Picked up the "flu" Abarth 500

[Gus]

Anyone seen where to get the yellow Brembos for the 500. Im wanting some for my 182 and saw they come yellow as standard on some 500's.
I know you can repaint red ones but when you get them standard from brembos the logo isnt a decal its actually painted somehow into the caliper and looks incredible.

 

[koi]

Well get a lot of comments about the girly petal wheels so put an end to that and comments about the size...I'm used to it.

Only ever seen the proper calipers come in the big brake kit so don't know where you would buy it separate.

 

[koi]

Picked up Koni FSD front shocks so fitted these along with Eibach Pro springs and the coupe bump stops, such a big transformation! Not sure if it's the shocks or the springs but handles so much better now and soaks up the bumps.

Also got some bits and pieces done in matte black. Progress so far:

 

[koi]

Been a busy week, think I need to do the whisker/handles/boot handle matte black as well. Think it will be easier to Plastidip but not sure how durable it will be on the door handles.

There's no ridge on the alloys so don't think a centre cap will stay on without silicon. Rears have a hub nut cover, does anyone know where I can get something like this for the front?

 

[Breamy]

Wow the wheels look lovely ! Are the brembos noticeably better than standard brakes ?

 

[Stefan.]

The wheels have transformed that!!!

Looks ace

 

[Ricardos]

Blimey what a difference! Soo much better

 

[botfch]

Really starting to like these, can defiantly see one replacing my 182 when they come down in price.

 

[Djw John]

Nice, that's come together nicely mate.

Wanna buy my RB?

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Love that, Alloy's make such a massive difference!

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[BGEarles]

Them alloys really suit the car, looks lovely.


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[Joe#]

That look's brilliant!

 

[koi]

Wow the wheels look lovely ! Are the brembos noticeably better than standard brakes ?

Brembos are better but probably overkill for a car this size. Upgraded discs and pads would be enough and better value for money.

 

[koi]

Nice, that's come together nicely mate.

Wanna buy my RB?

Selling already? [emoji47]

 

[Inequality Street]

Brembos are better but probably overkill for a car this size. Upgraded discs and pads would be enough and better value for money.

Looks great! I agree on the Brembo's being hilarious on a car like this. Fun little thing though, my other half loves it.

 

[Djw John]

Selling already? [emoji47]

Yup, buying the flamer back

 

[koi]

Got the plastidip out and dechromed it.

Been dropping hints for new exhaust with Christmas just round the corner.

 

[cat171]

Not seen this before, it looks absolutely fantastic on those wheels!

 

[haimsey]

Those wheels look amazing. Good choice!

 

[Stefan.]

Love these, got such attitude

Thought about changing the rear lights to the newer style??

 

[koi]

Love these, got such attitude

Thought about changing the rear lights to the newer style??

Xenons is hard to retrofit in these so would like the newer style halogen lights as well.

Not sure whether to get the new rear lights or get smoked ones.

 

[BGEarles]

Xenons is hard to retrofit in these so would like the newer style halogen lights as well.

Not sure whether to get the new rear lights or get smoked ones.

New lights AND smoked, best of both worlds.


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[leedsboy]

That looks brilliant.

What wheels are they?

 

[Darren S]

With the exception of the of the silly 500L and it's siblings, its nice to see Fiat maintaining a small, almost cute platform that is appealing. The likes of Mini have lost their way completely with the newer models - hideous, bloated, tall things that just don't appear to match the brands' criteria and focus at all. You might as well just buy a Mondeo estate and put round headlights on it.

To the OP - those wheels look epic. Definitely an improvement!

 

[-Rob]

New rear style lights are a pain to install. Separate fog light to install in the centre of the diffuser I think.

Worth it though as they modernise the entire look.

Ben on here has fitted them onto his missus' car so might be able to advise further.

 

[Matthew]

I really fancy one of these (in Grey or White obviously) as a second run about. Love them. Can you get one of them remap boxes to up the hp for these?

 

[koi]

Wheels are Oz Leggenda.

Yeah seen Ben's, looks good with the fog in the diffuser. F1 style

You can get a Bluespark or TMC plug in box to up the standard 135 bhp to about 160.