Modifying my Fiat Punto

Vik0728 · 30th March 2010, 17:28

Hey VinZ probably you might wanna check out my ride (Santro) who's as close as it gets to being a Black and running on a 15" Veloche Rims.

Since Black is my Fav color and you own one yourself, you might get a fair idea on choosing some neat footwear for your Italian Love.

Since we are from the same town, I can help you further with finding a good dealer around.

@kingofmyworld - I personally think that you should go for a 15". No matter what you decide, please post some snaps for all the Punto Lovers to feast their eyes off!

SumitBahl · 31st March 2010, 12:57

Anyone know from where can I source this in India?
SPOILER ALETTONE POSTERIORE FIAT GRANDE PUNTO - eBay (item 120541630978 end time Apr-09-10 14:02:10 PDT)

Is the exhaust tip available?
Punto's exhaust pipe tilts towards the ground at the end, can we still fix an exhaust tip?

Ishaan_1990 · 31st March 2010, 16:59

@kingofmyworld- would you mind sharing the tire and wheels specs and where the alloys were purchased from? thanks.

samyakmodi · 2nd April 2010, 15:43

something struck me yesterday afternoon.

when the engine doing the work in the punto and the linea is the same, why can't we remap the ECU or whatever in the punto's engine to perform like linea's??

it shouldn't be that difficult, considering the same engine is doing rounds in swift, dzire, vista and what not with different settings.

can anyone who has more profound knowledge on this aspect tell us why and why not is this possible.

Akshay1234 · 2nd April 2010, 15:47

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Originally Posted by samyakmodi

something struck me yesterday afternoon.

when the engine doing the work in the punto and the linea is the same, why can't we remap the ECU or whatever in the punto's engine to perform like linea's??

it shouldn't be that difficult, considering the same engine is doing rounds in swift, dzire, vista and what not with different settings.

can anyone who has more profound knowledge on this aspect tell us why and why not is this possible.

because AFAIK the linea has a different turbo.

samyakmodi · 2nd April 2010, 16:51

so will changing the turbo make the normal punto into punto sport (strictly engine wise)???

Rahulkool · 2nd April 2010, 16:54

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Originally Posted by samyakmodi

so will changing the turbo make the normal punto into punto sport (strictly engine wise)???

Its not that simple, Punto has a FGT where Linea has VGT. because of that there is difference in power.

AbhiJ · 2nd April 2010, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Rahulkool

Its not that simple, Punto has a FGT where Linea has VGT. because of that there is difference in power.

Also, a new turbo will be a mighty expensive affair...

somebodystopme · 3rd April 2010, 16:14

No you cannot change the FGT to VGT it's a expensive affair and you'll void warranty aswell. I am attaching pics of my punto with muffler tip which costed me just rs300

thelightening · 9th April 2010, 23:15

Guys, from my dealer in Bangaloe, I came to know that we are not allowed to do any kind of modification in the stock car. I was soo eager to add sound for my keyless entry system.

Anybody had similar kind of experience?

sumit_jain_usa · 28th April 2010, 16:52

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

because AFAIK the linea has a different turbo.

Just add Petes Tuning Box i added for a few weeks and they work amazing 92 ps power at 4250 rpm as noted by the Petes office

Swift/Ritz/Punto require the same tuning box to match Lineas performance without major upgrades.

vigneshram · 29th April 2010, 17:56

hey guys,
i have a Plati(Lenso samurai look alike) 15 incher.I wanted to get the 17 or atleast 16 but dint want to compromise on ride quality.My area has real bad roads.So i have gone for these 100 pcd alloys.The only problem it had was the Hub dia.diff.So i got hub centric rings.it was quoted about 1.2k.I ended doing it for 120 bucks(afterall am a budding Mechanical Engg.).Btw have done 160 kmph.no issues whatsoever.No wobbles.I have done all this after selling the OE Punto alloys i had used for 5 months now.also PCD was my research topic for 6 months(even when i had a SIENA).

Check the pics.

Wind splitter · 30th April 2010, 12:22

Looks neat, Congrats!!! How much did you pay for the alloys and what tires do you have on them.

cosmopolitan · 26th May 2010, 23:23

But i could not find 98 PCDs anywhere,

I saw 98 PCD alloys with borbet. But its pretty expensive. 12k per wheel.

pramodkumar · 27th May 2010, 13:28

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Originally Posted by cosmopolitan

But i could not find 98 PCDs anywhere,

I saw 98 PCD alloys with borbet. But its pretty expensive. 12k per wheel.

I remember reading somewhere that a 100PCD can be converted to 98, not sure of the safty concerns though, in 100 PCD people have choices

Pramod

30th March 2010, 17:28	#31
Vik0728 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,061 Thanked: 3,281 Times View My Garage	Hey VinZ probably you might wanna check out my ride (Santro) who's as close as it gets to being a Black and running on a 15" Veloche Rims. Since Black is my Fav color and you own one yourself, you might get a fair idea on choosing some neat footwear for your Italian Love. Since we are from the same town, I can help you further with finding a good dealer around. @kingofmyworld - I personally think that you should go for a 15". No matter what you decide, please post some snaps for all the Punto Lovers to feast their eyes off! Last edited by Vik0728 : 30th March 2010 at 17:36.
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SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Anyone know from where can I source this in India? SPOILER ALETTONE POSTERIORE FIAT GRANDE PUNTO - eBay (item 120541630978 end time Apr-09-10 14:02:10 PDT) Is the exhaust tip available? Punto's exhaust pipe tilts towards the ground at the end, can we still fix an exhaust tip?
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Ishaan_1990 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 43 Thanked: Once	@kingofmyworld- would you mind sharing the tire and wheels specs and where the alloys were purchased from? thanks.
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samyakmodi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 991 Thanked: 805 Times	something struck me yesterday afternoon. when the engine doing the work in the punto and the linea is the same, why can't we remap the ECU or whatever in the punto's engine to perform like linea's?? it shouldn't be that difficult, considering the same engine is doing rounds in swift, dzire, vista and what not with different settings. can anyone who has more profound knowledge on this aspect tell us why and why not is this possible.
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2nd April 2010, 16:51	#36
samyakmodi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 991 Thanked: 805 Times	so will changing the turbo make the normal punto into punto sport (strictly engine wise)???
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somebodystopme BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 519 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	No you cannot change the FGT to VGT it's a expensive affair and you'll void warranty aswell. I am attaching pics of my punto with muffler tip which costed me just rs300 Attached Thumbnails
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9th April 2010, 23:15	#40
thelightening BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Guys, from my dealer in Bangaloe, I came to know that we are not allowed to do any kind of modification in the stock car. I was soo eager to add sound for my keyless entry system. Anybody had similar kind of experience?
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29th April 2010, 17:56	#42
vigneshram BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stuttgart,DE Posts: 356 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	hey guys, i have a Plati(Lenso samurai look alike) 15 incher.I wanted to get the 17 or atleast 16 but dint want to compromise on ride quality.My area has real bad roads.So i have gone for these 100 pcd alloys.The only problem it had was the Hub dia.diff.So i got hub centric rings.it was quoted about 1.2k.I ended doing it for 120 bucks(afterall am a budding Mechanical Engg.).Btw have done 160 kmph.no issues whatsoever.No wobbles.I have done all this after selling the OE Punto alloys i had used for 5 months now.also PCD was my research topic for 6 months(even when i had a SIENA).Check the pics. Attached Thumbnails
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30th April 2010, 12:22	#43
Wind splitter BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 131 Thanked: 9 Times	Looks neat, Congrats!!! How much did you pay for the alloys and what tires do you have on them.
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26th May 2010, 23:23	#44
cosmopolitan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: KL 52 Posts: 117 Thanked: 48 Times	98 Pcd But i could not find 98 PCDs anywhere, I saw 98 PCD alloys with borbet. But its pretty expensive. 12k per wheel.
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