I bought this car recently, started it's life in 1100CL form to be converted to Berlina lookalike with 2p grille at the moment.
Plans are to get things in order since it isn't complete, and use it as a daily driver to replace my Punto 75.
Nothing much happened. I went to college so I don't have much time to work on the car. Need to buy new front bearings since they're worn and noisy. I rejetted the carb for the winter that is coming. I've done about 2000 miles so far. Average fuel consumption on open road is 30MPG, in the city about 23. I'm considering a 1400 swap since I have one in good condition, but it confronts my general idea about this car (55.5mm stroke and Gr.2 regulations that I'm a big fan of). I have a 1300 in not so good condition and I'm really short on the cash so I will think about all possible ideas 'till spring.
Bought Gotti 5T for this car.
I disassembled 2 wheels after I checked if they were true. Started sanding on the dishes. Apparently they are 4x98 which is even better. CB is 62mm so 4mm spigot ring will be used. Dishes are 1" and will eventually get replaced with 2" sometimes.
I recently acquired missing bits for my Uno Turbo brake upgrade, but decided not to swap them due to huge weight difference in comparison to the original alu calipers. Unsprung weight means more to me on this engine than the braking capabilities.
Also with my driving style, I noticed there is no actual need for the upgrade. 227mm stop the car without any issues.
I also changed the setup for trip, 5.5x13 ET20ish in front for less oversteer. I just need to reduce toe out for city driving. It's very good for low and high speed cornering, but straight line stability is very poor.
Got on hold on some A112 Abarth S1 steel wheels in 5.5x13 ET0 (maybe even negative) that I will use for winter wheels.
I may drop the front a bit more to lose the reverse rake when Gottis will be installed. Only thing is that I can't decide on that one either since it will negatively affect the handling due to different weight distribution, but it's going to look better.
To make a short resume, I'm really happy with this car in comparison to Punto that was dull. I lost all possible comfort, but I'm not used to it anyway.
Here is some pictures of the car one month ago that someone took with temporary setup.
Gotti and Fergat
Plans are to get things in order since it isn't complete, and use it as a daily driver to replace my Punto 75.
Nothing much happened. I went to college so I don't have much time to work on the car. Need to buy new front bearings since they're worn and noisy. I rejetted the carb for the winter that is coming. I've done about 2000 miles so far. Average fuel consumption on open road is 30MPG, in the city about 23. I'm considering a 1400 swap since I have one in good condition, but it confronts my general idea about this car (55.5mm stroke and Gr.2 regulations that I'm a big fan of). I have a 1300 in not so good condition and I'm really short on the cash so I will think about all possible ideas 'till spring.
Bought Gotti 5T for this car.
I disassembled 2 wheels after I checked if they were true. Started sanding on the dishes. Apparently they are 4x98 which is even better. CB is 62mm so 4mm spigot ring will be used. Dishes are 1" and will eventually get replaced with 2" sometimes.
I recently acquired missing bits for my Uno Turbo brake upgrade, but decided not to swap them due to huge weight difference in comparison to the original alu calipers. Unsprung weight means more to me on this engine than the braking capabilities.
Also with my driving style, I noticed there is no actual need for the upgrade. 227mm stop the car without any issues.
I also changed the setup for trip, 5.5x13 ET20ish in front for less oversteer. I just need to reduce toe out for city driving. It's very good for low and high speed cornering, but straight line stability is very poor.
Got on hold on some A112 Abarth S1 steel wheels in 5.5x13 ET0 (maybe even negative) that I will use for winter wheels.
I may drop the front a bit more to lose the reverse rake when Gottis will be installed. Only thing is that I can't decide on that one either since it will negatively affect the handling due to different weight distribution, but it's going to look better.
To make a short resume, I'm really happy with this car in comparison to Punto that was dull. I lost all possible comfort, but I'm not used to it anyway.
Here is some pictures of the car one month ago that someone took with temporary setup.
Gotti and Fergat
the car is really nice!!! Where are you located?
