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RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Chris_90 - 07-03-2014
My Fiancee has 1.2 Grande punto ashamed to admit it but it's nice to drive, must be common on these tar on side did hers other day and took me a good hour with tar remover to get it all off, still some on boot I missed
As for corrosion on springs I've replaced hers twice on drivers side once on passenger fronts, also be wary of the heaters been known to cause fires due to the loom burning out, spent about £250+ on her heaters and needs another loom again for it!
How fiat still make cars it's beyond me thought they would learn from previous mistakes but still building cars with loads of faults. They don't even recall them for the issues.......
Any way good luck with it
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - silverzx - 07-03-2014
Interesting stuff Chris.
Mentioned the "corroded springs" to the techies and they don't think it'll be an issue.
Apparently springs can be corroded for years before they actually NEED replacing.
New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - devils_fuel - 07-03-2014
My DT springs were fecked for ages before the broke
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Chris_90 - 07-03-2014
Should have said I replaced the springs because they snapped not because of corrosion. No idea what caused them to snap but when first one snapped it was only on 30,000miles and it's only on 40,000 now.
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Toms306 - 07-03-2014
Did they trade suspension springs with Vauxhall for Diesel engines? Sounds about as good as Vaux springs....though most Vec Cs are on their 3rd set by 8 years old.
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - silverzx - 07-03-2014
Coil overs for £200 worse case scenario?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2054897.m570.l1313.TR10.TRC0.A0.H0.Xgrande+punto+coil+overs&_nkw=grande+punto+coil+overs&_sacat=131090&_from=R40
Althought the reason for this car is comfort!
New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - devils_fuel - 07-03-2014
-30mm and clones then...be different
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Toms306 - 07-03-2014
Comfort, longeivity and cheaper than coilovers.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eibach-ProKit-Lowering-Springs-Fiat-Grande-Punto-199-CHEAP-FAST-DELIVERY-/271401841924?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f30cf7504
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - silverzx - 07-03-2014
(07-03-2014, 04:59 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Comfort, longeivity and cheaper than coilovers.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eibach-ProKit-Lowering-Springs-Fiat-Grande-Punto-199-CHEAP-FAST-DELIVERY-/271401841924?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f30cf7504
Or these!
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Fiat_Grande+Punto_1.9_2006/p/car-parts/suspension-and-steering/suspension/lowering-spring/?974650291&1&77392a0634fc02b64205c80d080b2e64cf3d04ac&000559
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Chris_90 - 07-03-2014
For the few extra quid I would get eibach for sure
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Toms306 - 07-03-2014
Agreed, had Eibachs and Apex...would definitely go Eibach again!
New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - silverzx - 07-03-2014
That's that sorted then! How harsh are they likely to be compared to stock springs as my commute is all bumpy B roads..
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Chris_90 - 07-03-2014
My eibach on b4's on the 106 is quite comfy, bit stiffer than standard but not stupid stiff, I fly around doing 100mile a night over bumps all time etc think there best springs I've ever had tbh, and when u throw it in to a corner they handle extremely well like no other set up I've had before. Highly recommend from me
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Poodle - 08-03-2014
(07-03-2014, 10:00 AM)silverzx Wrote: Not being funny but I see HDi's that are 6 years older going for more money!
There's a reason for that.
Looks tidy dude, haven't seen much tuning info about on that engine. As said, if it was the z19dth it'd be a different matter, the alfa boys do wonderful things to that engine.
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Toms306 - 08-03-2014
(07-03-2014, 10:02 PM)silverzx Wrote: That's that sorted then! How harsh are they likely to be compared to stock springs as my commute is all bumpy B roads..
On a Punto I couldn't say lol, but on a 306 they were no harsher than a Meridian in all honesty! But handled much better and removed body roll....
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Piggy - 08-03-2014
Holy cow...
A smokey old 205, a bright red drifty datsun and a ginger fiat...
Someone likes attention!!
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - silverzx - 08-03-2014
(07-03-2014, 10:25 PM)Chris_90 Wrote: My eibach on b4's on the 106 is quite comfy, bit stiffer than standard but not stupid stiff, I fly around doing 100mile a night over bumps all time etc think there best springs I've ever had tbh, and when u throw it in to a corner they handle extremely well like no other set up I've had before. Highly recommend from me
(08-03-2014, 09:01 AM)Toms306 Wrote: On a Punto I couldn't say lol, but on a 306 they were no harsher than a Meridian in all honesty! But handled much better and removed body roll....
That’s promising. If they reccomend they need changing I know what I'm getting now!
(08-03-2014, 08:58 AM)Poodle Wrote: There's a reason for that.
Looks tidy dude, haven't seen much tuning info about on that engine. As said, if it was the z19dth it'd be a different matter, the alfa boys do wonderful things to that engine.
Cheers, the lacquer peel is really quite bad but like I said it was cheap!
To be honest the engine feels nice and lively, might just leave it stock and keep it cheap!
(08-03-2014, 09:02 AM)Piggy Wrote: Holy cow...
A smokey old 205, a bright red drifty datsun and a ginger fiat...
Someone likes attention!!
Can you blame me! 205 XUD for FWD diesel fun, Datsun for RWD petrol turbo fun and the "sensible" ginger thing for work!
New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - silverzx - 15-03-2014
Started removing tar today.
Drivers side (not done yet):
![[Image: 7ejy2e5u.jpg]](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/15/7ejy2e5u.jpg)
Passenger side (done):
![[Image: 4ydeta5u.jpg]](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/15/4ydeta5u.jpg)
Engine bay cleaned up:
![[Image: yzy3yve6.jpg]](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/15/yzy3yve6.jpg)
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Tom - 16-03-2014
Is that the V10 Grande lump?
New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - bashbarnard - 16-03-2014
Looks like amg got involved in fiat
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - HDIkyle - 16-03-2014
Nice colour that! but them seats, Wtf happened. I do hope them stupid massage bumps come off.
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Toms306 - 16-03-2014
Was that just done with tar remover? No clay? Good result tbh!
Lol at the engine though, that wouldn't even fit in the Punto.
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Poodle - 16-03-2014
The car fiat should have made...
Re: RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - silverzx - 18-03-2014
Seats are surprisingly comfortable to be fair!
(16-03-2014, 09:18 AM)Toms306 Wrote: Was that just done with tar remover? No clay? Good result tbh!
Lol at the engine though, that wouldn't even fit in the Punto.
Yeah just some tar remover, microfiber cloth and an hour of elbow grease to do most of the car.
Good engine swap isn't it!
(16-03-2014, 09:50 PM)Poodle Wrote:
The car fiat should have made...
Uhhh I was surprised to find it lurking under my bonnet!
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - C2K - 18-03-2014
Looking much better, glad to see the advice paid dividends.
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - silverzx - 29-03-2014
Desperately need some wheels for this..
According to this site (http://www.wheel-size.com/size/fiat/grande-punto/2006/#trim-19d) I need:
Tyre Rim BoltPattern THD CB
175/65 R15 6x15 ET43 4x100 M12 x 1.5 56.5
185/60 R15 6.5x15 ET38 4x100 M12 x 1.5 56.5
195/55 R15 6.5x15 ET38 4x100 M12 x 1.5 56.5
195/50 R16 6.5x16 ET43 4x100 M12 x 1.5 56.5
205/45 R17 7x17 ET43 4x100 M12 x 1.5 56.5
New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - devils_fuel - 29-03-2014
Clones
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - silverzx - 29-03-2014
Whats the dimensions of clones?
New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - devils_fuel - 29-03-2014
I was being a cock
Try them, you've lots of clones
RE: New Daily - Fiat Punto Grande 1.9 MJet - Added Pictures - Toms306 - 29-03-2014
Close to this - 195/55 R15 6.5x15 ET38 4x100 M12 x 1.5 56.5
Cyclone - 195/55 R15 6.5x15 ET18 4x108 65.1
Different PCD, offset and bore. Not sure of bolt size.