Grande Punto The story now, and as it continues

[SJB1985]

Looks great mate, well done.

It looks like you have done a really good job mate.

Regards Stephen

 

[Jordan92]

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:

For my car yes. I know there are diffrent pin types for the power to the headlamps for diffrent models ie series 1 and 2 (to my knowlage could be wrong, if someone knows then please let Wisey know )

I didnt change all my bulb only 1 as it blew during the swop but the others are holding up fine. I would go for some HID look bulbs thats my plan

I never used ebay until recently but must say I think its better than amazon but its always worth checking both to see which is cheaperist

Jordan.

 

[Wisey]

Abarth headlights are on hold for the time being. Other things have popped up in life that require money (grr)

But i do have a tiny update. Just purchased a new air filter, Pipercross Panel Filter Should give it a little more grunt, and slightly better fuel economy. Highly recommended from my mate who had one on his Alfa, TT and now his new Mini Cooper....so will see how this goes when it arrives

 

[Wisey]

Just a couple of photo's from today, took advantage of the icy scenery to get some nice shots Also for lukemortlock7 you can see how my car sits on her Eibachs now. (note: drivers side sits lower as its always in use compared to passenger) ((might try sandbags overnight))

Ok, a few pics Enjoy. Hopefully get the spoiler on the car soon (Tom!)

 

[SJB1985]

Hello Mate,

The car looks really well mate.

Regards

Stephen

 

[lukemortlock7]

I like the red wing mirror caps! Also, get some chrome indicator bulbs for the headlights, will remove the fried egg look
definitely lower than mine though

 

[Wisey]

I like the red wing mirror caps! Also, get some chrome indicator bulbs for the headlights, will remove the fried egg look
definitely lower than mine though

I keep thinking about chrome indicator bulbs, but when i star considering it i then start thinking of just getting Abarth headlights. Then never do, and the cycle begins again. Back to considering it again eh Clear side repeaters, and chrome indicators in the fronts, hmmm.

I'm chuffed with the wing mirrors, they totally change the car. The springs will settle after a month or two of being compressed properly in every day use. Taking mine out today and having a good look around her on flat ground really made me realise how much a difference it makes, as my passenger side can fit 3 fingers between the tyre and the arch, whereas drivers side i can barely fit 2. Thats my technical measuring btw Hah, so yeah. Sandbags in the passenger side overnight i think for me, weight that bad boy dowwwn.

 

[blu73]

crack the lights open and paint then same red as the caps, not seen that done.. I'm getting bored of all these black headlights now, even if they do look cleaner than shiny silver ones.

 

[Reuuk]

spoiler looks alright, try a plasti dip coat on it or wrap it possibly?

like blu said, be good to see it done red like the wing mirrors

 

[Jordan92]

I'm chuffed with the wing mirrors, they totally change the car. The springs will settle after a month or two of being compressed properly in every day use. Taking mine out today and having a good look around her on flat ground really made me realise how much a difference it makes, as my passenger side can fit 3 fingers between the tyre and the arch, whereas drivers side i can barely fit 2. Thats my technical measuring btw Hah, so yeah. Sandbags in the passenger side overnight i think for me, weight that bad boy dowwwn.

Mirrors look great mate. I did the finger test on mine last night lol we are getting about the same reading so must be acurate lol about 2 fingers front and 3 at a squeeze back. Try the shoe test if you can get your whole shoe in the wheel arch then its not low enough saw it on mighty car mods lol.

 

[Magic Johnson]

Car looks nice, don't get the wing mirrors though, unless it's the beginning of a red theme?

 

[Wisey]

Quick question for the masses. Considering a change in alloy soon and just noticed these on eBay. I'm aware the Corsa alloys fit the Punto as a direct fit, and these came up in a search for Corsa alloys. I've emailed the seller for more information, but was wondering if anyone here has any information to shed some light on the matter. Really liking the look of these.


Don't get the wing mirrors? Whats to get lol. They are red And i'm going for a subtle red theme yes. With the red on the alloys, wing mirrors, car seats, gear gaiter, rear lights, radio aerial its going subtly As too much looks chavvy, and i'm no chav!

 

[Magic Johnson]

An all white theme would look better with no red...although that's maybe because I'm a Leeds United fan!

 

[Wisey]

An all white theme would look better with no red...although that's maybe because I'm a Leeds United fan!

I toyed with this colour scheme, but i've always loved black and red. With it being a white car i thought i'd roll with it Its bad enough keeping a white car clean, yet alone adding more white to it with alloys what not?

Leeds fan :yuck: Coventry :slayer:

 

[tempz]

An all white theme would look better with no red...although that's maybe because I'm a Leeds United fan!

I whole heartily disagree with this course of action.

Please Wisey nooooooooooo!

I think e red looks mint and those alloys you could do sooo much better

 

[Wisey]

I like my red too much, so no worries there.

Also, those alloys just remind me somewhat of the Abarth ones, which i missed out on the other week. I'm struggling to find decent rims atm too. I keep seeing ROTA GT3's but they look identical to yours Jodie, and i don't want to rain on your parade

Rim choice is so hard. I'd love to keep it OEM if possible, but Fiats rims are astonishingly awful! Don't know what other car manufacturers are a straight swap, if any. Want to stray away from aftermarket if possible, no idea why, just a preference.

 

[Reuuk]

If you like the GT3's get them

alloys are a tough choice and they are expensive, like you said you missed some abarth ones, don't settle for one that remind you of them haha!

 

[Wisey]

Reuuk - am i right in seeing somewhere you sprayed your steelies for winter, and did them different colours?

Reason i ask is i was thinking of sticking my steelies on untill the cold snap is behind us, but didn't just want black discs, and also didn't fancy the original trims on either. I have a spare red spray can i used for my wing mirrors + spoiler....am i right in assuming i can just spray to my hearts content the steelies red, let dry and drive?

That might sound so n00bish and basic, just want to be sure As otherwise i'll save the can for other purposes

 

[Reuuk]

@Reuuk - am i right in seeing somewhere you sprayed your steelies for winter, and did them different colours?

Reason i ask is i was thinking of sticking my steelies on untill the cold snap is behind us, but didn't just want black discs, and also didn't fancy the original trims on either. I have a spare red spray can i used for my wing mirrors + spoiler....am i right in assuming i can just spray to my hearts content the steelies red, let dry and drive?

That might sound so n00bish and basic, just want to be sure As otherwise i'll save the can for other purposes

yes i posted a picture today on this thread haha


https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto/314446-low-punto.html


yeah just spray away obv mask over your tyres with some cards or something

 

[lukemortlock7]

Taking mine out today and having a good look around her on flat ground really made me realise how much a difference it makes, as my passenger side can fit 3 fingers between the tyre and the arch, whereas drivers side i can barely fit 2. Thats my technical measuring btw Hah, so yeah. Sandbags in the passenger side overnight i think for me, weight that bad boy dowwwn.

My passenger side is 3 fingers and the drivers side is 4 :/ (front). rear's are both about 3. Why would the drivers side be higher?