Styling what to do

[mishka83]

Hiya,
I'm new here. I've been reading other threads about how people modify their motors and im wondering what you would do to this car and how i would go about it, buy the stuff to do it?
Thanks.

 

[adamcot]

Firstly, It depends on what YOU want. Modifying is very personal. Is it styling or performance modifications you are after? Which engine do you have?

I would personally get a set of Fiat 17" wheels, and lower it using Eibach Sportlines

 

[mishka83]

i'm looking for styling modifications to make it look amazing!

I like when people spray grilles, and have the dark lights etc...

I really am clueless when it comes to this stuff. Ive never modified before, this is also my 1st fiat. its a 57 1.2l

 

[adamcot]

i'm looking for styling modifications to make it look amazing!

The GP is a good looking car anyway, but there are a few things that can improve it further Again, it depends on what you like, do you want to keep the car fairly original?

Theres pleanty of Fiat OE parts you can use to keep it looking as original as possible. The most common thing to do, as I said above, is OE 17" wheels (available on eBay) and lowering springs (from performance car websites). My GP is a Sporting, which runs Fiat wheels and Eibach Sportline springs. Grilles are sprayed black, with red lip

Oh, and welcome to FiatForum

 

[skinner05]

Colour code your door handles for a start

 

[alexh365]

Colour code handles, bigger wheels (watch that gearbox - do a search first on here to discover whats happened to other 1.2's with 17's).

You'll find the whole look of the car is also improved with lowering springs. Also look at peoples Vinyl grilles (check the link in my signature)

 

[mishka83]

where do i get the door handles from and how do i change them?

adamcot i love the red lip on your grille, would i be best with plain black as my car is red? What to i use to paint it and how do i go about it?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EIBACH-PRO-KI...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2c52a1e5c1

is that what im looking for?

 

[adamcot]

The Pro-kit doesn't lower the car as much as the Sportlines, Eibach do two different kits. I would get them direct off Europerformance's website as its cheaper....

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=4018980

 

[GP MATT]

That is the Pro kit Eibachs, also I think known as Prolines but maybe mistaken, anyway you are looking for Eibach Sportslines, which are considered the better option for the GP and considered the best for value and performance before going onto coilys

http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/uprated/eibach-sportline-springs-kits/fiat/grande-punto.html

Heres a website showing you, the first set is what you will need for your 1.2

 

[alexh365]

Or the Marelli ones can work out cheaper.

http://shop4parts.co.uk/?name=store...&secondary=143&opts=68&btnViewProducts=Search

 

[mishka83]

thanks guys.
How much am i looking at to have them fitted?

Wheres a good place to get hot alloys?

 

[adamcot]

thanks guys.
How much am i looking at to have them fitted?

Wheres a good place to get hot alloys?

Its about an hours labour at your local garage, so around £50-60 ish.

Depends what you mean by "hot"? Fiat ones are readily available on eBay, be careful though, you won't be able to use other Fiat alloys, only the Grande Punto. Also, make sure you get your new alloys (if you want aftermarket ones) that are to Vauxhall Corsa D specification, as the GP shares the same hubs, and therefore the same fitment.