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Re: Tunning the Barchetta

Rear strut brace is pointless in the Barchetta as it has a bulkhead between the petrol tank and boot. The main area that lets the B down in rigidity is between the doors. If you want a real ridged Barchetta for better handling fit bars across the door openings. For 99% of people this would be OTT for an everyday driver.

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Another way to improve the handling would be to have something like this made for the Barchetta. I would be first in line for one thats for sure.

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Nino, for ideas for possible parts on your site check out this MX5 specialist in the US. One of the best in the world for MX5 tuning and some great mods.

Flyin Miata
 
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Folks

Just e-mail ([email protected])

I'll source all the parts for you and trust me I will keep the prices as low as possible.

What I have done is agreed prices with various suppliers. I would love to hold ££££'s of stock but that would mean higher prices and in times like these we need things as low as possible. Barchetta parts have increased far too much.

Mail me 1st. I tell you the price delivered and ask you if you want to go ahead. If it's to much hastle for me I will send you a link to order direct. I know the top price for items and know that the Strut Brace is better and cheaper if you order direct. This link confirms that they do both ABS and non ABS strut braces - http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/search_result/keywords/barchetta/desc/1.html

£55 is the max it's worth so I will not add my commision.

Just mail me anything you need and I will see what I can do. No commitment required. I am happy to help where I can with out making money, I do this for fun.

Cheers
Steve
(Nino_1975)(y)
 
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FOUND THIS INFO!!

The 1.8 liter 16V DOHC, with variable phase variator on the inlet camshaft, is declared with a max power of 130 HP in original configuration. Nevertheless its most interesting feature is the torque availability, with constant values of 90% the max torque from 1,800 up to 6,500 rpm, thank to the variable geometry inlet hoses.
This year Leone Motorsport, which takes care of the mechanics of our Punto, has focused the good balance of the engine. In the list of modifications, other works are present, compatible with the homologation fiche: the flywheel enlightment (7,15 kg), camshafts with upgraded shrug, compression ratio change from 10.3:1 to 10.6:1 thanks to the head lowering, engine oil Bardahl XTR (synthetic for racing use), Platinum Spark Plug plugs, and standard air filter by BMC.

The original exhaust collector has been kept, instead the central silencer with a metallic kat, and the exhaust backbox are from Supersprint. The trasmission area has been revised with a Fiorentini syntherized four-buttons clutch, the Bacci slip limited differential and, from the same Florence's part maker, the gear with front couplings, fitted out with two different final ratios. We have talked a lot about it in the technical articles of Elaborare no.52. The electronic unit remapping has been made by the Rome's based All Car Racing, with the engine fueled with unleaded petrol Magigas Thunder 102 octanes.
The braking system is based on four CTF disks, drilled and inlined on the front axle, with Ferodo Racing DS2000 brake pads; the brake liquid is Bardahl DOT 5, which flows in aeronautic tubes by Sparco. The suspension setup is very lowered through Eibach springs, coupled with Bilstein shockers with threaded ring nuts coaxial with springs on the front part, while the rear part they are divided by elastic items. The front unrolling bar is of 22 mm, while the strut brace is from Sparco.
The list of mods is completed by 20mm wheel distancers and modified camber angles within the bounds allowed by the fiche, thanks to appropriate eccentric guides. The wheels, Speedline Corse in magnesium alloy 7Jx15", have been painted with blue colour and are equipped with Avon slick tyres 19-57-15.

155-160BHP
 
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SOME MORE INTERESTING INFO!!!

Fiat Racing Pedigree

The HGT's motorsport potential has not been lost on many race series organisers around the world. The head's breathing characteristics are excellent, and on top of one of the best engines Fiat have ever designed. This engine was originally introduced in the Barchetta, and is also present in the Bravo range. It is the one to look for. For the less technical readers, good breathing and a strong bottom end on the engine makes for powerful tuning opportunites, and quick cars. Barchetta owners please note - you have an easily tuned monster under your bonnets too! :D

OK!!

MORE INFO!!

Punto Rally Engine

The engine is clean revving, noisy and robust. It is the HGT's twin cam 1.8 litre 16 valve - but with a special short throw crankshaft reducing the engine's capacity to 1579cc. With a new design of racing pistons and con rods, 215bhp is the quoted maximum power at 9000rpm - that's 85bhp more than the HGT - but we know there will be more to come from this set up! A special integrated ignition and fueling/injection system has been added by Magneti-Marelli.

This does little to explain the savage burst of torque from mid revs all the way up to the red line. The engine has been subtly but comprehensively re-engineered. But it is an easy car to drive quickly and a welcome addition to the Family of Fast Fiats.

Links,
N Technology, Mariotti Racing, Elaborare
 
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Hi Guys!

Hope your all well.

I have received my car back after having an engine and gearbox rebuild.(Think the engine has issues though!)

My car now has Bilstein B8 Shock Absorbers ; Polywhatsit bushes on the front ; Eibach Springs ; Sparco Front Engine bay Strut Brace ; Brembo Max discs and pads..


What would you guys recommend as the next step for improving handling?

Where would one go to get a Butterfly Brace made??? Any guesses at how much it would cost?

I think the rear on my car needs improving - I have been wanting an Eibach Anti Roll Bar but obviously can't find one...
 
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jetweed said:
Hi Guys!

Hope your all well.

I have received my car back after having an engine and gearbox rebuild.(Think the engine has issues though!)

My car now has Bilstein B8 Shock Absorbers ; Polywhatsit bushes on the front ; Eibach Springs ; Sparco Front Engine bay Strut Brace ; Brembo Max discs and pads..


What would you guys recommend as the next step for improving handling?

Where would one go to get a Butterfly Brace made??? Any guesses at how much it would cost?

I think the rear on my car needs improving - I have been wanting an Eibach Anti Roll Bar but obviously can't find one...
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THESE GUYS SEEM TO STILL LIST THEM!!!

http://www.brownsmotorsport.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23_960_1376&products_id=4807

http://www.prodigymotorsport.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=37_722_1062_1066&products_id=15929
 
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yeah I have spoken to them before about it... They dont actually have them in stock and cannot get them either..

However they did say if they got enough orders that they MAY be able to convince Eibach to make a batch....
 
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Novitec Turbo conversion. 188BHP :D

4 Cylinders with each 4 valves and 1 ignition coil (Hitachi)
Double overhead cam with variable inlet-valve timing
Cylinder block: Cast iron
Cylinder head: Aluminum alloy
Compression ratio: 10.3 ± 0.15 to 1 (?lowered)
Bore × stroke: 82 × 82.7 mm
Engine capacity: 1747 cm3
Max power : 89 kW / 120 bhp @ 6300 rpm (138 kW / 188 bhp @ 6000 rpm)
Max torque : 152 Nm / 112 lb ft @ 4300 rpm (302 Nm @ 3700 rpm)
Max number of revs (redline): 7150 rpm (injectors will be cut-off one-by-one in "1-4-3-2"-sequence)
Specific output: 51 kW / 68,7 bhp per liter (79 kW / 108 bhp per liter)
Power to weight: 106 bph per ton (168 bhp per ton)
Engine weight: 146 kg / 322 lb
Injection: Hitachi MFI-0 sequential phased multipoint system (3 bar, 120 liter/h)
Petrol (lead-free): 95 R.O.N. (98 R.O.N)
Maximum Boost: 8 PSI (0,5 bar) @+3000 rpm
 
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kc3 said:
novitec turbo conversion. 188bhp :d

check out classified!!!

4 cylinders with each 4 valves and 1 ignition coil (hitachi)
double overhead cam with variable inlet-valve timing
cylinder block: Cast iron
cylinder head: Aluminum alloy
compression ratio: 10.3 ± 0.15 to 1 (?lowered)
bore × stroke: 82 × 82.7 mm
engine capacity: 1747 cm3
max power : 89 kw / 120 bhp @ 6300 rpm (138 kw / 188 bhp @ 6000 rpm)
max torque : 152 nm / 112 lb ft @ 4300 rpm (302 nm @ 3700 rpm)
max number of revs (redline): 7150 rpm (injectors will be cut-off one-by-one in "1-4-3-2"-sequence)
specific output: 51 kw / 68,7 bhp per liter (79 kw / 108 bhp per liter)
power to weight: 106 bph per ton (168 bhp per ton)
engine weight: 146 kg / 322 lb
injection: Hitachi mfi-0 sequential phased multipoint system (3 bar, 120 liter/h)
petrol (lead-free): 95 r.o.n. (98 r.o.n)
maximum boost: 8 psi (0,5 bar) @+3000 rpm
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turbo conversion avaliable!!!
Check out classified!!!
 

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