You’re looking at the timing advance weights in the distributor to a FIAT Spider. Normally each side has a spring, and the relationship of the spring’s strength to the weights sets the advance curve. On this example one side has been restricted, but it’s not a poor repair from a previous owner. This was purposefully […]
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FIAT FreakOut Track Day 2022
We had a great mix of classic and modern cars. I had a blast, and the staff at MSR Houston was excellent! The Fiata was reliable and smooth.
FIAT Dyno Test | FreakOut Day 2 (part 1) | ChipBox vs Factory
On day 2 of Fiat FreakOut 2022 we headed to MSR Houston for a track day! I got to the track early for some dyno time.
Setting up a Brand New Carburetor.
A carb that has already been in service for decades has the benefit of being setup long ago, but brand new carbs are going to need an initial setup…
Center Lift Point on a 124 Spider
You can generally lift a stiff unibody car anywhere along its pinch welds so long as you use a pinch weld protector. Armed with this knowledge, you can…
Turbo Stud say BYE
Well this was an odd one! A friend of mine recently had a lot of work done on his 124 Abarth, to include a new stuffed turbo. Everything seemed fine for a couple days, but then the car started to, in his words, “sound like an old airplane” and wasn’t making any boost…
Pedal Go VROOM
Ever since I got the ChipBox, Bob from Driving Impressions has been trying to talk me into the PedalBooster as well. I was very skeptical about it because I have a similar device on my 500 Abarth and I don’t like it. He sent me one to evaluate… Spoiler alert, Bob was right. I do […]
A Wheel Improvement
Wheels and tires can make a significant improvement if done correctly, and can be detrimental if done incorrectly. The 124 came with 16×6.5 wheels wearing 195/50 Yokohama Advan Sports. First of all, that’s a bit too skinny. Secondly, those wheels weigh 18lbs each despite being so narrow. I bought a set of 16×7 O.Z. Alleggeritas, […]
An Easy Exhuast Upgrade
The 124 was just too muted for my tastes, so I slapped on the open axle back from Auto Ricambi. One of the easiest exhaust mods I’ve ever done. Sounds great, and shed a few pounds! DanBookfounder Dan is a DIY zealot and autodidact. Real science, pseudoprofessional.
2019 FIAT 124 Re-Review
It’s been over three years since I first test drove the new 124 Spider, and I finally purchased one for myself. I’ve had the new 124 for about two weeks now. I thought it would be a good idea to spend some time with the car before providing an updated review. I’m still impressed! So […]