Do you like it?
11-25-2013, 06:16 AM
#11
I can see the pics now.
11-25-2013, 11:34 AM
#12
Originally Posted by Legal Bill' timestamp='1385343672' post='22892942
It seemed every time I got the Sprite competitive with the X1/9, Fiat would upgrade the car. It felt like me against the factory.
I read the stats on the car and they make me laugh. For example:
0 to 60 mph 11.8 seconds
Standing 1/4 mile 18.7 seconds at 72 mph
Top speed 97 mph
Braking 70-0 mph 183 ft.
Curb weight 2100 lbs
1498 cc engine
67 bhp @ 5250 rpm
76 lbs torque @ 3000 rpm
Pretty dismal by today's standards, yet in its day it was a pretty nice car. As a matter of fact, in the standing 1/4 mile and acceleration 0-60 it was faster than an MGB.
I do remember that my 1979 X 1/9 was a fun car when I could get it started. Frustrating when it didn't, which was all too often.
Ha. That's fast!!! Stock Bugeye 0 to 60 was 20.5 seconds. Even with the 1100 cc engine and other modifications I could do no better than 15. Plus I could not fit tires any wider that 145s, while the X1/9 could squeeze on 175s or better. It was a tough nut for me to crack and I usually came in second or third.
11-25-2013, 04:56 PM
#13
11-26-2013, 05:23 PM
#14
That's awesome Rob I hope you keep us posted on your projects with the X/19. You should check out the latest issue of Hemmings Sports and Exotic cars they have two different articles regarding X/19's.
11-26-2013, 07:27 PM
#15
Thread Starter
Thank you for the nice comments, everyone.
Right now my X-1/9 is sitting on its special spot on my driveway getting rained on. Unfortunately, I don't have another garage bay. The battery is in my basement, fully charged. If the rain (which is turning to ice) ever stops I'm going to put the battery back in and see if it starts. I doubt that it will because the car was sitting since March without being started, but we'll see.
I don't plan on doing much until after the winter (and the end of tax season), but as soon as the weather turns warm, I'm going to have it running and back on the road.
Right now my X-1/9 is sitting on its special spot on my driveway getting rained on. Unfortunately, I don't have another garage bay. The battery is in my basement, fully charged. If the rain (which is turning to ice) ever stops I'm going to put the battery back in and see if it starts. I doubt that it will because the car was sitting since March without being started, but we'll see.
I don't plan on doing much until after the winter (and the end of tax season), but as soon as the weather turns warm, I'm going to have it running and back on the road.
11-26-2013, 07:45 PM
#16
Originally Posted by Legal Bill' timestamp='1385411673' post='22894380
Plus I could not fit tires any wider that 145s, while the X1/9 could squeeze on 175s or better. It was a tough nut for me to crack and I usually came in second or third.
By then I wasn't running anymore. I had no idea they could fit that much rubber. The most I ever squeezed onto the Sprite was 155s and those would rub on hard turns.
11-26-2013, 07:47 PM
#17
Thank you for the nice comments, everyone.
Right now my X-1/9 is sitting on its special spot on my driveway getting rained on. Unfortunately, I don't have another garage bay. The battery is in my basement, fully charged. If the rain (which is turning to ice) ever stops I'm going to put the battery back in and see if it starts. I doubt that it will because the car was sitting since March without being started, but we'll see.
I don't plan on doing much until after the winter (and the end of tax season), but as soon as the weather turns warm, I'm going to have it running and back on the road.
Right now my X-1/9 is sitting on its special spot on my driveway getting rained on. Unfortunately, I don't have another garage bay. The battery is in my basement, fully charged. If the rain (which is turning to ice) ever stops I'm going to put the battery back in and see if it starts. I doubt that it will because the car was sitting since March without being started, but we'll see.
I don't plan on doing much until after the winter (and the end of tax season), but as soon as the weather turns warm, I'm going to have it running and back on the road.
Did you get a cover for it Rob?
04-30-2014, 07:09 PM
#18
Thread Starter
Spring has finally arrived and it's time to get the Bertone running. I've charged the battery and everything works except the engine. This Saturday Liz is working all day so it's my first dedicated X-1/9 day of spring.
We have family coming for a visit this weekend. My brother in law is a retired auto mechanic so I'm sure to get some expert advice.
Adam is away at college so I'm on my own. He and his friends want to take it to school (via trailer) as a project car. If I let them have it they intend to rebuild the engine and auto-x it. I'm thinking about it, but if I can get it running without too much problem, I think I'll keep it.
Of course I'm probably going to wash and wax the S this weekend too. It's getting a bit dusty. Time for an oil change as well.
We have family coming for a visit this weekend. My brother in law is a retired auto mechanic so I'm sure to get some expert advice.
Adam is away at college so I'm on my own. He and his friends want to take it to school (via trailer) as a project car. If I let them have it they intend to rebuild the engine and auto-x it. I'm thinking about it, but if I can get it running without too much problem, I think I'll keep it.
Of course I'm probably going to wash and wax the S this weekend too. It's getting a bit dusty. Time for an oil change as well.
05-01-2014, 01:34 AM
#19
Enjoy, Rob. We will miss you at Spring Fling. Say hi to Liz! 
05-01-2014, 04:12 AM
#20
Spring has finally arrived and it's time to get the Bertone running. I've charged the battery and everything works except the engine. This Saturday Liz is working all day so it's my first dedicated X-1/9 day of spring.
We have family coming for a visit this weekend. My brother in law is a retired auto mechanic so I'm sure to get some expert advice.
Adam is away at college so I'm on my own. He and his friends want to take it to school (via trailer) as a project car. If I let them have it they intend to rebuild the engine and auto-x it. I'm thinking about it, but if I can get it running without too much problem, I think I'll keep it.
Of course I'm probably going to wash and wax the S this weekend too. It's getting a bit dusty. Time for an oil change as well.
We have family coming for a visit this weekend. My brother in law is a retired auto mechanic so I'm sure to get some expert advice.
Adam is away at college so I'm on my own. He and his friends want to take it to school (via trailer) as a project car. If I let them have it they intend to rebuild the engine and auto-x it. I'm thinking about it, but if I can get it running without too much problem, I think I'll keep it.
Of course I'm probably going to wash and wax the S this weekend too. It's getting a bit dusty. Time for an oil change as well.