Well, yesterday he come around with the rig fully finished and registered.
He allowed me to go behind the steering wheel and off we went. Personally I am the fan of keeping the pinzi fully stock, but I must admit, that I was surprised beyond
any expectations how well this diesel proved itself. At first the engine starts absolutely instantly. The next, shifting was smooth as oiled. Third, there was absolute absence
of any engine hesitation while starting the ride from the stop. Driving was a real fun. The diesel noise was aparent, but somehow not very harsh, since there was not any
turbocharger. Inside it is possibile to speak with a bit higher voice. The engine power and torque feels somewhat similar to stock pinzi gasoline engine.
During the ride, we stopped to make some pics.
There is visible the cooler cover on the left side, where usually boxes are. The cooler is provided with two large fans and it is usual to hear them whining, when the one exits
the car. The battery box however is located on the right side on the usual place of the spare canister.
Inside the cabin the engine is covered with the tailored cover with a bit lower profile compared to stock one.
Heating is similar as in the common cars and works excellent.
The most impact to internal space was done in the rear compartment where an ugly box covers the rear part of the engine. At the right side the coolant expansion tank
was placed for easy access.
The owner said, that there actually was enough space to put the engine much more forward and spare the rear compartment, but this would require the manufacturing of
the different oil pan and more important would sacrifice the place for the passenger's seat. The rear compartment was chosen as being less important.
I think that someone may find this report as interesting curiosity.
Otherwise here in the Europe there was allready some snow, which allways presents chance for pinzi owners to go out and play a bit.
Best regards to all.
Roman
