Punto (Mk2/2b) My Mk2b

:hm: WTF! ^

I found some mk2b lights at not too bad a price either!

Looking forward to the updated pics once all your mods are done!

After waiting forever for my dad to fit the 35mm springs, decided to return them and order 50mm lowering springs! I'm probably crazy as the rides harsher, but they look so good on 17's from what I've seen on other Punto's!

Hopefully after a few more mods the car will be looking like this photoshop (made by chrisieboy2000 in Punto Mk2)!



Lowered 50mm, rear smoked tints, headlight backing sprayed black. (Already removed bump strips & smoked side indicators).
Any opinions appreciated

Update of my 2b

CAR SPECIFICATIONS:

- Model : Punto Active Sport
– Engine size : 1.2 8v
- Year : 2004
– Colour : Metallic Black

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS :

- None

STYLING MODIFICATIONS:

INTERIOR:

- Abarth steering wheel badge
- Silver tax disc holder

EXTERNAL:

- Abarth skirts
- Stilo splitter
- Abarth red scorpion boot badge
- 6500k xenons
- White LED sidelights
- Smoked side repeaters

CHASSIS:

- Lowered 50mm all round

In summer:
- 17" Wolfrace Pro Sprint alloys with Abarth badges
- Rear 5mm spacers

In winter:
- 15" Sporting alloys
- Rear 10mm spacers, front 5mm spacers

ICE:

- 250w components & amps
- 1000w 12" sub & amp
- Pioneer head unit with AUX in

SECURITY:

- Aftermarket remote central locking

FUTURE MODS:
In order of priority:

- Get yellow bulb warning light on dash to go out (My LED sidelights caused it to come on)

EXTERIOR
- Paint headlight backing black
- Tint rear 3 windows
- Smaller front number plate & standard UK rear (Ordered front & plain rear with no GB badge fitted)
- Slim black sunstrip
- Debagded grille
- Colour code door handles and mirrors


INTERIOR
- Abarth lookalike mats with red outline
- Abarth pedals, handbrake & gear knob
- Abarth door sills (if I'm lucky enough to come across a pair!) Or any aftermarket one that would match

ENGINE & CHASSIS
- Spray 15" Sporting wheels anthracite
- Upgrade front discs and pads (Red Dot XJ - 6 Groove Disc)
- GSR induction kit
- Powdercoat engine rocker cover metallic red

As she stands now (March 09):

your punto is really nice,keep up the good work.
i wouldnt mind spotlights in my front bumper,did they come standard?also the smoked side repeaters,there nice,they dont effect passing the mot do they??the thing i wanna know is where the hell did you get those side skirts from,ive looked everywhere and i cant find any :bang:

midz mad man said:

your punto is really nice,keep up the good work.
i wouldnt mind spotlights in my front bumper,did they come standard?also the smoked side repeaters,there nice,they dont effect passing the mot do they??the thing i wanna know is where the hell did you get those side skirts from,ive looked everywhere and i cant find any :bang:

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Yeah spotlights are standard in the Active Sport and Sporting 2b's as far as I know. I guess they're an extra on other models.
Nope the side repeaters light up orange like the standard ones so are completely legal and are fine in MOT's.
I got the side skirts off eBay about a year ago, from a German seller who I can't find anymore. They're copies of the Abarth skirts, you could just buy the real ones from Fiat, but they're very pricey! Just search eBay and the web for copies or second hand ones, unless you have lots of spare cash for real ones!!

hhhmmmmmmm,thanks for that
i wish i had spare cash but my punto has just broke.its in the garage for new pistons,rings,shells,crank and a load of other things that i dont understand lol.its cost me just under £1000 but i think its worth it coz im goin to keep it and put one of those focus induction kits on thats on its way when i get my car back ill put a few pics on and you can maybe give me a few tips on how too improve it :worship:

looksgreat

Where did you get the Stilo splitter from? I've been looking everywhere.

Also, do you still have the 35/15mm lowering kit? I'm interested in buying if you do.

midz mad man said:

hhhmmmmmmm,thanks for that
i wish i had spare cash but my punto has just broke.its in the garage for new pistons,rings,shells,crank and a load of other things that i dont understand lol.its cost me just under £1000 but i think its worth it coz im goin to keep it and put one of those focus induction kits on thats on its way when i get my car back ill put a few pics on and you can maybe give me a few tips on how too improve it :worship:

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Sorry to hear about the problems. At least you'll appreciate it when your cars fully running!! I was thinking about that induction kit, apparently sounds really good. But think I'll just be patient and save up for a GSR.
Yeah let me know when you've put some pics up

mikejt said:

looksgreat

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Cheers

Memzee said:

Where did you get the Stilo splitter from? I've been looking everywhere.

Also, do you still have the 35/15mm lowering kit? I'm interested in buying if you do.

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Got the splitter from my local Fiat dealership parts section, cost about £20 I think. It was a 'Desira' delearship, maybe check their website if you haven't got a local dealer.

And no sorry, returned the 35/15 springs and bought the 50/50 as an almost direct swap. Definately choose Spax whatever you buy, I'd fully recommend them.

There's the Desira Colney Hatch/Friern Barnet two minutes away from me. Actually, talking of which, is that the one you got it from?

Whereabouts in London are you? Maybe see you around..

Memzee said:

There's the Desira Colney Hatch/Friern Barnet two minutes away from me. Actually, talking of which, is that the one you got it from?

Whereabouts in London are you? Maybe see you around..

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Yeah thats the one I got it from! The parts section there sells them.

I'm just down the road in Barnet, I pass through Colney Hatch Lane every so often so might see you around!
I'm after that white Brera Spider in the showroom, stunning car!!

I'm in Whetstone so not far at all. I recognise the look of the houses in your pics but I can't put my finger on where they are. You're not in one of the little roads between Oakleigh Park station and east barnet village/oakhill park are you?

I usually drive down Friern Barnet Lane and Colney Hatch between 8.30-9 on a Sat morning and about 1pm on a Sunday. Sometimes see a couple of Puntos parked on Friern Barnet Lane on the left hand side opposite the park. One's a black mk2 with the Punto lettering spaced out on the back and the other is a blue 2b.. Active Sound I think, but don't think either of them are on here.

I test drove the black MiTo last month, didn't think it was any quicker than what I've already got, and the GSR induction still always puts a smile on my face when I put my foot down and I see people's reaction in my rear view mirror. =P Can show you it if you wanna see it in the flesh.

Your dad might have another customer if he's local - I'm gonna need someone to fit lowering springs, paint my callipers, supersprint backbox and abarth side skirts in the next couple of months

Memzee said:

I'm in Whetstone so not far at all. I recognise the look of the houses in your pics but I can't put my finger on where they are. You're not in one of the little roads between Oakleigh Park station and east barnet village/oakhill park are you?

I usually drive down Friern Barnet Lane and Colney Hatch between 8.30-9 on a Sat morning and about 1pm on a Sunday. Sometimes see a couple of Puntos parked on Friern Barnet Lane on the left hand side opposite the park. One's a black mk2 with the Punto lettering spaced out on the back and the other is a blue 2b.. Active Sound I think, but don't think either of them are on here.

I test drove the black MiTo last month, didn't think it was any quicker than what I've already got, and the GSR induction still always puts a smile on my face when I put my foot down and I see people's reaction in my rear view mirror. =P Can show you it if you wanna see it in the flesh.

Your dad might have another customer if he's local - I'm gonna need someone to fit lowering springs, paint my callipers, supersprint backbox and abarth side skirts in the next couple of months

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Yeah I'm pretty close to East Barnet village, think I've seen the Punto with the spaced lettering on the back.

To be honest I think I'd always have preferred a 2b sporting to the MiTo, purely because I'd love to take a standard 1.4 and stick a GSR & Supersprint on like you, and then strip out the rear seats, put in racing front seats and lower it a decent amount! Would be a really quick hatchback!

Have you seen the red Punto 2b with black alloys, debadged grill, vented front discs and a smoothed look. It's on the side road next to that pub in Whetstone that used to be a Harvester, now it's 'Sizzler' I think. Looks really good!

My dads garage is in Cuffley, but 90% of his customers are local. Let me know if you need the work done, he's done most of that work to mine, excluding the engine mods (not worth it on my 8v!) But yeah he can do all of that.

Mines going back in to the garage for tracking, and the bumper needs a few touch ups - Changing my number plate to a smaller one, so the old screw holes for the UK sized plate will need filling in!!

Fitted my new front plate, it's the same size as an Italian front plate and fits neatly on the original fixings. I like it, think it's a subtle mod that improves the front end. My mums not so sure though!

Got home early today and decided to give the Punto a decent clean. Still in need of a polish though - ran out of time!









Opinions appreciated

Mate I love it. I'll be keeping an eye out.

very sleek looking mk2b mate, did you lower it 50mm??? how you finding it if you did??

i like:worship:

Memzee said:

Mate I love it. I'll be keeping an eye out.

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Thanks, might see you around!

SAAAAAAM said:

i like:worship:

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Cheers!

:)Mikey18 said:

very sleek looking mk2b mate, did you lower it 50mm??? how you finding it if you did??

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Yeah dropped 50mm on Spax springs, to be honest it is very firm, but I'm totally used to it now. Plus all the speedbumps in my area are being removed, and the potholes are being filled in, so it's totally fine now.
Had slight rear rubbing when I had weight in the back, but thats now gone after I trimmed the inside of the rear bumper (all out of sight) so now it only rubs with 3 rear passengers (I never carry 3 in the back anymore).
I'm really happy with the springs, so would definately do it again!
You thinking of going lower?
Your car inspired me to fit the 17's! Still think yours is the best looking black Mk2b!

I don't usually like the mk2b's, but this looks brilliant. One of the best Punto's i've seen. Love the alloys-perfect for the colour of the car. And your right, looks so good on 50mm springs with 17s on!

I know it has been asked and answered but is thier any chance anyone could tell me a more local place to birmingham or a website to get your stilo front splitter?

Many thanks all