the in early Mini electricals.

[@mimitrubadourix7954]

Nice car! I believe the engine is from Lampredi, not "Lampardi".

[@davidmoult5770]

You are right!

[@manodfergus]

Hi David, is that the crank breather going to a small air filter? If so, what size or what type of filter did you use for the job. Many thanks.

[@davidmoult5770]

No, it just goes down under the car, the carburettor is spotless and helps emissions so it is a decision.

[@gordonfrank]

Nice job on the sun visors.

[@davidmoult5770]

Well thank you, I polished the edges to make them look bought

[@christopherhill5890]

I think you need a windsock for your microphone. Are the wheels aluminium alloy or magnesium?

[@davidmoult5770]

Magnesium

[@christopherhill5890]

Very nice car Mr Moult. Your KZbin handle should be 'The Cat in the Hat'

[@davidmoult5770]

That would seem suitable.

[@alastairwatson3201]

David, I understand from your last video that you have a connection to Australia. That being so, I hope you get this reference: “you are the Uncle Arthur of car videos.” (😀)

[@davidmoult5770]

I lived in Perth for twenty years. Thank you.

[@davidmoult5770]

I had not seen uncle Arthur, but, you are spot on.

[@susannero6401]

Awesome little car. And awesome video :)

[@davidmoult5770]

Thank you 🤗

[@richfixescars]

Thanks David. I've now got my late father's 87 D reg with 46k miles in black. I've added a k&n and an electric fuel pump, so it starts pretty well now. Keep making the vids. Suspension or brakes would be interesting.

[@markbowden7238]

Hello, I live in the UK and I am building a modified X1/9 at the moment. These cars have great potential. 180 bhp is possible on throttle bodies, also close ratios, arb's, coilovers, and lsd's are available. I understand people like originality but that means low power, weak box, open diff, skinny tyres, and body roll.

[@kenfenske5002]

Had one of these in my early 20's in the US. Really loved the car but it was a real job to keep it running. Also, US pollution regulations required it be detuned so it wasn't quick, but it did handle great.

[@davidmoult5770]

Get another

[@calumevans1160]

Thoes deflectors are really magical! Lovely motor

[@davidmoult5770]

Well thank you. You are a gentleman of taste and education.

[@CarlosMelgar-x1w]

Beautiful car🎉

[@andrewpayne3298]

im amazed one has survived i can only imagine how often it breaks lol

[@Mike-rk8px]

I’ve owned 6 Fiat X/19’s since 1986, and there are few more involving and enjoyable cars to drive. How well they survive is really up to the owner. The biggest problem is rust, so it’s best to keep them dry, and mine stayed garaged in winter or on rainy days. The next worst problem is the electrics, which is easily fixed by putting in all modern components.

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

@@Mike-rk8px *SIX? You are the new X1/9 King!*