Alfa 159 Part VIII (Any Alfa discussion also welcomed)

[Vhtfhwlego]

So those hard jerking is normal? Nothing wrong with any valve or solenoid?

98% of alfa owners do not drive in city mode.

 

Things you can do:-

Ask a fellow member to test drive the car with u.

Bring it to the top 3 recommended workshop for a quick review.

 

We are all very friendly guys, just post a request and we will help you out.

[Sgjujitsu]

98% of alfa owners do not drive in city mode.

 

Things you can do:-

Ask a fellow member to test drive the car with u.

Bring it to the top 3 recommended workshop for a quick review.

 

We are all very friendly guys, just post a request and we will help you out.

City mode is auto mode?

[Jiex]

Hi everyone, I'm looking at a '07 Alfa 159. I'm new to selespeed. I did a test drive and realize that when its in auto mode, shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear, there's quite a big jerk. Is this normal? I just drive like I'm driving a normal auto transmission car without lifting the accelerator. Pls enlighten me before I commit into it.

 

Same feeling when i initially got my 2.2JTS.

Takes a while to learn the gearbox.

You will need to lift your foot a little off the accelerator when the gb does the upshift similar when driving manual where u lift off acc and clutch in to change gear.

[Vhtfhwlego]

City mode is auto mode?

Yap.

 

If using manual, it's tap shift then release gas to have a smooth gearchange.

Not the other way round as in release gas then tap shift.

[Theredstar]

Yap.

 

If using manual, it's tap shift then release gas to have a smooth gearchange.

Not the other way round as in release gas then tap shift.

Haha

Now I keep thinking how I do it

[Vhtfhwlego]

Haha

Now I keep thinking how I do it

If cannot recall, use the other method which 80% of Alfa owners drives.

Pedal to metal, upshifts at 6400~6600rpm.

[Desmojon]

So those hard jerking is normal? Nothing wrong with any valve or solenoid?

 

The 159 Selespeed is not the normal boring car. It is an interesting car. Takes some time to get use to it. You can learn to drive it with manners most of the time. Once you get use to it you will not notice you are working the "magic"

[Theredstar]

If cannot recall, use the other method which 80% of Alfa owners drives.

Pedal to metal, upshifts at 6400~6600rpm.

Oops

I belong to the 20% then. lol

 

I realize I do not release the gas pedal tho

[Sgjujitsu]

If cannot recall, use the other method which 80% of Alfa owners drives.

Pedal to metal, upshifts at 6400~6600rpm.

Wats pedal to metal?

[Vhtfhwlego]

Wats pedal to metal?

When the accelerator is pushed so far it cant move any more- in some cars it hits a metal bar, or the end of the footwell (which is hopefully made of metal).

 

Hence the term pedal to the metal. Obviously if you have the accelerator all the way fowards youre gonna be gathering speed...or going fairly fast.

[Theredstar]

When the accelerator is pushed so far it cant move any more- in some cars it hits a metal bar, or the end of the footwell (which is hopefully made of metal).

 

Hence the term pedal to the metal. Obviously if you have the accelerator all the way fowards youre gonna be gathering speed...or going fairly fast.

Same as WOT bo?

Or need to be at a lower gear?

 

I realize my dress shoes sometimes get blocked

Gimme the illusion I pedal to metal liao. Lol

[Jnco]

Another 7 days , i will be collecting my 159 from one of the forum friend here. LOL. SO execited.

Hi all , Can i check where can i get the chrome or light grey side mirror from ? Just doing some research, hope to get a good deal.

 

Thanks

[G_mann]

Another 7 days , i will be collecting my 159 from one of the forum friend here. LOL. SO execited.

Hi all , Can i check where can i get the chrome or light grey side mirror from ? Just doing some research, hope to get a good deal.

 

Thanks

 

Welcome to the family....

[Count_duku]

Another 7 days , i will be collecting my 159 from one of the forum friend here. LOL. SO execited.

Hi all , Can i check where can i get the chrome or light grey side mirror from ? Just doing some research, hope to get a good deal.

 

Thanks

Congrats man .. I think nowadays can also wrap the mirrors with chrome vinyl. Also put some of those triangle cloverleaf (Quadrifoglio) stickers on the fenders for good measure.

[Jnco]

Congrats man .. I think nowadays can also wrap the mirrors with chrome vinyl. Also put some of those triangle cloverleaf (Quadrifoglio) stickers on the fenders for good measure.

 

That will save me alot. Thanks bro!

[Theredstar]

That will save me alot. Thanks bro!

Yes

The official covers can cost quite a fair bit

I remember lemming after the sports pedals but the whole set wld set me back by 500(?)

With no added ponies!!!

[Jiex]

Another 7 days , i will be collecting my 159 from one of the forum friend here. LOL. SO execited.

Hi all , Can i check where can i get the chrome or light grey side mirror from ? Just doing some research, hope to get a good deal.

 

Thanks

 

Congrats on taking the plunge. Who's giving up his ride?

 

 

Yes

The official covers can cost quite a fair bit

I remember lemming after the sports pedals but the whole set wld set me back by 500(?)

With no added ponies!!!

 

Any cheaper alternatives?

 

[Overboost]

Hi guys,

 

Are the 159 3.2 generally reliable?

 

Can live with the occasional check engine light but not stranded type of problem. Have a Fiat in the household so I know what you guys are talking about.

 

Thinking of swapping my Volvo for a 159 3.2.