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For Sale / Bluespark for 595 160hp/118 kW Sydney Australia
« on: February 22, 2019, 07:14:03 AM »
Firstly, the Bluespark people are amazing, they even suggested i send it back for a refund ( as Ive sold the car.....for a Competizione 180!). I wouldn't do that to them.
So, been on my 118kW Turismo for about a week. Made a nice difference.
I am after $250AUD.
Ta
Jonathan

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Abarth 500, 595 & 695 / GFB DV+ diverter valve on a Turismo 2015
« on: February 17, 2019, 07:46:21 AM »
The installation docs show Garrett, I cant see a diverter valve anywhere near the IHI. Am I missing something?
I have emailed GFB.
ta
Jonathan

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If I'd believed most of the reviews I'd have never looked at the 595. Terrible driving position, hard plastics, woeful automated gearbox, terrible turning circle, unreliable, hideously overpriced, terrible ride.....but cute.
I love the leather 'normal' seats, I'm 6'3" and it fits me like a glove ( just bought a 2015 Turismo), yes, the turning circle is appalling but pretty much that's it.
My phone works with the Blue&Me, my music sounds fine through the aux in, the suspension is awesome ( firm, controlled , not jarring- they obviously never tested the series 1 mazda 3 MPS: rock hard springs and no damping), the Dualogic is fine ( just using manual mode), the aircon is the coldest I've had ( and I'm in Australia in summer),
the engine is a peach, the standard brakes are plenty good enough ( even though I'd like Brembos), the steering is awesome ( dont know they have non sport mode) and it looks great and makes me ( and seemingly those outside) smile!
Good job Abarth!


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Introductions / (About to be) new Sydney owner!
« on: February 01, 2019, 10:08:49 PM »
Picking up my 2018 red Competizione on Wednesday. Bad motorbike accident meant both roadbike and dirtbike now sold, I need a car ( havent got one) and need an auto so my youngest can learn to drive.
Had loads of hot hatches ( WRX, 5 Renaultsports, S3, Mazda 3 MPS, etc) but NOTHING made me giggle like this one!
Was going secondhand ( as theyre 60% new price with next to no km's) but I really liked the new version, Brembo's, etc etc
Just what every 52 yo should own!
Jonathan

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