Grande Punto Need mods

[thomas1brad]

You've basically said all the subtle and usual mods people do haha, nice car nice to see one the same colour as mine since most orange ones are the sporting orange. Maybe get exhaust tip just to smarten it up but should look good when it's done :thumbup:

 

[Andy Monty]

There are no known way to fit abarth fogs unless you replace the bumper.... However some Muppets on eBay are advertising the sporting fogs as abarth :nutter:

Sporting fogs = black bits inside
Elegencia = chrome inserts


Also been a new / young driver ensure that your insurance co allows you to modify some will some won't but most will want extra money from you, unless it's a practical modification like a towbar for example. Not disclosing mods can lead to cancellation of your policy and a no insurance conviction. And 6 points :-/


I'd start saving money for servicing / fuel / repairs

been a 07 has the Cambelt / waterpump been changed?

 

[Ziggy122]

DRL's
My insurance company have allowed me to install them for free

Which is good - i like them

But yes - make sure insurance would be happy to allow such things

Ziggy

 

[Andy Monty]

DRL's
My insurance company have allowed me to install them for free

Which is good - i like them

But yes - make sure insurance would be happy to allow such things

Ziggy

Safety related mods they are usually happy with I stiffened my rear suspension for towing

I think round legal drls in the fog light blanks would look good if carefully fitted
https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto/88111-process-fitting-front-fogs-my-gp.html

For an idea

Halfords sell ring units http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...&productId=864541&categoryId=272448&langId=-1

 

[MattOrange]

I did wonder about the Abarth fogs, whether they'd fit or not.. But thanks for letting me know, been googling it for the last few days to see the fitting requirements for them, but couldn't seem to find a thing! And I've already replaced the cam belt, breaks, added a oil catch tank, new sparks, a few pipes and a new oil change!
Thanks for your help
-Matt

 

[MattOrange]

I was suppose to buy a 1.4 sporting in that orange but this colour is less common, which i love! But what type of exhaust tip would you recommend?
-Matt

 

[thomas1brad]

I was suppose to buy a 1.4 sporting in that orange but this colour is less common, which i love! But what type of exhaust tip would you recommend?
-Matt

I have seen a special one that fits the downward facing exhausts but I can't find them anywhere now and I need one for my gp too

 

[jameslfc5]

I have seen a special one that fits the downward facing exhausts but I can't find them anywhere now and I need one for my gp too

Was it original fiat?

 

[thomas1brad]

Was it original fiat?

Not sure seen it on eBay once and never seen it again anywhere, someone on here had one on so they do exist just hard to find

 

[jameslfc5]

Not sure seen it on eBay once and never seen it again anywhere, someone on here had one on so they do exist just hard to find

That's what RowingLad87 originally posted...


Here's the one mate:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300668783656?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Again, still quite pricey at about £40, but I must've went through at least four of the cheap chrome ones already, which came to more in total than the price of this one.

£85 for car mats! Some optional extras are ridiculously over-priced considering what you get. A bag of sand for SatNav, hundreds for alloy wheels. Porsche even charge for things they've taken out of your car.

Worth it in the end though. I'm just so glad mine's got Blue&Me - the hands-free phone kit is something I'd expect on an S-class but not a hatchback (even my dad's five-series doesn't have one!)

 

[RowingLad87]

That's what RowingLad87 originally posted...


Here's the one mate:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300668783656?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Again, still quite pricey at about £40, but I must've went through at least four of the cheap chrome ones already, which came to more in total than the price of this one.

£85 for car mats! Some optional extras are ridiculously over-priced considering what you get. A bag of sand for SatNav, hundreds for alloy wheels. Porsche even charge for things they've taken out of your car.

Worth it in the end though. I'm just so glad mine's got Blue&Me - the hands-free phone kit is something I'd expect on an S-class but not a hatchback (even my dad's five-series doesn't have one!)

I can vouch for this exhaust tip. A coat of car wax before it went on (about three months ago) and it's still looking brand new. Sounds and looks great too.

 

[thomas1brad]

I can vouch for this exhaust tip. A coat of car wax before it went on (about three months ago) and it's still looking brand new. Sounds and looks great too.

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It would be brilliant if they actually sold it anymore

 

[RowingLad87]

It would be brilliant if they actually sold it anymore

Very very good point...I didn't notice that

 

[SJB1985]

I am not sure if this is your cup of tea or not but I have one of these for sale was about to put it in the classifieds:



Cost me £87.00 at the time, was only on the car about 6 months or so.

Regards
Stephen

 

[thomas1brad]

I am not sure if this is your cup of tea or not but I have one of these for sale was about to put it in the classifieds:

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Cost me £87.00 at the time, was only on the car about 6 months or so.

Regards
Stephen

Is it for a downward facing exhaust ?

 

[SJB1985]

I believe so mate, I will take some pics of it properly tomorrow for you.

Regards
Stephen

 

[thomas1brad]

I believe so mate, I will take some pics of it properly tomorrow for you.

Regards
Stephen

I've pm'd you :thumbup:

 

[MattOrange]

Update on the car

Fitted a new Oil catch can into my GP today, to replace a split pipe which leaked a lot of oil all over the engine cover and other parts of the engine:bang:
Now its all connected up and ready for use