Having decided that I will be taking the Stilo and NOT the 'venga' bus to the Derby xmas bash, decided to give it a quick pressure wash 'n' wax

Not sure what state it will be in once it gets to the pub, but at least I tried.

Oh, and I had a haircut as well

Such a sleeper, how much fun I could have in that!!!!

Nice.

Liam

Oh believe me, I do

And now the handling has improved beyond belief, thanks to Nige.

Hey Stu, I've just realised that your licence plate looks like "Sexy" at a glance!lol

surfin_fella said:

Hey Stu, I've just realised that your licence plate looks like "Sexy" at a glance!lol

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:worship:

I keep meaning to order some Abarth plates - got the tape ready and waiting.

Stuart DemonD said:

Oh believe me, I do

And now the handling has improved beyond belief, thanks to Nige.

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I seen on another post that you got he springs TC and I recommended, happy then?

The BMC CDA will have made it better no doubt?

Liam

Yep, it is now on Eibach springs, which has dropped it about 35mm. The car was also laser-tracked, which showed up a lot of faults.

The CDA is awesome - works very well with the remap, so possibly up to about 190bhp - the midrange is now even better than before, and makes me smile every time I drive it. Jules is still a bit scared to put her foot down in it, but give her time.

For some reason, I really love the look of this..

Nice car, you should be proud.

I agree, its got a classy look to it and looks better lowered If you're planning on getting bigger alloys for it, get some that are a similiar dark colour to the existing wheels- they suit the body colour well

first proper pics i seen of it - looking good

is that your house too, or just parked up outside someone elses, cause if it is your house, next meet on your drive

Lookin good
Enjoy the bash people> i've gotta make the next one!

i have to clean mine inside and out tomorrow early morning lol

Thanks guys - I know the 5 door generally comes in for a lot of slating, but hey, I can live with it [I will set Jules on you otherwise ]

Yes Gaz, it is my driveway

WR, I was thinking of getting 17s, but for the mo will keep on the 16s - I do a lot of driving, and don't want the ride quality to suffer any more - the springs are a definite help though.

Hi Stu, the car looks great,(ive got a five dr aswell, same col)
You must get the 17's on it, it makes the car look completely different.
I had some fiat 5 spoke 17's put on last week, and it looks great especially when its lowered.(sorry have not any pics, cos I need to buy a digi cam)

I am tempted by 17s, just haven't got that amount of money burning a hole in my pocket atm.

I have already forked out for remap, CDA, springs, plus fitting costs, etc. Maybe next year.

Lets hope Santa gets you a nice digicam

Wishfull thinking on the digicam, Ill be lucky to get a slice of turkey this xmas, let alone a digicam!
Have you checked ebay, I think theres still a brand new set of 17's with tyres.
Did you get the shocks done aswell?
Im thinking of getting mine changed, but im a bit worried about how hard the ride will be.
What do you think about strut braces? worth it?

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Did you get the shocks done aswell?
Im thinking of getting mine changed, but im a bit worried about how hard the ride will be.

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If you match the lowering springs to the correct dampers/shocks its supposed to improve ride quality and handling

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Thanks guys - I know the 5 door generally comes in for a lot of slating, but hey, I can live with it [I will set Jules on you otherwise ]

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The five door Stilo's are ugly

Liam

Not as ugly as the look on your face, when a FIVE DOOR STILO, rips past you.

bloomfieldliam said:

The five door Stilo's are ugly

Liam

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KK1 said:

Not as ugly as the look on your face, when a FIVE DOOR STILO, rips past you.

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Calm down KK1, read my previous post and all will be clear why I slated the Stilo, normally I liked them up until that is Stu offered Jules as a punishment for slagging the "Sleeper".

Liam