Stilo The No1 GP Schumacher Project. Please.

[reecurner3]

You weren't in stafford the other week were you? Parked where the old riverside swimming baths were, under the car park thing? i swear that it's this exact stilo, are those alloys OZ? + Are they 18"s?

 

[volxstu]

I only picked the car up from Leicester on monday. Im not sure if all 200 of the Schumachers got the 18" OZ alloys but there were something like 30 that got the prodrive kit. They basically uprated the suspension, changed the rear silencer and put the alloys on it.
I certainly makes a huge difference to the drivability of the car, its a lot more comfortable, smooth and sturdy.
If anybody owns an Abarth i would seriously recommend trying to get hold of this kit. I would be surprised if its not available as an aftermarket product.

 

[Yellow Peril]

Let me know how and from whom you get the paint for your touching up. I've bought pots/aerosols of "matching" paint from three different sources, and they were all rubbish. P.S. Paint not available from FIAT dealers as it's a Ferrari colour and Ferrari don't do touch up paint!

 

[volxstu]

Im just going to pay the local dent dr TBH. But im pretty sure that i have some Ferrari paint to spray the lens covers if i can get them off my old car. Ill have a look and send you some if you think it will be any use to you. If not i can always mix some up

 

[StevenkSengwayo]

Congrats bro.....where are the pics for your old one I want somet better than me lickle 1.2 (well I want ot give it to the Mrs)

That is nice more pics please

 

[volxstu]

I will get some more pics of schumi asap and you have PM.

 

[karbineftw]

is this the 2.5 edition? The colour looks superb :')

 

[volxstu]

Its Ferrari Rosso Red. Whats 2.5 edition.

 

[Yellow Peril]

Im just going to pay the local dent dr TBH. But im pretty sure that i have some Ferrari paint to spray the lens covers if i can get them off my old car. Ill have a look and send you some if you think it will be any use to you. If not i can always mix some up

That's real kind of you Stu. Yes, I would really appreciate a small pot if the match looks good and there's any over. PM me for my address details.

 

[StevenkSengwayo]

is this the 2.5 edition? The colour looks superb :')

2.4l 5 pot engine mate not 2.5

Stilos came in Active, Active Ac, Active Sport, Dynamic, JTD active/dynamic/sporting and abarth editions as standard

The limited editions were the xbox and schumacher. Hope this answers your question

Whats 2.5 edition.

I've answered that for ya

 

[volxstu]

Oh i thought he meant like the Punto MK2B not engine.
You missed off the GP Schumacher edition which is what i have. The normal schumacher didnt have the pro drive kit.

And yeah im not sure when im sorting the paint but ill let you know when i do. I check the paint store to see if there is any next time im there. The old Scuderia Eccose Ferrari is Rosso red isnt it? I remember making a damn good match for that a couple of years ago so hopefully its still there if they havnt got any Ferrari red.

 

[karbineftw]

2.4l 5 pot engine mate not 2.5


I've answered that for ya

Alright mate calm down cheers

 

[Yellow Peril]

Oh i thought he meant like the Punto MK2B not engine.
You missed off the GP Schumacher edition which is what i have. The normal schumacher didnt have the pro drive kit.

And yeah im not sure when im sorting the paint but ill let you know when i do. I check the paint store to see if there is any next time im there. The old Scuderia Eccose Ferrari is Rosso red isnt it? I remember making a damn good match for that a couple of years ago so hopefully its still there if they havnt got any Ferrari red.

Thanks, I'll look forward to hearing from you. The paint code is 285A by the way. Never heard it called Scuderia Eccose Ferrari before...

 

[volxstu]

Its a racing team
http://www.scuderiaecosse.com/
I used to make models of Scalextic cars for a living. I still have access to all of the stuff so im hoping that they have some paint. If not im sure a bit of Audi Red, yellow and a dash of black should mix up a perfect match.

 

[dannygp]

How much the scrap man give you for your old one, you going to finish the install this time?

P.S Like the colour <3

 

[volxstu]

I havnt sold the old one yet lol. So the Schumi is in the garage until it is. Ans the install :devil: It has seen about 4 different guises since starting the project. We have managed to build it so it all supports its self bar a couple of fixing points. Just got to cover the rest of it and its pretty much done apart from finishing touches. I have to say the sound is something else :yum:

 

[muppet42]

Schui GP is pretty much the only version of the Stilo I'd consider getting after I've paid the finance on mine - seems like the best of the Stilo range... 5 pot sound, decent handling, good spec and the best kit in terms of the Zender styling and OZs.

Of course, some would argue that the higher end JTD's are the better day to day option - but I'm just not that practical

Looking forward to more pics

 

[danhans115]

I really would think long and hard with what you are going to do. Its a limited edition car so I personally would add audio and mods which will complement the car. Also I wouldnt touch the steering wheel

And anyway, its got a 2.4ltr engine, why waste that extra power on lugging a huge sub about, use it for what its meant for.. speed!

Just my opinion. But congrats! Lovely car!

 

[volxstu]

My initial plan was to make the 1.6 more drivable.
Im honestly not that bothered about speed TBH its just the 1.6 lacks the torque i want. No matter how much weight the abarth engine is going to be much more smooth and struggle a lot less. Also the handling on the standard Stilo is terrible IMO so it actually worked out more cost effective to get a GP than spend a lot on upgrading the suspention/wheels on the 1.6 and still maybe not make a vast improvment.

I absolutely hate standard steering wheels they feel awful.

Im not adding a massive sub, i have already down graded to a 10" running off a small 600w Amp (still aiming for 135db ). Most of the weight will be in the deadening but TBH the torque of the engine means the car wont really bat an eyelid. I have also designed the actual build to be as light as possible hence why it has taken so long. I havnt added much in the way of holding it all together. It is all held in place by a few screws and a bolt through the spare wheel post. :slayer:

I know its an LE car but its still worth sweet FA so i have no quarms in modifying it. I would rather get pleasure out of owning and modding it than leave it standard for value reasons.
I also dont think i did a bad job on my last car, it wasnt heavily modded just a couple of wee improvments.

Edit:- The install is also made that way so its a simple process to remove in case i decide to track or drag it.