Hi all, i'm new to the forums so thought i'd make a post to introduce myself a lil' bit and ask a couple of questions...
My name is Phil, i'm 18 from Wales.
So on the 17/10/2012 I was lucky to get myself a Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Sport 3Dr Hatchback for my first car (it's a nice metallic/shiny blue).
Now there's a few things that I know needs doing to the car, (and the bugging by my friend to get it done makes me even more confused every time he mentions it). Please excuse my lack of knowledge on modding and the LONG thread.... (sorry)
Tomorrow I will be able to upload some photos of my car to make this thread a lot easier for you experienced 'modders' (hope that is a compliment )
1st Question: The Height between the body and the wheel
I have been told by my friend, and I myself know that the car needs to be lowered, now the question is this:
1. How do I go about doing this?
2. How do I know what mm to lower the car?
3. Do I need to buy special springs?
4. Can I contact a local Garage and they will do everything for me?
5. What Springs do I need to buy and what type/length/mm?
6. Can I contact a local Garage and can I supply the springs and can they fit them?
2nd Question: Window Tints!
This has kinda' been a main priority since I purchased the car...
1. Can I contact a local garage and have them supply the tints and fit them?
2. Can I buy the tints pre-cut off Ebay and visit a local garage and supply my tints and they can fit them?
(I know the Legal limits with Window Tinting, and I do understand that any modification will perhaps increase my insurance premium and I intend to tell my insurer that i'm making changes rolleyes: I think, tinting perhaps tell them its factory fitted? )
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Thanks very much for reading my first post, I look forward to any replies and what ever is suggested or advised then I will greatly appreciate it and consider it. I'm sorry for such a long thread and making it like a novel, i'm just unsure of what to do and how to do it.
Thanks again!
Brindleyx
My name is Phil, i'm 18 from Wales.
So on the 17/10/2012 I was lucky to get myself a Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Sport 3Dr Hatchback for my first car (it's a nice metallic/shiny blue).
Now there's a few things that I know needs doing to the car, (and the bugging by my friend to get it done makes me even more confused every time he mentions it). Please excuse my lack of knowledge on modding and the LONG thread.... (sorry)
Tomorrow I will be able to upload some photos of my car to make this thread a lot easier for you experienced 'modders' (hope that is a compliment )
1st Question: The Height between the body and the wheel
I have been told by my friend, and I myself know that the car needs to be lowered, now the question is this:
1. How do I go about doing this?
2. How do I know what mm to lower the car?
3. Do I need to buy special springs?
4. Can I contact a local Garage and they will do everything for me?
5. What Springs do I need to buy and what type/length/mm?
6. Can I contact a local Garage and can I supply the springs and can they fit them?
2nd Question: Window Tints!
This has kinda' been a main priority since I purchased the car...
1. Can I contact a local garage and have them supply the tints and fit them?
2. Can I buy the tints pre-cut off Ebay and visit a local garage and supply my tints and they can fit them?
(I know the Legal limits with Window Tinting, and I do understand that any modification will perhaps increase my insurance premium and I intend to tell my insurer that i'm making changes rolleyes: I think, tinting perhaps tell them its factory fitted? )
_________________________________________________________________
Thanks very much for reading my first post, I look forward to any replies and what ever is suggested or advised then I will greatly appreciate it and consider it. I'm sorry for such a long thread and making it like a novel, i'm just unsure of what to do and how to do it.
Thanks again!
Brindleyx