Introduction
Gave the car a good cleaning yesterday so thought it was about time i put some pics up. Car is standard at the moment.
Grande Punto My GP Sporting.
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Re: Proud owner of a GPS Mjet
Nice one Kop32
I like your user name btw
I don't use the M53 that much mate, however, i do live around the corner from where you work. PM me your hours of work and when your in work and stuff maybe we could meet up and have a chat.
Thanks for your comments on the car mate, took me nearly 2 full days of cleaning.
two mjets better than one mjet
Neil
Nice one Kop32
I like your user name btw
I don't use the M53 that much mate, however, i do live around the corner from where you work. PM me your hours of work and when your in work and stuff maybe we could meet up and have a chat.
Thanks for your comments on the car mate, took me nearly 2 full days of cleaning.
two mjets better than one mjet
Neil
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Me convince you? When did I do that?!?!
Ffoxy - it's not a generalisation, just my biased opinion. If I was buying new i would have defiantely gone for white.
Me convince you? When did I do that?!?!
Ffoxy - it's not a generalisation, just my biased opinion. If I was buying new i would have defiantely gone for white.
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I use the M62 every other weekend visiting me ma/da in Hunts X.
When i get a moment and clean the MJ i`ll post a few pics .
week days i fly down the M60 clockwise via Stockport to Sharston to work.
07 Dynamic in Rock n Roll blue
Hey Panyey /Neil , its Cliff.Nice one, cheers planecrazy, whats your name btw. Nice to hear from another scouser keep a look out for me (and monkey - pasenger side rear window) on the motorways
99% of the time you'll find me taking it easy!
Neil.
I use the M62 every other weekend visiting me ma/da in Hunts X.
When i get a moment and clean the MJ i`ll post a few pics .
week days i fly down the M60 clockwise via Stockport to Sharston to work.
07 Dynamic in Rock n Roll blue
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Your memory is worse than mine alan :nerner:
https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto/137523-grande-sporting-offered.html
Me convince you? When did I do that?!?!
Ffoxy - it's not a generalisation, just my biased opinion. If I was buying new i would have defiantely gone for white.
Your memory is worse than mine alan :nerner:
https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto/137523-grande-sporting-offered.html
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Nice one cliff i'll keep a look out for you in an around the area. What colour is yours mate
Neil
Nice one cliff i'll keep a look out for you in an around the area. What colour is yours mate
Neil
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I had completely forgotten that!! I better stop drinking!
On second thoughts, no, who needs short term memory.
I had completely forgotten that!! I better stop drinking!
On second thoughts, no, who needs short term memory
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Sounds good to me. I could do with a bit of short term memory loss myself.
Time to crack open those bottles of beer
Have you got any pics up of yours since adding the side stripes? Would like to see what they look like.
I had completely forgotten that!! I better stop drinking!
On second thoughts, no, who needs short term memory
Sounds good to me. I could do with a bit of short term memory loss myself.
Time to crack open those bottles of beer
Have you got any pics up of yours since adding the side stripes? Would like to see what they look like.
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My eye site is getting worse with age. Just seen you put your cars colour at the bottom of your post cliff
My eye site is getting worse with age. Just seen you put your cars colour at the bottom of your post cliff
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There you go!
Pics don't do them justice. They finish the car off quite nicely.
There you go!
Pics don't do them justice. They finish the car off quite nicely.
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Hmmm yes very nice alan.
I'll add your cars photy to my collection on my laptop later
There you go!
Pics don't do them justice. They finish the car off quite nicely.
Hmmm yes very nice alan.
I'll add your cars photy to my collection on my laptop later
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Just thought i would post some new pics up.
I haven't done much since buying the car, just plenty of TLC, enjoying the car's power and fuel economy.
I replace the egg yolk indicator bulbs yesterday and omg they look so much better, i also replaced the standard headlamp bulbs for some philips extreme 80 % brighter.
Headlamps before, with standard egg yolk look indicator bulbs, and headlamps after with silver indicator bulbs fitted.
Just thought i would post some new pics up.
I haven't done much since buying the car, just plenty of TLC, enjoying the car's power and fuel economy.
I replace the egg yolk indicator bulbs yesterday and omg they look so much better, i also replaced the standard headlamp bulbs for some philips extreme 80 % brighter.
Headlamps before, with standard egg yolk look indicator bulbs, and headlamps after with silver indicator bulbs fitted.
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As the weather has been quite good this week i decided to give my car a little bit of a detailing session, though i ended up having to rush it as i knew i was going to run out of light.
Products used:
Snow foam from autobrite - i wasn't too impressed with this stuff as the car was still quite dirty, though it was absolutely minging.
Lambs wool wash mitt
Bit hambler - autowash, soft clay, polish (can't remember it's name) - well impressed with this stuff
Before
Snow foamed
After washing with bit hambler
Finished article - the day after
As the lighter nights come in i'll be able to spend longer and take more time as i really rushed the claying and polishing part
Bit Hambler is very impressive
Comments and thoughts welcome
As the weather has been quite good this week i decided to give my car a little bit of a detailing session, though i ended up having to rush it as i knew i was going to run out of light.
Products used:
Snow foam from autobrite - i wasn't too impressed with this stuff as the car was still quite dirty, though it was absolutely minging.
Lambs wool wash mitt
Bit hambler - autowash, soft clay, polish (can't remember it's name) - well impressed with this stuff
Before
Snow foamed
After washing with bit hambler
Finished article - the day after
As the lighter nights come in i'll be able to spend longer and take more time as i really rushed the claying and polishing part
Bit Hambler is very impressive
Comments and thoughts welcome
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Were did you get ur snowfoam kit from? Fancied trying this to mine when detailed it last time
Were did you get ur snowfoam kit from? Fancied trying this to mine when detailed it last time
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Snow foam is from Autobrite? (think thats what they are called) if you have a look in the group buy section you can get it cheaper, but i believe the bit hambler stuff is supposed to be good, and judging by what i have seen of bit hambler already it wouldn't surprise me. I'm stuck with two tubs of the stuff so will have to get some BH snow foam when this runs out
Snow foam is from Autobrite? (think thats what they are called) if you have a look in the group buy section you can get it cheaper, but i believe the bit hambler stuff is supposed to be good, and judging by what i have seen of bit hambler already it wouldn't surprise me. I'm stuck with two tubs of the stuff so will have to get some BH snow foam when this runs out
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Finally got round to getting my springs (Eibach Sport Lines) fitted a few weeks ago, and what a difference it makes, puts an even bigger smile on my face now
Well worth the money.
Looking forward to doing other things to it in the near future.
Finally got round to getting my springs (Eibach Sport Lines) fitted a few weeks ago, and what a difference it makes, puts an even bigger smile on my face now
Well worth the money.
Looking forward to doing other things to it in the near future.
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Hi Neil, long time since we last spoke hope all is well with you.
your MJ is looking pretty good and always clean:slayer:
I drove home from Livepool last Sunday night got home and the headlights wont turn off unless the ignition is turned off, anyway got the AA man out who said it more than likely the light switch on the indicator stalk busted so its booked into my local Fiat dealer tomorrow afternoon and I hope its covered under the 3rd year warranty.
Cliff (also LFC fan )
Finally got round to getting my springs (Eibach Sport Lines) fitted a few weeks ago, and what a difference it makes, puts an even bigger smile on my face now
Well worth the money.
Looking forward to doing other things to it in the near future.
Hi Neil, long time since we last spoke hope all is well with you.
your MJ is looking pretty good and always clean:slayer:
I drove home from Livepool last Sunday night got home and the headlights wont turn off unless the ignition is turned off, anyway got the AA man out who said it more than likely the light switch on the indicator stalk busted so its booked into my local Fiat dealer tomorrow afternoon and I hope its covered under the 3rd year warranty.
Cliff (also LFC fan
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Thanks for your comments Cliff
Unfortunately mate 3rd year warranty is engine and drive train only, so indicator stalk won't be covered. Phone around other dealers and see if the price varies - if it's anything like fiats servicing
I had the AA out to my car two weeks ago, just two days before going on holiday - doh!! lol Tootering along the road and engine management light came on - check engine - got home a few minutes later, pulled bonnet up, yep engines still there lol. Turns out it was the EGR valve, which was replaced last Friday during it's second year service.
Nice to see another LFC fan on here :devil:
Hi Neil, long time since we last spoke hope all is well with you.
your MJ is looking pretty good and always clean:slayer:
I drove home from Livepool last Sunday night got home and the headlights wont turn off unless the ignition is turned off, anyway got the AA man out who said it more than likely the light switch on the indicator stalk busted so its booked into my local Fiat dealer tomorrow afternoon and I hope its covered under the 3rd year warranty.
Cliff (also LFC fan
Thanks for your comments Cliff
Unfortunately mate 3rd year warranty is engine and drive train only, so indicator stalk won't be covered. Phone around other dealers and see if the price varies - if it's anything like fiats servicing
I had the AA out to my car two weeks ago, just two days before going on holiday - doh!! lol Tootering along the road and engine management light came on - check engine - got home a few minutes later, pulled bonnet up, yep engines still there lol. Turns out it was the EGR valve, which was replaced last Friday during it's second year service.
Nice to see another LFC fan on here :devil:
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yes a few of us on FF - must be something to do with the 5 Euro cups we have:slayer:
well i`ll see what Fiat say here in Manc land and hope its a quick repair like the AA man said assuming it is the light stalk.
coincidently the AA man told me if ever the engine management light comes on not to take the car to the main dealers as they charge a small fortune just to diagnose the fault so your case highlights this if anyone has doubts just call your AA/RAC etc .
cheers
Thanks for your comments Cliff
Unfortunately mate 3rd year warranty is engine and drive train only, so indicator stalk won't be covered. Phone around other dealers and see if the price varies - if it's anything like fiats servicing
I had the AA out to my car two weeks ago, just two days before going on holiday - doh!! lol Tootering along the road and engine management light came on - check engine - got home a few minutes later, pulled bonnet up, yep engines still there lol. Turns out it was the EGR valve, which was replaced last Friday during it's second year service.
Nice to see another LFC fan on here :devil:
yes a few of us on FF - must be something to do with the 5 Euro cups we have:slayer:
well i`ll see what Fiat say here in Manc land and hope its a quick repair like the AA man said assuming it is the light stalk.
coincidently the AA man told me if ever the engine management light comes on not to take the car to the main dealers as they charge a small fortune just to diagnose the fault so your case highlights this if anyone has doubts just call your AA/RAC etc .
cheers
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LMFAO
For the past few months i have been taking my car to Forward Autos in St Helens, and the service is really good, by far better than any other Fiat dealer i have dealt with, and i've dealt with 4, though one of them, the one in Bootle, has recently been flattened and is about to become a Lidl.
Not sure how much the indicator stalks cost, but i think they are really simple to fit, i stand corrected if they're not lol.
That's a good idea about getting the AA/RAC out to read your engine fault code lol.
The dealer did not think it was the EGR valve at first cause there was no loss in performance, thankfully, but it had failed open as opposed to shut, something which they had not seen before - everyday's a school day
LMFAO
well i`ll see what Fiat say here in Manc land and hope its a quick repair like the AA man said assuming it is the light stalk.
coincidently the AA man told me if ever the engine management light comes on not to take the car to the main dealers as they charge a small fortune just to diagnose the fault so your case highlights this if anyone has doubts just call your AA/RAC etc .
cheers
For the past few months i have been taking my car to Forward Autos in St Helens, and the service is really good, by far better than any other Fiat dealer i have dealt with, and i've dealt with 4, though one of them, the one in Bootle, has recently been flattened and is about to become a Lidl.
Not sure how much the indicator stalks cost, but i think they are really simple to fit, i stand corrected if they're not lol.
That's a good idea about getting the AA/RAC out to read your engine fault code lol.
The dealer did not think it was the EGR valve at first cause there was no loss in performance, thankfully, but it had failed open as opposed to shut, something which they had not seen before - everyday's a school day
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Re: The GPS Mjet
I've done the cheapest and best modification - FF stickers
Still to do:
Will be going for a remap this year. Will be taking a trip down south to visit Red Dot.
Vinyl the front.
Paint the calipers.
Replacement Airfilter - probably a K&N one.
Forge underbody braces.
I've done the cheapest and best modification - FF stickers
Still to do:
Will be going for a remap this year. Will be taking a trip down south to visit Red Dot.
Vinyl the front.
Paint the calipers.
Replacement Airfilter - probably a K&N one.
Forge underbody braces.
