Punto (Mk2/2b) Humble Punto

[wolfracepunto]

Nice car Im guessing its quite new, looking at the price.
It won't look dumb, just make sure its not an over the top chav style kit. And good luck with the mirrors :bang:

 

[Quarrybaby]

Yeah it's 2 year old.

No im not into big chunky chav style. I want to keep a feminine touch to it!!

What do you mean good luck with the mirrors. Is it hard to get different ones for them.

Your car looks great btw

 

[wolfracepunto]

Its the base plates or fitting kits for the mirrors that are a pain in the arse to get hold of, some people have gone to bodyshops to get them fitted but costs more. But I think there is someone who is developing new plates for the mk2......

Thanks for comment

What alloys have you got in mind?

 

[Quarrybaby]

Pity cause they were the first things I was planning on getting rid of. Nice colour coded bumpers, and then these black cheap bendy lookin mirrors!!

Im not 100% decided on the alloys yet, thinkin of somethin like these, but not these exact ones. Id like the spokes a bit skinnier. Any suggestions as to what looks good?

 

[wolfracepunto]

I agree the standard mirrors look naff

Heres a few alloy styles, got them from www.topgear.co.uk and www.rochfordtyres.co.uk

First set are Boss XTS, 2nd are FOX R5, 3rd are Wolfrace Ikon+, 4th are TSW Edge

Are you going for 17"??

 

[Quarrybaby]

Yes i like the second ones they are kina what i had in mind. Yeah defo goin for 17", it's the profile that confuses me a bit, i know you can choose for yourself, but is there a certain size that suits certain cars the best.

Sorry for all the questions, im an amateur

 

[wolfracepunto]

You can get different profiles etc.... but for the Punto mk2, most people use 205/40/17 tyres. They fit straight on with no rubbing. Also when you're buying the alloys make sure you get the correct PCD. Standard Fiat wheels use 4x98 (the space between the 4 wheel bolts) but the new alloys will have a PCD of 4x100 and to make these fit you'll need some wobble bolts.

The shop where you get them from should sort it all out for you when you tell them what car theyre going on anyways

 

[Quarrybaby]

Yeah im sure they will, im always paranoid about looking dumb and being ripped off when i got into car shops, even if im just buying a bulb!!! I mite dress up as a man!!!

All's i have to do now is save up some euros

 

[Bob in disguise]

nice car one of my favourite colours as well. It will look great with new wheels and wing mirrors on it i do think those standard ones look a bit naff

 

[Quarrybaby]

Thanks yea, wasnt too sure on the colour at first, but it's growin on me!

 

[Bob in disguise]

i was looking everywhere for a stilo in that colour until i see it in red

 

[nwmlarge]

be warned 8v punto's have drum brakes on the rear and it shows with open spoke designs like those
also you will drastically slow down your car
otherwise good luck with it

 

[Steven]

Yeah, good luck with it. Please tell me you didn't pay £6900 for it though!

 

[wolfracepunto]

be warned 8v punto's have drum brakes on the rear and it shows with open spoke designs like those
also you will drastically slow down your car
otherwise good luck with it

On a car thats slow to begin with, people sometimes rather make it look good than bother about performance

 

[James M]

£6900

A lot of money, but could it be 6900 Euro's???

Nice colour tho

 

[wolfracepunto]

Re: £6900

Of course!! Youre right Ireland uses Euros

 

[Quarrybaby]

Like wolfracepunto said the car is not exactly an animal to go to begin with, so id rather have nice wheels than a bit more speed!! And my last car was a punto aswell and it wasnt as if it was a whole lot slower when i got alloys for it.

Yeah thats euros, but i still didnt pay 6900 for it I got it for 5700!!! A bargain, when they're selling for 7500 in fiat garages.

Remember €5700 is about £3970

By the way what are the drum brakes you's were talking about??

 

[Steven]

Ah, I didn't spot that you were in Ireland. Another member from this side of the water! Excellent, we'll have enough for a Fiat Forum meet soon!

 

[wolfracepunto]

The drum brakes are on the back wheel, the front has proper discs. Basically they look crap, but if you dont draw attention to them (like painting them red ) you dont notice them