Emmas Multipla Mission

aeroadster · 10-06-2008

Originally Posted by Emm

Cheers for that info, very useful and could save me a fortune!

From the pics provided, i like the look of them on the outside, but the shot of looking through them, looks dodgy, it looks kind of distorted, not clear like looking through tints. Is this just how the camera captured it i wonder?

Emm,

Have you used those black rollerblind or fixed size sun shields that you stick on your windows with rubber suction cups before?

If you have, then these are exactly like them and made from the same material.

It's illegal to take your front windscreen, driver window and passenger window beyond 30% tints. The other windows on your car can be as dark as you like (IIRC).

The problem with the darkest tints it they are permanant (obvious) and absolutely useless for visibility at night.

I like the light and airy feel of the Multipla and in winter it's nicer to enjoy as much light as poss when there's less glaring sun.

This is why I chose the pop-in ones over tinting. The glass on the Multipla is much more tinted than on my Saab, but then I'm not surprised as it has a great glass area and and it'll heat up sooooo much faster.

The standard glass is actually more comfortable to bear with than the standard glass on my Saab.

Emm · 10-06-2008

Originally Posted by aeroadster

Emm,

Have you used those black rollerblind or fixed size sun shields that you stick on your windows with rubber suction cups before?

If you have, then these are exactly like them and made from the same material.

It's illegal to take your front windscreen, driver window and passenger window beyond 30% tints. The other windows on your car can be as dark as you like (IIRC).

The problem with the darkest tints it they are permanant (obvious) and absolutely useless for visibility at night.

I like the light and airy feel of the Multipla and in winter it's nicer to enjoy as much light as poss when there's less glaring sun.

This is why I chose the pop-in ones over tinting. The glass on the Multipla is much more tinted than on my Saab, but then I'm not surprised as it has a great glass area and and it'll heat up sooooo much faster.

The standard glass is actually more comfortable to bear with than the standard glass on my Saab.

yeah ive had those roller blinds on the Brava (including the passenger front window shhh!) I can see through them alright, so if they are like them then thats

Ive also had tints all round on the Turbo Seicento for many years, recently removed the front ones to avoid being pulled over, they were legal when fitted but that was many years ago and now legally they were too dark (im guessing).
Your right about the night vision, it is very limited and takes some getting used too, as mentioned the sei's ones were rather dark compared to some newer type cars ive seen though.
I think i will hold fire on the tints (it was going to be the first thing i modified) untill the ugly bug ball next year, hopefully there will be one fitted with these shades and i can investigate further, the money saving issue is what is making them attractive to me at the mo

aeroadster · 12-06-2008

Emm,

Have a butchers at this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/03-53-REG-FIAT...QQcmdZViewItem

Emm · 12-06-2008

Originally Posted by aeroadster

Emm,

Have a butchers at this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/03-53-REG-FIAT-MULTIPLA-DIESEL-MPV-115-ELX-JTD-6-SEATS_W0QQitemZ140240626767QQihZ004QQcategoryZ9843 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

thanks

thats a good un! With a great spec, and only one owner!

At the risk of sounding rather fussy....im not keen on the colour

chr1s · 12-06-2008

Originally Posted by Emm

At the risk of sounding rather fussy....im not keen on the colour

That's the same colour as mine, and it's my favourite of all the Multipla colours. Try to look at one in the flesh, as it looks different in a picture. The colour changes with the angle of the light, a bit like those expensive colour change paints but not as pronounced.

(Is that nail in the nearside front tyre, or just a stone ?)

aeroadster · 12-06-2008

This is probably the nicest colour for a Multipla (IMO), if you're not keen on the sunburst orange of course!!!

I also like that dirty metallic yellow and red too.

I wish my new shape version in metallic black was anything other than black!!! But beggars can't be choosers. I got the car for a bargain £4100 which is a price that some of the newer 2003/4 bug eyes tend to be at dealer or traders.

Emm · 14-06-2008

Originally Posted by aeroadster

This is probably the nicest colour for a Multipla (IMO), if you're not keen on the sunburst orange of course!!!

I also like that dirty metallic yellow and red too.

I wish my new shape version in metallic black was anything other than black!!! But beggars can't be choosers. I got the car for a bargain £4100 which is a price that some of the newer 2003/4 bug eyes tend to be at dealer or traders.

Id like a black one

or silver

Im rather intreged about a red one

any pics of a red un anyone?

JTDman · 14-06-2008

Hi there ,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Multipla-...QQcmdZViewItem

These work well but only do the rear door windows i paid £22 from ebay a while ago.
Allitalia is a good garage although it did smart when he took £1100 for work on my alfa 155 q4

criscross · 15-06-2008

Thanks for the links to the sun-shades. We've been driving a bit these past couple of weeks and the children haven't complained about the sun so far. I think they're enjoying seeing so much out of the big windows.

Someone mentioned Multipla portable DVDs. Are they Multipla-specific? How would they differ to others and how much are they, roughly?

Thanks.

Cristina

aeroadster · 16-06-2008

I have both the clip in shades and also the one's that screw into the doors that clip on to the top of the window.

The only thing I don't like about the latter, is that you leave holes where the shades are screwed in.

And if you wind the window down, the sun will blind you.

Emm · 22-06-2008

update

ok, now im getting fed up, everytime i see a Multi i stand and stamp my feet like a child! My first reaction is

"ooooooh theres one theres one look look!! quick!!!"

then open mouth stylee... "awww its sooo lovely!!

" then..que sad face compleate with winey voice...ohhhhhhhhhwa i reeeeeeeally want one

"

Im even searching the local free car ad mag looking which garages have them on the forecourt so i can go and drool

So ive kicked my bum into gear and ive finally sorted through the zillions of photos on the puter and narrowed them down for the for sale ad (for my Turbo Sei) this time im gonna do a good ad and get it sold! Multi ownership here i come

...well one tiny bit closer to it anyways

kev the kitchen · 23-06-2008

Originally Posted by Emm

Greetings All

Thought i would start up this thread regarding my mission to own a Multipla!
Im a regular visitor to the Multipla section of late and thought id introduce myself!

Im Emma (obiously!) im a young 30 year old and live in Cheshire (NW), I have a small family of myself, Boyfriend and Daughter.

We are Fiat nuts and love all Italian metal

. Currently we own 5 Fiats, a Uno MK1, Uno MK2, Uno Start, Brava, and a Seicento Turbo (currently for sale).
In the past we have owned between us, more Uno Turbos/Unos, Ford Fiesta, Pug205 GTI, Kitcar, Cinquecento, Seicento Sporting, Fiat 127.

Im desperate for a Multipla atm! I love them!!!

All im waiting on is the sale of my Seicento Turbo to fund it. Ive been a bit lazy on the advertising front and really need to get my bum in gear and sort it if im to get my Multi by the end of the summer

The Multi i choose to be mine will in the family to stay

So am going to take my tome finding a good un!
Im impressed with the 1.9JTD version, and am in love with the 'orignal' look Multi, I appreciate they are a 'Marmite' car, and the reaction ive had of everyone ive told (and i mean everyone!!) is "ewwwww"

Is this a normal reaction to Multi ownership? Especially amoungnst fellow Fiat owners?

Coz im sick of hearing it all ready!!

!

I like the optional bodykit, is it called Evolution?

So am on the look out for one with this fitted. Might help to know the proper name for it to aid my search, if anyone can enlighten me please

I also have in mind aftermarket alloys and some subtle window tints.

Has anyone reading this fitted aftermarket alloys? What are your experiences of this?

Finally...if youve got this far...thanks for reading! and i hope to be joining you real soon, hopefully i'll be united with a Multi in time for the Ugly Bug Ball next year

Hi Emm Just logged on for the first time in a few weeks and saw your post. I am a new owner of a multi with a body kit. I found a web site that sells them i am going to try and post a link but im not very good at this computer lark.http://www.nicedeals.co.uk/product_i...33117cc42aa0e0

Emm · 24-06-2008

Originally Posted by kev the kitchen

Hi Emm Just logged on for the first time in a few weeks and saw your post. I am a new owner of a multi with a body kit. I found a web site that sells them i am going to try and post a link but im not very good at this computer lark.http://www.nicedeals.co.uk/product_i...33117cc42aa0e0

Hi Kev (im guessing thats your name?!)

thanks for your message and link

Bodykit is just what im after!!

love it!! and a good price too, maybe its gonna be do-able sooner than i thought, thought id have to save up for first.

Cheers Matey

kev the kitchen · 25-06-2008

Originally Posted by Emm

Hi Kev (im guessing thats your name?!)

thanks for your message and link

Bodykit is just what im after!!

love it!! and a good price too, maybe its gonna be do-able sooner than i thought, thought id have to save up for first.

Cheers Matey

Hi emm
Yes Kev is my name (not much of a clue) Glad you found the info helpfull
and im glad im not the the only one that finds the multi cool looking here are som pics of mine. sorry thay are a bit blur it was getting dark.

Emm · 26-06-2008

looks lovely!!

What colour is that called?

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