First love is first love, The Punto Saga.

mech · 29th September 2009, 09:11

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Originally Posted by furioussphinx

The model is Fort Knox 8499A (Lx v2)

Thanks dude, was waiting for this. Have to inquire in Bangalore

jazzy_2cool · 29th September 2009, 12:07

You just killed me with the photos ,Congratulations on the buy .

ms001 · 29th September 2009, 12:27

lovely picture, wallpaper material

furioussphinx · 29th September 2009, 16:50

Thanks a lot guys, the final set of pics will be up in a few mins.

The car is 9.1k kms old and a 10k kms review is coming up too. This car is a dream to drive and day after day, the charm is growing and the love is just strengthening. I just love driving alone with her in the rain with some nice music on.

furioussphinx · 29th September 2009, 19:54

Here are the final set of pics.

furioussphinx · 18th November 2009, 19:35

My car is finally back on Monday evening. Work done was okish. Paint seemed not to match that night but today in the cloudy weather with the car covered in rain droplets, it looked fine. Will have to check it in proper bright sunny daylight. There are small niggles to be corrected like alignment, steering is a little tilted, bulb warning light, and door rattlings. Will be doing quite a bit for my car over the next 2 weeks.

NutsNBolts · 18th November 2009, 21:36

Welcome back the red beauty. Drive safe.

BenedictPentony · 18th November 2009, 22:08

hey no fair. when i asked them if i could fit central locking on my active they said no. "Saar warranty will be void". how did you manage to get it.?
and how much did that number plate cost you.?

furioussphinx · 19th November 2009, 20:11

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Originally Posted by BenedictPentony

hey no fair. when i asked them if i could fit central locking on my active they said no. "Saar warranty will be void". how did you manage to get it.?
and how much did that number plate cost you.?

For me no warranty issues. Well till now no hue and cry and I dont think there will be any also. I got it fixed by the minda people.

The number plates costed me around 750Rs.

kutlee · 19th November 2009, 21:00

really superb pics...liked all of them..

furioussphinx · 19th November 2009, 21:15

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Originally Posted by kutlee

really superb pics...liked all of them..

Glad you liked them Mahesh. Ill be clicked loads of pics after I do up my car and I ease up. Will be in 2010 only by the time I ease up

Maybe a well deserved gift for me and my baby

furioussphinx · 24th December 2009, 03:15

Time for a quick update :

1. Car now has new Linea alloys with 195/60 Continental CPC2 tires.
2. Whole lot of scratches thanks to vandalization.
3. Bumper and fender should be repainted by Fiat, bad job by the workshop.
4. Car is about 13k kms old.
5. Slight noise from engine in neutral and in first gear with clutch pressed in fully.
6. Few rattlings from roof and door pads.
7. A few parts are YET to come and need to change the Clutch slave cylinder.
8. The stupid warning light is being a pain. I got a 100/90 relay kit powered from the battery directly. So I dont think I can complain regarding this.

furioussphinx · 1st February 2010, 21:07

Finally today I got the time to snap a few pics of my baby showing off her new footware.

Teaser Pic:

sdp1975 · 1st February 2010, 21:20

Waiting for the pics

How much did you pay for the Linea alloys ? And comparison between the old tyres and the new ones ?

furioussphinx · 1st February 2010, 21:26

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Originally Posted by sdp1975

Waiting for the pics

How much did you pay for the Linea alloys ? And comparison between the old tyres and the new ones ?

The alloys and tires totaled to 33k. The alloys costed me 12k or 11k I guess, forgot as it was quite a while back

There is a world of difference between the stupid crap JKs and the Contis. Grip and handling is improved by leaps and bounds. The tires are good on dry roads but awesome on wet roads.

29th September 2009, 12:07	#242
jazzy_2cool BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 277 Thanked: 0 Times	You just killed me with the photos ,Congratulations on the buy .
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29th September 2009, 12:27	#243
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	lovely picture, wallpaper material
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29th September 2009, 16:50	#244
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Thanks a lot guys, the final set of pics will be up in a few mins. The car is 9.1k kms old and a 10k kms review is coming up too. This car is a dream to drive and day after day, the charm is growing and the love is just strengthening. I just love driving alone with her in the rain with some nice music on.
	() Thanks

29th September 2009, 19:54	#245
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Here are the final set of pics. Attached Thumbnails
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18th November 2009, 19:35	#246
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	My car is finally back on Monday evening. Work done was okish. Paint seemed not to match that night but today in the cloudy weather with the car covered in rain droplets, it looked fine. Will have to check it in proper bright sunny daylight. There are small niggles to be corrected like alignment, steering is a little tilted, bulb warning light, and door rattlings. Will be doing quite a bit for my car over the next 2 weeks.
	() Thanks

18th November 2009, 21:36	#247
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Welcome back the red beauty. Drive safe.
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18th November 2009, 22:08	#248
BenedictPentony Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	hey no fair. when i asked them if i could fit central locking on my active they said no. "Saar warranty will be void". how did you manage to get it.? and how much did that number plate cost you.?
	() Thanks

19th November 2009, 21:00	#250
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	really superb pics...liked all of them..
	() Thanks

24th December 2009, 03:15	#252
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Time for a quick update : 1. Car now has new Linea alloys with 195/60 Continental CPC2 tires. 2. Whole lot of scratches thanks to vandalization. 3. Bumper and fender should be repainted by Fiat, bad job by the workshop. 4. Car is about 13k kms old. 5. Slight noise from engine in neutral and in first gear with clutch pressed in fully. 6. Few rattlings from roof and door pads. 7. A few parts are YET to come and need to change the Clutch slave cylinder. 8. The stupid warning light is being a pain. I got a 100/90 relay kit powered from the battery directly. So I dont think I can complain regarding this.
	() Thanks

1st February 2010, 21:07	#253
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Finally today I got the time to snap a few pics of my baby showing off her new footware. Teaser Pic: Attached Images Last edited by furioussphinx : 1st February 2010 at 21:24.
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1st February 2010, 21:20	#254
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,700 Thanked: 1,273 Times View My Garage	Waiting for the pics How much did you pay for the Linea alloys ? And comparison between the old tyres and the new ones ?
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