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Exhaust
Alfatune 2.5" straight-through stainless sports exhaust:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread.html#post4424677
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread.html#post4425581
Alfatune decat pipe:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...era-2-4-skunk-works-thread-4.html#post4455200
Custom 3" downpipe and center section:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-17.html#post4958213
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-17.html#post4968690
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-18.html#post5002054
Exhaust note comparison:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-21.html#post5119164
Lighting
HID & LED sidelight install:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-22.html#post5199381
Suspension
Koni Sports Dampers with Eibach lowering springs:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread.html#post4424662
Koni Sports Dampers with Novitec lowering springs:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuning-and-upgrades/304828-clogz-brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread-14.html
KW V3 coilovers:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5089383
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5089535
Laser tracking:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...era-2-4-skunk-works-thread-9.html#post4535450
Front strut bar:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuning-and-upgrades/304828-clogz-brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread-22.html
Wheels
OZ Ultraleggera 19x8:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread.html#post4424664
OZ Ultraleggera HLT 19x8.5:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-14.html#post4879899
Audio
Fitting Pioneer AVH-4300DVD:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-13.html#post4857895
Parking camera install:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-15.html#post4896129
Brakes
Rear brakes:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-13.html#post4845594
365mm floating discs & 6pot AP-Racing calipers:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-13.html#post4844584
Bodywork
Front Splitter:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...era-2-4-skunk-works-thread-3.html#post4444659
Detailing:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-12.html#post4835116
Engine & performance
Alfatune F1 remap with DPF & EGR delete:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread.html#post4424658
Water/Methanol injection install:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...era-2-4-skunk-works-thread-5.html#post4457197
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...era-2-4-skunk-works-thread-7.html#post4515191
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-11.html#post4794179
FMIC:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-12.html#post4828874
Cold air intake:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-12.html#post4836923
Hybrid Garrett GTB2265 turbo upgrade:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-16.html#post4943102
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-16.html#post4943484
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-16.html#post4951440
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-17.html#post4958213
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-17.html#post4968690
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-18.html#post5002039
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-18.html#post5002054
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-18.html#post5031352
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-19.html#post5031361
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-19.html#post5074478
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5111909
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5111975
Boost control:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-19.html#post5074478
Boost gauge upgrade:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-19.html#post5074501
Oil catch tank:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5088787
Dyno runs:
297bhp/519ftlbs:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-15.html#post4911051
319bhp/523ftlbs:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5111975
Videos
2.5" exhaust movie:
BreraExhaustMovie2.wmv - YouTube
60-100mph acceleration:
Brera std turbo 297hp 60 100mph - YouTube
3.0" exhaust movie:
Clogz's Skunk Works Brera 2.4jtdm Exhaust Movie - Part2 - YouTube
Clogz's Skunk Works Brera 2.4jtdm Exhaust Movie - Part2 - HD Version - YouTube
==============================================
Gather round my friends,
After a long chat with my friend James (F1JBS) we decided it would be cool to see if we could duplicate some of the results of his longstanding battle on a different Brera 2.4 and push the Brera development further together.
Some of you will have read about the mods I've done to my car already but I thought I'd do a quick recap for the benefit of the thread so that all information is in one place...
A New car
In 2010 I decided to change my trusty Seat Leon BTCC for the car I wanted in the first place - An Alfa Romeo Brera. The type of engine was pretty much decided beforehand due to the long daily commute. I visited some Alfa dealers and ended up testdriving a nice Brera from Mangoletsi with their upgrades. It was a nice car but I had an opportunity to buy a 2nd hand Brera with 64miles on the clock. The car came from an Alfa dealer down south and I bought it just of the pictures I was sent. It was going to be used as a demo but I got there first and it was stored until I could take delivery.
In April/May 2010 after all the snow had cleared up and the sun had decided to show its face again my car was promptly delivered and it was looking in great(read mint!) condition.
The car was new and the engine felt very tight just like my previous car. After a few thousand miles the engine was better but I was still disappointed with the driveability. Especially considering it's a 5-cylinder diesel engine! The fuel economy was equally disappointing averaging 37~39mpg despite doing lots of motorway mileage. 
Exhaust
Alfatune 2.5" straight-through stainless sports exhaust:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread.html#post4424677
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread.html#post4425581
Alfatune decat pipe:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...era-2-4-skunk-works-thread-4.html#post4455200
Custom 3" downpipe and center section:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-17.html#post4958213
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-17.html#post4968690
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-18.html#post5002054
Exhaust note comparison:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-21.html#post5119164
Lighting
HID & LED sidelight install:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-22.html#post5199381
Suspension
Koni Sports Dampers with Eibach lowering springs:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread.html#post4424662
Koni Sports Dampers with Novitec lowering springs:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuning-and-upgrades/304828-clogz-brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread-14.html
KW V3 coilovers:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5089383
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5089535
Laser tracking:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...era-2-4-skunk-works-thread-9.html#post4535450
Front strut bar:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuning-and-upgrades/304828-clogz-brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread-22.html
Wheels
OZ Ultraleggera 19x8:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread.html#post4424664
OZ Ultraleggera HLT 19x8.5:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-14.html#post4879899
Audio
Fitting Pioneer AVH-4300DVD:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-13.html#post4857895
Parking camera install:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-15.html#post4896129
Brakes
Rear brakes:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-13.html#post4845594
365mm floating discs & 6pot AP-Racing calipers:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-13.html#post4844584
Bodywork
Front Splitter:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...era-2-4-skunk-works-thread-3.html#post4444659
Detailing:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-12.html#post4835116
Engine & performance
Alfatune F1 remap with DPF & EGR delete:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread.html#post4424658
Water/Methanol injection install:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...era-2-4-skunk-works-thread-5.html#post4457197
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...era-2-4-skunk-works-thread-7.html#post4515191
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-11.html#post4794179
FMIC:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-12.html#post4828874
Cold air intake:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-12.html#post4836923
Hybrid Garrett GTB2265 turbo upgrade:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-16.html#post4943102
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-16.html#post4943484
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-16.html#post4951440
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-17.html#post4958213
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-17.html#post4968690
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-18.html#post5002039
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-18.html#post5002054
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-18.html#post5031352
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-19.html#post5031361
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-19.html#post5074478
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5111909
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5111975
Boost control:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-19.html#post5074478
Boost gauge upgrade:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-19.html#post5074501
Oil catch tank:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5088787
Dyno runs:
297bhp/519ftlbs:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-15.html#post4911051
319bhp/523ftlbs:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuni...ra-2-4-skunk-works-thread-20.html#post5111975
Videos
2.5" exhaust movie:
BreraExhaustMovie2.wmv - YouTube
60-100mph acceleration:
Brera std turbo 297hp 60 100mph - YouTube
3.0" exhaust movie:
Clogz's Skunk Works Brera 2.4jtdm Exhaust Movie - Part2 - YouTube
Clogz's Skunk Works Brera 2.4jtdm Exhaust Movie - Part2 - HD Version - YouTube
==============================================
Gather round my friends,
After a long chat with my friend James (F1JBS) we decided it would be cool to see if we could duplicate some of the results of his longstanding battle on a different Brera 2.4 and push the Brera development further together.
Some of you will have read about the mods I've done to my car already but I thought I'd do a quick recap for the benefit of the thread so that all information is in one place...
A New car
In 2010 I decided to change my trusty Seat Leon BTCC for the car I wanted in the first place - An Alfa Romeo Brera. The type of engine was pretty much decided beforehand due to the long daily commute. I visited some Alfa dealers and ended up testdriving a nice Brera from Mangoletsi with their upgrades. It was a nice car but I had an opportunity to buy a 2nd hand Brera with 64miles on the clock. The car came from an Alfa dealer down south and I bought it just of the pictures I was sent. It was going to be used as a demo but I got there first and it was stored until I could take delivery.
In April/May 2010 after all the snow had cleared up and the sun had decided to show its face again my car was promptly delivered and it was looking in great(read mint!) condition.
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