Punto (Mk2/2b) jmckee4's Mk2 Punto

[jmckee4]

Installed new speakers a couple of months ago

Before I changed my HT leads I noticed that one of the bolts, which holds the air filter box in place, had snapped clean off. Any advice?

And I've just upgraded my interior to HGT from a mk2
Before:

After:

I've decided to stick with the Black and Blue theme, so I won't bother with the silver console etc.

Thinking of Lockwood Door Sills to finish it off. Not sure though. Anyone put them in?

 

[s and b]

if you arent up to drilling it out consider a new coil pack holder from the scrappies as it bolts on to the head
i like sill protecters but they are too expensive on ebay
theoretically you only get one chance to fit them right so preperation and marking where they go in a trial fit with backing on is the way to go

good luck

 

[SamPazz]

Nice punto love the colour, shame about the neighbour keying it.

Ps are they Alpine SXE-1725s speakers? what are they like?

 

[jmckee4]

Nice punto love the colour, shame about the neighbour keying it.

Ps are they Alpine SXE-1725s speakers? what are they like?

Thanks, yes they are. I only have the stock blaupunkt cd HU and there is a considerable difference from the stock speakers. Got them for around £40 on ebay. They look good but thinking of putting the grilles back on as I don't want someone to break in for them

 

[Ziggy122]

Put the grills back on - it doesn't hamer the noise too much

Plus it hides the new speakers

And it wont get - As mucky....

Ziggy

 

[wotnowarninglight]

Nice looking car, probably mine & Mrs WNWL's favorite colours the Fiat dark metallic blues, shame about the 'keying'...

The MJP has Mrs + 3 kids on insurance so no mods and wheel trims only for me too! The speaker upgrade is a cheap and worthwhile mod. I had some old Pioneers TS-G1755's (modern equivalent TS-G 1722i is similar money to your Alpines) in the garage plus got some Clerance 'Ripspeed' 4'/10cm for the rear from Halfords and a CDE-120RR Alpine headunit for a fraction under £58! BARGAIN! and a dramatic difference over the stock Blaupunkt headunit! My speakers covered up with / mounted behind grills for security/piece of mind...

 

[jmckee4]

Had a little accident yesterday on my way to work. Was rather foggy and the third party didn't have their headlights on and I pulled out into the side of them :doh:

We exchanged insurance details but I haven't heard anything yet, maybe they'll just replace the doors I hit. Don't want my premium to go through the roof :nono:

Mk3 parts in and around Bolton are like rocking horse poop.

Found a place near Warrington called East Lancs Fiat Spares
Just bought new headlight, bumper, wing and bonnet all unsprayed for £170.
Dropped them off at a paint shop and they're being sprayed up for £160

Should be ready for next week. Will have to give the rest of the car a damn good polish to bring it all together

 

[s and b]

that bonnet would have repaired easy

 

[jmckee4]

that bonnet would have repaired easy

Oh......right.....
Oh well. Too late now

The corner of the bonnet was bent downwards but a work colleague pulled it almost back into place with a pair of pliers, he reckoned it had already taken some damage because there was filler under the paint.

There was a lot of swirl marks on it anyway so new one will look better, just got to mess around with the grills, both on the bonnet and bumper

 

[AndyRKett]

When you say it was foggy, if you can show visibility was to bellow 100yards and he had no lights on then you may be able to minimise your liability and prevent him making a claim against your policy.

Other wise it's 100% your fault and your insurance premiums will suffer

This is why you should always report an accident to the police where there is damage to property or person, you might have be able to get a police witness to state the car had no lights and the conditions warranted lights, you should always report and accident anyway.

There was a guy on eBay selling complete sets of panels for the front of puntos so bonnet bumper grill and wings, for not much money but would be worth it if you can't find any matching panels

 

[s and b]

Oh......right.....
Oh well. Too late now

The corner of the bonnet was bent downwards but a work colleague pulled it almost back into place with a pair of pliers, he reckoned it had already taken some damage because there was filler under the paint.

There was a lot of swirl marks on it anyway so new one will look better, just got to mess around with the grills, both on the bonnet and bumper

these outer grilles need heating on the tabs behind the bumper or they fall out
they are welded in at the factory or you could put a discreet self tapper in them

they cost £15 each and are not usually found in a breakers coz i buy em all

 

[jmckee4]

Had the bumper off this morning to replace the headlight on the off chance I get pulled over driving to work on monday.
Had a lot of trouble with bolts shearing off and snapping the tip off my T30 bit!

My problem now is that the bracket, which is attached (tack welded) to the wing and bolted to the chassis, is out of shape so my bolt holes on the headlight don't line up.

Should this bracket be on my new wing? Its at the paint shop so I can't check

 

[s and b]

Had the bumper off this morning to replace the headlight on the off chance I get pulled over driving to work on monday.
Had a lot of trouble with bolts shearing off and snapping the tip off my T30 bit!

My problem now is that the bracket, which is attached (tack welded) to the wing and bolted to the chassis, is out of shape so my bolt holes on the headlight don't line up.

Should this bracket be on my new wing? Its at the paint shop so I can't check

depending who you get the wing off (i use sel imperial) then the bracket on mk2b is indeed extra
its only held on with two spot welds so they should easily be able to drill it off your damaged wing with a spot weld removal drill and tack it onto your new painted wing

if i was you i would leave your car as it is you bagged the headlight and theres no sharp edges so so long as you only drive during daylight the bobbies really shouldnt have an issue as you are booked in for repairs to be completed

 

[jmckee4]

Thanks for all the info.
They guy painting the panels rang me about an hour ago and said that they were done. Will pick them up tomorrow so hopefully will be able to sort it asap

 

[jmckee4]

Done. Been for a drive and nothing fell off

Took me a full day and isn't something I'd look forward to doing again.

Polished the drivers side headlight so it didn't look so bad with the new one.

Paint isn't a perfect match either, its noticeably lighter.

Going to stick my active badge on the new wing tomorrow as well as gluing in the bumper side grills.

Any ideas about the paint? Is it possible to sort at all?
My dad reckons it'll be ok but would obviously like your opinions :worship:

Thanks in advance

 

[Ziggy122]

give it time
sometimes the colour looks "out" at first, but a little weathering and it match's

Its really hard to match a colour perfectly these days, without wasting shed loads

ziggy

 

[JustAndy]

Got any pictures of the colour difference?
A good paint supplier should be able to match the paint pretty damn close with different shades of 1 colour
If its that bad I would take it back and ask them why its such a different colour

 

[Ziggy122]

Could it be that the rest of the paintwork has changed its colour?
Ie time for a Cutting polish time?

Ziggy

 

[jmckee4]

I'll get a picture of the colour difference tomorrow. You can see a difference looking at previous pictures though.
Dropped the panels off in my dad's car and gave him the paint code - 498.

Not sure whether I prefer the darker or lighter paint.

I might take it down to him anyway and get the scratches fixed up, then I can give it a proper clean and polish. Want it to shine again

How long do you reckon Ziggy? 6 months, A year, or longer?