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ZCarMan 05-21-2012 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Shamu (Post 1728184)
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 02:49 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!

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ZCarMan 05-21-2012 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SMJane_Again (Post 1721067)
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. :tiphat:

Shamu 05-21-2012 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ZCarMan (Post 1729577)
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 08:04 AM
Tell Pat congrats on her award :tup:

ZCarMan 05-22-2012 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Shamu (Post 1730385)
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 04:03 PM
Love the Abarth!!! Wish I had extra cash for a fun little DD like this.

ZCarMan 05-31-2012 04:04 PM
First performance mod arrived today for the Abarth!

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

b1adesofcha0s 05-31-2012 05:10 PM
Nice! :tup:

Shamu 05-31-2012 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ZCarMan (Post 1731061)
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 12:54 AM
been looking into one of these little cars as a daily.....any forum recommendations???

Lug 10-06-2012 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by batman_4 (Post 1947554)
been looking into one of these little cars as a daily.....any forum recommendations???
Sure, future Ford Fiesta ST forum. :D

DLSTR 10-07-2012 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by batman_4 (Post 1947554)
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!


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