Grande Punto The story now, and as it continues

[Wisey]

Steal it steal it, haha. I'm hardly posting atm on it Progression is slow, but getting there.

Fair enough Tom, forgetting you have the sporting model. Nice nice. I'm looking forward to seeing yours. I might try and get to Brooklands next year myself.

 

[ysidfa]

Steal it steal it, haha. I'm hardly posting atm on it Progression is slow, but getting there.

Fair enough Tom, forgetting you have the sporting model. Nice nice. I'm looking forward to seeing yours. I might try and get to Brooklands next year myself.

I never went this year as I didnt have the money :/ but next year, I WILL be going and I WILL be smashing the hill climb

Tom

 

[Wisey]

Considering an alloy wheel change over christmas/new year. Thinking of going for some original fiat goodies, or...and i mean 'or' lightly. Some TSW Venoms.

Now now, before the hate mob for TSW Vemons vaults the fence and lynches me I'm considering them. I know they are a hated 90's alloy. but i think they look quite clean cut

I don't know if they would fit?

Like 'em, loath 'em, i think they'd look pretty good on a GP.

Tom, the spoiler will be finished soon i promise haha! Also need to get some pics up of my red wing mirrors that i did like 2 months ago haha.

 

[Jordan92]

Stunning car mate. Not a big fan of TSW venoms myself :yuck: BUT! its your car you shouldnt care what others think..... I know I dont

 

[tempz]

Considering an alloy wheel change over christmas/new year. Thinking of going for some original fiat goodies, or...and i mean 'or' lightly. Some TSW Venoms.

Now now, before the hate mob for TSW Vemons vaults the fence and lynches me I'm considering them. I know they are a hated 90's alloy. but i think they look quite clean cut

I don't know if they would fit?

Like 'em, loath 'em, i think they'd look pretty good on a GP.

Tom, the spoiler will be finished soon i promise haha! Also need to get some pics up of my red wing mirrors that i did like 2 months ago haha.

If this spoiler ain't done I'm having it lol

 

[Wisey]

I passed up the chance of the TSW as when it came to it...i simply could not bring myself to :yuck: .......So.....

I have something in the pipeline, but i have to be hush hush untill i can confirm else i would look like a right nelly. Fingers crossed it doesnt go pete tong per se. So watch this space....

And Jodie, I admit i need to hang my head in shame at STILL not having this spoiler done. I'm going to try after work tommorrow to finish it (i said try).

 

[SJB1985]

Wisey mate whats the hold up with the spoiler:bang:, I thought it was on just no picture update?

 

[Wisey]

It needs one last gentle sand down, and then respray then fitting. I've had alot of cack going on in life atm, and totally lost all motivation for anything fun or time consuming, and if it involved patience it was totally out of the question. So the car has suffered some neglect these last 2 months.

But things are gradually back to normal (almost) and so things should pick up again.

 

[SJB1985]

Sorry to hear about you having a rough time of it as of late mate, I hope things sort themselves out and you get back to normal mate.

Regards
Stephen

 

[ysidfa]

I passed up the chance of the TSW as when it came to it...i simply could not bring myself to :yuck: .......So.....

I have something in the pipeline, but i have to be hush hush untill i can confirm else i would look like a right nelly. Fingers crossed it doesnt go pete tong per se. So watch this space....

And Jodie, I admit i need to hang my head in shame at STILL not having this spoiler done. I'm going to try after work tommorrow to finish it (i said try).

So... new wheels, what might you be doing with the old set? and before you ask, I dont want the new ones your still trying to flog on haha Yours, being used and with rubber on, would you consider doing me an extra-special best buddy deal?

Tom

P.S Quit wining like a little B*tch and get that damn spoiler fitted!!!!!! (only joking about the wining bit bro <3 you really )

 

[Wisey]

So... new wheels, what might you be doing with the old set? and before you ask, I dont want the new ones your still trying to flog on haha Yours, being used and with rubber on, would you consider doing me an extra-special best buddy deal?

Tom

P.S Quit wining like a little B*tch and get that damn spoiler fitted!!!!!! (only joking about the wining bit bro <3 you really )

The old set would ofcourse be sold, atleast i plan to. Havn't thought about price yet, so don't know how much a buddy price would be. But i'd be willing to do you a buddy price. If my 'new' wheels come through and i have them (should know by tommorrow night fingers crossed) then i'll get some photo's of the wheels up close for you. 2 wheels would need a bit of TLC, one especially as its knarled 1/3 of the way around, the other has perhaps 1/5 of a knarl on the outer lip. Other two are sweet, bar one minor chip on one. As said, i'd get a pics and give you a rough estimate of what i'd want for them.

The new set are sort of provisionally sold, pending my mates missus letting him buy them for his new Camden Cooper S (sexy as f**********k)

Yeah i know spoiler spoiler. I said yesterday things were coming together, well s**t hit the fan again today, so...idk i'm afraid.

 

[ysidfa]

In need of a minor refurb on 2 then? Just drop me a PM when you know dude
As for the spoiler, Im heading towards Birmingham on Monday morning and I can leave an hour or two early if you need a hand sorting it out? Sorry to hear about the preverbial sh*t dude!

Tom

 

[Wisey]

Monday is hangover recovery day from work staff do. So that'll be a no go, but i'll be fine finishing it myself, just need the motivation to get outside and do it. It would only take me a few hours to pop outside and give it a coat then leave for 20 mins.

Yeah, i'll get some photo's on a dry(ish) day to show you. Do you recall how they looked up close at Mitcar? The worst wheel hasn't changed since. Pretty sure i showed you and Mr Hahn the worst wheel i clobbered. Either way, pics will follow via PM when i get them. Fingers crossed i get my replacement tommorrow :slayer:

 

[Wisey]

So i was outbid on a brand new set of 17" Abarth Alloys on Ebay. Gutted, nevermind...the search continues for replacement original alloys.

 

[Wisey]

ysidfa and tempz and to anyone else interested.

I've JUST this second finished spraying my spoiler

When was MITcar in Derby again....it's taken me since then to find the motivation to get this done :yuck: But its done!

The quality of finish is good on top. The underside is pretty poor. There are several imperfections but i'm beyond caring any more with it. So i'll get it attatched at some point (soon) :worship:

 

[blu73]

beginning of august

 

[Wisey]

Eeesh, has it really been 4 months.

*facepalm*

 

[Wisey]

Ok ok ok. I got impatient, and theres a few people been pestering me on here and facebook to get a photo of the spoiler up. So, without it actually being fitted i've 'rested' it (nervously) on top and took some quick snaps.

I did scuff the outer lip a tiny bit as the paint was still soft (grrr). Thats what i get for being impatient. So quick little touch up and it'll be ok (ish). Photo's..........

Top side minus the finger prints is absolutely blemish free. Chuffed with my handywork. However the underside has some blemish's that i could not get rid of. Try as i might they just stayed there, barring a complete sand down and re-prime they will have to stay. I'm just going to fit it as is and go from there i think.

There are 3 spots like this on the underside of the spoiler. Not to noticeable as it will be the underside, and only seen from up close. Which i think i can live with for now.

Happy Tom? Or happier haha!


Also: If i bought these they will fit/connect won't they. Makes me unsure as it says 06-08 model and mines 2010. Someone confirm for me?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220909920923

 

[Jordan92]

Also: If i bought these they will fit/connect won't they. Makes me unsure as it says 06-08 model and mines 2010. Someone confirm for me?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220909920923

Try these mate

FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (ABARTH) 2006-10/2008 HEADLIGHTS / HEADLAMPS BLACK INNER INCLUDING MOTOR 14 HOLE (7 PIN) PLUG 1 PAIR: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

Same lights and cheaper they are what I got for mine "06" plate

Spoiler looks stunning mate great job.

 

[Wisey]

Try these mate

Same lights and cheaper they are what I got for mine "06" plate

Spoiler looks stunning mate great job.

Great, and i take it they were a straight swap, including swapping over the bulbs. I suppose its worth me changing over to new bulbs whilst doing this light change too. What to chose

I've never used Amazon lol, eBay FTW! :slayer: