Abarth.

[ianali]

Wife has just changed her Abarth. 1.4 turbo changed for....another 1.4 turbo. Great cars both. Anyway, my reason for posting is that her new one, despite being supposedly the same engine and power, is markedly quicker.  Also this one has a lovely turbo whine when you wind it up. Just musing really, funny how the same cars can be so different. 

[Onliest Smeg David]

So, the conclusion is that even big manufacturers have upgraditis!!! 😁

[Glen_I]

I agree, they are fun, whilst some will laugh I have had mine for 4 yrs now and not had one issue. I have the Competizione, this is different in quite a few ways compared to a standard(ish) one. It has larger turbo, different map, Sabelt seats, Koni shocks, Brembo calipers with floating discs (all overkill) and the Record Monza exhaust.

 

On the verge of selling it as its done 2000 miles since January 2020, my 'normal' mileage would've been that in 2 months.

 

You may find it just has a slightly different map to improve driveability.

[ianali]

3 hours ago, Glen_I said:

I agree, they are fun, whilst some will laugh I have had mine for 4 yrs now and not had one issue. I have the Competizione, this is different in quite a few ways compared to a standard(ish) one. It has larger turbo, different map, Sabelt seats, Koni shocks, Brembo calipers with floating discs (all overkill) and the Record Monza exhaust.

 

On the verge of selling it as its done 2000 miles since January 2020, my 'normal' mileage would've been that in 2 months.

 

You may find it just has a slightly different map to improve driveability.

Ali’s(wife) brought a special edition Monster Yamaha that has some trick bits. She’s been madly in love with vale Rossi for ever so she just had to have this car 😟.