Styling Subtle but effective mods.

[phildean11]

I;ve been thinking about how to personalise my 500 a bit more and I've thought of the tax disc holder and a shorter less noticable arial?

Any opinions would be welcome

http://www.fiat-accessories.com/Fiat-Tax-Disc-Holder

FIAT 500/STILO/UNO/PANDA SHORT BEE STING STYLE SILVER CAR AERIAL/ANTENNA MAST/TOPPER/WHIP: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

 

[RobinPJ]

I think that a shorter aerial will probably go unnticed by everyone but you, so I'm not sure it is really personalising it, but if you like it, go for it.

 

[306maxi]

I think that a shorter aerial will probably go unnticed by everyone but you, so I'm not sure it is really personalising it, but if you like it, go for it.

Agreed. Whilst I'm against big modifications for the 500, I don't quite see the point of little things that no one will ever notice

 

[maddogmorg]

£22 for a tax disc holder! it's nothing special either, looks like something you'd find on ebay!

shorter ariel could be good if you think the current one is too long and noticable, but haven't noticed it myself on standard models.

 

[SmoothHound]

I have the exact same antenna.....you see how shiney and chromey it looks? Well it lasts for less than a week before it gets dull. It also seems to be getting rusty after less than 3 weeks. I'll clean it tonight as it might just need a clean. I'll let you know tomorrow.

I have the same tax disc holder as well, but there were no sticky pads in the one I got so its sellotaped to the windscreen temporarily.

 

[Mark Elvin]

The two most visually effective mods I have done to my 500 are lowering it & popping a Sport spoiler on the bootlid. Looks perfect.

 

[phildean11]

How much was the spoiler? I considered lowering it but don't want to ruin the ride because I've already got 16" alloys

 

[306maxi]

http://fiat-500.sgpetch.co.uk/pages...y=ROOT-bodykit/accessory=Rear+Spoiler/id=3809

 

[PlopHole]

How much was the spoiler? I considered lowering it but don't want to ruin the ride because I've already got 16" alloys

I have 16" alloy wheels, and I have lowered my car 30mm with Eibach springs and I don't think its too bad.

I've modified my car further with a new exhaust system, changed the headlight bulbs and day light bulbs, added the Fiat 'bodykit', tinted the windows further and put some nice shiny abarth alloys on.

All of which i really do think are subtle and not over the top.

 

[Mark Elvin]

How much was the spoiler? I considered lowering it but don't want to ruin the ride because I've already got 16" alloys

£50 from Ebay, £100 for spraying properly.

 

[PlopHole]

I'd say go with the spoiler then the new springs.

 

[Bean counter]

I've modified my car further with a new exhaust system, changed the headlight bulbs and day light bulbs.....

Do you mind me asking with which ones. The existing lights are pants IMHO and I'd like to get something a bit brighter

TIA.

 

[PlopHole]

Osram Nightbreakers for the headlights, and PIAA DRL's.

 

[Lloyd71]

I've replaced my aerial with a shorter metal one. It's a dull metal, not too blingy, and I've had numerous people ask me about it as they wanted one but didn't want to pay a lot.

It was £1 from Poundland

I've also put some retro vinyls on my wings where the Italian flag badge would normally go

 

[Bean counter]

I popped a stuby aerial on the wifes 500, but the radio signal was awful, so it only lasted a week!

@ plophole - Thanks, could you possibly pop up a link to the bulbs you mention, as I'm not too clever with 'electric's

 

[pritch4891]

I got myself a shorter aerial for my Sport - only because the old one hits the garage door if i reverse in . However i didn't got for one of the short cheap metal ones, got myself on eBay and looked for a proper 8" VAG (Volkswagen/Audi) aerial as fitted to their new models... It has improved the reception and is noticed quite often... take a look at one of these if you're still interested

 

[RUI]

I got myself a shorter aerial for my Sport - only because the old one hits the garage door if i reverse in . However i didn't got for one of the short cheap metal ones, got myself on eBay and looked for a proper 8" VAG (Volkswagen/Audi) aerial as fitted to their new models... It has improved the reception and is noticed quite often... take a look at one of these if you're still interested

I have just put one on my car.

 

[pritch4891]

An 8" VW aerial??
How's it looking now?

 

[RUI]

An 8" VW aerial??
How's it looking now?

Yes, It looks good.

 

[Engineered]

Seems like a good mod. Any chance of popping a photo on to the forum?
Cheers