Alfa 159 Part III. (any alfa discussion welcomed too)

[Count_duku]

I just got my tie rod ends changed at almost 120,000km, cured the steering loose feeling that I was having for 2 years. Very pleased, though the steering noises are still there. This repair, and the cam sensor replacement restored the 159 experience to almost like when I first got the car. Now only left the clutch to be replaced ..

[Mikepitt]

Any good merchants to recommend to do leather seat upholstery for our bella?

[Ftco]

Any good merchants to recommend to do leather seat upholstery for our bella?

 

The cars are done locally by Jackspeed so they have the template. You can try them.

[Saabretooth]

Count, sounds like you're not going to be changing cars anytime soon. :)

 

 

 

 

 

Going to Sinming tomorrow morning. Anyone?

Prepping the car up before I head to KL for Biz trip

 

 

[D3badge]

Hi guys, any idea where can I get steel braided brake lines n wats e going rates for them? Thx all

 

got mine here, now EUR low can consider. BTW you create an account, postage address Singapore, they will show you price without VAT thus even cheaper.

 

I got red colour, but actually sliver also same performance only colour different. you cant really see ur hose, most of the time I see my red hose is when servicing at AS when bella got hydro lift up

 

http://shop.alfisti.net/Tuning-Styling/Alf...:1_315_318.html

Edited May 15, 2012 by D3badge

[D3badge]

just to add, postage take around 10 days. I buy few stuffs from them, so far no issue good services

 

1) gearnob

2)SSH and EBC red stuff

3)Bilstein B6

 

all 3 times very promt

[Mikepitt]

The cars are done locally by Jackspeed so they have the template. You can try them.

 

Thanks. Will give them a call later.

[Count_duku]

Count, sounds like you're not going to be changing cars anytime soon. :)

 

 

 

 

 

Going to Sinming tomorrow morning. Anyone?

Prepping the car up before I head to KL for Biz trip

 

Nope .. not changing car soon. I thought the performance and steering issues were going to take time and lots of money to resolve. Surprisingly these were fixed for < $700, problems that I have been living with for 2 years. I think the main issue was chasing out the symptoms and checking it with Peter/Alfaowner.com. That took time. Sometimes parts were available, sometimes they need to be ordered. Quite a lot of trial and error fixes as well like swapping air filter, cleaning it, cleaning the MAF sensor, etc. Almost gave up on the car ..

[Sparcolite]

just to add, postage take around 10 days. I buy few stuffs from them, so far no issue good services

 

1) gearnob

2)SSH and EBC red stuff

3)Bilstein B6

 

all 3 times very promt

 

Thx for the help

 

Btw... My spider has a serious over hang prob. The front lower, brace tower's screw kept hitting high carpark humps or sudden depression on roads.. I'm upgraded to Prodrive 18s, on standard ride height n it's still not helping. Is going 19s a better choice? Abit contradicting but I'm also looking at lowering e spider. Have checked w Peter but he mentioned that it's an inherent thing on Alfa... Has anyone encounter these n found a way to over come it?

 

[Casio]

Thx for the help

 

Btw... My spider has a serious over hang prob. The front lower, brace tower's screw kept hitting high carpark humps or sudden depression on roads.. I'm upgraded to Prodrive 18s, on standard ride height n it's still not helping. Is going 19s a better choice? Abit contradicting but I'm also looking at lowering e spider. Have checked w Peter but he mentioned that it's an inherent thing on Alfa... Has anyone encounter these n found a way to over come it?

 

Why not remove the front lower brace?

 

[Saabretooth]

Why not remove the front lower brace?

 

its a spyder right? I believe its to give it structural rigidity cause no "roof" support.

[Gorjiam]

Don't understand... picture?

[Sparcolite]

Don't understand... picture?

 

Erm.. Jus imagine the front lower brace, which looked like a "X" with screws at each mounting points (4).

 

2 screws under e engine area n the other 2 under e driver n passenger respectively.

 

The 2 screws that's under the latter is hitting e apex of e humps (high) when crossing them. Those flatter type isn't an issue.

[Casio]

Erm.. Jus imagine the front lower brace, which looked like a "X" with screws at each mounting points (4).

 

2 screws under e engine area n the other 2 under e driver n passenger respectively.

 

The 2 screws that's under the latter is hitting e apex of e humps (high) when crossing them. Those flatter type isn't an issue.

 

I think it is an aftermarket accessory, but i maybe wrong. If it is an aftermarket accessory and before you lower your ride, it is scrubbing, it will scrub more when you lower your ride. Either you live with it, go extremely slow when you're approaching a hump and do not lower your ride or remove it and lower your ride with a peace of mind.

 

 

[Sparcolite]

I think it is an aftermarket accessory, but i maybe wrong. If it is an aftermarket accessory and before you lower your ride, it is scrubbing, it will scrub more when you lower your ride. Either you live with it, go extremely slow when you're approaching a hump and do not lower your ride or remove it and lower your ride with a peace of mind.

 

It came from e factory. I'm surprise other spider or AR 159 owners ain't having e same issue.

 

I'm sure it's there for stability or safety issue, removing it ain't an option for me. Anyway thx for ur reply.

 

Any other bros can chip in??

 

Btw, wat happened to all e spiders in sgcarmart??... Went there to cc look look... Only found 1 left

[Xinkehew]

right rear window stuck at bottom position. when pressing button got ge ge ge sound but window doesnot move. called euroauto workshop. they say need to replace some regulator inside. costs 500+,,,,,,.anyone can advise the full name of ac and another alfalfa workshop. want to call up and check, ,,.thx.

[Xeryh]

I had the same issue too, and basically I will scrap my undercarriage at certain places even when I'm literally crawling over humps. I guess it didnt help that I was on 19" and the low profile tires did not help with the cushioning.

 

Just take note of the carparks to avoid (Bugis, Macdonald's House etc etc)

 

It came from e factory. I'm surprise other spider or AR 159 owners ain't having e same issue.

 

I'm sure it's there for stability or safety issue, removing it ain't an option for me. Anyway thx for ur reply.

 

Any other bros can chip in??

 

Btw, wat happened to all e spiders in sgcarmart??... Went there to cc look look... Only found 1 left

 

[Sparcolite]

I had the same issue too, and basically I will scrap my undercarriage at certain places even when I'm literally crawling over humps. I guess it didnt help that I was on 19" and the low profile tires did not help with the cushioning.

 

Just take note of the carparks to avoid (Bugis, Macdonald's House etc etc)

 

Guess I can ditch my excuse to go 19s...