I Bought Another Abarth! [Project Biposto]

[@carreragt8516]

Yessssssssssss. So happy Abarth content is back! Super underrated cars!

[@seenthroughglass]

It really is!

[@shouldigetit]

I bought one just cause of the videos I saw lately! So much fun

[@finlaydownham-white6823]

I've missed the old yellow one ever since it went, glad one is back

[@seenthroughglass]

Same!

[@JBB013]

Welcome (back) to the club! Congrats on the new car!

[@14rs2]

“I want this to look and feel like it has rolled off the factory line” Literally the opposite to what Paul does with any daily he gets 😂

[@seenthroughglass]

Hahahaha pretty much

[@mikemitch1041]

Yes definitely no stupid coloured crap (wrap ) or stupid exhaust

[@paulcarmi8130]

@@theartco5386 his CLICKBAIT is almost at Scotty kilmer levels

[@gandalfkenobi007]

Alright now I've got three things to say: 1) When I watched (and heard!) the intro I never thought you'd be driving an Abarth! What a beast! 2) I love how you keep true to yourself and buy cars you're passionate about and don't care about the "KZbin ways" of buying whatever gets the most clicks only to flip it after a week 3) FINALLY there's an STG project! I know we've all been waiting for this for a while 4) I actually got a 4th thing to say: I can't wait for your racetrack tour through Europe in your Biposto #RaceThroughEurope

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks for the support! Much appreciated

[@Milnoc]

I bought a North American Abarth last summer. It's the very first car I've ever owned (I've only hired automatics when needed), and I only had two hours of experience driving a manual car before picking it up! I'm doing much better now! It truly is a fun car to drive! Everyone else can keep their boats on wheels! 😁 For mods, one mod I wanted to do to my car soon after buying it was upgrade the rear torsion bar. I knew the 500 Abarth can have understeer troubles, and the Neuspeed Neu-F bar I installed did the trick by injecting just enough oversteer to make the car go in the direction that you want it to go. The other mod I'll do when installing my winter tires is install an aluminum skid plate to better protect the car's undercarriage. Winter driving in Canada can wreck a car pretty badly, and I'd like to keep this one running for a few years.

[@shouldigetit]

Nice purchase Francois! I just bought my Abarth and believe it come with the same bar in the rear you have. I highly recommend a short shifter it changes the whole car. Have you got Bluetooth for music in yours? Hoping to figure a good radio upgrade out

[@Milnoc]

@@shouldigetit No plans to upgrade the radio since I don't care much about music. The car does have Bluetooth, but I haven't tried pairing the phone to the car yet. Once I'm more comfortable with the manual, installing a short shifter might be an interesting project for next year. Right now, my shifting is still a little rough, so I still need the long throw of the stock shifter to feel my away around the gears.

[@jeremyrigden9200]

Sam, I own a modified Biposto, for heaven's sake, DONT get the standard Extreme shocks the rears crack I know of six others. get KW variant 3 rides better on road and track. Look at TMC web site, CAE quick shifter. and Prometeo oil pan a must-have. All the best. Jerry

[@EKDrifter458]

Yes Sam! Great to see ye back in an Abarth. Got one myself, they are cracking little things 🦂

[@davidbest1]

Fancy seeing you here👀 can’t wait to see more of you in 2021

[@shouldigetit]

Nice! What mods are you planning?

[@xXgrepneXx]

As an Abarth owner, this makes me very happy

[@seenthroughglass]

Good times!

[@HRM.H]

Im considering getting one. Currently own a vw polo 6r GTI , with the 1.4L twincharged 4 cyll. I really want to test drive a 595 soon.

[@Lyfema]

@@HRM.H just make surr you get the manual one.

[@tomberry9972]

Check out the CAE shifter for the Abarth 500/595, looks similar to the dog ring gearbox leaver/linkage option you can get in the Biposto! Will be great for track use! Also for getting a better seating position TMC motorsport sell lower seat rails which lower the seat down, both these mods will change the feel of the car to more track focused! Have fun modding 🤘🏻

[@YMCMBlatest]

@@HRM.H I have come from a 6c with the 1.8tsi. Don't regret a thing 🔥

[@behabehabaheblab]

That makes me so happy! Must have: "70. anniversario"-style spoiler 😍

[@seenthroughglass]

Yes! Looking into this

[@benzinapaul7416]

Good to see you in an Abarth again. The driving position stops me buying one. The seat is too high and it only lowers at the back of the squab. I'm sure you could fit custom sports seats from Sparco etc on lower runners but seems such a faff. If you could find a decent way of lowering the seat which isn't a hard core racing seat I'd go out and buy one.

[@The__ASH]

It is possible to lower the Comp seats. Search ‘Sabelt lowering brackets’ on Google and on KZbin. The standard seats have what Abarth would call height adjustment but it is indeed useless and at the extreme bottom setting actually makes the seat really uncomfortable to sit on and the height of the person sitting on it doesn’t actually change!

[@youcancallmeted]

Hello Sam, welcome back to family... Pista Performance for parts and Tony from Tune4performance for map wizard work... 😉

[@rienverreyt7469]

i've sold my abarth about a year ago...and i regret it every single day these cars are such gems!!

[@seenthroughglass]

Such awesome cars for the UK!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Talked my wife into an Abarth when we went from 3 cars to 1, unfortunately I made the mistake of driving a Competizione with her, she hated the suspension and exhaust so we ended up with a tourismo, but even that is huge fun. Proper little old school hot hatch. I had a Renault 5 GT Turbo in the 90s and the Abarth reminds me so much of that.

[@LKCars]

2:41 Never thought I'd see my car feature in an STG video! 😂

[@alirezazadeh]

Hahahaha he didn’t give you any credit !

[@LKCars]

Tbf it was a screenshot from ItsJoels video.

[@itsjoel]

👍🏻

[@garylawton230]

@@itsjoel hey Joel, are you and Sam still mates??

[@StefABtv]

Yes mate. Good to see you in an Abarth again. Wicked little cars 👏👏

[@johnohare992]

Congrats Sam! Looking forward to the STiGosto build!

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha. Now I need that custom badge made

[@AllTimeTroll]

I'm so jealous. My 2018 Abarth Competizione was stolen last month. They sound amazing and it really brought a smile ton my face to see and hear you driving one again!

[@MM-ZX]

The only real "pocket rocket", glad you bought another one.

[@seenthroughglass]

Agreed! :)

[@anthony_stevens]

The Abarth Punto Evo is another great choice 🙌 same engine as the 500 but has 180hp in the ss model, brilliant hot hatch!

[@martinofleeds]

@@seenthroughglass Audi S1 another pocket rocket?

[@opskier2]

@@anthony_stevens but multiair...not exactly the same but I love it too.

[@anthony_stevens]

@@opskier2 yehh I think it is slightly different aha, but I still prefer the Punto Evo, bit more practical than a 500, it's got a boot and rear seats that can actually be used 😂

[@itsjoel]

Cool to see an Abarth back on the channel Sam!

[@shouldigetit]

Woohooo Sam! Was so excited to see this as I just got my Abarth! Exhaust and short shifter just got put on as well.

[@nevillepretorius8948]

Awesome that you have a Abarth again 👍👍👍👍

[@lifethroughoptics]

Really looking forward to this Sam! Congrats on the new car and the future plans

[@garys7828]

In a world of identikit cars, the Abarth is a individual car that is quite affordable especially secondhand early models....top choice Sam

[@harrisonjuhasz4045]

You should record a track day before any modifications, then go to the same track when you've finished and do the comparison!

[@pearce9853]

Finally a proper car project, not just someone wrapping it and changing the wheels then selling it (not mentioning names) looking forward to the out come!’

[@leebo1988]

I bought a 16 plate Competitizone yesterday with 2358 miles on the clock from new! Love it so far and taking inspiration from you on what to do with it in future!

[@MrAshleydickens]

I’m on my second Abarth. - I think it’s an Abarth thing... you own one, sell it and move on, then realise that they make you smile all of the time, and end up going back - awesome little cars

[@lollypop9580]

A modern classic A power Suv A tiny track oriented hot hatch What a Garage !!!

[@Monnem68.]

If possible until next year, it would be awesome to do a Europe tour and do some kind of Abarth meet ups at different stations in every country you go through. As an Abarth owner myself I’d love to get together with you and other Scorpion lovers! Can’t wait for your Biposto build!

[@jo05dk]

I hope this doesn't turn into a Shmee "Now i open the door which is sponsored by, and sit in the seat sponsored by, and turn the key and start the engine which is build by" commercial horror story. If it doesn't: I'm VERY excited! Such a cool little car, and you have great taste and the (imho) right idea about this project. Congratulations on the new to you car. I'm SO looking forward to following along :)

[@hrcvf7505]

Unsubscribed from Shmee months ago .... couldn't take the ego and the wretched excess any longer.

[@kahdmus]

I simply can't watch Shmee, and not sure how so many can. Regardless of the cars and content, there is just too much over-indulgent, vomit-inducing, ego-stroking, creepy smugness. Sam, however, continues to be a humble, sincere enthusiast! Along with Mr.JWW, Harry Metcalf, Tyrell's Garage, and even some Hoovie hijinks, I can get by without subjecting myself to that!

[@hrcvf7505]

@@kahdmus I absolutely agree with you ..... I also like Vtuned garage ... he does some interesting fab work, then there's also the amazing brothers of Goonzquad.

[@jaheermk]

@@kahdmus not sure many sub to him for his personality, we all just endure his pain looking face bless him and focus on his collection.

[@JonesYue]

I kept thinking about to get an Abarth when I was watching your Biposto videos in a few years ago. I live in HongKong, and Abarth doesn't have dealership here, I wanted it so bad and bought one from UK and shipped it to HongKong 3 months ago. I am so happy with my Abarth 595 Trofeo. btw, not much people in HK known this car brand, they all surprise how fast the car can go. lol

[@davidfogel5207]

Genuinely doing something I thought about. Obviously, the plans changed this year and cannot do this kind of project so happy to see someone else tackling it! Good luck!

[@BAMxElite]

Sam the LSD is only for the performance pack models, you would have carbon backed seats, 17in black esseesse wheels and an areal delete button like the biposto

[@darylswalker]

Was actually watching the abarth series last week. Glad to see a new one on the channel. I’ve still got my 595 Comp from 2016. Never letting it go!

[@AC-te6pj]

Looks great Sam. Another great video and good to see someone smiling at the moment. Glad you aren't going to make it too lairy but keep it exciting!

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks 👍

[@evanvolk5996]

CAE Ultra Shifter is a must for this! With some sort of custom housing it could transform the look of the interior AND be the best shifter available for this car.

[@alanzyoutube]

I want to see Tony Gravelwood's reaction to this!

[@chrisabad1897]

I'm am ecstatic to see you in another Abarth! It is that car that first brought me to your channel which resulted into acquiring an Abarth 500 myself, still no regrets! Can't wait for the content and adventures you will have with this!

[@robertwignall325]

Sam, Congratulations... you are happiest when behind the wheel of an Abarth, great project for you and look forward to the progress, just don’t over do it like Tim did with his RS red Edition Focus.

[@oscrrr123]

Allready more than 3 years since your abarth is sold?! Boy time flies by so quick. Love the vids Sam, keep on going! Very excited for how this little beast will turn out.

[@maximumtheandy]

Yes mate. So happy to see something a bit more down to earth. Loved your old a Abarth, looking forward to all the videos with this one.

[@Bella_Deer7504]

Your little yellow golf ball is what got me into abarths so I'm so happy there is one back on the channel sam

[@johan1279]

Loved watching you old vids with the 695, you're the reason why I actually drive a 595 today :D love it!

[@jameswsnr]

Welcome back to the Abarth gang! My 595 Trofeo is inspired by the Biposto with my rear seat delete etc. Can’t wait to see what you get up to with this and see you at Abarth meets!

[@PolizeiYT]

Cheeky use of the road between Steyning and Sompting there Sam. Abarth for the win.

[@marky9117]

Nice to see you back in one Sam. My wife is in a ‘19 Comp. had a ‘17 Trofeo before that. Fun little things but their finish let’s them down massively. Not sure we’ll get a 3rd one in a row. 🤔 Looking forward to the updates anyway. 👍🏻

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Charming little things! Some of my greatest drives are in Fiat 500s! Not even Abarth but the scenery and roads made up for it

[@jamieault2000]

Nice to see, I have a series 3 Abarth 595 bought it like 6 months ago, best thing ive done.

[@magnustan841]

You are living the dream Sam, my dream first car is an Abarth 500! Shame they don’t officially sell them where I’m from, not even the standard 500...

[@Pandcharlysmith]

Sam, your content is fantastic mate. You’ve converted me to a subscriber today after watching your stuff for a while. Keep at it mate, you deserve all the success

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks dude

[@jankow9687]

Great to see that you follow the "could be a production car" concept. I currently rebuild my 595 145hp Series 4 to something like a "Clubsport"/"Clubracing" Special Edition (probably with a 695 badge later on too) following the same principle. Some extras and a tune up to I hope around 170hp. Goal: get asked when they released "this" edition 😃

[@sbaddison]

Lovely. That doesn’t have a diff though. Need the performance pack. Carbon backed seats are an easy way to tell.

[@nacereddinegts]

congrats sam brilliant purchase !

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks!

[@soubido]

I've always loved the Abarth 500, glad one's back on the channel again!

[@chrisoncars4879]

Very nice addition to your car collection. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress with it.

[@richardallsop5039]

Hi Sam, the first thing to do is to have the underbody 'rustproofed' , the Fiat 500 can/does suffer from corrision after just a few years !!!!! Regards, RichardA.

[@mattsayer9019]

Top top top. Stick with the S4 rear dampers, biggest difference I noticed from the S3 and very welcome.

[@ryanguercio7061]

I can’t wait to see this build. Everything sounds great and I can’t wait to hear it when done. I love the white color too even though I’m sure most wont. I remember you’re Biposto so well. The paint was INSANE.

[@capuchinseven]

I first had an Abarth around the same time as you and upgraded to a Porsche later on. I often think about doing the same and picking up a 2nd hand one myself. Great idea!

[@WebbyOnCars]

What does Tony think of your new car?? Seeing your joy at getting another Abarth, is like watching a kid on Xmas morning unwrapping the present they’ve always wanted!! 👏👏 Congratulations Sam, I look forward to seeing the modifications you do!

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha I think you can imagine what Tony thinks

[@WebbyOnCars]

@@seenthroughglass I’m sure he’ll let everyone know on the next BTG podcast!!🤣🤣

[@lordofpower4410]

That’s show room condition what a steal love it.

[@seenthroughglass]

So happy I found this exact car

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, great to see someone enjoying driving a simple car.

[@NYCexotics]

This is awesome! I had an abarth for three years and seeing anyone getting one makes me happy! Glad you came back! Enjoy!

[@robertmarr8991]

Great video Sam.Love the excitement you show for your new purchase.Just goes to show you don't have to spend mega bucks to have a great driving experience.Cheers.

[@seenthroughglass]

Absolutely true!

[@robertmarr8991]

😊👍

[@albertobenelli]

Bentornato nel club ! Welcome back to the abarth club ! My suggestion for dumpers , I fitted a set of bilstein B14 to my 595 , I daily drive it but also use it on track particularly Mugello (I live 10 km far from the circuit) . Enjoy your abarth and this time , don’t ever sell it !

[@k.c.r1884]

I'm modifying my 0.9 turbo twinair atm. And even the 85hp is fun with a downpipe and stright through exhaust and simple k & n cold air intake

[@TheRichardmintern]

Looking forward to seen the progress of this car. Enjoy Sam.

[@jeremyzacbusby]

Been watching your videos for a couple of years now Sam. Always find them very entertaining a specially "drive the world " keep up the good work!

[@Stevenrogers274]

Sam are you sure it has the mechanical differential? The mechanical differential is a part of the performance pack which was a £3000, which you have the wheels from but the performance pack also has the carbon backed sabelts seats which your seats arent. You can buy bits from the performance pack. If you pop the bonnet and look in between the end of the engine cover and the ecu plugs you should see a sticker saying in italian differential or something. My series 4 has it I have a video on my youtube of it on my car.

[@Vonstroke]

Nice to see that you’re buying what you actually like!

[@stanleymiller5970]

Wow Sam. I can't wait to see what you do with the car and a track tour.

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

That's a high energy video and i don't blame Sam, with the world going mad it must be such a relief to say screw I'm buying the smile wagon and Abarth we go...also if they could somehow run Sam through a distillery and get the essence out he would make a great energy drink.

[@Max-vn7se]

The Abarth 595 Competizione sounds so gorgeous, that I also bought one three months ago 😍. It is my third one and I am so happy every time when I start the engine... Great to see here one again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻and to hear it on this channel😋👌!

[@SuperTobbe12]

YES man. This is incredible, no fuckin 100 grand+ supercar with same mods. This is why you are the man Sam😍

[@s77ans]

i have first noticed this car when you got the biposto. and now i’m an owner 👍👍 looking forward to Abarth content

[@jryalls]

Cadwell Park is the perfect track for this car, take it there first.

[@Carl811]

Glad to see an Abarth back on the channel! Looking forward to following this, congratulations!

[@AUDIDOIT]

bloody awesome Sam. Congrats lovely to see you back in an Abarth. :-)

[@georgeg2334]

This is going to be sick for the channel can't wait for more videos and adventures with you in this little pocket rocket

[@fskof]

Congratulations! I’m excited to see this build. I’m a Porsche and Ferrari guy but I love these Abarth’s. They are so underrated! I have a 2005 Cooper S that I love and honestly at times I have more fun in it than my GT3 at legal speeds. Also, the guys at Sharkwerks all love and own Abarths so give them a call if you have any questions.

[@hbguitar]

Sam- not sure what’s going on with KZbin but I haven’t seen your videos for a while. Really enjoyed this one and it’s an exciting project for sure. Look forward to seeing how it turns out

[@Specproof]

Oh, the Abarth 500! Definitely one of the best sounding 4-bangers out here! Had a chance to drive one for a couple of days recently.

[@andrewbell9547]

Love this Sam!! Spot on. I look forward to following you with this...to see what I should have done with our Series 3 595 Turismo we had 3 years ago in Ferrari Modena Yellow!

[@namegoeshere6638]

Super little car. Attainable for most of the audience as well!!! 💯

[@thomasvanderlelij1897]

Do consider looking into the Akrapovic exhaust and combine it with the optional valve system!

[@CarObsession]

Great cinematics Sam!

[@sanctibo]

Welcome back to the club! I have one too, but the standard model because it’s my first car. But I changed my exhaust to a Ragazon circuit exhaust and they sound crazy! You should consider one. Congrats!

[@m2kev789]

Great addition to the garage Sam👍😀

[@jhland1]

Yess! can't wait, great project and car for the garage

[@palethorpe01]

Regardless of which iteration of Abarth I see, they always make me smile.

[@lawsyy1314]

I'd suggest looking at some BC coilovers, sports cat, rear seat delete, better tyres and upgraded pads. That plus some more power, and you'll be away 👌

[@AngusOutram]

Keen to see a track build on the channel! I'm doing similar at the moment so keen to see some inspiration!

[@sportzntouring]

Congrats dude! Looks like a whole bundle of fun! Can't wait to see the full build!

[@wackyrc1394]

Hot Hatch Revival Tour 2021, wonderful idea; solid purchase!

[@WilliamCurtler]

Congrats on the car. Great run around for city. Can be used on track and Road Trips 👍🏁

[@JohnSmith-lk8kt]

Hi Sam, what a nice little car! Look at Protrack One rims. They are lightweight, proven on track (Nürburgring), look great and similar to your stock rims and are not expensive at all.

[@PikaStu666]

I miss my Abarth, such a fun little car with bags of character. Unfortunately the suspension was too hard for my back (I have a slipped disc). Great to see you enjoying your new one 🤘

[@buffbobcat5926]

LOVE IT. Bought mine just after getting my Lambo & I swear it’s more fun!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

If you don't do a collab with @Stef ABTV I will be very disappointed