THE
GUIDE TO MODIFYING A FIAT BRAVO
Welcome
to the Fiat Bravo/a modification guide. This has been slightly
revamped with direct links to the manufacturer's own main web
site wherever possible. In the case where this has not been possible,
I have linked to suppliers who are known to either stock the item
or to be a distributor.
Should you order a part and find it doesn't fit - don't winge
to us, you should check everything out yourself - this is just
a guide to what is available.
For engine tuning see
www.angeltuning.co.uk
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Section
1 - What is available and who makes it |
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Section
2 - Hints, Tips, Do's and Dont's |
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It
is possible to fit 17" alloys, with a width of
no more than 7.5", straight onto the Bravo without
requiring modifications to the arches. You may
even lower the car by up to 40mm and carry 2 rear passengers
without the tyres rubbing the arches.
Standard
fitment for Bravo/a & Marea wheels is:
PCD 98 - Offest 38 - Centre Bore 58.0
18" alloys will fit with some work. You will,
though, be restricted with regards to your choice of
wheel, as very few manufacturers make 18" wheels
with a width of only 7" . However should you fit
18" wheels, you will not be able to obtain full
lock on the steering and the arches will require rolling,
which costs about £120. If the car has side
skirts, the back of the side skirt beside the rear wheel
will also require trimming as it will catch.
NB. It's easier to fit 18" wheels on a HGT as the
arches are wider.
N.B.
Your speedo will be out if the circumference of your
new tyre is different from that of standard. To calculate
the difference -
click
here
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You
should now notice that despite the amount of cutting and
sandpapering you have done, your old tyres will not fit
your new wheels. Obviously your local tyre place can help
but we have a few good places to call if you are in the
vicinity. |
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Springs |
| Make/Drop |
Part
No. |
Bravo |
| Eibach
/ 33 |
1034.140 |
1.2 |
| Eibach
/ 33 |
3016.140 |
1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Eibach
/ 33 |
3017.140 |
2.0, D, TD, JTD |
| Hormann
/ adj |
17182030 |
All (over £1000!) |
| Hormann
/ 35 |
17182031 |
All (check 2.0 and D's) |
| Dalhems
/ 30 |
D3204 |
1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Dalhems
/ 30 |
D3205 |
2.0, D, TD, JTD |
| Spax
/ 40 |
S010002 |
1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Spax
/ 50 |
S010003 |
1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Spax
/ 40 |
S010004 |
2.0, D, TD, JTD |
| Spax
/ 50 |
S010005 |
2.0, D, TD, JTD |
| AVO
/ 35 |
25-020 |
1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| AVO
/ 35 |
25-022 |
2.0, D, TD, JTD |
| H&R
/ 30 |
29687-2 |
All (check 2.0 and D's) |
| Novitec
/ 50 |
591HF |
All (check 2.0 and D's) |
| Postert
/ 40 |
FA430004 |
All (check 2.0 and D's) |
Dampers |
| Maker |
Model |
Bravo |
| Boge
(Oil) |
27 T03 F |
All (check 2.0 and D's) |
| Boge
(Gas) |
27 T04 F |
All (check 2.0 and D's) |
| Bilstein
(Gas) |
SE6-8125 |
1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Bilstein
(Gas) |
SE5-8131 |
2.0 |
| Koni
(Gas Adj) |
8741-1351 |
2.0 |
| Koni
(Gas Adj) |
8741-1331 |
1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Koni
(Gas) |
8240-1152 |
All (Rear) |
| Spax
(Gas) |
N2166 |
1.4, 1.6 (Rear) |
| Spax
(Gas) |
N2165 |
1.4, 1.6 (Front) |
| Novitec
(Gas Adj) |
594BF |
1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Novitec
(Gas Adj) |
596BF |
2.0 |
| Novitec
(Gas Pressure-Adj) |
592BF |
1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Novitec
(Gas Pressure-Adj) |
556BF |
2.0 |
| OMP |
AMIS0033AR |
2.0 (Front) |
| OMP |
AMIS0032PR |
2.0 (Rear) |
| OMP |
AMIS0038AR |
1.4, 1.6, 1.8 (Front) |
| OMP |
AMIS0033PR |
1.4, 1.6, 1.8 (Rear) |
Kits |
| Maker |
Model |
Bravo |
| Spax |
V7865 (-40mm) |
1.6, 1.6 |
| Bilstein |
B25112 |
1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Novitec |
593CF (-55mm) |
2.0 |
| Novitec |
590CF (-55mm) |
1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| OMP |
FI2129 |
2.0, D, TD |
| OMP |
FI2128 |
1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
Strut
Braces |
| Maker |
Model |
Bravo |
| Hormann |
17182021 |
2.0 |
| OMP |
MA/1732 |
1.4, 1.6 |
Wheel
Spacers |
| Maker
/ Space |
Model |
Bravo |
| Novitec
/ 10mm |
584CF |
All |
| Novitec
/ 15mm |
524CF |
All |
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Please
note that the rear spoilers / wings listed here do not
need the rear screen drilled. Only the HGT standard
spoiler fits that way.
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| Maker |
Model |
Bravo |
| Red
Dot |
XJ16 (6 Slot) |
1.4, 1.6 |
| Red
Dot |
XR16 (20 Slot) |
1.4, 1.6 |
| Red
Dot |
XM16 (40 Slot) |
1.4, 1.6 |
| Red
Dot |
XJ17 (6 Slot) |
1.8, TD |
| Red
Dot |
XR17 (20 Slot) |
1.8, TD |
| Red
Dot |
XM17 (40 Slot) |
1.8, TD |
| Red
Dot |
XJ758 (6 Slot) |
2.0 |
| Red
Dot |
XR758 (20 Slot) |
2.0 |
| Red
Dot |
XM758 (40 Slot) |
2.0 |
| Tarox
G88 |
0701 |
1.4, 1.6, D's |
| Tarox
G88 |
0751 |
1.6, 1.8. TD |
| Tarox
G88 |
0774 |
2.0 |
| Hormann
PG |
18188500D |
1.8 |
| Hormann
PG |
18888017B |
2.0 |
| EBC
- Greenstuff |
EBCG21059 |
1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.9D(75) |
| EBC
- Greenstuff |
EBCG21060 |
1.8, 1.9TD(100) |
| EBC
- Greenstuff |
EBCG21061 |
2.0 |
| OMP |
TFE/LA4155S |
2.0 |
| OMP |
TFE/FZ4077S |
1.8, TD |
| OMP |
TFE/FZ4078S |
1.4, 1.6 |
Brake
Hoses |
| Maker |
Model |
Bravo |
| OMP |
TF1/FI53/20V |
2.0 |
| OMP |
TF1/FI53 |
1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Hormann |
18182020 |
Check |
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| Maker |
Model |
Bravo |
| Postert |
Interior Kit FA3100009 |
All |
| Novitec |
Bravo Floor Mats 696BI |
All |
| OMP |
Steering Wheel Hub OD/1960FI25 |
All |
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Cat=Catalytic
Convertor
C=Centre Box
RB=Rear Box
Man= Manifold
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