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What have you done to your 159/Brera/Spider today?

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Hi all,

This kind of thread works well on several other forums I use and often sparks some great discussions / ideas. Just post up what it is you've done and feel free to comment on others posts, but be nice :lol:

Today - tracking set to zero toe as recommended on here. Needed doing as it's taken the inside edges off the fronts.
 
#5,372 ·
what pads did you have on before? what do you make of the ferodos? I have performance friction at the moment so interested for future reference when its replacement time
 
#5,379 · (Edited)
Got my Spider ready for Spring Alfa Day and also to sell it. Along with cleaning, my alloys had wear and scuffing so today had them powder coated/refurbished in a colour called Hyper Silver. The end result before and after I really like, Metal Magic did a superb job so big thanks to them.
 

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#5,380 ·
I have been getting the Spider ready for the wife for summer. Out of hibernation it has had engine oil, filter and gearbox oil changed and new discs and pads. The hood deep cleaned and proofed, paintwork machine compounded, then polished and finally two coats of Meguiar's Deep Crystal Carnauba Car Wax. On the inside every corner was vacuumed, the leather cleaned with Auto Glym leather wash then treated with a dressing. Door shuts, bonnet shuts and boot shuts cleaned, Oh and even the under the filler cap. Then to finish off we had the wheels stripped and powder coated in shadow silver finish. She gets the car back this weekend.
 

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#5,390 ·
Anyone out there can offer some advise on where to get a new gasket for the triangular flange on the inlet to the DPF? The original gasket is totally gone and I'm loathe to resort to a exhaust paste from Halfords as it may need to come off again. Struggling up here in the Newcastle area even if the lads have just won promotion to the premier league again... Do I need to go to the dealer for this gasket?:depressed:
 
#5,391 ·
Well, it's been a fairly expensive few weeks for me...new timing belt, water pump, tensioners etc plus four new boots a couple of weeks back led to a new crankshaft pulley, an oil pump and new battery! >_<

Now, can anyone tell me why I can hear beeping when I use my indicators and how I might turn this off? Is it the same process as turning off the alarm beeps?
 
#5,395 ·
Not today, per se. More like last week.

Timing chain, tensioners, balance chain, tensioners, coil pack, spark plugs, camshaft sensors (both) camshaft solenoids (both) and a bit of oil.

Next on the hit list is to solve the weird aircon problem.
 
#5,399 ·
Same here , just done mine myself not absolutely perfect but really pleased .
Had to do them with the tyres on too but came up really much better only £30 paint and laquer to do the 4 result.

I'll post some pics tomorrow.
You can do it :nervous:
 
#5,398 ·
Just finally fitted my clean blanked intake today , got stopped before I could finish by the rain though :punch:
Hope to finish off some point tomorrow.
That job was a real pain , hope it willbe all worth the effort though.

Not tried that sealer .
What polish do you use.?
I normally use auto glym then their exrtra gloss on top the following day.
I did use the dark colour polish last time but they don't recommend putting the gloss over the top.
Having said that I have used it on the dark colour polish before and not had any issues just left it a couple of days then washed the car and applied the gloss, seemed to work well.
 
#5,400 ·
I have always used Boora Carnauba wax, can put it on anything including glass & always good results.
I've tried mixing it 50/50 with colour match polish with some good results around the wheel arches and sills.
The sealer is something my daughter had as a T-Cut pack, thought I would try it, seems to be beading nicely this morning after the rain, protects the paint from scratching as well allegedly??
 
#5,401 ·
Just finally fitted my clean blanked intake today , got stopped before I could finish by the rain though
Hope to finish off some point tomorrow.
That job was a real pain , hope it willbe all worth the effort though.

IT WILL BE DEFINITELY WORTH ALL THE EFFORT, NEVER LOOKED BACK SINCE DOING MINE :cloud9:
 
#5,404 ·
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Vote for whoever you think deserves to win :thumbs:



And May Detailing competition now open for entries http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/car-detailing/1073154-may-2017-detailing-competition-entries.html

Don't let the title put you off, it doesn't have to be a full detail, a wash & a clean will do, if the car looks good take some pics & submit them, please include some info on what you have done to the car :thumbs:

Check out the updated rules here http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/car-detailing/745785-monthly-detailing-competition-rules.html
 
#5,405 ·
Fitted a set of OEM front mud flaps last night to make the most of the sunny weather.

Wish I'd done it years ago, shouldnt have listened to the dealer telling me they arent compatible with Ti's - where there's a will, there's a way.

Also ordered one of the wee rubber mats for the bottom of the door handle wells as one has always been oddly missing - its all in the little things!

Phil.
 
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