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Grande Punto 1.9 sporting

Introduction

I got this car about 2 1/2 years ago. It had 45k on the clock and was in alright condition. I absolutely loved it for a while then I just got bored and sick of it. It starting getting a few things that needed sorting but i've decided to make a thread to show my journey with the car :). I realised the other day that I do actually really like my car and I am really lucky to have it!

What I have done;
Lamin x the rear lights
Vinyl behind number plate
Painted the calipers
Blue LED interior lights
LED side lights and number plate
Sprayed the plastic trim on bonnet
Team heko wind deflectors
Dieseluk tuning box


Im sure there has been a few things I have missed. Hopefully all the pics get them :)

So there are a few things I have had to get sorted with this car.
New anti roll bar
New droplink
New battery
New caliper

But this car has covered 65k miles now so I am expecting a few wear and tear items that will need doing. I have just had it serviced too so the car is running a lot smoother.

These are the things I need to get sorted;
Alloy wheels are going to get refurbished in anthracite
Heater needs sorting out as it only works on setting 4
New pollen filter is getting fitted
I am getting some continental contact 3s fitted in about a week.
There are some stone chips and scratches I will be getting out too. Looking at getting the paints4u scratch master kit, so if anyone has tried this then I would love to know how it performs
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I had a horrible dream that i destroyed the paint on the right side of my car last night - I now need to know if this stuff works! haha
 
I need some advice and guidance guys. Here's the situation:

I've always had an issue with changing the headlight bulb, it never sits problem and I always have to get the garage to align them. I've noticed that some of the clips are broken on the headlights. Also when I got a quote for bonnet respray the guy said it has been done at some point.

So I'm thinking do you think the headlights have been damaged then changed for some cheap copies and my car may have had a bump in its life? It's hpi clear but could have easy done it without insurance knowing. Hence the lights?
 
I need some advice and guidance guys. Here's the situation:

I've always had an issue with changing the headlight bulb, it never sits problem and I always have to get the garage to align them. I've noticed that some of the clips are broken on the headlights. Also when I got a quote for bonnet respray the guy said it has been done at some point.

So I'm thinking do you think the headlights have been damaged then changed for some cheap copies and my car may have had a bump in its life? It's hpi clear but could have easy done it without insurance knowing. Hence the lights?

It could well have had a small bump unfortunately.
One way to check is to see if the crash bar behind the bumper is all straight!
You could always buy some abarths off ebay for 112 quid hehehe :)
 
It could well have had a small bump unfortunately.
One way to check is to see if the crash bar behind the bumper is all straight!
You could always buy some abarths off ebay for 112 quid hehehe :)

What I be looking for with that? I've always noticed that the bumper doesn't line up to the wheel arch. It's only 1/4'' but I notice it. Well I have been toying with the idea for a while but I want forge brace bars the full suspension kit
 
What I be looking for with that? I've always noticed that the bumper doesn't line up to the wheel arch. It's only 1/4'' but I notice it. Well I have been toying with the idea for a while but I want forge brace bars the full suspension kit

You have to take the bumper off and see if the black bar is bent or dented.
The bumpers (if theyve been taken off) are really hard to get to line back up with the wheel arch but a 1/4 inch seems quite a bit lol :/
Well i cant really recommend the forge bars as they dont fit over my exhaust :'(
 
This seems like a nice easy task haha. Well I say a 1/4 it is less more like 3 or 4 mm. Always nice to use metric and imperial haha

Thar sucks. I've heard they have limited clearance for exhausts

3 - 4mm isnt that much then to be honest haha! It seems about right ;)

Indeed! I have a 2.5" catback exhaust, no room at all for the braces haha! The rear one fit but it was vibrating all the while!!
 
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