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Hello All,

I have been a member on the forum for a few months and been reading the site most days, I only passed my test in September 2011 and got my GP at the end of September 2011. Please take a look at my GP and please give me some ideas as to what mods I should undertake to next.



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Please note I already plan to have the following done:-

1) Lower the back and front.
2) Install a K&N 57I Induction Kit (depending on the feedback I get from you guys.
3) Chrome upper and lower front grille.
4) X-one roof spoiler.

Any other mods anyone can think of that would make my GP look the best it can look would be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards
Stephen
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Points firmly taken and I agree. I bought a cheap set of alloys simply because I couldnt stand the plastic and steel wheel that were on the car that a side I didnt wish to pay £0000s for a set of fiat/abarth alloys to run up the side of curbs etc. TBH I dont think the wheels look all that bad I quite like them TBH.

As for the exhaust tip, its been on the car since I got it. I have never really thought about it TBH it is what it is and serves a purpose for the time being.

At the end of the day we all have our own mindsets and thoughts and likes and dislikes.
 
I think the wheels are ok for the car and will lOok alot better when u lower it. If you like them then you keep them. Like u said, any alloy better than a 14 inch steel.

Just the exhaust tip I can criticise on mate. But I see nothing at all tacky
 
Small request, can anyone advise to a non tacky, cheap exhaust tip for my GP? Further, I am also looking to have the car lowered in the near future can anyone advise as to the best parts to use?

Regards

Stephen
 
SJB1985 said:
Small request, can anyone advise to a non tacky, cheap exhaust tip for my GP? Further, I am also looking to have the car lowered in the near future can anyone advise as to the best parts to use?

Regards

Stephen
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Most common springs used are the eibach sportlines, most people chose them or splash out on coilovers. As for the exhaust tip i dont know what the setup is, i would save up and get a backbox fitted or just take the tip off back to standard
 
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Ok, when you say splash out on coilovers, how much are we talking? Also, do you have any links to some abarth backboxs?
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As for the Abarth back-box there is one in the classifieds if still available give the guy a PM

Secondly depends on how much you want to spend and how much quality you want when in comes to coilovers can get a cheap set-up for £200ish or a high quality set for anything up to 900 and more!

Expect to pay around £400-500 on the other hand Eibach sportlines cost about £120 new and are a great quality spring as said before.

At the end of the day it depends on what look/performance you are looking for and how much you are wiling to pay.(y)

hope this helped:p
 
Ignore Magic Johnson, he seems to be constantly on his period ;)

Personally I'd get rid of the exhaust tip and the chrome on the boot.

Lowering it definitely will make an instant/massive improvement.

20% (or as many people say 80%) tints on the rear 3 windows?

Abarth Evo/Standard sporting spoiler?

Cupra R splitter?

Debadged Grill?

I sprayed my rear badge (apart from the silver outline) gloss black and looks decent, i need to get a picture up at some point.

The main question is how much are you willing to spend?
 
Thanks for that mate, I agree that before I get anything else done to the car lowering has to be the next thing done. I can get the springs for £140.00 with postage. I have rang my mechanic who installed the induction kit for me and he says that he can fit them for £80.00 is this reasonable?

thanks

stephen
 
Hello All,

Can I please get peoples opinnion on this backbox please.
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Further, I am not sure whether to go for the sportlines or the prokit for the lowering springs, there is only £10.00 of a difference. Any advice would be great as I would like to get them ordered today.
 
save your money to get a powerflow or remus or a custom exhaust mate just dont waste your money on that :)
 
Hi All,

Springs ordered and car is booked in to have them installed, what mod should I look to next after having the car lowered as I am torn between getting the chrome fiat grills or going for a back box.
 
Good Evening all,

Having been looking for a few days for an exhaust/backbox set up for my GP this is the best looking one todate IMO. Can I please have your thoughts on this as it is not cheap and will cost £462.00 supplied and fitted.

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Do janspeed not do punto exhausts?

Never had a problem with mine on my old car
 
I take it that is for a full exhaust system including manifold then?
You could take it to powerflow in Stafford who have a good rep, they would probably put a back box on for under 150 quid
 
@ Gym, te price is for the backbox exhaust tip and valve system. Rather pricey IMO I hvae been ringing around today but not much help from local places in Newcastle TBH.
 
SJB1985 said:
@ Gym, te price is for the backbox exhaust tip and valve system. Rather pricey IMO I hvae been ringing around today but not much help from local places in Newcastle TBH.
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I would try Powerflow in Stafford then, might go by another name but they are deffinately there. You dont need a system with a valve in - just a straight forward cat back would be perfect
 
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