Few pictures of my 55

[alan_mcc]

I haven't asked yet mate but I know it won't be cheap.

I need to declare replacement speakers?

[Doctor Stavros]

Replace things with stock parts from other models, and I think you should be ok on the insurance part..... (although I am no lawyer)


sporting springs (-15mm)
colour coded widemouth bumpers
GT sideskirts and spoiler
GT coded wing mirrors
GT/Sporting seats and centre console etc etc

[alan_mcc]

Will -15mm be even a noticeable amount of lowering?
Remember my engine is a lot lighter than others (as far as I know).

[Doctor Stavros]

Or.....

Everytime you decide to spend money on non essential stuff for the car, put the money in a jar instead and in a year or so, you'll have the money to buy a higher spec punto like a GT, or another type of higher spec car altogether. Remember that the value of your 55 is unlikely to rise at the same proportion that you spend on it.


Paul

[Doctor Stavros]

Will -15mm be even a noticeable amount of lowering?
Remember my engine is a lot lighter than others (as far as I know).

Yes. it will be 15mm. Go out to the car with a ruler and see how much difference it makes. Weight wise, the 1.2 16v sporting engine cant be much different in weight to yours.

It'll be worth it, as someone on here will probably have a set that they are willing to give you for free, and they aren't hard at all to fit, so it'll be a nice free upgrade!

[alan_mcc]

I've considered that mate but I'd rather just spend it on my current car. It's a hobby and an interest of mine. I'm gonna try and make it last as long as possible. It has 83k on it and is 16 years old, but it still feels pretty solid to be honest!

I used to own a mk2 ELX and I much prefer this car despite being a MUCH lesser spec.

[CaL]

I haven't asked yet mate but I know it won't be cheap.

Then why not ask, it might be very low??

I've considered that mate but I'd rather just spend it on my current car. It's a hobby and an interest of mine. I'm gonna try and make it last as long as possible. It has 83k on it and is 16 years old, but it still feels pretty solid to be honest!.

Wrong move.

It's the move most of us have made but it's not the most viable move. Even a sporting would be a massive step up, never mind a gt. You will get bored, especially when you see how attainable a better car is..

[alan_mcc]

If I get one of the various apprenticeships I've applied for I'll be buying whatever I can.. sporting mk2 possibly

[Adame]

looks very clean congratz.
if your going to get GT wheels you 100% need to drop it, 200quid will get you some lowering springs and shocks.
but i wouldnt throw to much money at it, you'll never see the cash again

[junglist]

looks very clean congratz.
if your going to get GT wheels you 100% need to drop it, 200quid will get you some lowering springs and shocks.
but i wouldnt throw to much money at it, you'll never see the cash again

agreed GT wheels has to be dropped


depends how long you want it just a year get some no claims down, if so i wouldn't really bother modding it

but if u plan to keep it long as poss then go for it, you want got what you put in to it back