Hi All
I have got the Punto 1.2 2006/2007. It's being looked over by a Garage.
Looks a little plain to me, 2 springs are broken and exhaust gone totally, so I need some springs, exhaust being done. My boyfriend says as it's my first car, not to go too mad, but the modding bug has already bitten me... lol.
So, all i want to do now is give it a nice stance, wheels and stripes to break up the plain colour of the car and the basic 15" wheels I do not like.
So I'm supplying some pics, first one is the original car as it is right now, then the other pics are a mock up, nothing brilliant but how I want it to look, so springs all round advice is needed. I'm looking at Eibach Pro Springs 30mm lowering. I don't think the images will translate to a 30mm drop, this is where I need your advice and input to what that drop looks like? I can't have it too low, as these London roads are crap, pothole city!
The last 3 pics can anyone tell me the name of the wheels in the pic please?
Also, I'm sure the ET for my car is 42 or 43.
What would be a safe ET to use, that does not veer off from that to work on my car?
Also if i do go up to 16" or 17" wheels, with 17's, is a 205/50/17 okay to use as I will need some ride comfort and hitting pot holes in London is an everyday occurrence.
Also, not too low a profile tyre, what would you guys advise if i go 16"? 195 or 205?
I'm sure the wheel would be 6 or 6.5 x 16 or 17, 4 x 100......
Given the car a lowered look, without stripes.
Also, mocked up a stripe to go on the lower sides of car, not sure to go white or grey (looking maybe a more metallic grey/silver really to go with but grey gives an idea) we found it hard to show the silvery/grey metallic in the images.
I know the wheels mocked up may come across bigger than 17's but that's the general look I am after.
The car interior is mint and has low mileage, 1 previous owner, who didn't care for it too much the in sense of, last serviced in 2012.
I've serviced it now, Fuel filter, Oil Filter, Air Filter, Pollen Filter, all Mann parts, Spark plugs changed and Engine Oil changed.
Timing belt/chain and water pump will be next.
Also, headlights, I need better lights, any advice to get better headlight lighting without blinding other drivers?
Your thoughts and advice would be welcome for this little lovely 1.2.
Thanks
Emma
p.s before you think i'm knowledgeable on cars, this info I've gotten help from the other half.
But I am learning, as the idea's and look were mine, he just showed me what they could look like!
I have got the Punto 1.2 2006/2007. It's being looked over by a Garage.
Looks a little plain to me, 2 springs are broken and exhaust gone totally, so I need some springs, exhaust being done. My boyfriend says as it's my first car, not to go too mad, but the modding bug has already bitten me... lol.
So, all i want to do now is give it a nice stance, wheels and stripes to break up the plain colour of the car and the basic 15" wheels I do not like.
So I'm supplying some pics, first one is the original car as it is right now, then the other pics are a mock up, nothing brilliant but how I want it to look, so springs all round advice is needed. I'm looking at Eibach Pro Springs 30mm lowering. I don't think the images will translate to a 30mm drop, this is where I need your advice and input to what that drop looks like? I can't have it too low, as these London roads are crap, pothole city!
The last 3 pics can anyone tell me the name of the wheels in the pic please?
Also, I'm sure the ET for my car is 42 or 43.
What would be a safe ET to use, that does not veer off from that to work on my car?
Also if i do go up to 16" or 17" wheels, with 17's, is a 205/50/17 okay to use as I will need some ride comfort and hitting pot holes in London is an everyday occurrence.
Also, not too low a profile tyre, what would you guys advise if i go 16"? 195 or 205?
I'm sure the wheel would be 6 or 6.5 x 16 or 17, 4 x 100......
Given the car a lowered look, without stripes.
Also, mocked up a stripe to go on the lower sides of car, not sure to go white or grey (looking maybe a more metallic grey/silver really to go with but grey gives an idea) we found it hard to show the silvery/grey metallic in the images.
I know the wheels mocked up may come across bigger than 17's but that's the general look I am after.
The car interior is mint and has low mileage, 1 previous owner, who didn't care for it too much the in sense of, last serviced in 2012.
I've serviced it now, Fuel filter, Oil Filter, Air Filter, Pollen Filter, all Mann parts, Spark plugs changed and Engine Oil changed.
Timing belt/chain and water pump will be next.
Also, headlights, I need better lights, any advice to get better headlight lighting without blinding other drivers?
Your thoughts and advice would be welcome for this little lovely 1.2.
Thanks
Emma
p.s before you think i'm knowledgeable on cars, this info I've gotten help from the other half.
But I am learning, as the idea's and look were mine, he just showed me what they could look like!