air induction kits for 124 2.0 and other mods

Hi ppl,

Just recently bought a 2002 147 2.0 manual.

Really great drive. I replaced a VW golf GT TDI 130. I have had a previous alfa, GTV 3.0, fantastic, but have a small family now
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Anyway, I was looking into getting a K&N induction kit for my new 147. Anyone with any experiences?

Also, I am looking to get 17 supersport alloys, any ideas where to get them from at a reasonable price.

Was thinking of adding the red brake callipers too.....any ideas where to get them from?

any experiences with lowering the 147? Should I buy new springs or use existing ones?

And lastly.....any decent side skirts that anyone knows of?

Look forward to getting your advice.

K&N..nooooooooooooooooooooo...it will knacker ur MAF...oh the oil !!.....

dont use K&N on the alfas, it will damage the MAF sensor, you are much better off with either a simple drop in panel filter or a BMC CDA kit.


ebay seems to regularly have supersport alloys up for grabs, there probably your best bet too.

most people on here have painted their stock calipers rather than complete replacements, get a wire brush, tin of hammerite red and a small paint brush, give the calipers a good dressing with the wire brush to get rid of any dirt, slap on a few coats of paint and let dry. dead easy

depending on the mileage of the car you may be best off going for a shocks/springs kit from the likes of eibach to lower the car. the shocks are typically good for 60000 miles so if the car is nearing this change the lot, average drop is 35mm.

wouldnt bother starting to add side skirts TBH, the 147s looks are great as they are, there is very few kits actually ehnance the car but if you must id advise going for the GTA skirts/bumpers/spoiler etc

welcome to the club

What's a 124?

Originally Posted by Roswell

What's a 124?

meant 147!

Originally Posted by marko

dont use K&N on the alfas, it will damage the MAF sensor, you are much better off with either a simple drop in panel filter or a BMC CDA kit.


ebay seems to regularly have supersport alloys up for grabs, there probably your best bet too.

most people on here have painted their stock calipers rather than complete replacements, get a wire brush, tin of hammerite red and a small paint brush, give the calipers a good dressing with the wire brush to get rid of any dirt, slap on a few coats of paint and let dry. dead easy

depending on the mileage of the car you may be best off going for a shocks/springs kit from the likes of eibach to lower the car. the shocks are typically good for 60000 miles so if the car is nearing this change the lot, average drop is 35mm.

wouldnt bother starting to add side skirts TBH, the 147s looks are great as they are, there is very few kits actually ehnance the car but if you must id advise going for the GTA skirts/bumpers/spoiler etc

welcome to the club

Thanks for the info. I know what you mean about the body kit. Will probably leave it. Thanks so much about the advice about the K&N, i was going to order one today!....do you even think its worth putting an induction kit on it?

most certainly an induction kit is always benefitial as long as you get the right one. if your not after big changes in sound go for the drop in panel filter (direct replacement) from autodelta, its about 30 quid. if your planning to get the car engine management remapped at a later date the BMC CDA kit is a must, this together with a remap from the likes of angel tuning will be looking at about 165bhp not to mention much improved power delivery and response