Tuning SS or aftermarket

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Patrick S5

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Hi guys

New here, getting an AGP very soon. Been looking for Essesse or super sport (whatever people call them) but is it worth paying extra?
Would it not be better just getting after market parts etc. an getting them fitted?

Any help, tips is much appreciated. I'n not very clued up about tuning etc!

Cheers! (y)
 
Hi mate welcome

I have an agp. And if I was to do it again I'd definitely go for the ss. There are a lot of changes they make to it, not just bolt a bigger turbo on. With a remap on the ss you'll be over 200bhp straight away. You can still add aftermarket parts, just a much better base to start from

Cheers
 
How do you tell the difference? I see one on auto trader and all it could be is just a wheel change:confused:
 
There is a red one on auto trader now that has the wheels on but is not full esseesse spec, the black one does appear to be one, although there's no engine picture. I think it was called something where you bought just the wheels, springs and brake discs.
The problem with the esseesse is that if you were told it was one and you didn't know I'm not sure how you'd tell apart from the badges on the back and engine cover.
Post a link to them, people will guide you right on here.
I have a GPA and I wish I had the esseesse wheels, but that's it. My undertray is droopy so I scrape over some speed bumps so with the lower esseesse it would be a nightmare right now! :( but the power would be very welcome!!


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I'm going to have a look at one tomorrow. It isn't an essesse but oh well, still looks nice af:D
Is there anything in particular I should watch out for? Any common faults etc?

Thanks for the help btw! (y)
 
Which one are you going to see? Gearbox gearbox gearbox!! Check for noises, whines, whirs etc. Also in first from standstill let the clutch up and watch for the gearstick twitching. If it does the bearings are on their way out which means gearbox refurb. Mine did it in first and fifth but no other gears. Not the end of the world if you've got warranty but I bought mine from a bunch of Cowboys so....
Check the oil is ok and coolant obviously, but mostly enjoy!!
Seriously though you will love it!! Good luck!!


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Any small knocking noises when going over bumps/potholes that'll be drop links or top mounts, easy fixes.

Oh and it's a very common fault and I have had it myself rear wheel bearings....off you can test drive it where you can get some decent speed, you'll here a whirring from the back, louder the faster you get.

Other than that good luck, if you get one you will love it, very exclusive cars
 
Forgot the knocking noises. Lol

+1 on the exclusive, I've never seen one on the road, 390 or so registered in uk.


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Going to see one from Black Horse, it's white, really smart tbf. Had a service every year and get warranty for 3 months and then can get a longer warranty from AA if I pay extra :eek: I'll check all the stuff you lot said and also taking my dad's friend who's a mechanic just to make sure :)

Thanks for all the help again guys, will deffo be back here for any more advice :D(y)
 
Patrick how did it go?? Do we have another owner to the exclusive club that is Grande Punto Abarth ownership??


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Yeah man, picking it up Friday :D Will post pictures when I get back (y)

Btw J6, I think I seen you on Thursday on the cannock islands haha Never seen one in person until then :LOL:
 
Congrats mate, Friday is an age away!! Lol
Yeah Thursday that was me!! Yay I've finally been spotted!!!
Are you from around here then?


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I know, it's gonna draaaag ? I've waited for ages so another 5 days is ok I guess ;)

Live in Great Wyrley mate, just next to the islands. I realised it was you when I seen you was from Staffordshire haha
 
Wow, so another GPA in the area!! Have to look out for you from now on. I've not seen another on the roads, there's an Abarth punto evo in Stafford though.
I remember waiting ages for mine too, but once you've got it, you'll be happy!


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At least it's different colours, mine's white :) I know mate, never seen one until I saw yours but only for like 2 seconds because I was driving!

I had a test drive in mine and it was so smooth man, compared to a corsa it's like driving a pillow on clouds lmao

Don't suppose you know what suspension they are on? Are they coil overs or?
I seen somewhere on Google that they come with sport suspension or something but I can't find it anywhere now! :/
 
It is supposed to be a whole different suspension to a standard fiat, although what I don't know. I think they are probably stiffer shockers and definately stiffer and lower springs. Not coilovers though.
They are comfy to drive, I imagine an esseesse would be harsher but the power would be good.


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I'm looking at coilvers man, seen some nice one for 600 squids, got some good reviews aswell, according to the Italians on their forums ;) Google translate does good stuff haha

You will deffo see me around alot more now mate if you drive around cannock and stafford area, getting it tomorrow :slayer:
 
Hi Patrick. Have you got it now? Fingers crossed you have and everything went smoothly.



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