Dealers use the VIN to warranty the part should it go bad. Usually they communicate this with wholesale customers. Also they can't send anything back, if you return it or decide you don't want it the next day they are stuck with it for nine months.
As a newer Abarth owner, I'm pumped for this series. Yeah, some people say those Alpha coils really don't make a difference, but on a car with that mileage, I'm sure it was an improvement.
Oh look its Amber. I love how some people commented with those breakup rumors to my comment on that recent previous video and I shut them down and told them I wouldn't believe it until I hear it from John. Also, in the beginning of the video, look at the way she looks at him. Maybe one day I will find a woman that looks at me like that. So lucky. John once again, great channel. Still my fave.
Thank God Amber didn’t dump you after the job loss, I was glad to see her back in her classic, cameo appearances, supporting you and your great positive videos.
Dont worry guys more r8 videos coming soon Sorry guys bought a boat Sorry guy volvo needs a complete rebuild Sorry guys im turning my fiat into and alfa Keep up the great work man!!! The more vids the better
wait wait wait... the power loss hesitation feel basically stops with these coils? the only thing i hate about this engine and couldnt fine a single thread on how to cure this... y'all rock thank you much
My 2010 euro Abarth 500 had exactly the same shudder, dealer replaced the (and I quote) spider cups on the gearbox end of the drive shafts, cured it completely. No idea how much it cost as it was under warranty, but I do think it is the issue with yours.
We have the same problem with ordering parts from the dealership here in Trinidad. Guys in the dealership always want the certified copy to get the VIN so they can look up the parts at least at the dealerships I deal with. Now that I think about it even aftermarket part shops ask for VINs these days.
JR, I did the coil pack swap out a couple of years ago on my 2015 Abarth. I got them from Amazon and they came labeled as Bosch not FCA. Have not had a problem since. Have over 74K miles on the 2015.
I've had to walk out of oreileys before, because they wouldn't sell me generic copper spark plugs. I said 3 times, i just need the cheap ones, I'm working on things, performance isn't an issue, just needs to fire on all 6. Guy kept saying 'you need to buy the recommended iridium blah blah'. Literally walked out. Walked next door to autozone, got my 6 plugs and a fuel filter, with no bullshit or questions asked. Like it shoulda been in the first place.
The Abarths in the UK never had the Multiair engine but between 2010 and 2016 I have owned a Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 NA multiair with the 1.4 non turbo engine (105BHP) and the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Multiair Turbo (170bhp), both had the same power delivery issues you describe above and led me to getting rid of both cars. The Punto had a really poor cold start and sometimes the engine would just stall when you pull away and then would be really hard to restart. The Giulietta would develop a misfire in Dynamic mode if you put your foot flat to the floor under any load (such as on a hill) and was also rough on cold starts. Both cars also had an awful hesitation if you lifted off in second gear and then re-applied the power (such as when timing for gaps in traffic). It seems these coils completely fix the issue which i am happy to hear as I was completely put off this engine. Did you notice any improvement in Fuel economy after fitting these?
Been there. Ive given them the ACTUAL MOPAR PART NUMBER, and they wouldn’t do anything until I give them a vehicle I’m ordering it for. BUT, I have been at a parts counter that have been VERY VERY HELPFUL. It really is the luck of the draw.
Wow, I feel so attacked!😂 I’m a parts guy myself and I get it.... I think I can beat your situation though! My dream car is the BNR32 Nissan Skyline GT-R since they’re now legal but being that Nissan never sold these here or anything with a RB series engine, getting parts might be an issue.... so I called up my local Nissan dealership and explicitly asked them if they could help me if I bought a SKYLINE GT-R, not the R35 GT-R. “Sure, got a VIN?” “No it wont have one, I’m talking about a Japanese car that would be imported from Japan. It’ll have a serial number but not a VIN. Nissan never sold Skylines here but I’ve heard your dealership has serviced them before.” Not BSing, a former Nissan tech that now works at my dealership told me they’ve had a R32 or 2 come in for servicing. “Once you get the VIN, call us back!”🤬🙄😫
There's companies all around that import parts for jdm imports. Type in jdm parts (insert state/area here) into Google and you should be able to find someone. I was running into the same worries when I started saving for a Subaru sambar (still saving though 😂)
Hi men, i get to know that is really common in the USA that Nissan dealerships aren´t prepared to deal with Skylines GTR's (R32, R33, R34), i used to have a BNR32, an HCR32, and a ECR33 GTS-25t, and let me tell you, they aren´t so dificult to mantain, they use a lot of interchanble nissan parts, just dig deeper on google, or if you want, you can PM me. good luck with your future BNR32
i have to say the VIN requirement can be infuriating. i love my nissan dealership here as i give them the serial number off my R34 GTR and they can order the parts up for me. the VIN is also often needed to bring up your cars spacific information as its not uncommon for the manufacturer to do mid year updates for the car. it might be a pain but alot of times the parts catalog wont let you look anything up without a VIN/serial number
You can also upgrade the fuel injectors to ones from ATP with a higher rate of flow for using E85 gasoline - since you live in corn country. Your fuel economy will suffer since E85 has less energy, but in the high 10:1 compression of the MultiAir it's equivalent to something like 105 octane.
I'd love to do the E85 injectors but you need to turn up the boost to take advantage of the fuel. No point in more octane if you were't detonating already. Then I'd want a pump, then I'd keep turning it up, the cycle never ends 😛
Ran into the same problem at the local Subaru dealer for a cabin filter, they would not sell it to me without a VIN. I know the reason they do this is because parts can change mid model year but for some of us the research has already been done.
Need the share the shudder info with Tyler. He had a bad CV boot, but similar issue. Let the WIZard know just in case to check it while he's working on Tyler's Abarth. Great video JR! Thank you for sharing!
I have the same exact experience at the local Mercedes dealership. They cannot look up a part for a car unless you give them a VIN number. Very frustrating experience
That shudder sounds EXACTLY when my BMW e30 had a slightly bad driveshaft center support bearing for the drive train ...dunno if fwd cars have those those
D. 4Tay Holy crap! That’s my story too. First car was a 76 X1/9. Sold it before going to college. 30 years later I got a 92 Miata. Wife made me sell it for more of a family type car. Divorced wife and now have a 94 Miata.
Danger Joker I’ve actually had at least 10 other cars between the X1/9 and Miata. Cars were one of the arguments during our marriage. My next wife, if there is one, will like cars or at least tolerate them.
Don't hate on parts guys. Some suck, but I've been doing it more than 10 years. Here is a tip. Get the part number before you go to the dealer. You DO NOT have to have a VIN if you have a part number
I was at my local Mazda dealership yesterday after my tire installer broke a plastic center cap. They needed my VIN to look up that part for my 2001 Mazda Miata LS with the sport package with the 16" wheels. $44.99 for ONE. I don't really care as the installer is buying it. But seriously, needed a VIN for that.
Did you put plugs in it when you were swapping coils, that might help some. As far as that intermediate shaft, I used to have a couple of the 80's Turbo Mopars and to try and tame some of the torque steer, they had something like that. If you have ever seen a LWB, 2wd truck or van that uses an intermediate shaft and carrier bearing so it doesn't have a 20' long drive shaft, this is the same idea, but adapted to a FWD application. There should be some sort of joint (my Turbo K-Cars used a u-joint) coming right out of the transmission, thenshaft then ran to a carrier bearing bolted to the crossmember about where the passenger side "frame rail" was, then had a socket that the passengerside CV assembly fit into. I would check out the joint, the diff bearings, and the carrier bearing (if there, and check it's mounts too), as well as any engine mounts in that part of the car.
Thats really cool that you can cross parts goodlookingwife with those two cars i bet that thing will be running hotwife like a dream now with those alfa coils
Goooooo abarth!! That part number bs sounds like nothing but a run around. With all the parts you will be needing for that thing, you’re gonna need a good parts guy!
Amberghini is LUCKY she didn't win that car. Everyone knows that if it comes from Hoovie, it has BUILT-IN issues. She's better off without it. "We're in FIX IT AGAIN TONY Territory." The only thing that will fix that is when you sell it. Love the videos, John Ross.
I drive a Fiat punto HGT my ignition coils from factory are Hitachi as is the ECU even down to the ignition coil connectors are factory fitted with Nissan skyline items , it's non turbo and makes 130 hp special little car.
See the Project Farm oil competition- Amsoil won for quality, and Amazon full synthetic won for quality and price. I am thinking an MX-5 would be more reliable but with a higher resale value for the same miles. For looks, I would add red and gold to the black to match the front emblem, and you can buy scorpion decals. I am a fan of Pirelli Scorpion Verde all season tires for how quiet and smooth they are, how long they last, and for less than Michelins.
I work at a dealership and our lookup software won't let me access the diagram which has the part numbers with out a vin. It's not like O'Reilly's where you can do yr make model. Have to have a vin.
Maybe they had to have the vin because the manufacturer wants the data on what’s breaking or wearing out. Not because they can’t put the p/n you have into the computer to locate the part. They are probably paid extra for that customer data, because under normal circumstances it’s specific to an actual owner’s car.
For whatever reason I'd personally never even think of owning a fiat, but the fact that you can get these Abarths for around 4k is kinda amazing. They got decent power for being some small and I bet it's a blast to drive. Am I right people's?!? Anyone here ever drove a Abarth? How does it feel? Mini rocket ship? Or a brick with boost?
I have one. Paid 8k for a 13' with 42k miles. It's extremely fun. I usually went out on my Ducati when I wanted to have fun, but now I drive the Abarth. You can beat the shit out of it, make amazing noises, and not be breaking the law. On my Ducati, I was in jail territory leaving 1st gear. As the say, it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. P.S. It's not hard to get these to 250 for a few grand.
@@kathleeng8184 I hope that John Ross, knows the trolls on You-tube, love her Looks, and want her on You-tube just to see her! But, I know she and JR, are smarter for that to help! I wish I Grandma like you!
Unfortunately at most dealers, their parts system is not the same as a chain auto parts store. If they don’t have a vin, they can’t do a damn thing and there’s no way around it.
Coils can look the same but that does not have to mean that they are the same electrically. Strange that you did not use the opportunity to check and gap the sparkplugs. I mean, you were one step away!
The reason it doesn’t shutter under hard pull in first gear. Is the torque mount is soft. It allows the trans to move back. Which make the distance of prop shafts to wheel hub change. So the joint rides on a different spot on the prop shaft that is not as worn or not worn at all. If coil improved power. It’s torquing motor/trans more. Changing the distance. Shutter will feel better. Then seem worse under moderate power between 40-60. Because joint will ride on it’s normal spot inside prop shaft. After shaft is fixed. You need a torque mount stiffener. Huge difference from 1st to 2nd shift. Will feel like diff car. shopeurocompulsion.net/products/neu-f-torque-arm-insert
As a parts guy I get where the parts guy was coming from. If he googles a vin and the parts don't work, you can blame them and they are stuck with parts they'll never sell. It wouldn't surprise me if the parts manager has a policy not to look up parts without a vin.
Parts guys and most mechanics are always like that about VIN numbers! They don’t want to think for themselves. They just want to follow rote instructions like digger wasps.
Dealers use the VIN to warranty the part should it go bad.
Usually they communicate this with wholesale customers.
Also they can't send anything back, if you return it or decide you don't want it the next day they are stuck with it for nine months.
When the car shakes, it is usually the ignition coils. I had this on my FIAT and after the change, it drives now like a dream
As a newer Abarth owner, I'm pumped for this series. Yeah, some people say those Alpha coils really don't make a difference, but on a car with that mileage, I'm sure it was an improvement.
Oh look its Amber. I love how some people commented with those breakup rumors to my comment on that recent previous video and I shut them down and told them I wouldn't believe it until I hear it from John. Also, in the beginning of the video, look at the way she looks at him. Maybe one day I will find a woman that looks at me like that. So lucky. John once again, great channel. Still my fave.
Don't overlook saggy motor mount on a fwd. Weak saggy mounts can cause a driveline vibration under cruise and acceleration.
Timothy Hays: We replaced those in a previous episode.
coil paks got more JUICE
Thank God Amber didn’t dump you after the job loss, I was glad to see her back in her classic, cameo appearances, supporting you and your great positive videos.
Dont worry guys more r8 videos coming soon
Sorry guys bought a boat
Sorry guy volvo needs a complete rebuild
Sorry guys im turning my fiat into and alfa
Keep up the great work man!!! The more vids the better
William Ruiz it’s just a boring VW. I’d rather watch these
wait wait wait... the power loss hesitation feel basically stops with these coils?
the only thing i hate about this engine and couldnt fine a single thread on how to cure this... y'all rock thank you much
Made a huge difference in mine 💯
"Oh, you need coil packs? We need your paint code first!"
I bet it is that prop shaft in the transmission because shudder is caused by some item in the driveline 99.9% of the time.
My 2010 euro Abarth 500 had exactly the same shudder, dealer replaced the (and I quote) spider cups on the gearbox end of the drive shafts, cured it completely. No idea how much it cost as it was under warranty, but I do think it is the issue with yours.
Test the resistance on the primary and secondary side of the coil I bet the old ones have higher resistance
We have the same problem with ordering parts from the dealership here in Trinidad. Guys in the dealership always want the certified copy to get the VIN so they can look up the parts at least at the dealerships I deal with. Now that I think about it even aftermarket part shops ask for VINs these days.
I love that you post very frequently appreciate the content and your vibes makes me have a good day every time. Greetings from california
The lightening right after 4th gear at 9:12!! EPIC!
Me: 10pm time to go to sleep
WatchJRgo: uploads
My brain: how about, no
BeepSheep4 exactly
BeepSheep4 Meet too. It’s 12:14am right now for me.
I'm watching ME TV
You might try some Dry Gas. I may have some water in that ethanol gas
JR, I did the coil pack swap out a couple of years ago on my 2015 Abarth. I got them from Amazon and they came labeled as Bosch not FCA. Have not had a problem since. Have over 74K miles on the 2015.
Also, JR, adjust your wastegate preload. The early 13's had wrong settings from the factory. Many tutorials online about it.
Good way to bookend my weekend. Start Saturday AM with an episode and end Sunday night with the next one. Great job guys!
I've had to walk out of oreileys before, because they wouldn't sell me generic copper spark plugs. I said 3 times, i just need the cheap ones, I'm working on things, performance isn't an issue, just needs to fire on all 6. Guy kept saying 'you need to buy the recommended iridium blah blah'. Literally walked out. Walked next door to autozone, got my 6 plugs and a fuel filter, with no bullshit or questions asked. Like it shoulda been in the first place.
The Abarths in the UK never had the Multiair engine but between 2010 and 2016 I have owned a Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 NA multiair with the 1.4 non turbo engine (105BHP) and the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Multiair Turbo (170bhp), both had the same power delivery issues you describe above and led me to getting rid of both cars.
The Punto had a really poor cold start and sometimes the engine would just stall when you pull away and then would be really hard to restart. The Giulietta would develop a misfire in Dynamic mode if you put your foot flat to the floor under any load (such as on a hill) and was also rough on cold starts. Both cars also had an awful hesitation if you lifted off in second gear and then re-applied the power (such as when timing for gaps in traffic).
It seems these coils completely fix the issue which i am happy to hear as I was completely put off this engine.
Did you notice any improvement in Fuel economy after fitting these?
Been there. Ive given them the ACTUAL MOPAR PART NUMBER, and they wouldn’t do anything until I give them a vehicle I’m ordering it for. BUT, I have been at a parts counter that have been VERY VERY HELPFUL. It really is the luck of the draw.
But these little cars are not just about the engine, they go around corners too!
After all supporting mods are done and major upgrades, evolution 10 injectors are a good idea so you don't run out of fuel. Seen that done before.
Wow, I feel so attacked!😂
I’m a parts guy myself and I get it.... I think I can beat your situation though! My dream car is the BNR32 Nissan Skyline GT-R since they’re now legal but being that Nissan never sold these here or anything with a RB series engine, getting parts might be an issue.... so I called up my local Nissan dealership and explicitly asked them if they could help me if I bought a SKYLINE GT-R, not the R35 GT-R.
“Sure, got a VIN?”
“No it wont have one, I’m talking about a Japanese car that would be imported from Japan. It’ll have a serial number but not a VIN. Nissan never sold Skylines here but I’ve heard your dealership has serviced them before.” Not BSing, a former Nissan tech that now works at my dealership told me they’ve had a R32 or 2 come in for servicing.
“Once you get the VIN, call us back!”🤬🙄😫
There's companies all around that import parts for jdm imports. Type in jdm parts (insert state/area here) into Google and you should be able to find someone. I was running into the same worries when I started saving for a Subaru sambar (still saving though 😂)
Hi men, i get to know that is really common in the USA that Nissan dealerships aren´t prepared to deal with Skylines GTR's (R32, R33, R34), i used to have a BNR32, an HCR32, and a ECR33 GTS-25t, and let me tell you, they aren´t so dificult to mantain, they use a lot of interchanble nissan parts, just dig deeper on google, or if you want, you can PM me. good luck with your future BNR32
i have to say the VIN requirement can be infuriating. i love my nissan dealership here as i give them the serial number off my R34 GTR and they can order the parts up for me. the VIN is also often needed to bring up your cars spacific information as its not uncommon for the manufacturer to do mid year updates for the car. it might be a pain but alot of times the parts catalog wont let you look anything up without a VIN/serial number
You can also upgrade the fuel injectors to ones from ATP with a higher rate of flow for using E85 gasoline - since you live in corn country. Your fuel economy will suffer since E85 has less energy, but in the high 10:1 compression of the MultiAir it's equivalent to something like 105 octane.
I'd love to do the E85 injectors but you need to turn up the boost to take advantage of the fuel. No point in more octane if you were't detonating already. Then I'd want a pump, then I'd keep turning it up, the cycle never ends 😛
For sure. The big turbo upgrade on TheSmokingTire video from August 2016 shows how far you can take it.
Geo tracker update? the tracker was the vid that got me hooked. wheels yet? gonna sell it? tell us!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your Abrath looks to be in nicer overall condition than Tyler’s.
Check the Fiat 500 forums for the KYB KG5564 Gas-a-Just rear shocks upgrade. Minimal cost in parts for a significant improvement.
Ran into the same problem at the local Subaru dealer for a cabin filter, they would not sell it to me without a VIN. I know the reason they do this is because parts can change mid model year but for some of us the research has already been done.
The 4C coils I've bought have always been Bosch. Have never seen them labeled Mopar.
Alvin Brinson I believe the later model Alfa 4Cs have mopar coils. However, I agree those are definitely not Bosch
Yup, there’s a thread about the recent switch if you Google that part number 🍻
WatchJRGo you should be good then.
Need the share the shudder info with Tyler. He had a bad CV boot, but similar issue. Let the WIZard know just in case to check it while he's working on Tyler's Abarth. Great video JR! Thank you for sharing!
Are you trying to say that it needs a new half shaft?
PS.. I'm sure the neighbors love it when you drive that thing around after midnight.
Good to see Amber again 👍
You need to go with the colder plugs and colder thermostat to make more boost
Please do NOT race Hoovie! He will break his car, and will have to give the Wizard a pile of cash to fix it!
add NITROUS
Hoovie also doesn't know how to race well
If they record a video of the race, the (content) views might pay for it
I have the same exact experience at the local Mercedes dealership. They cannot look up a part for a car unless you give them a VIN number. Very frustrating experience
hey men, "ricambi originali" it means "original replacement", those are just fiat OEM parts... cheers! BTW, i love your channel
Recambi means spare parts in italian.
That shudder sounds EXACTLY when my BMW e30 had a slightly bad driveshaft center support bearing for the drive train ...dunno if fwd cars have those those
They don't but ur not far off. it's still a "drive line vibration"
I miss my 1976 Fiat X/19. Wait, I have a 92 Miata in the garage. Never mind.
D. 4Tay Holy crap! That’s my story too. First car was a 76 X1/9. Sold it before going to college. 30 years later I got a 92 Miata. Wife made me sell it for more of a family type car. Divorced wife and now have a 94 Miata.
@@seanriley1603 what a story
Danger Joker I’ve actually had at least 10 other cars between the X1/9 and Miata. Cars were one of the arguments during our marriage. My next wife, if there is one, will like cars or at least tolerate them.
Don't hate on parts guys. Some suck, but I've been doing it more than 10 years. Here is a tip. Get the part number before you go to the dealer. You DO NOT have to have a VIN if you have a part number
I think Scotty Kilmer playing at full volume would be enough to make me walk away from a free Maserati lol!
I was at my local Mazda dealership yesterday after my tire installer broke a plastic center cap. They needed my VIN to look up that part for my 2001 Mazda Miata LS with the sport package with the 16" wheels. $44.99 for ONE. I don't really care as the installer is buying it. But seriously, needed a VIN for that.
Fiat Alfa at some point used Bosch coils, and one of them where sold as p65 Motorsport coils.
They kinda look like those.
John this my favorite series now. Anything with the Abarth. Keep it going!
Did you put plugs in it when you were swapping coils, that might help some. As far as that intermediate shaft, I used to have a couple of the 80's Turbo Mopars and to try and tame some of the torque steer, they had something like that. If you have ever seen a LWB, 2wd truck or van that uses an intermediate shaft and carrier bearing so it doesn't have a 20' long drive shaft, this is the same idea, but adapted to a FWD application. There should be some sort of joint (my Turbo K-Cars used a u-joint) coming right out of the transmission, thenshaft then ran to a carrier bearing bolted to the crossmember about where the passenger side "frame rail" was, then had a socket that the passengerside CV assembly fit into. I would check out the joint, the diff bearings, and the carrier bearing (if there, and check it's mounts too), as well as any engine mounts in that part of the car.
Thats really cool that you can cross parts goodlookingwife with those two cars i bet that thing will be running hotwife like a dream now with those alfa coils
Goooooo abarth!! That part number bs sounds like nothing but a run around. With all the parts you will be needing for that thing, you’re gonna need a good parts guy!
Make it fun and drink every time JR refers to a part as “this guy”. Just having fun, everybody relax 👍🤣🍻
We haven't seen Amber since you got FRIED. I thought maybe Amber fired you too!! LOL
WOW, and AMBER JEANIE sighting! Thought she disappeared like his job did
Here in Europe is Beru big. If you need ignitionparts or glow plugs in original quality, buy Beru or Bosch.
Amberghini is LUCKY she didn't win that car. Everyone knows that if it comes from Hoovie, it has BUILT-IN issues. She's better off without it.
"We're in FIX IT AGAIN TONY Territory." The only thing that will fix that is when you sell it.
Love the videos, John Ross.
My Pontiac had a shudder like that, and found a bad CV joint, just one ear of the joint lost its bearings....
Thanks for the shout out from Tyler's channel. Made my day. 👍
3:51 - For that face, JR your next project better be a 4C!
Lucky she didn't win it, or JR would be fixing it.
I probably would’ve broke it 😂
@@WatchJRGo LOL
@@WatchJRGo I would have kept my hand there....that would have been my first car
So true
Bondurant Racing School had Abarth’s there. Not sure if they re-negotiated a contract for the Fiats with FCA after their reorganization
have you changed the Multiair springs?
I drive a Fiat punto HGT my ignition coils from factory are Hitachi as is the ECU even down to the ignition coil connectors are factory fitted with Nissan skyline items , it's non turbo and makes 130 hp special little car.
I didn't remember Amber was one of the contestants...I was looking at the doggie
See the Project Farm oil competition- Amsoil won for quality, and Amazon full synthetic won for quality and price. I am thinking an MX-5 would be more reliable but with a higher resale value for the same miles. For looks, I would add red and gold to the black to match the front emblem, and you can buy scorpion decals. I am a fan of Pirelli Scorpion Verde all season tires for how quiet and smooth they are, how long they last, and for less than Michelins.
Since the late 80s people in Europe swapped parts from Alfa to Fiat and to Lancia. So common and not so exotic.
you should get the AAD true short shifter
I work at a dealership and our lookup software won't let me access the diagram which has the part numbers with out a vin. It's not like O'Reilly's where you can do yr make model. Have to have a vin.
Well then why not have one on hand.
Can you find a way to test the 500 and C4 coils packs to see if there is a power output difference, and if so what it is?
Maybe they had to have the vin because the manufacturer wants the data on what’s breaking or wearing out. Not because they can’t put the p/n you have into the computer to locate the part. They are probably paid extra for that customer data, because under normal circumstances it’s specific to an actual owner’s car.
Hey JR...was that Northtowne Fiat in KCMO? They've gone to pot since their old parts guy went somewhere else..
Are you selling the SVX?
For whatever reason I'd personally never even think of owning a fiat, but the fact that you can get these Abarths for around 4k is kinda amazing. They got decent power for being some small and I bet it's a blast to drive. Am I right people's?!? Anyone here ever drove a Abarth? How does it feel? Mini rocket ship? Or a brick with boost?
I have one. Paid 8k for a 13' with 42k miles. It's extremely fun. I usually went out on my Ducati when I wanted to have fun, but now I drive the Abarth. You can beat the shit out of it, make amazing noises, and not be breaking the law. On my Ducati, I was in jail territory leaving 1st gear. As the say, it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
P.S. It's not hard to get these to 250 for a few grand.
It's the valve springd on the lifter for your cylinder
The parts department is where automotive dreams go to die.
dafirnz: so much truth.
forget the r8 and the abarth, that loaded longboard makes me so jealous
Could I put these on a Fiat 500L
Those parts belong to Alfa Romeo Giulieta Quadrifoglio hot-hatch.
Seriously dude your neighbours must love you.
you get the dealership to check for recalls on that 500? might be a recall for that problem?
Got my screen filter at dodge 1 day for the dart
I just did this thanks to this video! Thank you!
Amber, I was hoping you would win! But, that's ok! 😁
Janetplanet80 , so was her grandma here ... I was heartbroken for my girl. ❤️
@@kathleeng8184 that's so sweet! To say that about your granddaughter! 🤗
Janetplanet80 , she’s a sweetheart. Our oldest grandchild.
@@kathleeng8184 I hope that John Ross, knows the trolls on You-tube, love her Looks, and want her on You-tube just to see her! But, I know she and JR, are smarter for that to help! I wish I Grandma like you!
Janetplanet80 , they know to ignore the trolls. It’s hard for me to!! But they’re right - don’t react or respond. Lol
That one person who instantly disliked is gone 😌
JR, it would be cool having you as my neighbor but starting that loud Abarth after midnight would require an extra beer payment from you.
Keep up the awesome content and keep up the amazing work
Coil Packs? Manual or Automatic?
Hey ! Just to let you know the same happened to me at mini of Wichita ha !
It can look like the same coil but it has to do with the coil on the inside
Did you end up selling the old coil packs? I’m in desperate need of coil packs
You have to change multiair system (valve conrol unit) for new one then should be all ok. In Europe that is known problem
Where are Tylers live streams?
Unfortunately at most dealers, their parts system is not the same as a chain auto parts store. If they don’t have a vin, they can’t do a damn thing and there’s no way around it.
Coils can look the same but that does not have to mean that they are the same electrically.
Strange that you did not use the opportunity to check and gap the sparkplugs. I mean, you were one step away!
Not sure I could ever get used to the shifter coming out of the dash.
Dyno before and after coils!
can you use these upgraded coils in a fiat 500 sport non turbo?
Pickup a cheap Celica and challenge Scotty to a race.
So I'm guessing there's going to be a afro Romeo race against you and hooptie
juniorgamer97: We sure hope so!
You and Tyler should go to a race track or autocross and race.
The reason it doesn’t shutter under hard pull in first gear. Is the torque mount is soft. It allows the trans to move back. Which make the distance of prop shafts to wheel hub change. So the joint rides on a different spot on the prop shaft that is not as worn or not worn at all.
If coil improved power. It’s torquing motor/trans more. Changing the distance.
Shutter will feel better. Then seem worse under moderate power between 40-60. Because joint will ride on it’s normal spot inside prop shaft.
After shaft is fixed. You need a torque mount stiffener. Huge difference from 1st to 2nd shift. Will feel like diff car.
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Mercedes-Benz dealers are the same way. The first thing the guy at the parts counter asks is VIN#.
As a parts guy I get where the parts guy was coming from. If he googles a vin and the parts don't work, you can blame them and they are stuck with parts they'll never sell. It wouldn't surprise me if the parts manager has a policy not to look up parts without a vin.
Parts guys and most mechanics are always like that about VIN numbers! They don’t want to think for themselves. They just want to follow rote instructions like digger wasps.