Although many people love the standard Fiat 500 Abarth wheels, or the optional 17″ forged aluminum wheels, you probably want something more unique. You can spend anywhere from six hundred up to a couple thousand if you have the dough, and you can have some wicked custom Fiat 500 Abarth wheels. Before buying new wheels for [...]
Category: Aftermarket Modifications
We have all changed a light bulb in the course of our lives and it’s nothing special. Turn off the power, unscrew the old bulb and screw a new bulb in. It is really as simple as that. So, what could be so difficult about dealing with HID bulbs? Well, there are some big differences [...]
A few weeks ago in Las Vegas, at an event designed to preview the soon to be released Fiat 500 Abarth, Fiat revealed the Abarth Venom concept. Like Darth Vader’s TIE fighter, the Venom is black, compact, sleek, and mean looking. With a name like the Venom, it had to be vicious. While the Abarth [...]
With the Abarth soon to be on dealer lots, the questions keep rolling in! Which fuel grade is recommended for the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth, Premium or Regular Unleaded ? Is it the same for the standard models? Thanks! - Frank V 87 octane is officially listed as “acceptable”, but 91 octane is “recommended” for the [...]
While the Los Angeles Auto Show was host to the Abarth unveiling, SEMA 2011 in Las Vegas had its fair share of Fiat 500 cars. In fact, the Fiat was named “hottest sport compact” at the show. Mopar had a strong showing with all of their accessories. Read more about official Mopar accessories for the Fiat 500. [...]
If you know anything about the European Abarth, you’ve probably heard of the Esseesse (SS) kit. It is essentially a stage one upgrade kit, with a combination of suspension, brake, wheel, and engine upgrades. The main difference between this and an aftermarket tuner kit, is that the SS comes straight from Abarth (and in fact [...]
The Fiat 500 emerged into the U.S. market amid much anticipation. Now that the favorable reviews for this compact, whimsical car are in, the general consensus is that the Fiat 500 is a keeper. In 2010 hotfiat.com was created as an online store for parts and accessories specifically geared towards the Fiat 500, to allow drivers [...]
Road Race Motorsports is well-known and well-respected in the automotive world for both racing victories and for the products the company has designed. Robert Tallini, owner and founder of Road Race Motorsports, has worked since the company’s inception in 2000 to merge his successful career in racing with his passion for creating products for street [...]
For some car enthusiasts (myself included), the best part of owning a car is putting your own special touch on it by customizing it with aftermarket parts. Most popular, sporty cars have a large market of upgradeable parts that either increase performance or add unique styling. The Fiat 500 may be new, but the aftermarket [...]
Want some official Mopar muscle in your Fiat 500? You may say no to the chrome accessories and Mopar embossed seats, but along with all the expected American bits are some actual gems. Chryler’s Mopar division will be offering a bevy of official accessories (over 150) for the Fiat 500, some of which you might [...]