Stilo My Stilo Abarth 5 Door

[Greggers]

I bought some of that neoprene hose with the wire running through it(£12), it made a nice clean curve round the corner to the front.

Ooh... that sounds interesting. Whereabouts did you get it from? Is there an online place?

 

[Greggers]

Some pics showing how I installed the rear strutbrace. I wanted to still be able to use the side pockets and close the flaps, so I came up with this.

 

[danhans115]

Ooh... that sounds interesting. Whereabouts did you get it from? Is there an online place?

Yes, from ebay..

silicone direct they are called http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/76mm-3-ID-Neoprene-Cold-Air-Feed-Ducting-Hose-1-Metre_W0QQitemZ220412780015QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3351a01def&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I cant remember what the thickness was for the life of me.

They post quick and do loads of other stuff like that too, highly recommended.

edit: Ill have a look in the cellar when I get home, I might have some left over if I havent thrown it.

 

[Greggers]

I think I'm going to run a hose from the CDA to the space located just infront of the left front wheel arch. This should protect it from water and mean I don't need to put any vents into the bodywork.

I quite like the look of this, although it's a bit steep

http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?p=134CAF76BLK&a=i

 

[danhans115]

Thats all mine is, just got a bass port from a music shop from a bass cabinet. Worked out at 15 quid in total including the pipe (port was £3)

With the mods I made to the vent, the only way you would tell is you had both side by side, the intake goes round into that void in front of the wheelarch but then to the corner of the bumper. I dont know what the vents are like on the 5 door though.

 

[Greggers]

I dont know what the vents are like on the 5 door though.

Cack... is the answer to that

 

[Morty Mort]

Col - Thankfully my wife is extremely understanding... plus we don't have a garage, just an underground car park, so we didn't have anywhere to store them

That is very impressive. Where did you find this woman?

But how do you explain the rear strut brace vs. babystroller. You have got 5 doors, hence a ready-family-planned Abarth.

 

[Argonought]

But how do you explain the rear strut brace vs. babystroller. You have got 5 doors, hence a ready-family-planned Abarth.

I was kinda thinking the same thing Morten

A lot of the more practical features of a 3 door are lost with a rear strutbrace but with a 5 door the loses are huge (the large carrying load being a key advantage to owning the 5 door)

 

[Greggers]

Well, the strutbrace is less of an issue now seeing as I'm single again Bloody women...

 

[Wagman]

Do you still have the old set of alloys shown in 1st pics and if so are thay for sale?

 

[Greggers]

Do you still have the old set of alloys shown in 1st pics and if so are thay for sale?

Sorry matey... LOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNGGGGGGG gone

 

[Steve148]

Subtle mods, very nice.

I agree - I always dread these "watch me chavverize a perfectly good car" threads, but that's understated & muscular - a very smart piece of work.

 

[Greggers]

I'm moving to New Zealand in January and as such, I'll have to part with my Stilo as there's no way I want to go through the hassle of importing it to Auckland! The upside is that I'll most likely be building a Fraser Clubman S to take the pain away

Greggers

 

[rattystilo]

So when you strip the car to put the stock bits on can i bagsy the brakes and suspension. Oh and maybe the wheels too.

Perlease.

 

[Yellow Peril]

So when you strip the car to put the stock bits on can i bagsy the brakes and suspension. Oh and maybe the wheels too.

Perlease.

Don't strip it! You've done such a great job on your car Greggers, it would be sacrilege to break it up!

 

[rattystilo]

Don't strip it! You've done such a great job on your car Greggers, it would be sacrilege to break it up!

just cos i got in there first for the suspension and wheels...........

 

[Yellow Peril]

just cos i got in there first for the suspension and wheels...........

If you look at my sig, you'll realise why I have no need of them...

 

[volxstu]

And I already PM'd Days ago :devil: G said timescale won't allow for pulling the car apart which is understandable given the circumstances.

Somebody is going to get a very nice car.

 

[rattystilo]

If you look at my sig, you'll realise why I have no need of them...

i know Phil, already looked at your Schui. You will eventually appreciate my sense of humour :devil:

 

[Oakley28]

nice car and good luck with the move.