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Depends on how many adults u want to fit in the back. 2 are very comfrotable, maybe 3. But if they're 1.8m then it might be a little tricky. They'll fit, but the driver will be in Group N rally drivery seating position

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Depends on how many adults u want to fit in the back. 2 are very comfrotable, maybe 3. But if they're 1.8m then it might be a little tricky. They'll fit, but the driver will be in Group N rally drivery seating position

Sounds like when Im carrying passengers in back of Brera - maybe would work for a pair of amputees..........but then again where to put wheelchairs :o

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Depends on how many adults u want to fit in the back. 2 are very comfrotable, maybe 3. But if they're 1.8m then it might be a little tricky. They'll fit, but the driver will be in Group N rally drivery seating position

 

?? I'm 1.8m tall but I find the rear of the GT quite ok. But then again.. I will not know if the driver was in a Group N Rally driving position. LOL

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?? I'm 1.8m tall but I find the rear of the GT quite ok. But then again.. I will not know if the driver was in a Group N Rally driving position. LOL

My buddy and his wife, 1.83 and 1.78 fit comfortably in the back. But then again, my seats are sports seats and usually are quite upright.

 

The GT can fit 1 or e wheelchairs in the boot quite comfortably.

 

 

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hmmm - you get sort of one ring around the bi xenon only? I was imagining some clever lighting engineer had illuminated all three chrome bezels - now that would be cool

 

The white 159 i saw had 2 or 3 rings...not juz one.

 

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The white 159 i saw had 2 or 3 rings...not juz one.

I saw one 159 with 3 rings on Pioneer Road North. It was the vehicle behind me. Looks good. But on second thoughts, it is a BM thing.

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Thanks for the comments...I was wondering how Eibach ARBs were on Alfa 159 based on personal experience as AS told me they have them installed in a few Alfa 159s.

 

I had them in my previous Fiat Brava and it did change the overall handling. Initially, I had a Sparco front strut bar which did not give any extra edge except beautify the engine bay. Also, had after market absorbers (Titans) and Eibach springs which also did not contribute much to the handling.

 

If you walk into a restuarant and ask the waiter: is the food here good? You will expect an answer: "Yes!" Enough said. I reckon you go direct to those that fitted the ARBs and get their advise. Like I mentioned, I had the Eibach ARBs on my previous bella, I felt minimal difference. The majority improve came from the coils (KW V2s and the setup).

 

Front Strut for FWD cars are honestly in my personal opinion not required. Predominantly FWD cars have inherit understeer and adding Front Struts manifies the problem. Yes, it helps and create stability on straights and on high speed but when it comes to a bend or corner, you're likely to have a hugging episode with the barrier. Then again, I am coming from the angle that you are driving hard enough. On the hindsight, normal driving won't feel much difference so ultimately got to know what your driving style is and what you really want out of these so called enhancement or modifications.

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Hey guys....saw a white Alfa Romeo 159 with BMW Angel light headlamp juz now....sibei chio....

 

Where to get this kind of headlamp and how much?

 

If you are referring to Angel Lights... see below:

 

Then again, why want the look of a BMW when you are driving an Alfa?

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haiz... the aircon on my alfa spider suddenly stopped working and the driver's foot well area heat got alot warmer then usual...

 

the electronic indicators on the dashboard show that the fan is working, the aircon is switched on... BUT nothing is coming out of the vents. Not even warm air

 

what could be the problem?? [bigcry]

 

Sounds like your vents motor has some glitches. I had the same problem. Sent back to EA, all they did was disconnect the battery for 10 minutes, reconnect and calibrate the system. Everything went back to normal.

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Sounds like when Im carrying passengers in back of Brera - maybe would work for a pair of amputees..........but then again where to put wheelchairs :o

brera has worse leg room than GT.

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Finally took my beloved GT for a long drive down PIE....

 

Really loving it! The feeling of it finally able to stretch it legs was superb!

 

 

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hi all,

 

i dunno if i am wrong to post this here..

I am interested to join the Alfisti gang and own an Alfa, prob GT, 159 or 147, 2008 or newer..

Hope to buy from people who takes gd care of the car, whom i presume forumers here do that! :)

 

i will only take the car end Dec... anyone interested in letting go, pls let me know... THX~

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I beg to differ. It is very subjective as well when it comes to this not just diameter.

 

Got to factor in a few aspects. Suspension setup including ride height, tyres which also includes pressure, temperature and compound and last but not least, what kind of speed, braking and entry angle. The car can be perfectly setup but again, understeer and/or oversteer can still be induced.

 

I read your following thread and though about it. You are right, there is a formula to calculate the overall stiffness of an ARB. In the formula it include diameter of bar, radius from pivot and elasticity of material use(saabretooth is right).

spring rate for solid bar =

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hi all,

 

i dunno if i am wrong to post this here..

I am interested to join the Alfisti gang and own an Alfa, prob GT, 159 or 147, 2008 or newer..

Hope to buy from people who takes gd care of the car, whom i presume forumers here do that! :)

 

i will only take the car end Dec... anyone interested in letting go, pls let me know... THX~

 

Yeah mate, u might wanna checkout a 09 Blackline red GT now on SGcarmart, might have went for that but i bought mine just a month ago...

 

 

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