Going by the posts regarding folks 1.2s not starting properly, maybe this is in fact just Fiats way of acknowleding the fact that 1.2s "stop starting"?
General 500 Start & Stop on Fiat.co.uk (AND NO MORE YE YE!!)
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Seen a couple of 500s in New Orleans blue at SGM. I really don't think it suits the 500 and it'll chip like a bugger.
I can imagine it doesn't suit it. The shape of the 500 suits certain colours, I think the 'NOB' is a bit too Blue for the 500, but I'll have to see it first to make an honest opinion. Bring back Jive Blue!!
Going by the posts regarding folks 1.2s not starting properly, maybe this is in fact just Fiats way of acknowleding the fact that 1.2s "stop starting"?
Nice interpretation.
I'm sorry but that's the silliest thing I've ever heard. Who here stops their engine at every traffic light they come to or when traffic is moving slowly? This system reduces wear on your starter motor as well as saving fuel so what is there not to like about it?
I'm all for switchable ESP+TC but this is something good. AFAIK you can keep the engine alive by keeping it in gear but why would you want to if it starts instantly?
You can disable the start/stop system!
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I just got my 500 about 10 days ago; had I known that the 'Start stop' version was coming out I would have waited. I drive through London mainly and this would have been really useful for me.
Doesn't it just annoy you when they change the specs so soon after you've bought a new car. :bang: Will have to go for the Start-Stop in 3 years time.
Won't miss the Ye Ye though
Doesn't it just annoy you when they change the specs so soon after you've bought a new car. :bang: Will have to go for the Start-Stop in 3 years time.
Won't miss the Ye Ye though
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The green was quite an odd colour, it might have helped if they had called it something else - what on earth was "Ye-Ye" supposed to do for you? I remember a colour very like it on old Standard 8s and Ford Prefects. I thought it did look quite good on the 500, but you really needed to pair it with the steel wheels and chrome bumper trim for the right, 1950s "Good Housekeeping" kind of effect. But then, you see, in thirty year's time the Ye-Ye Green 500s will be highly collectible, beacuse they will be so rare.
John
P.S. Dear me, I think I misplaced an apostrophe. It should have been "in thirty years' time", methinks.
John
P.S. Dear me, I think I misplaced an apostrophe. It should have been "in thirty years' time", methinks.
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That's right! I think you're talking about a car like this! This configuration looks pretty good on the cinq!
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Please read the thread.....
Its OK Robs stuck in the 90s, hes an expert racing driver with gloves and boots and even a helmet, so he knows better than Fiat or anyone else that tries to improve MPG and the like
yes and it still has to start the car - i do understand the technology, i am an engineer are you?
Its OK Robs stuck in the 90s, hes an expert racing driver with gloves and boots and even a helmet, so he knows better than Fiat or anyone else that tries to improve MPG and the like
not at all, and i do understand the technology just dont think it is for me
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The smart has this technology, the drive from the starter/generator is via a belt!!!! So, if the belt slips you aint starting
Now please go off and do whatever it is that mediocre engineers who don't read threads do....
thanks for the advice genius...
I'm going to get an infringement or a ban but I'm going to say this. You have no consideration for what other people say regardless of the facts or popular opinion. We all make mistakes and miss points in threads but the vast majority of us at least acknowledge the fact they've made a mistake. Just admit you've made a mistake and move on.
Yep i agree with you.
Okay guys start getting civil.
It's Friday which means as usual I'm working tonight. I will get home around the back of 2am very tired and most likely very crabbit. This is when I am most likely to respond to reports with the infraction button because it's quick and satisfying.
No reports to welcome me home is good understand.
It's Friday which means as usual I'm working tonight. I will get home around the back of 2am very tired and most likely very crabbit. This is when I am most likely to respond to reports with the infraction button because it's quick and satisfying.
No reports to welcome me home is good understand.
I'll be honest and say I have no desire to take it any further and I've said all I feel I need to say hence why I didn't reply to the last post
