Linea meters in Punto; Is it Possible?

.anshuman · 11th December 2009, 00:39

Punto has very good meters, they look even better in the night with orange lights with intensity control. See the picture below.

Linea meters in Punto; Is it Possible?-pu1-large.jpg

But the problem is, Linea comes with even better meters. I feel they are the best meters on any car made in india. Have a look at the picture below (took it from some other thread on TBHP)

Linea meters in Punto; Is it Possible?-l1.jpg

Coming to the point, both the meters have similar shape and similar dials. So my Question is: Can the Linea meters be used in Punto without modifications?
If yes, what should be the cost? Fellow BHPians please share your thoughts.

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sushanthr77 · 11th December 2009, 01:13

Even if this mod is possible you may encounter the spare parts issue. I am sure you don't wanna run from corner to corner, sending mails (xxx@fial), escalating to higher authorities, identifying the part numbers, making frantic calls, visiting the service center several times, fighting with the service managers, starting a new emotional thread, blaa, blaa, blaa...

Do you really want to tamper with a perfectly working Fiat?

[pun intended]

.anshuman · 11th December 2009, 01:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by sushanthr77

Even if this mod is possible you may encounter the spare parts issue. I am sure you don't wanna run from corner to corner, sending mails (xxx@fial), escalating to higher authorities, identifying the part numbers, making frantic calls, visiting the service center several times, fighting with the service managers, starting a new emotional thread, blaa, blaa, blaa...

Do you really want to tamper with a perfectly working Fiat?

[pun intended]

There are many ways to get a job done, I don't think Fiat is a bomb waiting to explode, so tampering might cause serious concerns. I obviously wont temper with something that is going to cause trouble in future.

Ill go ahead with the job only after i find it feasible and ill source the required parts accordingly SO i dont see myself running corner to corner, Sending mails to someone in Fiat, Escalating to higher authorities, making frantic calls, visiting the service centers several times, fighting with the service managers, starting a emotional thread and all the blaa blaa listed by you. Why do you think i will need to do so?

I bought a Punto knowing that Fiat service support is nothing great, i just bought the car because i found it worth buying even without proper support.

govigov · 11th December 2009, 01:48

i think you can just put in a white dial plate in the back so that it looks like the linea meters, without actually changing the meters itself.

.anshuman · 11th December 2009, 01:56

@Govigov: Even Changing just the dial might serve the purpose. Good idea. Thanks a lot.

phamilyman · 11th December 2009, 08:25

I agree. Its almost the same layout, but different back plates. I am sure there are jugaads for that which can be done!

clevermax · 11th December 2009, 08:33

I think it should be a direct plug & play if you have the spare part with you.... But IMO, they are very good looking meters, but probably not the best ones in any car in India.

theMAG · 11th December 2009, 08:35

Are all the warning indicators also same? If yes, then it should be a portable swap.

finneyp · 11th December 2009, 11:37

If both the console are of the same dimension & offer the same functions, it should definitly be possible!

BTW, I am was wondering If I can fit Punto's console in my Palio

.anshuman · 11th December 2009, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

I agree. Its almost the same layout, but different back plates. I am sure there are jugaads for that which can be done!

Will get it checked from Fiat service center.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

they are very good looking meters, but probably not the best ones in any car in India.

I said 'any car made in India', I was not very serious with the statement anyways. I can recall a lot of other cars with very good meters.

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

Are all the warning indicators also same? If yes, then it should be a portable swap.

This is the my main concern, will compare both the meters properly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

BTW, I was wondering If I can fit Punto's console in my Palio

This wont be as easy as the plug and play swap for Punto.

Any idea how much would the whole meter assembly would cost?

clevermax · 11th December 2009, 14:57

Palio's meter's cost was 11K 2 years back. Punto's will be only more than that.

recshenoy · 12th December 2009, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

Palio's meter's cost was 11K 2 years back. Punto's will be only more than that.

Palio meter console costs 13.5K now

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

If both the console are of the same dimension & offer the same functions, it should definitly be possible!

BTW, I am was wondering If I can fit Punto's console in my Palio

why not fit Punto in place of Palio

beejay · 12th December 2009, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

BTW, I am was wondering If I can fit Punto's console in my Palio

Please don't. Let the original meter be.

CliffHanger · 12th December 2009, 13:33

Another question on the same lines -

Is it possible to add the Linea's front arm rest on my Punto? What the costs would be?

wildon · 12th December 2009, 13:40

^^^

Linea speedo .It comes as a set ,here is the pic
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and having 3 different part numbers

Part no. 51843345 GD +V1 ACTIVE
Part no. 51843346 GD +V2 DYNAMIC
Part no. 51843852 GD +V3 EMOTION

11th December 2009, 00:39	#1
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	Linea meters in Punto; Is it Possible? Punto has very good meters, they look even better in the night with orange lights with intensity control. See the picture below. But the problem is, Linea comes with even better meters. I feel they are the best meters on any car made in india. Have a look at the picture below (took it from some other thread on TBHP) Coming to the point, both the meters have similar shape and similar dials. So my Question is: Can the Linea meters be used in Punto without modifications? If yes, what should be the cost? Fellow BHPians please share your thoughts. .
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11th December 2009, 01:13	#2
sushanthr77 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mangalore / DXB Posts: 280 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Even if this mod is possible you may encounter the spare parts issue. I am sure you don't wanna run from corner to corner, sending mails (xxx@fial), escalating to higher authorities, identifying the part numbers, making frantic calls, visiting the service center several times, fighting with the service managers, starting a new emotional thread, blaa, blaa, blaa... Do you really want to tamper with a perfectly working Fiat? [pun intended]
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11th December 2009, 01:48	#4
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,690 Thanked: 1,092 Times View My Garage	i think you can just put in a white dial plate in the back so that it looks like the linea meters, without actually changing the meters itself.
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11th December 2009, 01:56	#5
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	@Govigov: Even Changing just the dial might serve the purpose. Good idea. Thanks a lot.
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11th December 2009, 08:25	#6
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	I agree. Its almost the same layout, but different back plates. I am sure there are jugaads for that which can be done!
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11th December 2009, 08:33	#7
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	I think it should be a direct plug & play if you have the spare part with you.... But IMO, they are very good looking meters, but probably not the best ones in any car in India.
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11th December 2009, 08:35	#8
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Are all the warning indicators also same? If yes, then it should be a portable swap.
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11th December 2009, 11:37	#9
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	If both the console are of the same dimension & offer the same functions, it should definitly be possible! BTW, I am was wondering If I can fit Punto's console in my Palio
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11th December 2009, 14:57	#11
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	Palio's meter's cost was 11K 2 years back. Punto's will be only more than that.
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12th December 2009, 13:33	#14
CliffHanger BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 756 Thanked: 1,597 Times	Another question on the same lines - Is it possible to add the Linea's front arm rest on my Punto? What the costs would be? Last edited by CliffHanger : 12th December 2009 at 13:35.
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12th December 2009, 13:40	#15
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	^^^ Linea speedo .It comes as a set ,here is the pic and having 3 different part numbers Part no. 51843345 GD +V1 ACTIVE Part no. 51843346 GD +V2 DYNAMIC Part no. 51843852 GD +V3 EMOTION
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