General Turbo virgin

[Melanabb]

...probably not what you thought

Going from 1.2 Fiat 500 to GPA soon and the question is: how to drive a brand new GPA with turbo (300m on the clock) and not hurt it until properly run in? Call it a blonde moment Any advice appreciated...

Thanks
Mel

 

[Vance]

Give it time to warm up before and cool down after a drive, and no harsh acceleration after just starting up.

 

[stevey293]

as said above 5 mins to warm up drive normally for about another 5 mins then unleash hell for as long as you want but and its a BIG BUT if you drive it hard NEVER stop then turn it off straight away leave it for at least 1 mins after you stop to turn it off other wise you will wear away the turbo bearings.

Ive had my AGP over a year now and its been driven hard 3-4 times a week and because Ive stuck to whats been said mine is in better condition that most that are only 4-6 months old. and that come from a abarth mechanic.

What spec and trim did you go for?
where in the world are you from because alot of the abarth owners meet up pretty often all over the place just need to know where to look PM me if you want the details. oh did I mention they often get free tickets to races as well.

 

[Melanabb]

Thanks Vance and Stevey, very much appreciated. That's what I thought but, never owned a car with a turbo, had to ask. I'm in North Hampshire and as had Fiat 500 for 2 years usually go to New Forest Meet with the other local 500 enthusiasts and will continue to do so, but might make it to some other Auto Italia events. Races are harder to arrange as I have 2 small children Loved to tho! Gone for bog standard white one, liked it the best. Not enough places to stretch the legs on the school run, but will certainly be mum in best car around :devil:

 

[Vance]

Thanks Vance and Stevey, very much appreciated. That's what I thought but, never owned a car with a turbo, had to ask. I'm in North Hampshire and as had Fiat 500 for 2 years usually go to New Forest Meet with the other local 500 enthusiasts and will continue to do so, but might make it to some other Auto Italia events. Races are harder to arrange as I have 2 small children Loved to tho! Gone for bog standard white one, liked it the best. Not enough places to stretch the legs on the school run, but will certainly be mum in best car around :devil:

I wish my mum had an AGP

 

[Scrogg]

Gone for bog standard white one...

Bog standard plus Interscope HiFi system actually

 

[Melanabb]

Bog standard plus Interscope HiFi system actually

Well... a little bit extra... Very much hope a nice person gets my old 500 as I love it to bits and I hope I have as much fun with GPA. Nice service from Peter btw...

 

[trich926]

balls out everywhere