Alfa 159 Part VIII (Any Alfa discussion also welcomed)

[Matt156c]

Hi Yes, each has pros and cons which I will list down:

 

Proton Gen2

 

Pros

 

- Lots of mods

- cheap to mod and maintain

- Good handling and light weight.

- Can mod to over 200HP easily

- Manual!!

 

Cons

 

- Crappy brand

- FWD

 

Mark X

 

- Toyota Reliability

- Powerful 2.5L engine

- Able to install supercharger

- RWD

 

Cons

 

- Ah peh looks

- HEard that parts are expensive

- Heavy as a tank....

- No manual, crappy torque converter

 

Alfa 159

 

Pros

 

- Looks really nice

- Handles pretty well

- Selespeed which is something like SMG, no torque converter

 

Cons

- Hard to mod

- Only 1 supercharger kit available

- Not reliable

- FWD

 

This is what I feel about each brand. I am leaning towards the Alfa 159 because it really looks cool. Heard that it handles well and it uses clutch instead of torque converter.  But my concern is that it may be too unreliable and too expensive to maintain. If thats the case, I may have to give up on it.... :(

 

So I am asking for opinions.

We like to keep our car stock. If you like to mod, this car is not for you. There is no cons when you drive an Alfa Romeo, it just limitations and getting use to it. If you do your home work, all Alfa Romeo is as reliable as a Toyota.

[Jiex]

How much does it cost to change fuel pump?

 

 

Spent 12 blues

[Bathory]

Time to farewell to my beloved 159. Below items for sale.

 

1) novitec exo - $1000 with cert. (Need to swap with original exo)

http://shop.alfisti.net/Tuning-Styling/Alfa-159/Sport-Exhausts/NOVITEC-Stainless-Steel-Double-Rear-Exhaust-1x100::3371.html

 

2) 7 holes horseshoe with goodyear tyre (left 60%), respray to anthracite color - $1000

(need to swap with any 159 wheels)

 

3) Orque paddle shift - $120

https://www.cycle-stand.net/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=1345

 

4) Orque Rev ignition coil - $250

https://www.cycle-stand.net/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=2725

 

5) Alcabo cup holder - $50

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/auc-rising-88/al-067b/

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/emuzuparts/item/al-062-a/

 

PM me for more details.

[Spermface]

Hello....what's the rim size of your horse shoe rim and also the offset if u have? Any pic?

[Bathory]

18" from EA since Day 1 (9 yrs old). Respray at MeisterWerke Garage last year Jan. Offset is +42 or +45, can't remember. Direct fitting for our brake calipers. I have added spacers for a flushed look.

 

Hello....what's the rim size of your horse shoe rim and also the offset if u have? Any pic?

 

[Saabretooth]

you upgraded the fronts to 4 pots?

 

 

 

 

18" from EA since Day 1 (9 yrs old). Respray at MeisterWerke Garage last year Jan. Offset is +42 or +45, can't remember. Direct fitting for our brake calipers. I have added spacers for a flushed look.

 

 

[Bathory]

you upgraded the fronts to 4 pots?

Done by previous owner. Just changed the front disc and pad last year May at MeisterWerke. Anyone wants to swap plus top up? (around $500, not sure how to quote for this).

 

1) novitec exo - $1000 with cert. (Need to swap with original exo)

http://shop.alfisti....x100::3371.html

 

2) 7 holes horseshoe with goodyear tyre F1 (left 60%), respray to anthracite color - $1000

(need to swap with any 159 wheels with tyres)

 

3) Orque paddle shift - $120

https://www.cycle-st...product_id=1345

 

4) Orque Rev ignition coil - $250

https://www.cycle-st...product_id=2725

 

5) Alcabo cup holder - $50 (SOLD)

 

6) BMC filter, direct fitted into the air box type - $50 (use for 10000km)

http://shop.alfisti.net/Tuning-Styling/Alfa-159/Motor-Sports-Airfilters/BMC-Sports-Air-Filter::6540.html

 

7) Petrol Cap, need to swap - $50

http://shop.alfisti.net/Tuning-Styling/Alfa-147/Exterior/Aluminium-Fuel-Cap::6008.html

 

8) New Window regulator mechanism rear left - $90

 

9) Used Selespeed Pump, use as a spare when replace a new one when changing clutch - $150

http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/parts/159_Selespeed_pump.shtml

 

[Jiex]

500 for a swap to alfa 4pots sounds like a good deal. Is this the 330mm brembos?

[Bathory]

500 for a swap to alfa 4pots sounds like a good deal. Is this the 330mm brembos?

It is 303mm brembo.

[Caldina]

Hi all,

 

I need advice on 159 2.2.

 

Any issues in terms of reliability?

 

Thinking of getting a used 2008/2009.

[D3badge]

Hi all,

 

I need advice on 159 2.2.

 

Any issues in terms of reliability?

 

Thinking of getting a used 2008/2009.

 

lol your user logo look like a Lexus IS200T F Sport or RCF speed dial! if you are driving a Lexus dun bother to come to Alfa community you will vomit blood   cause these 2 brands are apart in term of quality and reliability

[Saabretooth]

How tough is your credit card. You're Alfa is as reliable as your credit worthiness...

[Bathory]

Latest update

 

1) novitec exo - $1000 with cert. (Need to swap with original exo)
http://shop.alfisti....x100::3371.html

2) 7 holes horseshoe with goodyear tyre F1 (left 60%), respray to anthracite color - $1000
(need to swap with any 159 wheels with tyres)

3) Orque paddle shift - $120
https://www.cycle-st...product_id=1345

4) Orque Rev ignition coil - $250
https://www.cycle-st...product_id=2725
 

5) BMC filter, direct fitted into the air box type - $50 (use for 10000km)

http://shop.alfisti....lter::6540.html

 

6) New Window regulator mechanism rear left - $90

 

7) Petrol Cap, need to swap - $50 (SOLD)

 

8) Used Selespeed Pump, use as a spare when replace a new one when changing clutch - $150

http://www.alfaworks...peed_pump.shtml

 

9) Front Strut Bar From Sportivo - $150

 

10) Chrome Wing Mirrors from Sportivo - $80

 

 

 

 

[Jiex]

Novitec not taken yet? thought many are looking for this.

[T816B]

The computer will not allow startup unless the brake or clutch pedal is depressed . I encountered a few times, it couldn't detect the brake pedal pressed but I have the clutch pedal option on my manual 159.

Hi all,

 

I have a similar problem whereby I can't start my 159 Selespeed occasionally (happens once or twice a week) . The frequency has become more often now (daily).

 

I put in the key, press the Start button. Nothing happens, no click, no clonking of starter motor.

 

Sometimes I had to pull the key out, put it back again, then engine can be started, but not all the time.

 

Sometimes I open the driver side door, close it again, then engine can be started.

 

Initially I thought my key battery is weak, and I changed to a new battery. Problem persists.

 

I also tried using my spare key. Same problem.

 

Any clue or same encounter from owners here?

 

Thanks.

[Bathory]

Novitec not taken yet? thought many are looking for this.

Not yet, still available.

Hi all,

 

I have a similar problem whereby I can't start my 159 Selespeed occasionally (happens once or twice a week) . The frequency has become more often now (daily).

 

I put in the key, press the Start button. Nothing happens, no click, no clonking of starter motor.

 

Sometimes I had to pull the key out, put it back again, then engine can be started, but not all the time.

 

Sometimes I open the driver side door, close it again, then engine can be started.

 

Initially I thought my key battery is weak, and I changed to a new battery. Problem persists.

 

I also tried using my spare key. Same problem.

 

Any clue or same encounter from owners here?

 

Thanks.

Did you hear the "EEEEE" sound when open door?

Only happen in the morning after she rest for the night?

Any sound when insert the key?

[T816B]

Not yet, still available.

 

Did you hear the "EEEEE" sound when open door?

Only happen in the morning after she rest for the night?

Any sound when insert the key?

The "eeeeee" sound for the Selespeed pump is there.

 

It can happen any time of the day.:(

 

When I insert the key, yes, there is some sound when the car goes through all the initialisation/checkings.

[Bathory]

The "eeeeee" sound for the Selespeed pump is there.

 

It can happen any time of the day.:(

 

When I insert the key, yes, there is some sound when the car goes through all the initialisation/checkings.

Check your car battery, maybe need to change. If your battery is okay, check your starter motor, maybe need to change.