General Ride in Fiat 100HP
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General Ride in Fiat 100HP
I know exactly what you mean. There are a few crests just waiting to catch you out!!
I have been round there in an E-Class 320cdi estate (in the passenger seat)........can't recall any 'moments'
I have been round there in an E-Class 320cdi estate (in the passenger seat)........can't recall any 'moments'
Obviously wasn't pushing the car enough
I was gonna say that, but held my tongue!Obviously wasn't pushing the car enough
Brakes in my '08 100HP are too sensitive for me at anything other than illegal speeds and then, as Lauren says, there is no progression. Went for an "experimental" drive in semi-dry conditions for the first time and although I enjoyed the impossible-to-crash fun nature of the handling on the edge, you realise that the big bite at the top of the brake pedal is actually most of the braking action you have and rather like an over-keen electronic butterfly throttle action, gives the illusion of performance that you don't actually have. I think the brakes are adequate in stopping power though.
babbo_umbro
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I think there's no doubt that later servos are more progressive, but I have to say that I find the 100HP's brakes extremely effective - progressive and resistant to fade, including hurrying down an Alp with a substantial load of wine and olive oil on board.
Well someone had to say it.......
It is a good bit of fun. Try not to do it in the summer though as it turns into a racetrack for bikers and can be a bit annoying.
Couldn't agree more, i have only been on it the once but did research before hand and it gets busy easter weekend onwards with cars/bikers and police mobile speed cameras apparently.
It's worth a trip just for the roads around north wales let alone the evo triangle.
Two words
Been on that as well.........in a Mitsubishi Colt (passenger seat again)
Thunderbug
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You could change the dampers / springs to make the ride softer, i've lowered my last 4 cars so i'm used to a "hard" ride.
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My S2000 is a great example, i cant believe when i got it it rides so well (early 16" wheeled car though)
Yes but Honda know how to design suspension, Fiat do not.
^ They make awesome engines as well!!
Not saying fiat ones are bad though!
Not saying fiat ones are bad though!
Just with no torque!!!
Haha, very true.....just all revs!
