Cinquecento Update.

[Guest]

I loved the Uniroyal Rainsports in 195/45/14. I briefly tried the Falkens in the same size, but it seemed the sidewalls were just too stiff to suit the suspension. Turn in was fine, grip was fine, but you'd get this strange mid corner understeer.

There's a (true) rumour that Marangoni have been asked to do a Zeta Linea in 195/45/14 which should be worth a look at.

I've run the PGT rear disk conversion alongside the stock drum -- there's little in it, but I think the standard drum has a little more feel. At any rate, I prefer it.

[fingers99]

I loved the Uniroyal Rainsports in 195/45/14. I briefly tried the Falkens in the same size, but it seemed the sidewalls were just too stiff to suit the suspension. Turn in was fine, grip was fine, but you'd get this strange mid corner understeer.

There's a (true) rumour that Marangoni have been asked to do a Zeta Linea in 195/45/14 which should be worth a look at.

I've run the PGT rear disk conversion alongside the stock drum -- there's little in it, but I think the standard drum has a little more feel. At any rate, I prefer it.

[fullpint]

Hi all

there the wrong shape all they will do is bring the wheel out more, they dont have any attachment to bolt the caliper on


heres a link  http://www.fiatforum.com/cinquecento-seicento-guides/172993-rear-disc-brake-conversion-ii.html
Now I see what they are for..
Buy some alloy plate and make them your self?

[centox8r]

charlie what you gonna be doing this weekend to the beast (weather permiting)



stakes

[charlie Fett]

hi dude, not doing much at all, do ya want the alloys

[centox8r]

yes mate but prob wont beable to come down till near end of month

stakes

[charlie Fett]

Thats fine dude I am not up to much this month so that is fine.

[j333evo]

OK, most things have been covered, but brakes first.

Fronts the normal Punto GT turbo upgrade, this gives you 257mmX20mm vented disc's, callipers found on other cars like 1.8Bravo/A, Marea and 1.6 AUTOS and not 2L 20V those are much bigger and do not bolt on. Disc wise you do not need to go for anything fancy, RallyDeisgn Group N disc's are perfect, cheap and last long with good co-efficient of friction.

Pads, it has to be Mintex M1144, Ferrodo DS2500 I personally would not use much else.

Rears, strip drums down, check condition of drum and shoes, replace as necessary, fit new cylinders, very cheap and means you are assured they are working. This is crucial bit either replace or completely strip down and use high quality grease on the actuator arms, they should move very freely between your fingers without effort.

Or fit a rear disc conversions that uses the front standard Cento 240X11mm solid disc. Advantages are less maintenance to keep good, dissipate heat better if doing track work, much better handbrake, look soooo much better!

Of course to fit the bigger front brakes 14" wheels are needed, you have a few choices, Abarth 14" wheels which are 5.5J ET36 with 10mm spacers on front only as standard. tyre sizes restricted to 175or185/5014Go to aftermarket wheels which are normally 6J opens up market to 195/45 tyres much bigger selection. Again offset (ET) has to be approx 33-38 region to work with either 10-15mm spacers. Do not use universal spacers, they are rubbish and can lead to wheel wobble.

Or go 15" wheel stick to 5.5J wide (or 6J with bit more of a squeeze)and can go for a 175/50/15 tyre has near enough same rolling diameter as a 185/5014, or even better Toyo R888 in 165/50 15, ubber track grip and slightly less rolling diameter than a 185/50 14. Can go to a 185/45/15 if you can find them, these sizes are Smart Car front wheels sizes so they are out there, just not in large numbers.

[charlie Fett]

Thanks Evo for all the info  you are the guru. I am running on 14's and I am going to have to buy some new 10mm spacers, just got back from the garage and had fitted a full set of Falken ZE912's and had it all retracked. The tracking was out by 25 toe out opps! For the total cost of £166.00 which I thought was fairly good.

[charlies lil helper]

all i have to say is wow charlie showed me how amzing it sounds now and i have to be honest it made me jump lol didnt exspect it to be loud as for the roll cage it looks fantasic the car is starting to realy get to geather

[charlie Fett]

Cheers Charlie I love the sound it maks and it is starting to come along now the roll cage is getting painted.

[centox8r]

Looking good dude cant wait to come down when ive got time and see the beast again


stakes

[fullpint]

Thanks Evo for all the info  you are the guru. I am running on 14's and I am going to have to buy some new 10mm spacers, just got back from the garage and had fitted a full set of Falken ZE912's and had it all retracked. The tracking was out by 25 toe out opps! For the total cost of £166.00 which I thought was fairly good.

thats a great deal you got..

[charlie Fett]

thank you chaps. It is ccoming together and is starting to look the part. Black Sparco buckets will soon be in.

[fullpint]

Buckets as well..... Its gonna be totally different to last time we saw it.. Still thinking about having a paint job done?

[charlies lil helper]

i think the paint job is still on the tabel but the buckets mean thats pretty all for interor i think