Punto (Mk2/2b) My daily

AndyRKett · Mar 28, 2015

Mine is a very similar looking car, 2004 1.3 diesel dynamic so a few colour coded bits and aircon

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Consider getting the windows tinted and the wind deflectors do make a big difference.

I added the fog lights but be warned mine had all the wiring in place, if they don't it makes the fog lights a PITA to install (they also don't provide very much light anyway) I'm really not into modifying so it's not going further than it currently is, I'm considering a couple of comfort mods like heated seats and an engine block heater for those cold winter mornings

I bought mine in 2008 and have actually driven more miles in that time that your car has ever done!

brinker · Mar 29, 2015

Fog light installation shouldn't be too difficult, it's as simple as pulling a few wires, installing a switch and connecting to a relay..

Have been considering window tint in the rear as well - but will have to wait for warmer weather at least.
Wind deflectors may or may not happen - they're sadly not legal in Denmark.. But then again, neither are my rear wheels

It is going to see more mileage now that it's mine though - have done nearly 4000km in the past 2 months.

Ziggy122 · Mar 29, 2015

brinker said:
Fog light installation shouldn't be too difficult, it's as simple as pulling a few wires, installing a switch and connecting to a relay..

Have been considering window tint in the rear as well - but will have to wait for warmer weather at least.
Wind deflectors may or may not happen - they're sadly not legal in Denmark.. But then again, neither are my rear wheels

It is going to see more mileage now that it's mine though - have done nearly 4000km in the past 2 months.

Wind deflectors aren't legal? What the hell?

They do work well with punto's - now summers coming, im after a set for me

Ziggy

brinker · Mar 29, 2015

Ziggy122 said:
Wind deflectors aren't legal? What the hell?

They do work well with punto's - now summers coming, im after a set for me

Ziggy

Welcome to Denmark.. Where we have insane rules about everything car related.. They're not legal for the reason that they "obstruct" the view.

I'm happy with my sunroof though - already used it a few times on nice spring days.. Bit noisy above 50mph obviously

Ziggy122 · Mar 29, 2015

brinker said:
Welcome to Denmark.. Where we have insane rules about everything car related.. They're not legal for the reason that they "obstruct" the view.

I'm happy with my sunroof though - already used it a few times on nice spring days.. Bit noisy above 50mph obviously

They influence it slightly, but hey some rules are made to be broken

As daft as it sounds - it'll only take like a 2cmx2cm batch out right by the wing mirror so what difference does that make?

ziggy

brinker · Mar 29, 2015

Ziggy122 said:
They influence it slightly, but hey some rules are made to be broken

As daft as it sounds - it'll only take like a 2cmx2cm batch out right by the wing mirror so what difference does that make?

ziggy

I will probably end up buying them..
Next step though, is getting my summer wheels on (waiting for the new tyres to arrive sometime next week) - followed by a full service..

FrederikN · Mar 31, 2015

Looks great my friend.

Lovely wheels you found there. I have a silver 5 door mk2 8v, here in Denmark aswell. Where abouts are you based?

Funny thing is, got mine from my grandmother aswell, in the exact same situation. Though she hasn't been so careful with it cosmetically, so it has some thing all around, which i may or may not sort out at some point, if funds allow.

Mine have only just done 80000km

I've sound insulated mine aswell in the doors, actually make a significant difference.

How much have the 16" wheels affected the performance? I'm asking since, i've just got in hold of some sporting wheels, and is a little unsure whether to go 185/55 or 195/50

How do you find the 156 seats to sit in, compared to the standards?

Regards Frederik

brinker · Mar 31, 2015

FrederikN said:
Looks great my friend.

Lovely wheels you found there. I have a silver 5 door mk2 8v, here in Denmark aswell. Where abouts are you based?

Funny thing is, got mine from my grandmother aswell, in the exact same situation. Though she hasn't been so careful with it cosmetically, so it has some thing all around, which i may or may not sort out at some point, if funds allow.

Mine have only just done 80000km

I've sound insulated mine aswell in the doors, actually make a significant difference.

How much have the 16" wheels affected the performance? I'm asking since, i've just got in hold of some sporting wheels, and is a little unsure whether to go 185/55 or 195/50

How do you find the 156 seats to sit in, compared to the standards?

Regards Frederik

Ahh, hello there fellow Dane

I'm located in Kolding, how about you?

Haha, what a coincidence!
Mine's got some scruffs and scratches as well, but I doubt I'll fix it - there's quite a lot of sand blasting going on right in front of the rear wheels as well. I wouldn't go further than sanding and painting with Motip's colour matched sprays if it was me. It's by far the cheapest solution, and will provide you with a reasonably good result if you do it properly.

Only deadened my doors for now, no dampening as of yet.

Haven't fitted the wheels yet, still waiting for one of my new tires to arrive. But aren't the sporting wheels 6.5" width? Because then a 195 will definitely be too wide.

The seats were a no-brainer for me. Some people dislike the 156 for their narrow back, but they grip nicely to a slim body.
It should be noted that they do not provide as much comfort as the stock seats. That goes for any seats out of a 156/147/GT really.

/Steffen

FrederikN · Mar 31, 2015

Køge here.

Yeah it does sadly, that's why I've fitted some mudflats as well, to prevent that as much as possible.

Well that decides it then, if 195 is to wide, I think you're right about the with.

I actually thought the comfort would be much higher, since the seats looks larger. I'm missing som thigh support of the standard ones.

Where did you find your lowering springs, since I'm trying to find some as cheap as possible

Yeah deadened my doors and boot as well actually, with the same stuff from stp.

I've planned to dampen my wheel wells also, and fit some liners in the back too

brinker · Mar 31, 2015

FrederikN said:
Køge here.

Yeah it does sadly, that's why I've fitted some mudflats as well, to prevent that as much as possible.

Well that decides it then, if 195 is to wide, I think you're right about the with.

I actually thought the comfort would be much higher, since the seats looks larger. I'm missing som thigh support of the standard ones.

Where did you find your lowering springs, since I'm trying to find some as cheap as possible

Yeah deadened my doors and boot as well actually, with the same stuff from stp.

I've planned to dampen my wheel wells also, and fit some liners in the back too

I'd even consider a 175/50-15 if it was me. Will give a misread on the speedo, but it's within the 5% tolerance allowed.
Somewhat low-profile, and should be plenty grip for the Punto. And you'll be able to maintain a decent economy at the same time.

Sounds like you're a tall guy/long legged, as myself? I generally struggle with getting thigh support, regardless of the car I get in to.
The reason for less comfort, is due to less upholstery.

The Eibach Sportline springs is the cheapest around - of well branded ones anyway. Get them at either Fiat Sportiva or MW Motorsport (Italo Tuning) - they're 110€ both places.

brinker · Apr 2, 2015

A quick photo of my 156 front seats, as I was cleaning them today.

brinker · Apr 6, 2015

Today I was fixing the right side of my rear bumper, that was sagging slightly, and found another little project, as soon as I had removed the inner wheel liner.
Luckily, for now it is just surface rust, so it just needs to be sanded, primed, and covered up nicely again, and that should be last of it for another 10 years

brinker · May 6, 2015

Wind deflectors arrived from HEKO today.. To much surprise they used UPS as courier! Think I'll be really pleased with having them

FrederikN · May 6, 2015

Looks great! Get a picture of the whole car. Quite a fan of those rear wheels, suit it well mate!

brinker · May 7, 2015

Quick snap from today.. Mind you, it's a bit dirty!

brinker · Jun 9, 2015

Received my AP Coilovers today! Probably lowered about 70mm on the front end now. Will have try to get the wheels aligned tomorrow.

Scudmonkey · Jun 10, 2015

Front bumper from a sport would make it look even nicer

brinker · Jun 10, 2015

Scudmonkey said:
Front bumper from a sport would make it look even nicer

It would.. But it also sticks down a couple cm's further, compared to stock, and I then wouldn't be able to even leave the driveway without scraping

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