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Grande Punto my 1.9 gps..

Introduction

Thought it was about time I uploaded some pics of the motor after a few months of browsing the forums :) this is my 4th punto, 3rd grande Punto. picked the car up in April and already done some work

First thing I did was the front brakes ebc ultimax slotted discs with ebc yellow stuff pads. Amazing set up, while the wheels were off I had them plastic dipped matte gunmetal, cost £40 for the spray and completely transforms the car.

Next up was a service, instead of using standard air filter, I replaced it with a pipercross panel filter. Well worth the £35, makes a difference

I treated myself then to a set of eibach pro springs, without doubt the best thing for these cars, stops the hideous bouncy ride, car feels more planted turning and braking.

Then things went a bit wrong, I had a map done my Celtic tuning and the test drive, the turbo went bang! Luckily the car was under warranty and I got her back this week:D apparently there was little amount of oil in the intercooler. Clogged pipes perhaps?

Decided yday to sort some scratches out, the guy knocked £300 off if I took the car with the scratches, if I paid full whack he would do them. Took them down the local body shop and he buffed them out for £30! Well chuffed with that :D treated her then to a clay bar and polish

Next up, remap next week (not Celtic tuning)
Ebc ultimax discs and yellow stuff pads, with dot 5.1 to stop fading
Then I shall be taking her to the nurburgring! Can't wait

Hope you enjoy, its been a blast owning her :cool:
The car looks great and like the gunmetal wheels. I had my car remapped by Swift Tuning when i first got it. its been over a year and i had no problems. The Car goes very well and i am pleased what they did with the car.

Give the guys at Swift Tuning a call and tell them your from the forum.
 
Bit of a trek for me to get to from cardiff, there's a guy locally to me who can do it, bit put off by Celtic tuning, car sounded brilliant for the 5 mins it worked :p will go for less power next time ;)
 
Ace GP, lovely and clean.

Out of interest, how are you finding the Pipercross Panel filter. In terms of noise difference and mpg. I've had one sat in its box waiting to be fitted for over 12 months now. I don't know why i haven't installed it yet, laziness in all honesty.
 
The panel filter I found makes a massive difference, feels more responsive after gear changes, little more noise when the turbo dumps. The sound coming from the air box after the remap was awesome too. As for mpg, not really noticed, been having too much fun in it :) only a 5 min job to do it, well worth it
 
Not been on here for a while but I'd thought I'd upload a couple of photos from my trip to the nurburgring. What a holiday it was, I have been before but not in my own car

I Was a bit nervous at first in case she couldn't handle it, but it was ilbrilliant. We did 3 laps of the Nordschleife and 5 laps of the nurburgring f1 circuit.

It did Cardiff to the ring and 1 lap on a tank of diesel, which included speed runs on the autobahns too :eek:
It used 2 1/2 tanks in total! Mega chuffed with how the car performed and how easy it coped! Going again in august 2014 and I can't wait.

Here's a couple of photos that are on my phone, I'll try and upload more when I can.
 

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Not been on here for a while but I'd thought I'd upload a couple of photos from my trip to the nurburgring. What a holiday it was, I have been before but not in my own car

I Was a bit nervous at first in case she couldn't handle it, but it was ilbrilliant. We did 3 laps of the Nordschleife and 5 laps of the nurburgring f1 circuit.

It did Cardiff to the ring and 1 lap on a tank of diesel, which included speed runs on the autobahns too :eek:
It used 2 1/2 tanks in total! Mega chuffed with how the car performed and how easy it coped! Going again in august 2014 and I can't wait.

Here's a couple of photos that are on my phone, I'll try and upload more when I can.


How much was lowering jobby in total? Looks great man!

My dream of the Nurburgring will one day become a reality.
 
Yeah she's going good, can't believe the pull in 3rd and 4th gear. Supposed to be about 160-165 bhp but I've not had it on the rolling road yet.

I paid about £170 for the eibach springs, not sure what ones they are but it dropped it 25mm, and paid my mate £20 fit them after hours in his garage. Bargain. Well happy with the look and feel of it now, much much better than standard.
 
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