General My GP

[elmo]

Hey! thought it was finally time to start a proper thread on my car. I have an 06 Grande in cross-over black to which iv added: 17" Finichi Rimini alloys, KW springs, front and rear Abarth lights and the MS linea grill.






Ragazzon Stainless Steel Sports Exhaust with Oval 115x70mm Tail Pipe

Also been meaning to get my sound system fitted as iv had it in my room for several months now!!


After lots of thought i decided to smooth the front the grill and relocate the number plate to the side like the alfas! think it works really well




Even with lowering springs and 17's fitted there is still an enormous arch gap


the only way to resolve the problem was to either up scale to 18's or order some coilys I was intrigued by the v-maxx coilovers as they are cheap and can be slammed at the front. As for the rear im planning to get the springs re-coiled if necessary. They will be arriving in a week so ill keep you posted.

Opinions are welcome

 

[srgl99]

I like it!! :slayer:

 

[K1MB3R]

Thats hot

Not keen on the number plate. i wud have just put it in the window till i got pulled for it....

And wheres one of your fog light covers gone?

 

[adamcot]

And wheres one of your fog light covers gone?

I bet "cold air feed"

 

[Scrogg]

Not keen on the number plate...

Sorry, nor me

They look terrible on one side on cars that are meant to have them there (Alfa Romeo, Mitsubishi EVO) but on a GP it just looks wrong

 

[punto_matt]

Sorry plate looks crap. And moving to 18s wont solve arch gap they will just push the car higher...... Also why have to got 13cm components and 17cm coaxial speakers?


Apart from that i think it.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Pic of front in first pic looks better than in 5th.

Again plate is a no goer for my liking.

Jon.

 

[raphjd]

Like everyone else, love the car, but put the plate back where it belongs.

 

[boddahchris]

Keep the number plate there, it looks mint, one of my faves!!!!

 

[Ulgham]

Looks good, i love the abarth lights! Not to keen on the plate it just looks too small and out of place. And im not a fan of 5 spoke wheels on the punto as the discs are too small. Grille looks really good mind, would probably look good just plain without the number plate, but obviously you do need it.

 

[Pads]

Keep the number plate there, it looks mint, one of my faves!!!!

i also like the plate there!!! and its your car so keep it the way u like it!

 

[elmo]

Heres a belated update: had to relocate my number plate as it was seen as a violation of DVLA regulations but iv grown to like it back on the front


Also smoothed my boot


and finally!! my v-maxx coilys have arrived from germany

 

[idaho1]

Nice, although it may just be the camera angle but the boot looks dented

& now it's smoothed you need to remove the wiper blade

 

[dannygp]

Coilies and abarth headlights are yummy. Love the smoothed rear and grille in black. De-wiper ftw!

Pretty much same sound system as mine, you need it all in now! Is that a 10" type R? You putting the coaxials in the rears? I after the x305 atm Does it look sexy in the flesh?

 

[elmo]

Re: My GP *UPDATE* (Coilys, dics, pads) ;:8 p )<>

Finally managed to get my coilovers fitted last week!!! its improved the appearance and handling tenfold though the ride is pretty firm. I would advise anyone to get a set. Also decided to invest in some new front dics and pads, got some Tarox Japan Sport discs and some EBC green stuff pads after my original brakes were completely worn down after 3 years.

Here are some pics, let me know what you think...

 

[robm1987]

I like what you have done. spot on

 

[punto_matt]

Re: My GP *UPDATE* (Coilys, dics, pads) ;:8 p )<>

Your discs are on backwards.

 

[elmo]

what makes you think that? they only go on that way

 

[punto_matt]

Re: My GP *UPDATE* (Coilys, dics, pads) ;:8 p )<>

Grooves are the wrong way round. Discs need to be swapped over.

 

[alexh365]

Re: My GP *UPDATE* (Coilys, dics, pads) ;:8 p )<>

The lines need to move away in the opposite direction to travel don't they. Side by side the Off and Nearside discs should look different in my mind.

If not then you've got two nearside discs.

The vented disc above should be on the Off/Drivers side for example.