Well here she is...I've had her since 2nd August last year when she had 14 miles on the clock...and now there are over 18.5k!! So there's not much time spent on my drive sitting around without being used!

Just wanted to post some pics and see what you all thought really :idea:

Modifications So Far

• Changed Blue Badges for Red Badges
• Red Brake Callipers (All Round)
• Phillips BlueVision Xenon Bulbs
• Silvatech Silver Indicator Bulbs
• Richbrook Anti-Theft Valve Caps (Some Idiot Stole My Original Plastic One's!)
• GSR Induction Kit
• Removed Standard Air Box
• Chrome Grille Surround
• Alpine IDA-X001 Head Unit (Need a Fiat Fascia Adaptor)
• Alpine MRP-T220 2x70Watt RMS Amplifier (Under Passenger Seat)
• Apple 80GB New Classic iPod (Under Drivers Seat)
• Pioneer TS-A6903i 350Watt 3Way 6x9's (On Shelf)
• Punto Kick Plates
• Punto Mats (All Round)
• Thatcham Cat 1 Alarm

Further Planned Modifications

• Eibach Sportline Springs
• Existing Wheels Refurbished & Powder Coated Anthricate
• Rear Abarth Lights
• New Component Speakers In Front Doors
• Linea Grille?
• Ashley Custom Exhaust with Existing Tip (To look standard)
• Ashley Custom Manifold
• Red Dot Remap (When Released)
• Xenon HID Kit
• Tinted Windows (Rear 3)
• Sport Pedals

Just wanted to see what you all thought really, thanks!

Sorry for the millions of photo's btw!! :bang:

no sub just gay 6x9's

She looks lovely mate, but get those wires tidy lol.

Really like what you've done so far, keep it up.

Tom

Punto_Rich65402 said:

no sub just gay 6x9's

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lol i need the boot space for work!!! I might invest in one of those under the seat jobs though...although the 6x9's aren't bad anyway

venomco said:

She looks lovely mate, but get those wires tidy lol.

Really like what you've done so far, keep it up.

Tom

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Thanks!!

Yeah, they could do with abit of a tidy! I'll do my best to get it sorted for AI Brooklands!!

looks nice, think im going to have to upgrade my Headunit to one of those from my current alpine. 2nd HU in a year lol

punto_matt said:

looks nice, think im going to have to upgrade my Headunit to one of those from my current alpine. 2nd HU in a year lol

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thanks man...yeah they're really really good. I changed from my Pioneer with an iPod adaptor to this one to make sure I got the full speed control which makes a huuuuuuuuuuuge difference! They're only 200 from bass junkies aswell

manthatkidisscrewed said:

thanks man...yeah they're really really good. I changed from my Pioneer with an iPod adaptor to this one to make sure I got the full speed control which makes a huuuuuuuuuuuge difference! They're only 200 from bass junkies aswell

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hmmmm tempted i have a jvc with ipod control, bit cheap looking, fancy some qaulity lol

Punto_Rich65402 said:

hmmmm tempted i have a jvc with ipod control, bit cheap looking, fancy some qaulity lol

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lol they're awesome trust me! Nothing like actually being able to scroll through your music Sound quality isn't bad either!

Hey nice looking car! I love the chrome around the grille! Where did you get that and how much?

Thanks,
Tom

Very nice man, I agree about the chrome looking good and I like the colour black on this. I agree with that the wires could be tucked or tidied away somehow but I love the ipod, I have an ipod nano and have been wanting to do this for quite a while. Could you explain again how this works? I have a Kenwood but don't think I have aux or ipod adaptor
Really nice car though mate, good job!

flipx said:

Very nice man, I agree about the chrome looking good and I like the colour black on this. I agree with that the wires could be tucked or tidied away somehow but I love the ipod, I have an ipod nano and have been wanting to do this for quite a while. Could you explain again how this works? I have a Kenwood but don't think I have aux or ipod adaptor
Really nice car though mate, good job!

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Thanks alot!!

I know the wires do need abit of a tidy up lol...you can't see them around the car though other than in the boot so shouldn't take too much time!

Well there's loads of ways of doing it...if you just want to play music with no control then you could get an FM adaptor or just an aux in which plays whatever you manually select on your iPod as if using headphones...

Otherwise, if your headunit is compatible you should just be able to plug it in using USB and then you get full control. Some headunits require an extra adaptor...they're normally about 100 quid (i'm selling a pioneer one in the classified section), plug into the cd changer port and require power to them. Other headunits (this one being one of them) have built in iPod control and simply have a usb cable out the back of them. Its definately a useful MOD though. I don't have a cd player, i just carry my entire music collection with me :slayer:

Also good cos it means wen i want my iPod to take out with me i just take it out the car whilst i'm out and put it back in when i don't need it

manthatkidisscrewed said:

Thanks alot!!

I know the wires do need abit of a tidy up lol...you can't see them around the car though other than in the boot so shouldn't take too much time!

Well there's loads of ways of doing it...if you just want to play music with no control then you could get an FM adaptor or just an aux in which plays whatever you manually select on your iPod as if using headphones...

Otherwise, if your headunit is compatible you should just be able to plug it in using USB and then you get full control. Some headunits require an extra adaptor...they're normally about 100 quid (i'm selling a pioneer one in the classified section), plug into the cd changer port and require power to them. Other headunits (this one being one of them) have built in iPod control and simply have a usb cable out the back of them. Its definately a useful MOD though. I don't have a cd player, i just carry my entire music collection with me :slayer:

Also good cos it means wen i want my iPod to take out with me i just take it out the car whilst i'm out and put it back in when i don't need it

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No problem at all man, deserves kudos

Yeah, I love it and the idea of having my whole music collection, that is on my ipod, in my car and able o select through the tracks and play it through the stereo using the ipod to control. At the moment my kenwood player does not have a aux slot and i do not have any adptor but I will have to look into getting something that you might be able to suggest to get this working, once and for all!

Thanks again.

flipx said:

No problem at all man, deserves kudos

Yeah, I love it and the idea of having my whole music collection, that is on my ipod, in my car and able o select through the tracks and play it through the stereo using the ipod to control. At the moment my kenwood player does not have a aux slot and i do not have any adptor but I will have to look into getting something that you might be able to suggest to get this working, once and for all!

Thanks again.

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well the fm adaptor would defo do it! Otherwise i'm fairly sure kenwood will do an adaptor somewhere!!

manthatkidisscrewed said:

well the fm adaptor would defo do it! Otherwise i'm fairly sure kenwood will do an adaptor somewhere!!

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Nice one mate, cheers! How does this look? Fits straight on to the iPod, with no wires or batteries or anything. Would this work well from reading the description etc.?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Griffin-iTrip...O-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ170214221219QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks!!

After using one of these things i think they are absolutely useless. Its really worth buying the cable for your ipod off your headunit/ a ipod friendly headunit. I couldnt live without mine now.

punto_matt said:

After using one of these things i think they are absolutely useless. Its really worth buying the cable for your ipod off your headunit/ a ipod friendly headunit. I couldnt live without mine now.

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I see, why are they absolutely useless?
Also came accross this Belkin wireless model, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wireless-ipod-car-adaptor-Belkin_W0QQitemZ160234079822QQcmdZViewItem.

I'll have a look for the cable for my kenwood headunit but don't think I'll have any luck that way. Thanks!

flipx said:

I see, why are they absolutely useless?
Also came accross this Belkin wireless model,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wireless-ipod-car-adaptor-Belkin_W0QQitemZ160234079822QQcmdZViewItem.

I'll have a look for the cable for my kenwood headunit but don't think I'll have any luck that way. Thanks!

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People find the quality isn't as good and having to control the iPod manually is a huge pain and in our climate most probably illegal too...if worst comes to worst then they do the job but maybe buying a new iPod friendly headunit could help?

Not sure if any of these are what you are looking for?

http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/accessories/

As above the quality of signal is utter crap. I went back to carrying aload of cds around with me again as it was that bad.

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As above the quality of signal is utter crap. I went back to carrying aload of cds around with me again as it was that bad.

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Yay for full iPod Control then!

Thanks a lot guys!! Huge help, going to have a browse on those kenwood products and I'll look into getting something from there or a new headunit altogether, thanks again!