Mod: 1 rear seat delete. Mod: 2 lowering seat bracket. Mod: 3 MTA remap, average 29% faster shifts, less lag from stand still, locks up torque converter at lower rpm, smoother gear shifting, faster reaction to paddle shift inputs, quicker acceleration. Mod 4: DNA Racing rear stiffening chassis bar kit. MOD: 5 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 5
I just got a 595 comp and it's already a pretty complete package. Awesome sound, enough grunt with 180bhp that I am in no hurry for a remap and it handles brilliantly even without the optional LSD. I will no doubt tinker with it cosmetically though as time goes by.
Just had work done on my Turismo, scorpion red power exhaust (no decat pipe) forge cold air intake, tmc stance kit so lowering springs and spacers, maxton front splitter, side skirts are rear splitters. Then after a remap, well she was 165bhp, she is now 223 :) and lots of fun, no longer the usual Abarth :) nice video.
@@JC-jt3ug yes and reliable, all done on 3rd gear pulls. Just had an amazing tuner and dyno. The exhaust and cold air intake boosted the power to 181 alone. This post is 7 months old and she is still running perfect x
@@wavesequencer 😂 have a good point but mine is auto. Think mostly in the uk it’s for parts like the brembo would sell for $600 seats could go for $1000/1200 wheels $$1000 and exhaust $800 just them bits alone make you around 5k
My first mod was a Forge induction kit which I got through AR Autos. I also got the turbo elbow pipe too. I couldn't recommend it enough. I love the sound it makes and the occasional turbo flutter just makes my smile even bigger :D
@@arautosspecialists The elbow gives more airflow to the turbo from the intake as it is much wider than the standard plastic one ;) best to do this with a cold air intake to increase airflow to the turbo, especially the bigger garret turbo on the turismo and competitione ;) Yes some girls do know cars :)
The UK 595 seems similar in spec to my US 2013 Abarth - also 160HP standard, and a straight pipe exhaust (sounds the same as this after your mod). As for top mods, the first 2 and most significant I made for the least cost was a short shifter (craven speed) with a heavy gear knob, and the 'Madness' Go-Pedal - without a tune (which might be an issue here in California) the Go-Pedal (which lets you remap the accelerator pedal curve) and shifter mod made the car feel much more responsive. I added better pads and rotors on the front, but didn't change the pistons.. it's so light it stops easily. 3rd mod which makes life a lot simpler - if you do your own oil changes (which with this car is better to do often), is a Fumoto oil drain valve. Also.. locking gas cap (crazy that's not standard). A open cold air intake (remove original airbox) adds drama to the intake/blow-off sound.. but not sure any real power gain.. and then it's a pain for smog check here as has to be removed each time. FYI.. fun car.. mine has done around 40K miles in 8 years, just switched to 3rd set of tires.. did the sparks at 20K.. oil change every 6 months and no issues.
I'm planning on buying a 2012 or 2013 Abarth 500 here in Canada. Just have to find one that was not driven much through the winters. That will be one of the 160hp models.
ADVICE NEEDED! I have been driving tuned MX5's in the last 15 years. The current car is an ND2 180bhp eibach springs and an anti roll bar, michelin pilot sport 5 tires ebc brakes, etc... MY Question is: How to completely disengage stability control ?
Just bought my first 595 comp 2015 fantastic condition i love it i got a stage one re map on Saturday. I like the cold forge intake but a bit worried about my insurance it is a mod i khow a lot of people probably dont worry about it but you cant really miss that thing on the car haha. I will get some wheel spacers i have lovely black wheels and red brembo.s im so happy with the car cant wait to see how the map improves it great video
@@arautosspecialists I got my 2013 used. It didn't have a lock. It probably needed a new one anyway, so I grabbed a locker. A dashmat and a proper sunscreen is a must here in AZ.
Hi thanks for video I bought my Abarth 595 Tourismo 70 years special edition grey about a week ago and did wonder what benefits a remap would give your video is aimed at someone like me who at 66 wants to put a smile on face while driving I'm not mechanically minded so any mods would have to be done professionally so thanks for the five given, although do fancy a blow off valve if that is possible not sure about what that would cost granville
Nice video, my first mod was the alutex/carbon/steel gear knob and stick, adds nothing performance wise obviously but its so much better than the stock shifters you get with the car.
The 595C Essesse comes with LSD, look out for brembos, a garret turbo and sabelt seats, the LSD comes as a performance pack! Make sure to look at the optional extras.
Great video, I agree and disagree to some extent. Instead of the exhaust upgrade straight away I would probably opt for wiring the valve open underneath and having the forge cold air carbon kit fitted as they sound the nuts! And completely transforms driving experience, the flutter sounds are insane 😍. Boot strap is a lovely un-expensive mod 👍🏻. And as for brembo I’m pretty sure you need to watch what wheels you have as most can’t house the big calliper behind without spacers
Nice vid. Just bought my second abarth 595 comp 70th in white, will be messing with it soon. Forge cold air intake, 10mm wheel spacers, lowering springs not sure about the drop yet, need to get that stance right!!
Ive got 135 stock hp on my abarth 500, if I wanted to do a remap at around 160/170hp do I have to get a new intercooler or sth like that or is it safe on stock parts, I only have alfa romeo 4C fuel injectors and spark plugs installed. Thanks for the help great video
No extra parts needed for a stage one remap! The IHI turbo can deal with 160bhp as its the same turbo as the Turismo which is 165bhp standard. Contact us today for a quote if you are still looking for this!
Hi James! Sorry we didn't pick up on this! I'll double check with the team. Could I grab your email so we can send you a quote! Alternatively can you email tuning@ar-autos.co.uk :)
12mm / 16mm Spacers can give the car a "Wider" stance. Eibach springs (30mm) in my opinion are a must on the Abarths as they sit so high out of the showroom! Always look at a remap ;) Nick
@@arautosspecialists Thanks Nick ...... The spacers r a defo 👌 As its an essesse model we have am I right in thinking its had an upgraded ecu that comes as part of the esseesse kit ? I mean how far can you bring the stock setup as in a remapp (bhp) ...... without overheating problems ? Regards
My 2017 Abarth (USA) has the 16 inch rim/wheels. If you go to a 17 inch rim/wheel how do you make sure the speedometer is correct, is there an electronic adjustment or something else?
The 16s come with 195/45 and the 17s 205/40. In theory they're the same diameter. They won't be because tire manufacturers fudge the numbers (everybody rounds to the nearest 5) so there will be some differences between the same size Michelin, Continental and Pirelli. It'll only be a couple percent so I wouldn't worry about it.
The decat on the monza exhaust is mental it's so raspy 🤣 I drive it in normal mode mostly now so it atleast goes through a backbox. Can't wait get a big turbo I'm trying to get 260hp (so I don't have to forge anything) and the goal weight is 970kg. It annoys me how the biposto only has 10 more hp but is almost a second faster so my goals to be faster than the biposto
I've not done any mods on my 2017 595 Comp except a few cosmetic carbon bits. You did a fair bit of work on it when the previous owner had it...ECU remap, Forge Induction, wheels spacers etc 😎🚗💨💥🇮🇹
Shame you haven't mentioned anything about securities. Scorpion or ghost immobilisers. I have a 595 Turismo with a Scorpion X immobiliser. Can say i sleep better at night with it. Considering how easy these cars can get nicked.✌️
For what Fiat charge for an Abarth they should all come standard with Brembo's and an Immobiliser. Recently seen a 22 plate Esseesse for £34,000 and still no Immobiliser.
I tried H&R lowering springs but after driving on them for a while I had to put my oem springs back on, the H&Rs were just too harsh giving a bone shaking ride.
Oh my god, I can not believe you have to pay to "upgrade" to a US spec Abarth exhaust, in the US 500 Abarth come with the same type of "exhaust" you have, it is just a pipe from the catalytic converter all the way back.
We have a similar exhaust here! The exhaust originally was a Monza system which sounded incredible, but I didn't like the vacuum valve it had. This is a far louder exhaust than the standard ones in the US.
@@arautosspecialists oh i see, that is cool, I am thinking about to upgrade exhaust system, that is how I found your video. thanks and have fun driving the lovely Abarth.
Mod: 1 rear seat delete. Mod: 2 lowering seat bracket. Mod: 3 MTA remap, average 29% faster shifts, less lag from stand still, locks up torque converter at lower rpm,
smoother gear shifting, faster reaction to paddle shift inputs, quicker acceleration. Mod 4: DNA Racing rear stiffening chassis bar kit. MOD: 5 MICHELIN
PILOT SPORT 5
Sounds awesome!
Does the lowering seat bracket make a big difference?
Prefer Nankang ar1, bucket seats and bigger intercooler for less lagg
I just got a 595 comp and it's already a pretty complete package. Awesome sound, enough grunt with 180bhp that I am in no hurry for a remap and it handles brilliantly even without the optional LSD. I will no doubt tinker with it cosmetically though as time goes by.
I love my 595 Comp! As you said, complete package, I just felt like it sits too high and after adding this exhaust I can't get enough of it!
Just had work done on my Turismo, scorpion red power exhaust (no decat pipe) forge cold air intake, tmc stance kit so lowering springs and spacers, maxton front splitter, side skirts are rear splitters. Then after a remap, well she was 165bhp, she is now 223 :) and lots of fun, no longer the usual Abarth :) nice video.
That sounds mad! We'd love to see it
223 on the standard garret 1446?
@@JC-jt3ug yes and reliable, all done on 3rd gear pulls. Just had an amazing tuner and dyno. The exhaust and cold air intake boosted the power to 181 alone. This post is 7 months old and she is still running perfect x
My first modification and I would recommend is a decent alarm I do like the sound of that exhaust
Here in the US, nobody would steal it.. 1 - too small to be interesting.. 2 - most couldn't figure how to drive stick :)
@@wavesequencer 😂 have a good point but mine is auto. Think mostly in the uk it’s for parts like the brembo would sell for $600 seats could go for $1000/1200 wheels $$1000 and exhaust $800 just them bits alone make you around 5k
My first mod was a Forge induction kit which I got through AR Autos. I also got the turbo elbow pipe too. I couldn't recommend it enough. I love the sound it makes and the occasional turbo flutter just makes my smile even bigger :D
Interesting! Apart from the noise what else does the turbo elbow pipe do? Aesthetics?
@@arautosspecialists The elbow gives more airflow to the turbo from the intake as it is much wider than the standard plastic one ;) best to do this with a cold air intake to increase airflow to the turbo, especially the bigger garret turbo on the turismo and competitione ;) Yes some girls do know cars :)
@@Andieelizabeth73 Amazing! Thank you for the comment !
"Occasional" it's constant with the forge induction kit 🤣
The UK 595 seems similar in spec to my US 2013 Abarth - also 160HP standard, and a straight pipe exhaust (sounds the same as this after your mod). As for top mods, the first 2 and most significant I made for the least cost was a short shifter (craven speed) with a heavy gear knob, and the 'Madness' Go-Pedal - without a tune (which might be an issue here in California) the Go-Pedal (which lets you remap the accelerator pedal curve) and shifter mod made the car feel much more responsive. I added better pads and rotors on the front, but didn't change the pistons.. it's so light it stops easily. 3rd mod which makes life a lot simpler - if you do your own oil changes (which with this car is better to do often), is a Fumoto oil drain valve. Also.. locking gas cap (crazy that's not standard). A open cold air intake (remove original airbox) adds drama to the intake/blow-off sound.. but not sure any real power gain.. and then it's a pain for smog check here as has to be removed each time. FYI.. fun car.. mine has done around 40K miles in 8 years, just switched to 3rd set of tires.. did the sparks at 20K.. oil change every 6 months and no issues.
Great advice.....what was the spec on exhaust upgrade please
Direnza Exhaust :)
I'm planning on buying a 2012 or 2013 Abarth 500 here in Canada. Just have to find one that was not driven much through the winters. That will be one of the 160hp models.
ADVICE NEEDED!
I have been driving tuned MX5's in the last 15 years. The current car is an ND2 180bhp eibach springs and an anti roll bar, michelin pilot sport 5 tires ebc brakes, etc...
MY Question is:
How to completely disengage stability control ?
Just bought my first 595 comp 2015 fantastic condition i love it i got a stage one re map on Saturday. I like the cold forge intake but a bit worried about my insurance it is a mod i khow a lot of people probably dont worry about it but you cant really miss that thing on the car haha. I will get some wheel spacers i have lovely black wheels and red brembo.s im so happy with the car cant wait to see how the map improves it great video
Did you end up getting the induction kit? It's not too bad on the insurance
Locking gas cap is an important one these days.
These have it as standard, they took away the aluminium caps and made them an optional extra.
@@arautosspecialists I got my 2013 used. It didn't have a lock. It probably needed a new one anyway, so I grabbed a locker. A dashmat and a proper sunscreen is a must here in AZ.
Hi thanks for video I bought my Abarth 595 Tourismo 70 years special edition grey about a week ago and did wonder what benefits a remap would give your video is aimed at someone like me who at 66 wants to put a smile on face while driving I'm not mechanically minded so any mods would have to be done professionally so thanks for the five given, although do fancy a blow off valve if that is possible not sure about what that would cost
granville
Hi! Give us a call and we can talk through any modifications and answer all questions!
Nice video, my first mod was the alutex/carbon/steel gear knob and stick, adds nothing performance wise obviously but its so much better than the stock shifters you get with the car.
Thank you! That sounds awesome
What about upgrading the yellow light DRLs and Fog Lights to a white light?
I have been told about that! Can you recommend a brand?
Very informative. Many thanks.
I have the same comp, my mechanic says Euro6d cars are locked from.the factory and can't be programmed. How and where you did yours
JFA automotive have it cracked mate
They’re not locked you just can’t quite get all the pops and crackles from a euro 6 than you can the earlier euro 5
Here at AR AUTOS! We can map all cars now
@@wrlondon4810 Or just use us ;)
Great mod's what Ferodo pads do you recommend ? DS performance ?
Brake pads? I use Brembo! :)
Looking for a Cabrio with LSD and MTA. Which is the raciest version I could get? 695C Competizione?
The 595C Essesse comes with LSD, look out for brembos, a garret turbo and sabelt seats, the LSD comes as a performance pack! Make sure to look at the optional extras.
Great video...🏁🏁
Thank you! 🤩
that sounds glorious
Great video, I agree and disagree to some extent. Instead of the exhaust upgrade straight away I would probably opt for wiring the valve open underneath and having the forge cold air carbon kit fitted as they sound the nuts! And completely transforms driving experience, the flutter sounds are insane 😍. Boot strap is a lovely un-expensive mod 👍🏻. And as for brembo I’m pretty sure you need to watch what wheels you have as most can’t house the big calliper behind without spacers
I guess it's personal preference for sure! Good shout about the alloys.
Nice vid. Just bought my second abarth 595 comp 70th in white, will be messing with it soon. Forge cold air intake, 10mm wheel spacers, lowering springs not sure about the drop yet, need to get that stance right!!
I’d go slightly wider on the rear spacer! Maybe 16mm 👌🏻
@@Jamie7ee done 16mm on rear and 12mm on front, took my car to AR
Great vid 👍
Thank you!
Ive got 135 stock hp on my abarth 500, if I wanted to do a remap at around 160/170hp do I have to get a new intercooler or sth like that or is it safe on stock parts, I only have alfa romeo 4C fuel injectors and spark plugs installed. Thanks for the help great video
I dont think so dude, i Just made a remap with out chaging the interrcooler or any other stock parts
No extra parts needed for a stage one remap! The IHI turbo can deal with 160bhp as its the same turbo as the Turismo which is 165bhp standard. Contact us today for a quote if you are still looking for this!
@@arautosspecialists wrong info - turismo has the same garrett turbo as the comp
@@wrlondon4810 it depends on the year, early 160s have the IHI turbo and the later ones have the garret
whats the exact name of the exhaust? bombardone 2.0? thanks in advance
We think it's this....www.direnza.co.uk/product/exhausts/systems/fiat-500-abarth-1-4-08-13-catback-exhaust-system-with-carbon-tips/
Hi mate using bombardone to upgrade the exhaust can pass the mot? just bought mine and i'm thinking to change my monza.
I think it depends on whether you got a EURO 5 or EURO 6 for an MOT
Thanks for the video mate, how much is a re map ? I'm picking up a Yamaha monster tomorrow.
Hi James! Sorry we didn't pick up on this! I'll double check with the team. Could I grab your email so we can send you a quote! Alternatively can you email tuning@ar-autos.co.uk :)
Just bought my son a 11 plate esseesse with a bombarde exhaust and tbh I'm not sure what else to do as it goes like stink as it is ?
12mm / 16mm Spacers can give the car a "Wider" stance. Eibach springs (30mm) in my opinion are a must on the Abarths as they sit so high out of the showroom!
Always look at a remap ;)
Nick
@@arautosspecialists Thanks Nick ...... The spacers r a defo 👌 As its an essesse model we have am I right in thinking its had an upgraded ecu that comes as part of the esseesse kit ?
I mean how far can you bring the stock setup as in a remapp (bhp) ...... without overheating problems ?
Regards
My 2017 Abarth (USA) has the 16 inch rim/wheels. If you go to a 17 inch rim/wheel how do you make sure the speedometer is correct, is there an electronic adjustment or something else?
The wheel size won't differ the speedometer
The 16s come with 195/45 and the 17s 205/40. In theory they're the same diameter. They won't be because tire manufacturers fudge the numbers (everybody rounds to the nearest 5) so there will be some differences between the same size Michelin, Continental and Pirelli. It'll only be a couple percent so I wouldn't worry about it.
The decat on the monza exhaust is mental it's so raspy 🤣 I drive it in normal mode mostly now so it atleast goes through a backbox. Can't wait get a big turbo I'm trying to get 260hp (so I don't have to forge anything) and the goal weight is 970kg. It annoys me how the biposto only has 10 more hp but is almost a second faster so my goals to be faster than the biposto
Sounds mad! We'll definitely have to get a video of your car!
Nick
I've not done any mods on my 2017 595 Comp except a few cosmetic carbon bits. You did a fair bit of work on it when the previous owner had it...ECU remap, Forge Induction, wheels spacers etc 😎🚗💨💥🇮🇹
What rims r those
They are the 2021 model :)
Love them
Shame you haven't mentioned anything about securities. Scorpion or ghost immobilisers. I have a 595 Turismo with a Scorpion X immobiliser. Can say i sleep better at night with it. Considering how easy these cars can get nicked.✌️
Good shout! Will add it to the next video
For what Fiat charge for an Abarth they should all come standard with Brembo's and an Immobiliser. Recently seen a 22 plate Esseesse for £34,000 and still no Immobiliser.
Best 1st modd ever is Prometeo diff...
2022 turismo 165bhp worth a remap?
100% - you'll feel more torque at higher speeds, so the initial pull won't be much different, but climbing through the revs will feel better.
Very nice Comp, but i prefer H&R 20mm-35mm front-rear lowering springs.
Thank you! What makes you chose the H&R?
I tried H&R lowering springs but after driving on them for a while I had to put my oem springs back on, the H&Rs were just too harsh giving a bone shaking ride.
Oh my god, I can not believe you have to pay to "upgrade" to a US spec Abarth exhaust, in the US 500 Abarth come with the same type of "exhaust" you have, it is just a pipe from the catalytic converter all the way back.
We have a similar exhaust here! The exhaust originally was a Monza system which sounded incredible, but I didn't like the vacuum valve it had. This is a far louder exhaust than the standard ones in the US.
@@arautosspecialists oh i see, that is cool, I am thinking about to upgrade exhaust system, that is how I found your video. thanks and have fun driving the lovely Abarth.
@@arautosspecialists I have a Giallo Modena 595 with a welded-open valve Monza exhaust 🔥
Problem is that no one is smart enough to work on them in the USA
AR Autos USA 2023? haha
TOO loud drives you crazy!
I think I will pass
I don't think you cannot add anything to make this car look any better, I mean to make it look good at all.
This sentence makes no sense.
@@arautosspecialists That's on purpose. To match the car :)