Been sold an "alfa 156" spoiler. Been for fitting quotes. Been told it's not for my car, but seller insists it is. He says it's warped in storage and the fibre glass can be forced into shape when fitting it. Fitter says this can be done, but shape will be wrong and spoiler will crack almost immediately. Your opinions would be much appreciated.
same shape as yours at the bottom of your posts, red. it doesn't curve at the ends as the boot does. seller says he'll fit it, but i don't wanna be left with a boot full of holes if it snaps.
You can see on your first pic how it doesn't follow the line of the boot. I found some common sense and worked out, it's to stop it hitting the window! Now all I have to do if find someone to fit it who knows what they're doing!
I'm in Shropshire. Can anybody suggest someone local? I can get it sprayed for a good price. Just need it fitted.
I've finally found someone to fit and spray it. He's quoted £100.Reasonable? All I need to do is source the uprated boot struts. Where should I look and exactly what am I looking for?
aint got a clue, i cant find them either, having said that though, my car is 7 years old on original non spoiler struts, just being careful. eper doesnt list them either
:thumbs: You've been a great help, mate. Will show you completed project. How careful I got to be with spoiler and do you think £100 is a reasonable price?
£100 for spray and fitting is a great price:thumbs: all providing they do it propperly which they should its only 6 bolts.
not all that carefull really, let the boot go up on its own, though it wont with the spoiler, just give it a helping hand but dont pull it faster than the struts are moving, shutting is pretty painless.:thumbs:
just ake sure they dont over grease the struts and the joints, as the spoiler may fly up and hit the window, so always wise to keep hold of the boot if your struts are working very well dont want a smashing accident do we:lol:
just trying to find the modified struts,proving very hard:rant:
right the part number from the dealer is 60657685, in eper its 10 grams heavier than the other strut so presume this is it as they have the same description. they have metal ends apparently so they are visually different, about £50 each mind:rant:
You going for it? I was gonna ring the guy to give him the go-ahead. Don't use the boot much, anyway! Will just have to wait until the better weather, so he can spray it properly.
that look better, love that colour and your welcome:thumbs:
i dont have skirts either but 17 or 18" wheels are not really needed. some nice teles and skirts and then lower it, and im sorted. im a 3rd of the way there:lol:
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Alfa Romeo Forum
7.1M posts
216.7K members
Since 2001
The friendly Alfa Romeo Club - If you are looking to buy or you are already an Alfa Romeo owner, join alfaowner.com today to get the most from your ownership