Technical Lowering my punto

[YST]

Hey guys,

I put alloys on the car yesterday and now I am hearing a knocking sound. Anyway that is being looked at by a mechanic tomorrow. He thinks it is the cv joint and that the alloys were just a coincience. (will update tomorrow)

I am thinking of lowering the car once the knocking and Gearbox is sorted. I onyl want a slight drop to reduce a bit of spacing between the wheels and arches. I use the car for a lot of practical uses and have lots of pot holes and speed bumps locally. I am looking fo a 15-25mm drop. I wondered if anyone has any opinions on the below kit:

http://www.body-kit.co.uk/product.php/13952/686/fiat-punto-mk2-ak-street-coilovers-set-25-45mm

also is it possible to fit this to a mk2 1.2 16v elx speedgear?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Punt...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a412ca9f6

Cheers

 

[homeward]

The steering wheel will be fine... -- it's what I have on mine.

The coilovers: I would check that they are for a 16v -- as I think the engine weights are different. I also have a feeling that the auto gearbox may add to the weight... -- but this is not my area of expertise: as I like a comfy ride...!

 

[AndyRKett]

A friend sent me this the other day!

Congratulations for doing your part

 

[YST]

The steering wheel will be fine... -- it's what I have on mine.

Awesome! Will get that soon hopefully

The coilovers: I would check that they are for a 16v -- as I think the engine weights are different. I also have a feeling that the auto gearbox may add to the weight... -- but this is not my area of expertise: as I like a comfy ride...!

Ahh okay! That would make sense. hopefully someone else can shed some light


I like a comfy ride so hoping a 15-25mm drop will retain some comfort! :slayer:

 

[YST]

A friend sent me this the other day!

Congratulations for doing your part

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All the more reason! :slayer::slayer:

 

[Numptey]

Personally I would leave it exactly as it is, I'm so impressed with our speedgear I would be worried that if I changed anything it would affect the performance and handling. Although the steering wheel is quite nice and it does roll a little on cornering and the wheels are ugly. Lol

 

[YST]

Personally I would leave it exactly as it is, I'm so impressed with our speedgear I would be worried that if I changed anything it would affect the performance and handling. Although the steering wheel is quite nice and it does roll a little on cornering and the wheels are ugly. Lol

I love my speedgear but the suspension is a bit old now and it doesn't feel quite right so needs to be changed! but yes, brilliant car!

 

[Numptey]

I hated it when we bought it but I fixed some things on it and learned to drive it differently and now I'm over the moon with it, except for the suspension and wheels so let us know how it goes

 

[YST]

I hated it when we bought it but I fixed some things on it and learned to drive it differently and now I'm over the moon with it, except for the suspension and wheels so let us know how it goes

What wheels do you have on it? the standard steelies or alloys?

 

[Numptey]

Standard but I may change the ugly trims

 

[YST]

Standard but I may change the ugly trims

appearance wise the sporting alloys make the car look 100x better!

 

[Numptey]

Not seen any I like yet

 

[flisko]

A friend sent me this the other day!

Congratulations for doing your part

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wtf

 

[oldhammer]

wtf

photo shopped pic,/fake,

 

[YST]

photo shopped pic,/fake,

Any thoughts on the suspension I posted mate?

 

[oldhammer]

Any thoughts on the suspension I posted mate?

im not sure tbh,.
aftermarket s'pension parts aint my cuppa tea,. sorry,.


cheap way to lower car is just open back doors and give some big swamp donkeys a lift, mind egsaust pipe on speed bumps tho

 

[flisko]

photo shopped pic,/fake,

its not, kid just went there by accident

 

[s and b]

decent front struts are 45 nicker a piece
decent rear shocks are 25 nicker a piece
trade delivered by the young lady with big biceps
16 valve front springs 25 nicker

all priced eacher

now ask yourself if your feeling lucky what the quality of all the shebang must be like for that price

 

[YST]

cheers guys. That's all I needed to hear really. I was already on the fence about doing it. Not going to worry and will replace with OEM stuff.

 

[oldhammer]

@ yst

have a look in the donated members offers section here on the forum (S4P)
iorderd front springs for mine from there using the discount,

front springs came in at £26.75 each. Quality item with a stainless steel coating, worth a look,