Introduction
Hi there!
Recently joined the site as a new Panda 100hp owner! Got the car just over a month ago now and have read almost every thread there is on here about ownership so I thought why not join and show you all mine!
48,000 miles on the clock when I got her and have clocked up just under 1,000 very happy ones so far! With this being my first car and having been a petrolhead from a young age I researched my options extensively before buying and the panda came out as the best option between a Suzuki Swift sport (Horrendous insurance) and a Renaultsport Twingo (Horrendous MPG) and I couldn't be happier I went with it!
While the car was in great condition when I got it, I immediately drew drew up a long list of mods that I'm working my way through currently..
Done:
K&N filter
Uniroyal Rainsport 3's all around in 195/50 (Car came with 4 different ditchfinders that was driving my OCD and danger warning inner voices insane)
Painted gearstick cap slate grey with red numerals
Heko wind deflectors
To do:
Refurbish wheels + Get them painted black (previous owner had completely butchered them on seemingly every curb in the land)
Paint callipers silver
New head unit (Little known fact, 21 year olds can't survive for more than 2 months without an aux cable)
New headlamp bulbs (Stock ones are dreadful to me?)
Silver indicator bulbs (Cleaner look)
Ragazzon back box (Non group N, don't want to stress my insurance company and the neighbours out too much!)
To do at a later date:
Something with the dampers (Front/back/brand suggestions would be great!)
Steering wheel re-trimmed in alcantara would be nice
Possibly some Abarth 500 seats
The car was seemingly the best condition one on sale at the time I bought it and I have every intention of keeping it that way for my ownership. Can't wait to point it down some twisty roads (my local area is sorely lacking!) on a road trip with friends and learn about what fun little hatches can bring!
Look forward to hearing from any of you!
Tom
Recently joined the site as a new Panda 100hp owner! Got the car just over a month ago now and have read almost every thread there is on here about ownership so I thought why not join and show you all mine!
48,000 miles on the clock when I got her and have clocked up just under 1,000 very happy ones so far! With this being my first car and having been a petrolhead from a young age I researched my options extensively before buying and the panda came out as the best option between a Suzuki Swift sport (Horrendous insurance) and a Renaultsport Twingo (Horrendous MPG) and I couldn't be happier I went with it!
While the car was in great condition when I got it, I immediately drew drew up a long list of mods that I'm working my way through currently..
Done:
K&N filter
Uniroyal Rainsport 3's all around in 195/50 (Car came with 4 different ditchfinders that was driving my OCD and danger warning inner voices insane)
Painted gearstick cap slate grey with red numerals
Heko wind deflectors
To do:
Refurbish wheels + Get them painted black (previous owner had completely butchered them on seemingly every curb in the land)
Paint callipers silver
New head unit (Little known fact, 21 year olds can't survive for more than 2 months without an aux cable)
New headlamp bulbs (Stock ones are dreadful to me?)
Silver indicator bulbs (Cleaner look)
Ragazzon back box (Non group N, don't want to stress my insurance company and the neighbours out too much!)
To do at a later date:
Something with the dampers (Front/back/brand suggestions would be great!)
Steering wheel re-trimmed in alcantara would be nice
Possibly some Abarth 500 seats
The car was seemingly the best condition one on sale at the time I bought it and I have every intention of keeping it that way for my ownership. Can't wait to point it down some twisty roads (my local area is sorely lacking!) on a road trip with friends and learn about what fun little hatches can bring!
Look forward to hearing from any of you!
Tom
