Punto (Mk2/2b) Hello :)

jamaljalil · Jul 31, 2013

when i got my car it was exactly like yours however the door handles and wing mirrors wer not color coded they wer the nasty black plastic material, i read some other peoples comments on what you could do to it and it sounds like everything i have already done, have a look and tell me if this is something you are after maybe? tell me what u fink of mine too mate. cheers!

Charlieboy13 · Jul 31, 2013

Thanks for the nice comments.

She looks good jamaljalil - I've just ordered a debadged grill and looking to add a few little touches. I was tempted to go white with the wheels but unsure. I'm going to get busy with photoshop before I do anything drastic just to make sure it looks good. Unfortunately I've got an error code (see other thread https://www.fiatforum.com/punto-ii/330485-engine-failure-warning-car-running-sweet.html) which has become a priority. Just strange as the car runs like a dream!

Its nice to be part of an active forum and look forward to getting my car sorted and hopefully looking as good as some of the fine examples on here!

RhysThomass · Aug 17, 2013

Any updates on your car Charlie mate?

Charlieboy13 · Aug 18, 2013

Hi Rhys, got myself a new purge valve but still trying to get myself a workshop manual for my model so I can do the work!
I have a new badgeless grill but it's a complete pain and none of the standard bolts fit properly! Got a red sunstrip and new head unit to fit.
I'll get there.

What about you, your motor ok mate?

RhysThomass · Aug 18, 2013

Aohhw right cool cool mate

and can i ask what is a Purge Valve?

No not going to good at the moment:/ Both My Airbag Lights have come on again for the 4th time after it being fixed.

Ive had a new DAB Phillips in car stereo system which I'm loving at the moment

And Anyway At least one constellation is that I'm having a brand new LongLife Backbox... so hopefully will sound really nice and sweet. :slayer:

I will be posting a new thread/topic tomorrow of before and after so have a look out for my threads/topic.

Thanks Rhys.

Charlieboy13 · Apr 4, 2014

RhysThomass said:
Aohhw right cool cool mate and can i ask what is a Purge Valve?

No not going to good at the moment:/ Both My Airbag Lights have come on again for the 4th time after it being fixed.

Ive had a new DAB Phillips in car stereo system which I'm loving at the moment

And Anyway At least one constellation is that I'm having a brand new LongLife Backbox... so hopefully will sound really nice and sweet. :slayer:

I will be posting a new thread/topic tomorrow of before and after so have a look out for my threads/topic.

Thanks Rhys.

Hi Rhys,

Well things are going well, discovered that the purge valve is fine and it was just missing a fuse!

Fitted a new exhaust (started blowing at flexi) and the car is now running great! (touch wood)

I've debadged the front grill and thinking about lowering her. Not sure the best route tho as I've heard mixed reviews about coilovers?

How's the airbag light situation?

I got my little one to help me lol

RhysThomass · Apr 4, 2014

Charlieboy13 said:
Hi Rhys,

Well things are going well, discovered that the purge valve is fine and it was just missing a fuse!

Fitted a new exhaust (started blowing at flexi) and the car is now running great! (touch wood)

I've debadged the front grill and thinking about lowering her. Not sure the best route tho as I've heard mixed reviews about coilovers?

How's the airbag light situation?

I got my little one to help me lol

Hey Charlie,

Well things havent really gone too well, I writ off my Punto, smashed into a crash barrier on a motorway slip road

And my airbags didnt go off and I was going about 50mph when i smashed into it.

So atm got a Fiat Seicento Michael Schumacer 1.1 sporting. Its really nice and quick for a car that weighs only 739kg haha

Hopefully now get a 2004 ReanaultSport Clio 182 blue cant wait soon when my insurnace runs out on my Seicento.

Charlieboy13 · Apr 8, 2014

RhysThomass said:
Hey Charlie,

Well things havent really gone too well, I writ off my Punto, smashed into a crash barrier on a motorway slip road And my airbags didnt go off and I was going about 50mph when i smashed into it.

So atm got a Fiat Seicento Michael Schumacer 1.1 sporting. Its really nice and quick for a car that weighs only 739kg haha

Hopefully now get a 2004 ReanaultSport Clio 182 blue cant wait soon when my insurnace runs out on my Seicento.

That's awful, hope you are ok mate?

Scientos are pretty cool but being 6ft2 not very practical for me lol!

So you're done with Puntos then?

RhysThomass · Apr 8, 2014

Yea everything is all good, and haha I bet they are a lot of fun round corners! And na never again Clio Sport 182 next for me I think mate! But might keep my Seicento Aswell as they are getting hard to get! There's only 558 Michael Schumacher edition left I think registered at the moment!

Charlieboy13 · May 29, 2014

So it turns out my neighbours cat has been sleeping on my bonnet and it is now scratched to buggery

Thinking about touching it up but someone mentioned vinyl wrapping it.

Apparently its pretty easy and cheap to do. This has prompted me to consider a black bonnet. I had a quick play with photoshop but think it looks a bit boy racerish?

The scratches are very deep and pretty much circle the whole of the bonnet

Punto Sutty · May 29, 2014

Nah don't paint the bonnet black, it will look like you have replaced a damaged one with a second hand bonnet and not bothered to repaint it. It only looks good if it's actually carbon fibre, even then it depends on the car. That's my opinion anyway

s and b · May 29, 2014

Punto Sutty said:
Nah don't paint the bonnet black, it will look like you have replaced a damaged one with a second hand bonnet and not bothered to repaint it. It only looks good if it's actually carbon fibre, even then it depends on the car. That's my opinion anyway

know what?
i totally agree
i keep thinking of doing a yellow sided black top throughout punto but most people would probably think its a junkyard repair

RowingLad87 · May 29, 2014

Charlieboy13 said:
So it turns out my neighbours cat has been sleeping on my bonnet and it is now scratched to buggery

Thinking about touching it up but someone mentioned vinyl wrapping it.

Apparently its pretty easy and cheap to do. This has prompted me to consider a black bonnet. I had a quick play with photoshop but think it looks a bit boy racerish?

The scratches are very deep and pretty much circle the whole of the bonnet

You'd be surprised how much good a proper machine polish with a suitable compound would do

Ziggy122 · Jun 1, 2014

U need to install dog v1.5
Its often beat way to cure that problem
The aftermath u have very little grounds on except respray - 2nd hand - ignore - vinyl

Charlieboy13 · Jun 4, 2014

I think I'll try a DIY repair and get a scratch kit.

Thanks for the replies lads.

fingers99 · Jun 4, 2014

Anything will soon get scratched to buggery if a cat takes a liking to it. There are safe cat repellents. Citrus spray? I'm guessing that the scratches are the result of the cat climbing up on the bonnet to get to the roof -- excellent perch to seek out prey.

Ziggy122 · Jun 4, 2014

Another option sniper kitty v12, cruel but effective

But there are cat repellants out there that claim to repel
Stick some around a circle of the car see if that helps

Charlieboy13 · Jun 4, 2014

Ziggy122 said:
Another option sniper kitty v12, cruel but effective

But there are cat repellants out there that claim to repel
Stick some around a circle of the car see if that helps

LOL very tempting option but think I might get in trouble!
:devil:

oldhammer · Jun 4, 2014

The americans have some dust stuff, Shake way or shake away.
cats wont go near it,

my cat wont go on my car bonnet he slides off
he goes up in the engine bay instead.. they must like the warmth,.

my punto must of stopped leaking oil now as ive not seen any on the cats jacket
for awhile..

Charlieboy13 · Aug 16, 2014

Well MOT day has arrived....

New brakes front and rear, new (standard) springs and shocks fitted.
New plugs, new leads, new exhaust...

Please cross your fingers for me!

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