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Post by epifant on Apr 20, 2007 15:28:16 GMT
I guess it`s time to make a project thread here as well, as the bits have started to come in. Yesterday I picked up a pair of Red Dot 20 groove discs and four 195/50-15 Marangoni Zeta Lineas, this morning I collected the Eibach Pro spring kit and Red Dot fast road pads are waiting at home in my mailbox. I also ordered a full Bilstein Sport setup, should be with me the next week or so. I`ve got Powerflex bushes on its way, but the Eibach anti roll bar kit will have to wait a little while... Now all I need are the caliper mounts for the Tipo 2.0 calipers, and my beloved Punto is back on the road, ready for every twist and bend I can feed it  And if everything goes as planned, we`ll pay Peter a visit to try to get some more "umph" out of the 1242. A whole lot of umph if everything goes as planned ;D |
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Post by babaracus on May 8, 2007 12:57:18 GMT
Sounds ace, keep us updated.
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Post by lowtechguy on May 8, 2007 13:16:16 GMT
are you in the uk then? I thought you were in spain or something?
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Post by epifant on May 8, 2007 21:07:52 GMT
I wish!  Although Norway isn`t bad this time of year either... The most practical solution would probably be to buy an entire, finished engine from Peter. That way I can leave the car with him and spend a few days in GB pretending to be on holiday. My girlfriend are very keen on goin, as long as we do mostly holiday-stuff But the engine plans have to wait until I have the money for it. I`ve had some trouble getting hold of the Tipo caliper mounts, being a bit undecided wether to buy from the local Fiat-dealer (pricey!)or the nearest one in Denmark (longer waiting time for parts to arrive), but they should be here within a week or so. The Bilstein shocks will probably arrive before friday, so its getting closer. The Powerflex bushes has arrived, but I haven`t had time to pick them up. They`ll probably have to wait until I get hold of new susp. arms. By then I hope to afford the Eibach anti roll bar kit as well  In the meantime I`m getting cuddly with the Integrale. It`s getting a few pieces as well to keep it happy. Thought of making a project thread for it, but after all this is a FIRE forum I`m getting a quote from POTN on a set of O.Z. Superturismo 17" wheels, but if anyone know of somewhere else to get them, I`d be very happy to know. Cheers |
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Post by epifant on Feb 16, 2008 22:17:46 GMT
Sloooowly making progress. If I keep going at this speed, the Punto will probably be gone before I`ll get around to installing everything. Current mileage: 191 071 miles (307 500 kms)  - Red•Dot 20 groove discs - Red•Dot fast road pads - calipers and mounts from a Tipo 2.0 8V (thanks for the tip Lowtechguy!) I have still to paint the calipers and mounts (black) and fit the Goodridge hoses. But what a difference... I never thought braking could be this fun ;D  In case you noticed; no, the pads aren´t properly installed, this is just from the test fitting. |
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Post by epifant on Feb 18, 2008 16:08:26 GMT
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Post by oldschool on Mar 9, 2008 4:16:11 GMT
Thr joys of perfromance tuning. Nice to know that you are still around. And how is the integrale going?
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Post by epifant on Mar 13, 2008 14:24:03 GMT
Just got a mail from Sweden saying the SS manifold has gone out of production  But the Ragazzon center pipe and rear silencer has been fitted, giving a very nice crisp sound. It still remains to see what the MOT-people will think about it though  oldschool: thanks! The Integrale stutters, coughs and almost won`t move, but I haven`t had the time nor a place to do anything about it. Me and the missus just took over her parents old house though, so I´ve finally got a decent garage. Hopefully it´ll be up and running again pretty soon. |
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Post by oldschool on Mar 14, 2008 11:18:53 GMT
Very good to have a garage.
From now on progrees will be faster.
Since I have my garage things are moving faster.
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Post by epifant on Mar 14, 2008 23:02:11 GMT
Actually I´ve got a three car garage and indoor storage space for three more, depending on size (I guess that equals about 14-15 cinqs ;D). So no more excuses for not getting things done I´m afraid  ;D BTW: I´m also interested in an induction kit for the 1242, but my since it´s a LHD the brake vacuum booster (?) is located behind the battery just about where the filter body appears to go. I do however have plenty of room on the other side. Do you think it would be possible to turn the whole kit 180 degrees and rotate the hose a bit to make it fit? I vaguely recall that the two mounting bolts aren´t centered, guess I´ll have to check tomorrow... |
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Post by oldschool on Mar 16, 2008 10:10:42 GMT
It would go parallel to the engine. But obviously needs checking whether you have the space for the filter there.
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Post by epifant on Jun 1, 2008 17:20:41 GMT
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Post by epifant on Jun 1, 2008 17:45:44 GMT
I even managed to give the 'grale a good clean. Meguiars' products really are addictive...   Even got a visit from a potential buyer. He's an EVO-owner, interested in my 16V! What has the world come to?  |
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Post by oldschool on Jun 3, 2008 6:46:42 GMT
Nice car. I wonder whether I will ever get one?
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Post by epifant on Jun 3, 2008 8:35:45 GMT
At least you don't have to deal with norwegian car taxes. My 16V cost me £13.500  On the bright side: if I get it sold, I'll have the money for both a set of 15" Ultraleggeras and a "1242 by Peter" |
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Although Norway isn`t bad this time of year either... 
Between the flexpipe and the front silencer. Help is on its way from Germany and Sweden!
But the Ragazzon center pipe and rear silencer has been fitted, giving a very nice crisp sound. It still remains to see what the MOT-people will think about it though 
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