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Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 #1409677
08/02/2013 00:27
08/02/2013 00:27
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I'm not quite sure where to start as there are elements in this post that should be in the Styling as well as Alarm and ICE section. I'll do an overview of the modifications and then break this out into the sub categories over the next few weeks. The respray has been documented before so I won't cover this again.

Back in 2010, I had a double din stereo fitted into the coupe and unfortunately the results, while admirable weren't the factory fitment I was looking for. Cue forward 2012, I took this opportunity to have the following undertaken. While retaining the Pioneer AV 3200BT, I have pretty much overhauled the rest of the audio system. I decided to incorporate the SATNAV AVIC-F220 Navgate and Reverse Camera with parking assistance ND-BC20PA extras as part of the Pioneer family. The Pioneer system is controllable via blue tooth remote on the steering wheel. The speakers are now upgraded to Morel coaxial 6 and 2 way 6 component speakers, with a Pioneer TS-WX110A sub woofer (very compact and space saving) in the passenger footwell. The centre console was taken off again and worked on to give it that clean factory finish. I am happy with this now as there were elements of the original clarion bracket clips visible in the former attempt. I kept the original cloth seats in storage and these have now been upholstered to Classic Red leather requiring up to 2 hides. The steering wheel has been retrimmed too. The reverse camera is between the two reg plate bulbs and I intend to have this sunken further into the rear apron so the brackets are not visible.

The piece de resistance are the red LED high intensity lighting found inside the wheel arches. Of course there is the option to switch these off while driving.

Whilst there are a couple more items to do, I think she's on a par with most of today's cars in terms of options on offer.

Last edited by Desmond; 09/02/2013 01:38.
Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1409686
08/02/2013 01:16
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Like the wheels!

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1409810
08/02/2013 18:47
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Love the wheels too but the red LEDs behind them seriously ruin the look!

I don't get the point?

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: ] #1409811
08/02/2013 19:23
08/02/2013 19:23

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Love the headunit, looks great.....don't like or understand the wheel Led's....each to their own though I guess....

Last edited by RICHB; 08/02/2013 19:23.
Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1409812
08/02/2013 19:26
08/02/2013 19:26

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Yes it is! Wheels suit the car perfectly,lights very chavvy,80s,nasty,sorry but they cheapen the car totally!
It is a v nice coupe,,,,lose the tack! hurl

Last edited by Steamer; 08/02/2013 19:26.
Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1409836
08/02/2013 21:32
08/02/2013 21:32
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Thanks, I hear you guys.
I did think Chavtastic too but hitting my 40s brings you into that pre mid-life stage so I'll be the judge of that.
Fortunately, the leds can be switched off at any moment except when there's an Audi TT around;something about TT drivers that brings out the puerility in me.

If there was a point, it was to evoke images of the heat generated by an F1 car through the ceramic brakes as she approaches a hairpin....well kind of....maybe you don't get my drift but that's ok.
Yes the wheels are rota sub zeros 18X7.5 with H&R spacers and wobbly bits paired with pzero nero 225 35s... mind the potholes. We all know the fiat's limitations on aftermarket wheels. Personally I think the Plus's wheels are the best still ... just would have been nicer a size up.

This is my homage to the coupe and I've had her since she rolled out of Turin. Looks like I'm stuck with you for another good few yrs ... ciao bella ti amo!!

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1409839
08/02/2013 21:40
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Very nice coupe ... Bar the led's looks like something from Close encounters of the third kind rather than an F1 car!! Lol

Love the leather can't beat fresh hide

And also love the plain painted sills seriously considering reverting my car back to that look pure and simple looks class !! smile

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1409840
08/02/2013 21:40
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Oh dear......

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1409862
08/02/2013 23:40
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Originally Posted By: Desmond

it was to evoke images of the heat generated by an F1 car through the ceramic brakes as she approaches a hairpin.


It's no a F1 car shout

smile

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1409926
09/02/2013 12:29
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that leather is stunning

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: ] #1409930
09/02/2013 12:47
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Originally Posted By: frary
that leather is stunning


Looks like it would go very nicely in Mario's LE wink

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1409974
09/02/2013 17:48
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I do like those seats! I keep thinking a nice black le style car with red leather would look the business.

I get what you're going for with the lights, but I reckon maybe if it was more subtle. A glow rather than those bright bulbs. You won't need much to contrast nicely.

A very nice looking coupé! thumb

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1410072
10/02/2013 13:13
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Nice Leather and wheels.
Got to agree with others that LEDs seem pointless. Now! If you wired them to the brake lights that might be pretty cool. smile

Last edited by Lego; 10/02/2013 13:49.
Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1412251
21/02/2013 21:44
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stereo looks fantastic and well done. Great time and effort goes into custom stuff like that.

Unfortunatly i have to agree with the rest of the bunch, the car looks great just the lights bring it down to saxo levels of chavy!

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1412254
21/02/2013 22:05
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I echo the comments about the LEDs but that's personal preference. It shows that you've out a lot of effort into it the car looks clean and tidy. Stereo install looks very good, and the retrim looks great!

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Gunzi] #1412389
22/02/2013 14:48
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It's a nice coupe. I really like those wheels. Kind of reminds me of a mini Pagani Zonda!
You do realise your ICE install is probably worth 5x the value of the car laugh



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Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1412950
25/02/2013 22:28
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Ha yes you're right for sure, but I think to most on this forum, the coupe is priceless. Its a labour of love and the best thing is the rarity. I used to think the Alfa GTV had the timeless looks, but not anymore. I reckon the coupe has aged more gracefully and still turns heads now. Its the amazement you see in people's eyes especially as they finally see the Fiat badge.

Re: Fiat Coupe 20vt NE (New Edition) for 2013 [Re: Desmond] #1412959
25/02/2013 23:05
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Head unit and leather look love

I have to agree with everyone else on the leds though, very tacky. Not my cup of tea but then it's not my car.


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