Panda The Black Rat aka my 100hp

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Panda The Black Rat aka my 100hp

Gavin1980

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Well after a hiatus from the world of Fiat, I have returned to the fold!

One of my first cars was a Yellow Cinq Sporting with a few abarth extras followed by an Astral Blue Punto Mk2 Sporting, which had numerous modifications earning me a small appearance in Auto Italia (see below).

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But now I have gone the root of the Panda 100hp! The Black Rat is a '08 Panda 100hp in Black. I dont believe there are any modifications to it at present so I have a blank canvas to begin with.

**Photo Coming Soon**

I have just added a set of OE Panda Mats and a short stubby aerial.

My planned modifications are below but will be looking at a Euro Style:

Exterior

Abarth Badges Front/Rear
Lamin-X Spots, Headlamps, Rear Lights and Indicators
New Alloys
Paint Wing Mirrors contrasting colour
De-tango Headlamps
Stubby Aerial

Interior

Alpine ICE Install
500 Abarth Seats (Front and Rear)
500 Abarth Steering Wheel
A Pillar Gauges with Autometer Carbon Gauges
New Gearknob and Gaiter
New Handbrake and Gaiter
OEM Floormats

Engine

Induction Filter
Exhaust
Uprated Spark Plugs
Paint Calipers
Silicone Hoses

Suspension

Adjustable Coilovers
Strut Brace

Im sure there are somethings I have missed off!
 
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Order Update

Gearstick Gaiter and Handbrake ordered. (y)

Just waiting on a reply about the size of a mounting hole for a different gear knob!

Ordered a set of Trim Removal tools aswell.

Also trying to decide between getting a single DIN facia or just go the whole hog and buy the Double DIN I keep looking at?! :confused:
 
Some styling tips for the perfect rat look panda!! I did think of buying a cheap unpainted bonnet and leaving it outside for a few weeks to get that perfect rust effect!! :D
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Ha ha! Bit extreme for me lol

Been having a look around and there are some nice euro'd pandas about but only on the continent nothing I can find in the UK
 
I am starting to head down the euro look myself with a OME+ twist to it! Now I have the springs I have got the wheels lined up fingers crossed it will look as good as i think it will, it will be abit different to what everyone else is doing!
 
Another Order Update

Two TRS towing hooks ordered.

Went to order a strut brace but they have sold out (n) new stock in next week hopefully!
 
Go for it! We have the perfect weather for getting it rusty at the mo lol

No updates to add as of yet. Will hopefully (once the snow stops) get round to doing my own mini service. Just trying to decide on the best air filter at the moment.
 
Gav,
Is that you? Chingford Gav?

Hiya!

looking at getting a 100hp myself. finally a level playing feild :)

Mook

Ha ha ... Yes mate it is!! How's you?

Does rev limit still exist?!

Get one ... They are so much fun. Has the barge gone?
 
Ha ha ... Yes mate it is!! How's you?

Does rev limit still exist?!

Get one ... They are so much fun. Has the barge gone?
I'm good mate!! You?
Still got the barge but the Mookra is dying so time for an upgrade. Can't wait.

Rev limits still about, ill send you a link
 
I'm good mate!! You?
Still got the barge but the Mookra is dying so time for an upgrade. Can't wait.

Rev limits still about, ill send you a link

I'm ok thanks! I drove past the shop the other day and wondered how you were!

I can't give the panda enough praise! It's a great little car with enough poke for some cheeky little overtakes lol

If you could send me the link please!
 
Another Update

Just order these two bits - a cheeky JL Audio Sub and a Momo Pitstop Handbrake. I had a similar momo item in my Punto and loved it. Was a bit tricky to find as they seem to have stopped making the red ones :(

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