General cheap but effective mods

[CentoEvo]

Putting it on a cinq will be quite a bit of hassle, as the bumper is very square and not rounded like the Sei.
I had one fitted to my Sei ages ago on my old front bumper, makes it look a hell of a lot better for £20

My Car is now for sale, A total one-off, head turning bargin!!!​

 

[HP]

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any idea where i can get one from?
you going to the fiat bash at newstead abbey?
have you got a punto engine in you cinq fixitagaintomorrow? i got a 900 sx but want a 1.2 punto engine in it? have any hassel?

karl
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Newstead abbey, maybe.
Yeah, I've got the Punto engine in, it's an easy swap if you're starting with a Sporting. The only problem I have with it is that I can't stop doing a cheshire cat impression when the nova/corsa/clio/saxo boys keep having a go and losing!

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group
Clubcento

 

[K4RL]

i got a 900 sx, recon its gonna be a little different

karl
96 cinq 900 sx

 

[HP]

Can be done, just needs gearbox, ecu, driveshafts, mounts etc. changing as well.

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group
Clubcento

 

[CentoEvo]

I reckon too much hassle to convert a 900cc better off buying a sporting and doing it then, buying a sporting you'll get lower suspension and antiroll bars too, 900cc suspension might be a bit weak to cope with the extra weight/power

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[Sei-Mad]

or just buy centoevo one, everything is in the price

Shopping List:

-40mm Lowing Springs
Cadamuro Rear Spoiler
Window Tints
Scrapped 1.2 Punto

 

[K4RL]

any idea on how much it would all cost me?

karl
96 cinq 900 sx

 

[HP]

a grand probably, starting with an 899.

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group
Clubcento

 

[K4RL]

thats just for labour then i take it, everything?

karl
96 cinq 900 sx

 

[HP]

I'd think you'd be looking at a grand all done, i.e. including buying the bits, but that's only an educated guess.

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group
Clubcento

 

[K4RL]

if you got it done one yours, how much did it cost you, if you dont mind me asking?

karl
96 cinq 900 sx

 

[HP]

Starting with a sporting:
Engine £150
Clutch kit £65
Hoist hire £20
Oil/antifreeze.. £35
extras (belts etc) £60
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£330 or so.

Did all the work on dear old Dad's drive, so saved a mint in labour.
Superchip, induction kit, exhaust were already in.

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group
Clubcento

 

[K4RL]

oh right cool, how much you recon from a 900 sx? and labour? i knew a bit about cars and engines, but not enough to do it myself. rather take it to a garage to be on the safe side.

karl
96 cinq 900 sx

 

[HP]

well, you'll need a gearbox too (£100?), driveshafts, full new exhaust, intake & exhaust manifolds, mounts, gearstick (believe it or not it's different), radiator hoses, induction kit or airbox, maybe an ecu (not sure if the 899 ecu will run a 1242), loom maybe, etc. It's a bit more of a job, wouldn't like to do it myself.

May be easier to buy a dead sporting and transfer it all over, or alternatively sell your 899 and buy a sporting. Or buy Col's 1242 sei.

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group
Clubcento

 

[foxy]

will the new puntoengines fit aswell as the old ones?


cinquecento 1.2 16v
hopefully one day

 

[HP]

No, for an easy swap you want a L to V reg mk1 Punto 60 engine, later versions are MPI and slightly different.

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group
Clubcento