Punto (Mk2/2b) my punto sporting

[mahol]

Nice car sure it will look smart when complete. Just one question for you i'm looking to lower my car which is a Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamic just wondering if you could advise me what kind of springs would be best?

if its just springs look for Eibach they are very well recommended and are fine with standard dampers, or look at the koni suspension kit which is sports dampers and springs but they also do koni springs separate which are good i dont know if they are ok with standard springs though. Just have a little look around at those few i mentioned

 

[Jonnio]

Nice car sure it will look smart when complete. Just one question for you i'm looking to lower my car which is a Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamic just wondering if you could advise me what kind of springs would be best?

Ask in the Grande Section

 

[mahol]

new leads :yum:

 

[Reuuk]

just looking at the pictures there, looks better with the new bumper one question though...have you got a sunstrip? on the inside of your window?

 

[Captain Mike]

just looking at the pictures there, looks better with the new bumper one question though...have you got a sunstrip? on the inside of your window?

They are normally fitted on the outside.

 

[burtz]

new leads :yum:

Very nice! Where you get your leads from?

 

[mahol]

just looking at the pictures there, looks better with the new bumper one question though...have you got a sunstrip? on the inside of your window?

yeah dark smoke tint inside windscreen(i find its better than putting one on outside as there is no risk of it getting damaged by wipers if they go over them, and some solid ones discolour in the sunlight), nightmare to put on because of the mirror! it is level with the tinted part where the rear view mirror is, so its not too big but keep the sun out you eyes and for £6 you can't go wrong makes it look a bit more aggressive

 

[mahol]

Very nice! Where you get your leads from?

They are Kerr nelson K1 racing Leads, 10mm quad core. I bought mine from Rally & Road automotive, they have an ebay store they are dead cheap on there £54.99 bargain so snap them up while you can. they take around 7days to arrive as the are made to order.

Search for "K1 leads punto" on ebay. But i notice you have a 1.2 8valve, i don't think they make them for the 1.2 8v might have to try magnecor leads instead (click the link to have a look)

they aren't as good spec wise but on a 1.2 i dont think it would really matter anyway, but magnecor are still good, but since ive fitted mine my car seems to get up to speed slightly quicker and higher revs quicker, but i have got a GSR so the better stronger spark and the extra air together work together to improve this.

 

[mahol]

They are normally fitted on the outside.

sorry captain mike im not normal .

its inside on this particular brand strip, might be because it was a tint one not sure just followed the instructions lol

 

[mikejt]

looking good

if i was getting another mk2, i would definatly get it in yellow

 

[JaketroN]

im liking this

 

[mahol]

thanks for the nice comments
glad your liking it too, i'm really pleased with how its coming along can't wait to get more bits done got loads of ideas.

 

[coupeturbo]

lookin good mate

 

[mahol]

right done a few things. Replaced the drivers seat belt last week and bought a new bosch S4000 battery yesterday.

Then today a knock on the door courier with a parcel from germany. completely unexpected this side of christmas, it was the bilstein rear shocks. yummy yummy. getting them fitted next week with eibach springs (that santa's bringing lol... i went snooping sorry) £130 for fitting of springs and shocks and Digital wheel alignment. good quote i think and my arse wont get cold braving the weather doing it myself = priceless lol

had to take a picture im so excited and i haven't seen the springs yet lol

 

[AcerJak]

:yum::yum::yum::yum::yum::yum::yum::yum::yum::yum::yum::yum:

 

[mahol]

Think the springs have settled, they might lower a little more over time but not enough to notice really. Could of gone lower but i wanted to keep as much comfort and still get the best performance so the Eibach pro kit with blistein rear dampers and omp adjustable front dampers were my best option. Springs i got reduced to £99 saving around £25-30, rear dampers were in the sale cost £60 a pair, and front dampers were a bargain at £15 (RRP 112 Euros each) each!!!! on the ebay that included postage too

 

[burtz]

Really like it mate, well done!

 

[NosherCento]

looks good man, just needs some black mesh in the front bumper

 

[jip0]

looking nice, whats it like comfort wise now?

 

[mahol]

looks good man, just needs some black mesh in the front bumper

it has black mesh in it, but it the one you get with the Abarth bumper it very flimsy tbh. Which is why you can see the yellow pillar behind, going to spray them black and possibly get some stronger mesh but until the current mesh becomes damaged I can't see the point spending out on it really most place charge a lot for mesh £20 for a sheet!