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Fiat 126 Chat => Tuning & Customising 126 Models => Topic started by: lilp4130 on April 17, 2007, 02:40:36 PM

Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on April 17, 2007, 02:40:36 PM
clear front lenses
(http://a903.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/41/l_8b01e39e9609721c1d99cea6c7f6aa0e.jpg)

tinted windows & lowered all round
(http://a471.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/52/l_e711ae2d9b11f9dad428450d8217f10e.jpg)

rear lenses tinted red
(http://a327.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/38/l_6526dedb2586a31a029734cc8332d276.jpg)

driver's glove box
(http://a779.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/l_eeba890c1e463bfc8b591422331eb7ca.jpg)

(http://a491.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/44/l_204331a6ced5e3201996d1fe445156c2.jpg)

new door cards
(http://a214.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_989692f96780b178ec7c92e25b095dcd.jpg)
(http://a892.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_6fb8c251cf898ff32c8553d2a44aff53.jpg)

bike air filter
(http://a361.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/39/l_24dc49278a75b8ea9e275b3f6a6eb4a0.jpg)
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: Chris Lakin on April 17, 2007, 03:28:59 PM
that lowering looks a bit photoshopd?

looks good though.

Chris
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on April 17, 2007, 03:33:39 PM
no mate i reversed the eye on the front spring myself but made a balls of it it's way too low n has no front suspension at all!oops!i have a proper reverse eye spring ordered now though should be coming this week make driving a bit more comfortable (i hope)!
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on April 17, 2007, 03:45:48 PM
(http://a679.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/30/m_5b451b8e60472663b21a47556cf86dfe.jpg)

(http://a701.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/33/m_5e93a9c25e81a2da6cb62d699b60da3c.jpg)
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: Chris Lakin on April 17, 2007, 04:47:27 PM
haha that looks great, paint work looks good too.

the reason i thought it was photoshopd was bcz it was so low!!!  :lol:

alloys next?

regards

Chris
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on April 17, 2007, 05:13:16 PM
yes ive found a set of 13x7 wheels on ebay with a very healthy offset so hopefully with minor(but most likely major) arch mods i'll squeeze them in i've got drills angle grinders and a hammer waiting! :)
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: 126dave on April 17, 2007, 08:51:27 PM
good work,im making new cards for buzz 2,thinking of thin MDF,what did you use?.....i like the drivers glove box to..the space there on mine is used for fuel pump switch/warning light etc tho....
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on April 17, 2007, 11:06:53 PM
if you look at the drivers glovebox there really is only enough room for a pair of gloves! with the steering column shroud in the way,so it might even make a nice mounting base for your switches??check it out anway!
 for the doors i just removed the pockets from the original cards and laid it down flat on the mdf so i could trace the outline and the door and window handle holes i tried the thin mdf but it's very flexible and i figured it'd rattle alot so i opted for the stuff about 5 or 6mm i think it's 1/4 inch it's dead solid and to fit it i used a pliars and two flat pieces of steel(one either side)to bend out the lips that held in the old cards,this way when you sit the new ones in you can tap them over the edges with a rubber mallet and the flat steel to give a tight fit you dont need any screws so your panels are just smooth ready to paint!
hope this helps mate!
paddy.
Title: my wheels!
Post by: lilp4130 on April 28, 2007, 10:03:33 PM
(http://a799.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/1/l_53d8542d2ca5849f48538694de2cd796.jpg)

(http://a390.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/26/l_04f961b0dbfcc3803e87713bd7301805.jpg)

(http://a157.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_17370a056408185db13f7270ae7743c4.jpg)

(http://a223.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/15/l_42d9c620d9191c69a5039f30c07626f6.jpg)
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: 126dave on April 28, 2007, 10:22:49 PM
awsome,they are fab!!...... :twisted:
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on April 28, 2007, 10:27:20 PM
cheers mate i'm chuffed wit 'em they're exactly what i was lookin for
the rear arches took an awful hammering to take the wheels but it worked out so i'm happy! :D
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: 126dave on April 28, 2007, 10:33:08 PM
how much modding to the arches??..just the lip?? or inner wing as well?.

the whole car would look even better if you binned the plastic trim and bumpers IMHO..............oh,and if you ever want to sell the wheels drop me a line  :wink:  it looks soooo good i could be tempted to get out of the 1970's stylee with mine.... :wink:
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on April 28, 2007, 10:48:18 PM
removing the trim is on the cards mate but i need to source bumpers first i'm going to powder coat them black like the wheels though so condition of the chrome is'nt important,if you could keep an eye out for some tatty ones n let me know if you spot any that would be a great help!!!
 mainly the inner arch around the spring got hammered but i'm gonna get the outer
lips professionally rolled out just to be safe they scrub quite a bit on speed bumps!!!
i'm also going to get the wheels polished and powder coated like these!
(http://static.pagenstecher.de/uploads/27834.6059.JPG)
Title: Driver glove box,
Post by: jpimpao on April 28, 2007, 11:25:54 PM
Hi,
Your car looks nice and the alloys are wicked.
Where did you get the drivers glove box, I would like to get one for my car.
Thanks
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on April 29, 2007, 12:50:55 AM
it's actually a passengers glovebox from a left hand drive i cut it to fit!!
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: bis13 on April 29, 2007, 08:40:52 PM
with those wheels save the originals as you will never get through an mot with the 7" rims as they protude past the bodywork . be carefull with plod as well ,they love an easy nick. keep it up it sounds like your having fun.
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on January 02, 2008, 08:18:33 PM
progress!
slowly but surely my 126 is getting faster!!!
(http://fiat126club.co.uk/forum/userpix/415_SANY0001_1.jpg)
(http://fiat126club.co.uk/forum/userpix/415_SANY0002_1.jpg)
(http://fiat126club.co.uk/forum/userpix/415_SANY0003_1.jpg)[/img]
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on January 02, 2008, 08:24:33 PM
tilting bucket seats
(http://fiat126club.co.uk/forum/userpix/415_Image042_1.jpg)
(http://fiat126club.co.uk/forum/userpix/415_Image043_1.jpg)
(http://fiat126club.co.uk/forum/userpix/415_Image046_1.jpg)
(http://fiat126club.co.uk/forum/userpix/415_Image047_1.jpg)
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on January 02, 2008, 08:36:26 PM
the threaded rod at the back of the seats can be adjusted up or down while the front remains fixed allowing height adjustment of the rear and so tilting the seat angle forward or back till you get it at a comfortable angle!!
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: Paulh81 on February 07, 2008, 10:39:25 PM
I know its a late reply, but what engine are you putting into your bis, looks a little like my 750's engine.... i plan on putting an uno 1.2 in my zastava... one day  :smt083
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: joda on February 09, 2008, 06:35:34 PM
love the seats, i always wanted a set for my reliant kitten!  but im defonatle gona have a set in my 126, where id you get them from?
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on March 06, 2008, 09:20:56 PM
Quote from: "Paulh81"
I know its a late reply, but what engine are you putting into your bis, looks a little like my 750's engine.... i plan on putting an uno 1.2 in my zastava... one day  :smt083

it's a 1l cinquecento motor and a pain in the ass to fit when the wrong flanges are sent twice!!
if you have an air cooled and a cinq 1.1 or 1.2 motor i have a spare flange
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on March 06, 2008, 09:22:40 PM
Quote from: "joda"
love the seats, i always wanted a set for my reliant kitten!  but im defonatle gona have a set in my 126, where id you get them from?

i bought the seats from e-bay and made up the base from the originals i can go through it if you get seats and wanna do like wise! :)
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: Paulh81 on March 06, 2008, 09:58:34 PM
have you finished the engine yet? any pics?
Title: my mods so far!i've been busy!
Post by: lilp4130 on March 26, 2008, 11:20:04 PM
i've been really busy with my other projects and work lately and havent the time at the moment but she's almost there!!