Punto (Mk1) My exploit yellow 75 elx

[blu73]

c'mon puntofan01, i understand its super clean original car but you can't get upset about a set of wheels!! Just do as you want Simon, its your car and at end of the day so long as you don't start cutting and welding stuff its as you said, all easily changed back. I mean i think we all know you ain't gonna stick a 90's bodykit on it and paint it purple and fit underglow etc lol.

 

[simon_16vpunto]

Remember the issues I had with the gt wheels, couldnt decide whether to put them on as I wanted to keep it factory, and did it one day after spending a fortune on tyres.

If I find a set of tipo wheels I will get them diamond cut and put them on, doubt that's gonna happen though as they are so rare.

Wheels are easily changed if need be. I wouldn't go changing suspension and engines etc

 

[blu73]

which is fair, i tend to not be so bothered about keeping things original although i get why people do.. looking at my car history though iits pretty rare i can leave things alone... turbo converted cento x2, my last cinq was engine converted twice lol. My current panda is undergoing 750 carb to 1242 injection swap - I am always on the lookout for another little project, despite not actually having funds or space for another - prob won't keep the panda ll that long once its done, when i sell it yes it won't be as original but it will certainly have a new lease on life - much newer engine, all the suspension will be brand new and the brakes, new interior - basically a new car ready to roll for another 100k miles - it was pretty original bar some stickers and wheels but it was also pretty tired. and tbh it would be pretty easy to put it back to stock, i've not got rid of the original engine or anything.

 

[Steve gt]

I do like a standard car but I'm sure subtle changes would be ok and keeping the original parts to put back if you need to , no body kits cutting or silly spoilers [emoji12] , I would like a set of integrale wheels on mine [emoji848]

 

[simon_16vpunto]

I still have the original steel wheels with new tyres on then, 8x ELX wheel trims and a set of black unpainted door mirrors if I want to put it back to 100% stock.

Plus a box full of other new old stock stuff I don't need

 

[simon_16vpunto]

Nice fresh fluid and filters for my car......

 

[bluejohn125]

IMO forget the Tipo Sedi wheels... totally wrong for the car in terms of both size and style. Didn't you have some lovely new Bravo Abarth wheels that you considered and then (wisely) sold on? As discussed previously the 14" alloys and tyres you have on it now are on the limit of what was authentic and practical for a Mk1 Punto, and you've admitted that you struggle with the steering.

Personally I'd prefer to see your immaculate original wheels and trims back on the car... the 5-door ELX was never sporty and it's understated image should be appreciated. It's a reminder of a simpler time when steel wheels with smooth trims was the sensible way to go for most cars, without everything being expected to come with big wide alloys and rubber-band tyres...

 

[simon_16vpunto]

That has crossed my mind

 

[simon_16vpunto]

The majority of the snow has gone, so took the opportunity today to get the cover off and let it run for a bit, as well as my neighbours 500 who is away for a month.

Happy to report that my battery gadget I bought is working a treat and after 4 weeks of sitting in the drive in -temperatures, the car started no bother.

Moved it up and down the drive to free off the brakes. Roll on the dry weather

 

[westernlancia]

Love the car - 5-door Puntos are great. And exploit yellow is the dog's!

 

[westernlancia]

Agree with Bluejohn about the wheels - small steelies and plastic covers are the way to go (weigh less than alloys too - go figure!). Car needs as little unsprung weight as possible, and your steelies and mint covers provide that!

 

[simon_16vpunto]

Bought these from Italy as mine is missing them.



Not sure if they will arrive or not but it says they will post worldwide.
Fingers crossed

Need to work out exactly where they go on the glass

 

[Steve gt]

Not sure I have seen these on mine there is a security sticker on the door glass but not one of those , might have been on the early mk 1 s .

 

[simon_16vpunto]

Think it was. I took in an N Reg mk1 in p/x a couple of
Years ago and it had them. Just can't remember where, seem to recall the front doors

 

[digger58]

Somebodys making nice money charging €9.90 for those!

 

[blu73]

Somebodys making nice money charging €9.90 for those!

agreed, although you really don't want to know how much money i spend on stickers, its like a disease!

 

[simon_16vpunto]

Just trying to give my car back all the decals it was wearing from the factory before a valeter got his hands on it and peeled them all off.

Think this is the last ones I need.

 

[puntofan01]

Think it was. I took in an N Reg mk1 in p/x a couple of
Years ago and it had them. Just can't remember where, seem to recall the front doors

That would make sense. Both my old mk2b and current Grande have national security register stickers in the bottom corner of the windows near the B-pillar.

 

[simon_16vpunto]

Which mine has too. Think these will go in front of them towards the front of the car

 

[Steve gt]

Just trying to give my car back all the decals it was wearing from the factory before a valeter got his hands on it and peeled them all off.



Think this is the last ones I need.

you've got me looking now , found a full sticker kit , think it from the same company [emoji1303]