hey i have my first car, 04 reg punto 1.2 8v and it is sooo slow.. im already throwing all my money away on the insurance as it is... can anyone give me any pointers on whats the cheapest and best way to just make it that bit quicker n prefererably undetectable by insurance companies or that can be removed.. thanks..
Technical modifications to a 1.2 8v
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Technical modifications to a 1.2 8v
Well....abrath stuff 
You can just say its standard fiat body add-ons that the car came with from the dealership as you just buy them from fiat dealerships but watch out for fakes if buying off the web or ebay
Also, do not grace this forum if you plan to add lexarse lights to the car (lol only kiding but they look naff)
You can just say its standard fiat body add-ons that the car came with from the dealership as you just buy them from fiat dealerships but watch out for fakes if buying off the web or ebay
Also, do not grace this forum if you plan to add lexarse lights to the car (lol only kiding but they look naff)
Re-map, cam, valve train, lightened flywheel, throttle body modification, removing some weight.
thanks, dont worry no lexus lights are going on my car... im thinking about gettin a mk2 boot lid though i dont like those stipud reflecters on the boot lid.. where can i get abarth parts from or genuine fiat parts iv been on their website but theres no link to any aftermarket stuff.. please help..
how dare youlineo444 said:
there the best thing fiat has done to the punto yet they add class to the car and they look super 
At this point, you are reminded that any modification to the car which changes the characteristics of a car should be relayed to your insurance company. Anything which makes your car faster will increase your insurance premium as the car is a higher risk.
Having said that. The most likely route is something like a panel air filter, uprated cam, bigger bored throttle body, and an ECU re-map. This mayadd up to about 50%.
Having said that. The most likely route is something like a panel air filter, uprated cam, bigger bored throttle body, and an ECU re-map. This mayadd up to about 50%.
uno_94 said:how dare you
How do tacky plastic reflectors "add class" to the car?
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lineo444 said:
Congratulations on your first car-good choice! But did you really expect the 1.2 8v to be fast?...even slightly? As for all those engine modifications, they certainly will improve performance-but when you implement them on a car whose performance is soo low, are they really cost effective? Im probably starting to sound like a parent now! but i reckon your better off spending it on something else!
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Its all part of having fun with your first car though! But I agree excessive spending probably isn't worth it with this car (unless you're willing to spend $$$$$ doing it properly). Then on top of that is insurance costs, like Adam said.FiAt_PuNtO said:
I say keep 'performance' mods to a minimum
Concentrate getting it looking smarter for now.Scoobysnacks
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I say keep 'performance' mods to a minimum
And I'd say exactly the opposite!
Keep it looking as standard as possible, spend the money where it counts, on the suspension, brakes and then, and ONLY then, on the engine!
By all means finish it nicely, but don't spend loads on plastic body kits and other rubbish!
You guys do know that this thread is 5 years old and the original poster probably doesn't care as he is most likely to not have the car anymore
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You guys do know that this thread is 5 years old and the original poster probably doesn't care as he is most likely to not have the car anymore
Haha hadn't spotted that one!
Wonder why lj dragged it all up again?
Must check post dates, must check post dates.
You never know, he MIGHT still own the car and be looking for advice on making it go faster! Can we say "silk purse from a sows ear?"
<runs and hides>
Simple:
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= Faster Punto!
+1 They MK 2B tailgate with the reflectors looks WAY better than the MK 2A tailgate.
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= Faster Punto!
how dare you
+1 They MK 2B tailgate with the reflectors looks WAY better than the MK 2A tailgate.
Simple:
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= Faster Punto!
+1 They MK 2B tailgate with the reflectors looks WAY better than the MK 2A tailgate.
Yes yes. True story.
Have to agree, regardless of what the common consensus is
I think the added reflectors add to it. They make the tail light appear less blocky and rectangular and stop the tailgate sheetmetal looking like a featureless slab.
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Fastest accelerating Punto in the world?
