Grande Punto Grande Punto 1.2 t-jet replica

I'm liking what you've done so far Is that the Linea splitter? Also how do you find the Gsr... much difference in how it feels to drive power wise?

Yes it is a linea splitter. Afraid i purchased the car with it already on there so couldn't tell you the difference from before. Its still horribly slow lol!

Haha, I feel your pain! I'm just focusing on the looks, I came to the conclusion that the 1.2 was never gonna make any decent power without spending £1000's. Any ideas of what your going to do next? Coilovers?

What sort of mpg do you get from it with the GSR on it? I'm thinking of an induction kit but heard they absolutely ruin your mpg. I have same engine as yours and I get 43mpg, what is yours like?

I didn't have the gsr but very similar... My mpg got decimated... as I said though I don't have experience with the Gsr. Many people recommend it so I would imagine it's not affected hugely (there will normally always be some dip in mpg).

CheltenhamGrande said:

Haha, I feel your pain! I'm just focusing on the looks, I came to the conclusion that the 1.2 was never gonna make any decent power without spending £1000's. Any ideas of what your going to do next? Coilovers?

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yes coil overs are the next plan for it hoping to get them on in the new year but might try and save and go for air ride.

lukemortlock7 said:

What sort of mpg do you get from it with the GSR on it? I'm thinking of an induction kit but heard they absolutely ruin your mpg. I have same engine as yours and I get 43mpg, what is yours like?

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around down its not very good at all my average mpg is about 36-38 max never get over 40 with it.

Is it only town driving you do?

It would seem you are looking at the same coilovers I was buying lol. I believe they are still for sale as I managed to find new Fk coilovers for £145 a couple of days ago from Prolex (he's put the price up to £165 now) I thought air ride was more expensive? You may not get a response soon (seller gone to paris... Lucky!). It's always best to go new when buying coilovers if you can... a mechanic friend has had previous experience of buying second hand coils. Go to Fk's uk website: www.carparts-tuning.co.uk and type in grande punto into the search... Fk coilovers for £170 then when the time comes type: deal10 into the coupon/ discount box to get some money off

Just another couple of photo's! Got bored yesterday so cleaned the car up and took a few snaps.

I need a bib, i'm making a mess down my chest....

nice car mate, ive got a black t-jet myself and wouldnt mind it looking like yours !

Okay few ideas that you should see take effect over the next month or so:
- Just ordered Heko wind deflectors that are smoked
- Coilovers will be going on early Feb and will be getting rid of Eibach springs.
- Wheels will be getting a refurb and could possibly be changed (not sure what to yet).
- Also want to get the boot smoothed (badge removed)
- Removing all the stickers from the car as well.

If anyone else has any more ideas just let me know??? Thanks!!

Plans sound good man, looks great as it is but should look awesome slammed on coils.

Have you done anything to the interior? I retrimmed all my pilllars, dash and roof lining in black suede and it made a massive difference, would look really cool on your car!

Gr3g said:

Plans sound good man, looks great as it is but should look awesome slammed on coils.

Have you done anything to the interior? I retrimmed all my pilllars, dash and roof lining in black suede and it made a massive difference, would look really cool on your car!

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Yeah that sounds like a good idea! no nothing to interior apart from a bit of carbon trim here and there. Might have a go at that at the cream in there at the moment is horrible! Getting it de-wipered this weekend as well. I am getting to the stage now i don't really know what else to do? think wheels may be changed later in the year but will be getting refurbished first.

Blackpunto93 said:

Here we go, managed to get some new photo's of my car this weekend. please let me know what you think

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where did you get that splitter from mate?

regards mall

This needs lowssssss! would look so much meaner with no arch gap and your splitter hitting cats eyes

I love this car mate well done looks brilliant very different to the usual GP look

Mal5844 said:

where did you get that splitter from mate?

regards mall

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I got it with the car which was lucky, its called a linea splitter but really hard to come by unless you purchase the full linea kit which comes with side skirts etc.. http://www.northgatefiatshop.co.uk/product/LINEA_RACING_BODYKIT_46003445

BenYoung said:

This needs lowssssss! would look so much meaner with no arch gap and your splitter hitting cats eyes

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I would love to but i already have it on eibach springs and i have ripped my flexipipe apart and need a new one put on! where i live its not really practical, i was thinking about it but can justify the damage it would cause lol