Panda (Classic) 1988 4x4 Sisley

[Palio]

Not noticed that with mine? Will have to compare them when I have two sets of wheels again!



I will be at Stanford Hall next weekend with them both if you fancy the run down, not too far to go and is a really good show. I don't seem to make it to many of the local classic shows as I never hear about them until its too late, but if I do plan to go to one nearby I'll let you know

All of mine are noticeably lighter than any of the mk2's and others have commented too. Not that a mk2 is heavy - it's definitely not, just heavier! If yours aren't different I'd be interested in trying them. Maybe it's just that you haven't noticed, as you say.

Edit: I'm pretty sure it's not the tyre width by the way, but a mk2 on 135's will feel a bit lighter.

 

[panda1408]

Hmmm, I'll do a direct comparsion when I get chance, but I really havent noticed any difference when I have been driving one straight after the other when I've been shifting them around. Perhaps we can do some comparsion at Stanford with some other Panda's aswell.

 

[panda1408]

Forgot to add the photo of the roof rack fitted today:

 

[Giacosa]

All of mine are noticeably lighter than any of the mk2's and others have commented too. Not that a mk2 is heavy - it's definitely not, just heavier! If yours aren't different I'd be interested in trying them. Maybe it's just that you haven't noticed, as you say.

Edit: I'm pretty sure it's not the tyre width by the way, but a mk2 on 135's will feel a bit lighter.

I seem to remember mk2 reviews stating that the steering heft had changed in response to criticism that the mk1 steering became vague when pressing on.

 

[onemanmade]

I seem to remember mk2 reviews stating that the steering heft had changed in response to criticism that the mk1 steering became vague when pressing on.

I feel the steering on my car (mk2) is perfect, light enough without being vague. But that's just my personal preference it certainly is lighter now that I have the pizza cutter wheels on

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

A tad late to this but congrats on the MOTs :slayer:

 

[panda1408]

So after a bit of a delay because of a mix up at the powder coaters (they did someone elses wheels instead of mine!) the wheels are painted. I have had them blasted and primed with powder coat and then they have been painted in the original Fiat colour.




New tyres will be going on tomorrow and then we will be all set for Stanford

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

What's the official colour name out of interest?

 

[panda1408]

Can't remember exactly (will have to look at the tin) but I think its Avorio or something like that.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Can't remember exactly (will have to look at the tin) but I think its Avorio or something like that.

No rush, but if you've a paint code at some point that be great

 

[panda1408]

Its on the tin so I'll get it for you tomorrow

 

[panda1408]

No rush, but if you've a paint code at some point that be great

The code is Fiat 286 and is called Avorio

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

The code is Fiat 286 and is called Avorio

:worship:

 

[panda1408]

Wheels fitted this evening:

 

[andyholli]

My envy deepens.��

 

[kolza]

Spot on mate!
This is clear definition for Grey Sisley, take a photo and upload it to Wikipedia. Definately you know how to do resto jobs.

 

[VmanC]

Wheels fitted this evening:

Looking beautiful Freddy, makes me want to respray mine completely too! :yum: I look forward to seeing it on Sunday.

 

[Bartpanda]

The code is Fiat 286 and is called Avorio

Interesting,in the early 70's "avorio 286" was the specific colour only for fiat 130 coupe and dino cars like 308 gt4, more popular shade of ivory was "285 avorio safari" from fiat 124 spider, 850, 500 etc...I did not know, that this shade was used n the 80s on 4x4 rims This is the colour of my 130 coupe

 

[JamieK]

Wheels fitted this evening:

AMAZING!!! Such a lovely looking panda, you've done an amazing job.
If the filler ring I got you isn't up to the standard of the car now than partsworld have some new ones up for sale

 

[fianto]

Wheels fitted this evening:

Looks great!