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After selling the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo, this is my new Runabout.
2012 Typ 169 FIAT Panda 1.2 Classic with at the time of the buy 39K on the clock.
2012 Typ 169 FIAT Panda 1.2 Classic with at the time of the buy 39K on the clock.
Panda 2012 FIAT Panda 1.2 Classic Typ 169.
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Makes sure you have the correct offset or the wheels/tyres will hit "stuff" and you also risk a steering wobble when the wrong offset fights the steering geometry.
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Bough another set Bravo wheels instead.
7.0J16" ET31, and they will be wrapped in 205/45R16" tires.
Test run 215/40R16" without any issues, decided to go one size smaller and higher.
Ideal would be 195/45R16", but i don't like 195's on a 7.0J wheel.
7.0J16" ET31, and they will be wrapped in 205/45R16" tires.
Test run 215/40R16" without any issues, decided to go one size smaller and higher.
Ideal would be 195/45R16", but i don't like 195's on a 7.0J wheel.
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You are not worried about the rolling resistance 215 mm will give?
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215's are sold, will try 205/45R16, ideal would be 195/45R16.
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Cleaned and at the Tire Centre for new tires.
And a little photoshop with the wheels on, and lowering. (30mm H&R)
And a little photoshop with the wheels on, and lowering. (30mm H&R)
looking Good 
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Yesterday i had some time to stick the door sills on.
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Some updates, 7.0Jx16" ET31 FIAT Bravo LM wheels, with 205/45R16" Hankook Summer Tires, and 30mm H&R lowered.
How much out is the speedo? Circumference is seriously larger.
Looks great though!
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Looks great though!
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GPS 2-3 Km/h less at 100 Km/h on the speedo.
Circumference is 2.2% bigger.
Oh. Sounds like no problem!
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Today the Panda Got Remapped.
Stock power on the Dyno : 51 kW and 102 Nm, remapped power on the Dyno : 62 kW and 113Nm.
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Stock power on the Dyno : 51 kW and 102 Nm, remapped power on the Dyno : 62 kW and 113Nm.
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That is a considerable gain for a NA engine.
Too bad good old Sam van Lingen has died recently.
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Too bad good old Sam van Lingen has died recently.
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Yes, and too bad for certain.
Perfect!
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Could you give me some idea about obtaining and fitting steering stops please?
Thanks.
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The stops are fitted to the inner track rods under the rubber boots. But I doubt you will need them. 100 HP has a six speed gearbox (less space behind the left front wheel). The five speed is likely to be fine. Check your wheel clearance on full lock.
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Just a Picture.
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Panda has been traded in for a 2018 FIAT 500 Sport TA 105.
You gonna chip it to 125?
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