Sunday, 30 April 2006
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| New Car ? DrLargePants 06:17:29 |
| | OK, my mileage has dropped massively and a JTD is no longer cost
effective for me. Thinking of getting a 156 2.0 JTS, but I'm a bit
confused about the trim levels.
What's the difference between Veloce 1 & 2 ? Also is it only the
Veloces that have the side skirts ? Which ones have the wooden
steering wheel ?
Performance wise, how would a 2.0 JTS compare to say a Vag 1.8 20vt in
a Leon/Octavia ?
Thanks!
Sean
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Saturday, 29 April 2006
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| Black stuff Steve Byatt 22:37:26 |
| | OK... I want no lectures about how I should have done my research before
buying a car with dimply black stuff, and I don't want anyone ranting at me
when I go on to mention that our nearest Halfords is 25 miles away (and no
doubt someone will even check the locations of all Halfords shops in the
West Midlands)... no,no,no. What I am after is just some simple advice.
Has anyone found a good (and easy) way of cleaning the dimply black stuff on
the dashboard and non-leather bits of the doors? What about that "Back to
Black" stuff? Is it any good? (My nearest Halfords ... or carbits shop of
any kind for that matter, is 25 miles away so, before I make the journey I
wouldn't mind an informed recommendation). (Even though I can do Halfords in
23 minutes if I avoid the "rush hour"!)
Ta
Steve
156 GTA, with dimply black stuff. And quite a lot of mud.
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| 2000 156 Edmund 22:31:44 |
| | finally bought my 156 TS Selespeed 2000 model. anyone knows any good
online spareparts dealer?
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Tuesday, 25 April 2006
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| 156 Aluminium Undertrays Mr Flipflops 22:12:08 |
| | Hey Guys
I'm sick of my plastic tray sagging, dragging and all those other things.
So, I want to get myself one of those aluminium ones. As far as I know
there are 2 metal pillars either side which are subject to corrosion, but
are required for a secure fastening... how much do these parts cost, and do
they need to be painted or are they pre-treated?
Another question is, I see on the manufacturer website there are 2 part
numbers for the V6 156. One for the automatic, and one for the 2.5 and GTA.
I'm a little confused about that, as one of the dealers listed has the GTA
down as 25 euros extra, which seems odd if it's the same part...
Thanks!
Rgds
Stuart
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Monday, 24 April 2006
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| Tyre repair Stephen Marriott 11:52:31 |
| | Hi,
I managed to clip the curb yesterday while parking my 147 yesterday
<ggrrrr!> And now have a small cut on the the sidewall of the tyre 
The cut is very low down towards the rim of the wheel. Is it possible
to fix this...?
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Stephen Marriott - steve@c4d.co.uk
ICQ: 29793027 Yahoo: sjmariota
MSN: steve@c4d.co.uk AIM: sjmariota
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Friday, 21 April 2006
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| New Alpha Romeo Spider owner.. quick question plz... Cableguy 13:14:28 |
| | Hello All.. New to the group and had a quick question to somebody who
owns an Alpha Romeo.. Last week I bought an 87 Alpha Romeo Spider with
39k miles on it, great car and I'm enjoying myself driving around with
the top down. the question I have is what's the top speed on these
cars? I get it to 80 or 90 mph with little problem, but doesn't want to
go much faster. my other car is Benz c230 Kompressor and I can go 130
mph before I feel I have to slow down. not that I'm out to break any
record or anything, just it seem slower than I thought it would be.
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Thursday, 20 April 2006
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| [Bose Amplifier] Connector Pin-out oVoSanto 16:34:44 |
| | Any one can explain me wich are the connections of the Bose amplifier?
Thx!
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oVoo o o
ICQ:8621929
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Wednesday, 19 April 2006
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| 147 valuations Nc 17:58:55 |
| | Is the Brera designed to take the place of the 147 ?? Do the readers
expect 147 prices to fall with the release of the Brera ??
(thinking of ading a friend for the 156 in year or so.. and wondering
what I should be looking to save for a 4-5 year old basic model, prob
1.6/1.8, for the mrs).
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| Bristol Italian Car Festival SteveH 13:16:27 |
| | Anyone else from here going?
Looks like a cracking day out.
I'm 'showing' the 75 
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Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Fiat Marea 20v HLX - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
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| Alfa Romeo Dealers in the US Robert 11:22:03 |
| | Does anybody know of an Alfa Romeo dealer in the US, I have driven 2
Alfas and love them.
A drivers car through and through.
Cheers
Rob
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| How much... Domestos 02:45:15 |
| | How much is reasonable...
Alfa 156 1.9 JTD 2003 on an 03 plate Turisimo spec, but has alloys and Cream
leather. The car has done 53,000 miles. Just had a new clutch and has had
all services upto and including 48,000 via Alfa.
Thanks
Dom
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| Re: 60,000mile Service on 156 2.0 Ts Veloce Nc 01:30:18 |
| | Graeme Cosgrove wrote:> Took the opportuinty to have the timing belt done, plus the full 60K > miles service (100Km?) including spark plugs.>
Needed new back brake pads and disks, and new handbrake cables.> Just over ВЈ800. Car feels like brand new! I think this was good Value > For Money. Comments?> G
Had the 60k mile service done on my 156 2.0 W reg (2000 plate) in Sept
last year. Got the cambelt, tensioners and variator done at the same
time. Cost about ВЈ650 at the alfa workshop (Jamie Porter's place) in
Royston.
Looking forward to a cheaper one this year (although the idle actuator
needs changing!)...
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Tuesday, 18 April 2006
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| Anyone tried an air induction kit on a 156? John 18:45:30 |
| |
I`m not a boy racer, honest, but.............
I have a 5 year old 2.0 156 and I am considering fitting either a K&N or a
BMC air induction kit. Both manufacturers make some pretty bold claims about
BHP increases on there websites but would like to hear from owners who may
have done for themselves.
Cheers
John
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| Alfa's press site now open for anyone Alfistagj 18:09:13 |
| | Used to be behind a password.
Now open for anyone.
http://www.fiatautopress.com/index.php?group=3
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Ciao from The Netherlands
alfistagj (aka Gert-Jan)
GT 2.0 JTS (2005)
Montreal 2.6V8 (1428700 - 1973/4)
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Monday, 17 April 2006
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| Re: FAQ and de facto Charter Catman 17:25:12 |
| | Pete wrote:
FAQ and de facto Charter for news://alt.autos.alfa-romeo> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------->
1) This group is for the discussion of Alfa Romeos and associated> topics only. Please DO NOT TOP POST. It makes it harder to follow> the chain of advise <snip>
Your typo, or mine?
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Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 TS 156 TS S2
Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
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| Valve,Butterfly valve,Globe valve,Check valve,Ball valve,Plug valve,Marine valve,Gate valve,Flow con Guest 11:20:47 |
| | Lianqi import & export trading co.,ltd.(http://www.lianqi-trade.com) is
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Sunday, 16 April 2006
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| Nuova Alfasud? Full147 20:01:05 |
| | fonte:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/65934/alfasud_ready_to_return.html
foto:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/media/?name=/picture_library/dir_49/car_portal_pic_24779.jpg
"Our sources say Alfa Romeo is set to unveil an all-new small model at
the Paris Motor Show in October. It will preview a future production
car based on Fiat Grande Punto underpinnings, and our exclusive image
shows what's in store for the front-wheel-drive hatch."
interessante il ricordo dell'alfasud originale:
"Despite being the first small family car to bring outstanding
handling to the masses, the original marked the end of an era for Alfa
purists. Not only was it the firm's first-ever front-wheel-drive
model, but it was built in Southern Italy (hence the name) and plagued
by rust and reliability problems."
a parte discorsi di immagine e di marketing, non sarebbe male una
concorrente italiana come si deve per pologt, yartis ts, mini(?), e
combricola...
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Ciao! Full147
PV - AlfaRomeo 147 1.9JTD 115cv
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Saturday, 15 April 2006
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| FAQ and de facto Charter rev Apr06 Pete 23:38:04 |
| | FAQ and de facto Charter for news://alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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1) This group is for the discussion of Alfa Romeos and associated
topics only. Please DO NOT TOP POST. It makes it harder to follow
the chain of advice being sought and given.
2) NO ATTACHMENTS are allowed *except* for URL listings of Alfa
related sites. Strictly NO Pictures. Appropriate pictures are always
welcomed at the Official Web Site www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
instructions on how to send them are available from the Webmaster.
3) No Trade Adverts are permitted UNLESS they are specifically
relevant to Alfa Romeo sales or service.
4) Private adverts are welcome, but ONLY for Alfa Romeos, and
associated parts / services. Please include details, prices and
geographical location.
5) Please post in English if you can. You will get more replies.
6) Please do not post in non european character sets
8) If you are going to post for help / advice / general questions,
please be aware that you may get quite a lot of e-mail. It would
be nice if you answered it. These people are trying to help, and
it's only polite. When replying by email please put ALFA in the
Subject line to help people spot your reply from amongst the junk.
9) If you are posting a technical question, please give as many
details as possible: Bare minimum:
Model
Year (UK Reg letters are meaningless to the rest of the world)
Engine size
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Symptoms
10) Google is your friend. If you want to know if something has
happened to others go to www.groups.google.com, and check.
You might even find your answer. SEE BELOW for Questions.
11) All postings should be in plain text, and wrapped before the
79th character.
12)Cross posting should be avoided, but is permitted as long as the
subject of the message indicates that it is cross posted.
13) Abbreviations in common usage by some group users;
AFAIAC = As Far As I Am Concerned
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
ATM = At The Moment
DAMHIKIJDOK = Don't Ask Me How I Know, I Just Do, OK
HAND = Have a Nice Day
HTH = Hope This Helps / Hurts Context sensitive
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Some of the Most frequently asked by readers that have generated a
wealth of debate and replies. Google is a great resource for these.
Links are included in the hope that the advise may help.
Not everyone is familiar with the web and these links are here with
these people in mind.
These Subjects are not included so as to stifle further debate on
these issues and people with the same questions are still welcomed
to post to the group. Your re-asking a question could very well show
new light for us all to profit from.
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What oil / Selenia oil etc.,
http://makeashorterlink.com/?S1DF24C9C
http://makeashorterlink.com/?A1CF25C9C
Click Google Search
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Questions about changing the 156 belt:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?J1FF52C9C
Click Google Search
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What tyres are best for my Alfa (esp 156)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?F53025D9C
http://makeashorterlink.com/?H18041D9C
Click Google Search
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Bad starting or stalling, shaky idle (Lambda sensor)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?T6A012D9C
Click Google Search
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This FAQ revised: APRIL 2006
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NB: anti-rust address. Please clean before use.
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<iowna156@rustclubalfa.com>
156 2.0 TS (2001) - Proteo Rosso
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| 33 Guilloume 23:36:31 |
| | wanneer komt er eindelijk eens een echte opvolger voor de 33?
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Friday, 14 April 2006
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| Re: Alfa Dealer ceased Trading. Paul Woodsford 21:42:04 |
| | "Domestos" <andy.mak@virgin.netspam> wrote in message
news:2rf%f.32598$8o.30024@newsfe6-win.ntli.net...>
I can see you have a chip on your shoulder, called a forest by the look >> of>> things, but never mind " Each to our own opinion ".>> I wish you a good day, as I'm off to work.> Maybe if you spent less time in the morning replying to NG posts, you > would have more time to get to your dealer and onto your work !!! Like I > said... you must have a problem with organisation... I would hate for you > to be related to my health records in some way...> In addition last Monday (10/04/06) you spent time replying to a post at > 16:34 - busy day at the office was it? Maybe you could have used that time > to pick up/ drop off a car...> I look forward to you response...>
My response, having been called in from 0030 hrs Monday morning , theatre
list finished early due to patient not turning up. Probably one of your
relatives Domestos, couldn't understand the letter.
But never mind.
Have found out that there will be a new Alfa Dealership setup in Cardiff
towards the 3rd quarter of this year, and have found a garage in Cardiff who
specialise in Alfa & Jaguar repairs/service, via a personal recommendation
of a work colleague who restores vintage Jaguars. So I'm happy, and as for
you Domestos ---- Go to Hell ----.
Killfile set up for this arrogant poster.
To the rest, thanks for your help and info.
Bye.
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Paul Woodsford
Remove NOSPAM to reply.
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| Re: Quiz Of The Week David Sim 19:23:55 |
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"Robert Pichler" <info@fotoflashremovethis.hr> wrote in message
news:e1bb2q$ab1$1@ss405.t-com.hr...>
"Zathras" <webnewsgroup@nospamthanks.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:or9i325uet04qimn098l48365ml5n4op9c@4ax.com...>> On Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:15:24 GMT, Halmyre <nospam@this.address> wrote:>> (prompted by following a 156 recently)>>> Hands up anyone who's ever opened the boot of their 156 with the key and>>>forgotten to swivel the badge back into place?>>> <raises hand, many times>>> ?? Why would you do this..other than curiosity. If I've got the key,>> I've got the button to open it automatically - this is less hassle so>> I've never used my key.> I own an 147 and I don't have a manual option of opening the boot. Just > electronically. > Silly, isn't it? At least I don't have to bother about the swivelling > logo.> Kind regards,> Robert
yes done this many times with the 156
more troublesome was my last 164 - boot lock behind badge was siezed throgh
lack of use the AA man told me.
anyway - flat battery + battery in boot + siezed boot lock + electronic boot
release switch = a lot of head scratching......
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