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09-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
Originally Posted by Pomeo
I love the left leg rest...LHD will read as right leg rest.......
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10-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
The chrome strips that start at the base of either side of the windscreen and run down the roof.
The way the keyhole for the boot is concealed under the Alfa badge that swivels (not only 166s but I think its brilliant).
The rear sunblind - something I really appreciate having here in Oz.
The 12v outlet for the rear seat passengers.
And a few subtle styling details:
The way the bonnet shutlines frame the headlights.
The sculpted sides, and the way the flares around the wheels rise and fall out of them.
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10-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
Another one is the ashtray release, just push to open, soft opening then when open push a little further to release the ashtray insert which rises up. I'd had the car over year until I figured that one out!
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10-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
oooo - never spotted that one!
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10-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
The "curve handles" close very softly too....brilliant!
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10-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
The small faded LED on top of the dashboard. Not functioning in my 166. I replaced it for a blue flashing LED when the ignition is switched off as a pseudo indicator for an alarm system.
The corroded outside door openers.
Last edited by klaasw : 10-06-2008 at 21:17.
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10-06-2008
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#32 (Post Link)
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
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10-06-2008
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#33 (Post Link)
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
Originally Posted by marktodd
Another one is the ashtray release, just push to open, soft opening then when open push a little further to release the ashtray insert which rises up. I'd had the car over year until I figured that one out!
that is so cool, i actually went out and tried it! i knew the opening was smooth but not the ejection!
Originally Posted by klaasw
The small faded LED on top of the dashboard. Not functioning in my 166. I replaced it for a blue flashing LED when the ignition is switched off as a pseudo indicator for an alarm system.
The corroded outside door openers.
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10-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
My flashing LED is on the vent bit just above the dashboard compartment. As pigfarmer said, what is that square thing?
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10-06-2008
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#35 (Post Link)
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
sun light sensor i think
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10-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
Anyone mention the boot lock under the boot badge ? That I didn't know about till someone on here pointed it out to me !!  |
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10-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
I like the chrome tops to the wheel bolts, so they do not corrode, like on my 145, stay nice and shiny.
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11-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
round air vents
and the chrome ring around them
rear door handles inside
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11-06-2008
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#39 (Post Link)
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
 anyone nursing a semi? or can we stop this thread now... |
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11-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
Originally Posted by bobda
Are you sure about that?
I am not talking about the foot rest.....i mean the sensuous curve that allows your left leg to lie to the side without any obstruction.(LHD will be the right leg I think unless my orientaion is wrong).......I defo dont mean the centre leg rest as in centre arm rest which has been discussed earlier.When I adopt the same driving position in the Vectra I get a sore leg caused by the projection of the centre console.
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11-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
The way the DSP subwoofers vibrate your rear view mirror, even at modest levels!  |
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11-06-2008
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#42 (Post Link)
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
you don't need a dsp for that  |
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12-06-2008
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
Originally Posted by niallmoran
sun light sensor i think
or is it the remote locking sensor i wonder? |
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12-06-2008
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#44 (Post Link)
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
the remote is RF so doesn't need a line of sight sensor....pretty sure it's the sunlight sensor for the climate control - when it realises it's sunny it directs mroe cold air to face level.
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12-06-2008
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#45 (Post Link)
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
the silver grey stripe that goes round the circumference of the wooden steering wheel. Not visible form the drivers seat, but through the windscreen or when you are getting in.
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12-06-2008
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#46 (Post Link)
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
Originally Posted by niallmoran
the remote is RF so doesn't need a line of sight sensor....pretty sure it's the sunlight sensor for the climate control - when it realises it's sunny it directs mroe cold air to face level.
I always figured it was just a plastic cover for a screw holding the dash in place 
I love the arm rest - maybe the rest of you need to get longer legs
I love the way that cruise control only operates at under 110. |
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12-06-2008
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#47 (Post Link)
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Re: Subtle details game on the 166
the remote is RF so doesn't need a line of sight sensor....pretty sure it's the sunlight sensor for the climate control - when it realises it's sunny it directs mroe cold air to face level.
i thought this was the bit that recieved the signal from the key fob to open the door...
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