Alfa 147 - A Decade...

[Suirattigas]

meant yup facelift 147

[Le_Stig]

I see... Do join us for meetup! Will be posted in the 159 thread.

[Torquemeister]

Thanks all.. got the parts..

bonnet 800

right light 260

emblem 80

Bumper out of stock.. luckily for me, my bumper is only slightly scratched..

 

Now I am toying the idea of spraying my italian mistress white

(currently she is black)

 

http://www.worldcarfans.com/10802052430/ne...-uk/lowphotos#0

 

comments?

 

Generally lighter colours work with cars that are a stunning piece of kit. As an example - it you look at the 1 Series Beemer (a real ugly duckling) then in white it is a total disaster, whereas in black or dark grey it kind of blends in so its very ugly proportions dont offend so much. Still looks like c..p

 

The 147 in my view works better in darker colours - but at the end of the day you need to be happy with it.

[Suirattigas]

HAHAHA... thanks for the imputs... think i am sticking with black.. the cash for re-spraying can be better used for accessories and such ;) thanks all

 

going to send my lady to surgery this evening... sigh~

 

[Torquemeister]

HAHAHA... thanks for the imputs... think i am sticking with black.. the cash for re-spraying can be better used for accessories and such ;) thanks all

 

going to send my lady to surgery this evening... sigh~

Good decision - one more point, unless you are going for a bare body shell respray it is a real bad idea to change the colour - come resale time it ends up looking cheap and hence could devalue the car.

[Suirattigas]

got back my beau this evening ... black and seductive ;)

[Le_Stig]

Any pics to share?

[Loh_li]

Hi, 147s are great drive. Had 1 for ~6yrs, and just sold it for bigger family space. Btw, I have a sprint booster from my 147sele for sale. Do let me (+65 98286406) know if you are interested. :)

[Mockngbrd]

one question for the 147 guys, is the sillyspeed on the 2.0 the same as those on the Fiats? cos i hate those on the Fiats but my recollection of the 156 Sillyspeed i tested many many years ago (when it was still new....haha) wasn't as repusive

[Etnt]

mostly the same, comparing the 147 and fiat gp. though the 147's shifts seem abit faster.

[Le_Stig]

The last generation of Selespeed are less problematic compared to the older gen. Some errors are rectified with reflash but for parts ie actuators or accumalators are still.... Haha, still require replacement after some miles. Clutch rod can be adjusted for quicker clutch reaction but wear and tear nevertheless would be higher.

 

Fiat share same parts as Alfa in terms of selespeed gearbox. :)

[Suirattigas]

 

 

My beau just back from spa after facial, medicure, pedicure....

 

- picture taken by blackberry phone, so not doing her any justice :p

 

 

 

Loh_li, noted on the booster, will let you know if i have interest ... cheers

[Le_Stig]

Nice! Would love to get all 147 owners together one day... Not too much actually, about 200+ on Singapore roads now... Haha

[Torquemeister]

And there was yet another one in Jackson Square on Friday! That makes three............

[Kelloggs]

did u buy this sometime in Feb this year from AML ?

 

My beau just back from spa after facial, medicure, pedicure....

 

- picture taken by blackberry phone, so not doing her any justice :p

 

 

 

Loh_li, noted on the booster, will let you know if i have interest ... cheers

 

[Suirattigas]

yup i did, somewhere end jan/ early feb @ eunos used car... cant remember the company though..

hmmm... u have history or scoop on my beau ??

[Maxbg]

2002 Sept 147 1.6TS pre-facelift. mileage 80k+

 

Just replaced the Roof liner(falling off) and Door panel covers(faded).

[Mmaaarrrkkk]

deciding between a 1.6M or 2.0A

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...346&DL=1000

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...112&DL=1435

 

First conti car for me :)