Panda Panda 100HP OEM+

[Eklipze3k]

I was going to ask why your Members Motors thread had been closed but I understand now ... that particular rule doesn't just apply to that section AFAIK ...

Nice looking car btw

 

[airlog]

Fantastic example which is obviously much loved ! I am contemplating fitting Spax springs to mine - could you advise what changes you encountered and if any further work was required once fitted e.g. suspension geometry etc ?

Thks for the feedback

 

[S-X-I]

Fantastic example which is obviously much loved ! I am contemplating fitting Spax springs to mine - could you advise what changes you encountered and if any further work was required once fitted e.g. suspension geometry etc ?

Thks for the feedback

Thanks!

The only noticable change I felt after fitting the springs was a reduction in pitch and roll in the car.. The car now stays much flatter when braking and cornering which is a good thing.

The ride is pretty much the same as the standard springs so its no worst than what it was before.

Once the springs were fitted I got a full geometry set-up done to ensure everything was as it should be. The car is running within its limits on the Camber and Toe but the Castor is slightly out due to the -25mm drop.

 

[W23AJH 100HP]

The best looking 100hp I have ever seen !! Im pretty sure I have seen you on DetailingWorld before, oh and out of interest do you own that plate or is it just for show??:yum:

 

[babbo_umbro]

Car looks very tidy. How many miles has it done?

Not sure I'd have done away with the rear wiper. I assume the dampers are standard? Failing something more drastic that included softer rear springs and that rear anti-roll bar that most of us would like, my first mod would be to fit rear dampers with adjustable rebound to deal with that sharp lift of the rear end after hitting a bump, especially mid-bend.

A very minor but useful mod that I've done to umpteen Fiats over the years is to stick black self-adhesive carpet on the arm rests and inside the door pockets - the first is much easier on the elbow and the second prevents some annoying rattles.

 

[Stu DemonD]

Members Motors section is there for a reason - not to be bypassed by posting back in the 'wrong' section.

As for hosting, well that rule is in place for a reason too! BUT I am feeling generous and seeing that there are only 9 pics or so, I will rehost for you and move this thread to the correct section.

Thread locked for now - will sort out soon enough

EDIT - thread re-opened, pics rehosted

 

[W23AJH 100HP]

The best looking 100hp I have ever seen !! Im pretty sure I have seen you on DetailingWorld before, oh and out of interest do you own that plate or is it just for show??:yum:

Also where did you get your Fiat/Abarth rear plate holder and stubby aerial from??

 

[S-X-I]

The best looking 100hp I have ever seen !! Im pretty sure I have seen you on DetailingWorld before, oh and out of interest do you own that plate or is it just for show??:yum:

Thanks!

Yeah I'm a member over on DW!

My real registration plate has another two character in it which I have edited out but they sit perfectly with the car.

Also where did you get your Fiat/Abarth rear plate holder and stubby aerial from??

Rear plate holder can be found here and the aerial is from a Citroen C5.

Car looks very tidy. How many miles has it done?

Not sure I'd have done away with the rear wiper. I assume the dampers are standard?

The car currently has 27000 miles on it. Rear wiper removal was purely for looks and alot of RainX has to be applied to make up for it. Rear dampers are standard.

EDIT - thread re-opened, pics rehosted

Thanks Stu!

 

[W23AJH 100HP]

Cheers, have you got a thread or detail you have done on DW that you could link me so I can have a look.

 

[S-X-I]

Cheers, have you got a thread or detail you have done on DW that you could link me so I can have a look.

I've not 'detailed' the car so to speak, I know I've only had it three years lol.

The car could do with a proper machine polish but I've waxing it every so often to keep it looks its best!

 

[LeanMeanRacing]

Rear wiper removal was purely for looks and alot of RainX has to be applied to make up for it.

I have previously made the same comment - the car looks superb and is a real credit to you

However, while the rear end looks cleaner without the wiper, there's no way that I would be without mine in this weather. Travelling one junction on the motorway and the rear window is obscured [and yes, my windows are als Rain X treated].

What other changes would you consider if money was no object?

 

[S-X-I]

What other changes would you consider if money was no object?

Thats a dangerous question to ask lol, but to be honest not much. I'll put it into sections like I have above to give you an idea.

Exterior

N/A

Interior

Abarth 500 fronts seat re-trimmed in 100HP cloth.

Under the Hood

N/A

Suspension

KW Variant 1 Coilover kit

Wheels and Tires

N/A

As you can see only two changes but very expensive ones!

 

[W23AJH 100HP]

I've not 'detailed' the car so to speak, I know I've only had it three years lol.

The car could do with a proper machine polish but I've waxing it every so often to keep it looks its best!

Ah Im steadily catching the detailing bug, not to the extent of machine polishing but I am getting there.

 

[FullMetalPanda]

I love the angry Panda sticker on the back it really suits the car. I think it would look even better with the newer red Fiat badges with it being a red car.

And I have just read that you have put Pandemonium pack alloys. I have mentioned this before that apparently the Pandemonium pack has a different finish on the alloys. I have that pack on my car and the alloys are the standard colour. Looking at the pics your alloys look the standard colour too. Not sure where this idea comes from,unless earlier cars did have them. I have never come across any pics of a car with different colour OEM alloys though.

 

[S-X-I]

And I have just read that you have put Pandemonium pack alloys. I have mentioned this before that apparently the Pandemonium pack has a different finish on the alloys.

The car came with the standard colour alloy's as it doesn't have the 'Pandamonium Pack' although I did managed to purchase a spare set of alloy's for a bargain price and they came from a car that had the pack fitted.

The colour is hard to describe, its a black undercoat with a silver top coat which gives it a lightly smoke chrome effect. When they are clean and in the correct light they really do look great!

 

[FullMetalPanda]

Well they sound good. Its a shame they were dropped from the pack as I would like them on my car.

 

[Oakley28]

very smart looking panda mate.

 

[stilo16v]

Fantastic looking Panda 100HP, it looks great, i like your subtle mods

Ive been looking at these recently, they look like great little cars, quite a few nice ones on here, but red is my favourite colour for them.

Quite tempted by one!

 

[JonBooth]

Hello,

Looks really smart, good work. Just wondering, did the SPAX springs cause the rear to sit on the bump stops? Or did the springs come with new ones?

Cheers, Jon.