Styling Punto MK1 Lowering

[Want to mod a punto]

Hi guys i have a Punto MK1 which i want to lower by about 40mm i have seen a few kits i.e Springs and Struts ( Gmax ) on ebay and just want to know which is the best to go with as i dont want to pay high street prices if i can get it cheaper of net. Also i had some advice last night as when taking of old strut the lower bolts that hold the hub to it seized and snapped to which i was told i can use tensile bolts but have also found out that the main pinch bolt for the ball joint has threaded so what can i use to replace that? any ideas......:worship:

 

[Munkul]

if just 40mm, you dont need new shocks unless you really want them.

i would highly recommend getting 45mm for the front, or even 50, because on some cars the front hardly looks lowered at all with 40mm.

i bought Jetex 45/40's about january, and so far im happy with them

 

[samsonite]

Guess im gonna lower my mk2 45mm all round and leave it on standard shocks too...

 

[Want to mod a punto]

Hi ya guys im havin to change shocks due to the fact front passanger has gone and rear is on its way out, Gone with Gmax 45mm front and 40mm rear problem with going 50mm or even 60mm is that the anti roll bar can cause problems with clearance (so i was told ) but hey for £195 delivered cant be to bad can they lol

 

[faster4_tec]

mk1's can go 60/80 on std wheels with proper shocks and springs, and NO ARB issues, that I know of.

 

[Want to mod a punto]

i have a set of standed fiat alloys which i will eventually change did you naot have any probs with the anti roll bar then as i looked at mine today and looks quite low?

 

[stumpy102]

where did you get the shock and springs for theat price cos im v interested

 

[Want to mod a punto]

I got them of ebay They should arrive today. There is a number on the listing which i called to see if they had them in stock and to see how long delivery would be told me they had them in stock and delivery would be 2-3 days not bad considering everyone else i contacted said 3-4 weeks

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=160104904895&rd=1&rd=1
This was the link if you ask them through ebay may still have some?
Let me know how you get on....

 

[Munkul]

nice choice of 45/40, but thats VERY expensive. am i missing something? i paid just £70 for my set of springs. ah well yours better last longer than mine then.

 

[stumpy102]

they onli seem to have them on there for £230 adn the auction has ended any way lol

 

[Want to mod a punto]

nice choice of 45/40, but thats VERY expensive. am i missing something? i paid just £70 for my set of springs. ah well yours better last longer than mine then.

This is for the full set springs and struts/dampners well thats what it said in listing beteer be im still waiting for them to arrive lol

 

[Want to mod a punto]

they onli seem to have them on there for £230 adn the auction has ended any way lol

He does put them on quite reg i'll keep me eye out as i am always on ebay trying to find odd bit and peice for car so if he puts (or when) i'll let you know if your still interested LOL

 

[stumpy102]

yes please email me on [email protected]
with the link if u wud b so kind

 

[Want to mod a punto]

Not a problem LOL

 

[raptor]

can anyone tell me how much it has cost them to fit their springs? it is on my to do list just gonna get a set off ebay then look to fit.
there are 2 options:

1) garage to fit - any one know rough prices
2) fit me sen with spring tensioners etc.

is it worth paying for the garage to fit with my mk1 being 1998 and those strut bolte will be well and truly home.

thanks in advance,

Josh

 

[missey]

I just had the Sporting lowered and cost me £100 for shock's and springs fitted at RSR

 

[raptor]

for shocks AND springs! how did you manage that spine tingling price!!

i was in the thinking that it was gonna cost at least a ton for the springs let alone fitting!

hmm what to do... i'm thinking slam 60mm on some gt alloys but worried about the wear on my shocks....

 

[CinquePunto]

I just had the Sporting lowered and cost me £100 for shock's and springs fitted at RSR

RSR are a great bunch.

I got 4 new tyres for my old cinq (RIP) for £110 fitted and balanced. That's a bargain. An arsehole of a place to get out of though...

 

[CinquePunto]

mine's -45mm F/R - the gt3 is standard ride height...

I love this pic vvvvv

 

[missey]

for shocks AND springs! how did you manage that spine tingling price!!

That was just for fitting of the set...I supplied the kit.

And yeah adam, they are a good bunch eh...better prices for girlies tho

But yeah is a pain to drive in and out of there tho

V nice pic btw