Seicento My Black Seicento Sporting

[fingers99]

Eibachs are good (but expensive). If lowering more than 35mm you really need a kit. Spax et al.

Otherwise, new springs, new shocks (Monroe Reflex are good) or the old ones will leak very soon afterwards, new top mounts recommended.

 

[eddt1]

Cheers fingers, I'll have a look in to that. Can you buy upgraded top mounts?

 

[fingers99]

I think only universal ones (designed to be machined for adjustable camber).

 

[eddt1]

I cleaned out the 4 arches last night, I removed the linings and I couldn't believe the amount of muck that was trapped. I wish I'd taken some pics. I'd definitely recommend doing this as it must help prevent rust.

 

[eddt1]

Just a small update.

Solved an issue with the clutch thanks to the advice I got on here. Still need to resolve an oil leak and a new problem with one of the rear brakes.

I've got a set of Abarth wheels ready to be powder coated after finding a 4th on eBay. I'm thinking anthracite for the wheels with red Abarth centres? What are the options on tyre sizes? Does it have to be 175/50/14?

I also picked up an Abarth spoiler so I'll get that fitted soon.

 

[jatkinson]

If you stick with 175 50 14 , there expencive

I cant comment on if yo can run bigger as its the only size i run on my car

 

[eddt1]

Yeh they do seem very expensive. I've got two Sonar's with 6mm tread and then a Pirelli with 6mm tread so it probably makes sense to just stick with that size and get a new Pirelli so I have a matching pair.

 

[fingers99]

185/50/14s are possible. Conti Sport are generally well liked, but not cheap.

 

[bradleymor]

Just my two cents...I've got the Sonars, you can get them for around £30-40 a corner if you shop about so not too bad, and they are a lot better than expected, surprising amount of grip, although no less noisy than the Pirellis!

 

[eddt1]

My mum has offered me her Punto that she has owned from new at a very reasonable price so this little Sei is regrettably up for sale. I've advertised it on here for £750 and on eBay for £795. I'd like to get £700 for it considering I've just taxed it for 6 months and there is still 11 months MOT remaining.

I've got a straight set of Abarth wheels with Abarth centres available too. They would come with 2 Pirelli tyres and 2 Sonar Tyres, all with 6mm+ of tread. There is also a black Abarth spoiler. I'd take £850 for everything.

It would be great if someone on here would take it all and finish what I was going to do.

The car is in excellent condition, no dents, scrapes and NO rust what so ever!

https://www.fiatforum.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=29662&cat=30

 

[blu73]

Shame, you will regret this - punto's are boring compared to cento's but carry on if oyu must. You'll be back though, i tell you now lol.

 

[ycming]

Sell the punto.

 

[Didge3]

Shame, you will regret this - punto's are boring compared to cento's but carry on if oyu must. You'll be back though, i tell you now lol.

Sell the punto.

Agreed ^

From an unbiased (well slightly) point of view, having never owned a Cento I reckon you'll want to keep it after having the Punto for long. I had a big Punto (Grande Punto), had it for a year, nice car, comfy, smooth etc. Boring though, sold it after a year, got a mk2 Panda. (Sorta vaguely the same as a Cinq)

 

[eddt1]

I will miss the little Sei and if I do ever want another I bet it will be hard to find such a good example.

It is sold now pending collection tomorrow.

 

[blu73]

meh, sei's aren't that hard to find in good condition still btu sure it won't be long until they are thin on the ground like cinqs are.