Panda 2012+ My Panda 4x4

[chris3234]

Yeh, I was impressed by the variety of different lift heights they did but would be wary of the extreme because of the steering geometry changes. Good luck.
Also, I've never had any problems importing stuff since Brexit. Even had a set of 4 tyres arrive from Germany within 3 days with no VAT, carriage or Customs charges ( a mistake surely?).

Many large firms factor in cats charges before purchase and pre pay them for you

 

[lambou1d]

Of course, I've now got a spare wheel. Question from the tyre fitters, "which side, the spare wheel?" Bridgestone 's are clearly rotation directional. Answer 2/3 of punctures occur on the nearside.

Didn't ever consider the spare!!
£40 a corner for blasting is pretty good.

 

[Twotone2]

Didn't ever consider the spare!!
£40 a corner for blasting is pretty good.

I got one off here (SW) from @The Panda Nut @ £15 posted an amazing bargain, a credit to the forum.

 

[Davidbrandx]

Wheels/tyres and A bar fitted. Not a lot of clearance at the rear arch.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

No there isn't, but it hasn't ever caused me an issue - nor the front with a 5mm spacer.

 

[boozyjay]

Wheels/tyres and A bar fitted. Not a lot of clearance at the rear arch.

Have you got spacers fitted David?

 

[Davidbrandx]

Have you got spacers fitted David?

Yep, 20mm all the way round.

 

[Davidbrandx]

The pic featured on this thread shows Andie when I first got her. Here's the pic of her now.

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

The pic featured on this thread shows Andie when I first got her. Here's the pic of her now.

Looks purposeful! Where did you get the little 4x4 graphics (by the side indicator)? Would fancy some of those, but not in black as my car's dark green...

 

[Davidbrandx]

Zen Graphics - Fiat Panda 4x4 Decals / Stickers

Fiat Panda

shop.zengraphics.co.uk

Any colour you fancy for a fiver. I've put one on the back as well as by the indicators.

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

Zen Graphics - Fiat Panda 4x4 Decals / Stickers

Fiat Panda

shop.zengraphics.co.uk

Any colour you fancy for a fiver. I've put one on the back as well as by the indicators.

thanks - and yes, I was thinking there too

 

[Davidbrandx]

I parked behind another one today....

 

[lambou1d]

Excellent Flex

 

[Davidbrandx]

Well, it's all being happening.
My 4th November order for lift suspension from Rialzi 4x4 in Italy arrived yesterday, 4th March!
Today tint professionally applied.

 

[Davidbrandx]

New 30mm lift springs, dampers and new top mounts fitted.

 

[Davidbrandx]

Here she is with the new lifted springs and dampers. Had all the tracking redone yesterday too. Ride is noticeably harsher but handles well, feels very planted. Interestingly, she takes speed bumps as if they're not there.
Haven't taken her off road yet. Looking forward to it and will report.
Do you think there's a market for the my old, used springs and dampers?

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Depends on how many miles they have on them I'd think

 

[Twotone2]

Car looks brilliant David.

 

[lunchbeers]

Here she is with the new lifted springs and dampers. Had all the tracking redone yesterday too. Ride is noticeably harsher but handles well, feels very planted. Interestingly, she takes speed bumps as if they're not there.
Haven't taken her off road yet. Looking forward to it and will report.
Do you think there's a market for the my old, used springs and dampers?

Looks good, regards the old units, keep them a while and see how you get on with the new ones, you might want to revert later down the line.

 

[Davidbrandx]

Looks good, regards the old units, keep them a while and see how you get on with the new ones, you might want to revert later down the line.

It's a good thought. Not sure I want to go through the stress of changing them again and of course, it's more clutter!