Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Australia Forum

Technical => 932 Series (156, GTV, Spider, 147, GT, and 166) => Topic started by: tjcurcio on August 17, 2009, 12:04:59 AM

Title: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: tjcurcio on August 17, 2009, 12:04:59 AM
hey guys i got an alfa 147 2004 model and im asking have you guys done any mods to your cars thats good i wanna change my ecu,injectors etc and i would like to put angel eyes head lights in too and led brake lights can anyone help me please
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: alfagtv100 (Biggus) on August 17, 2009, 08:13:46 AM
Example here: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/19/jessica_alba.jpg (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/19/jessica_alba.jpg)
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: Fast Eddie on August 17, 2009, 10:29:38 AM
 :D
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: Andiroid on August 17, 2009, 10:38:51 AM
Hey mate, I don't know about head lights but you can get tail lights. LED's will cause your car to say there is not a bulb there as wattage is different. there are ways of overcoming that though. Nice Deals in UK have tail lights. I have baought a pair of Black Lexus for my Black 147 and they look very nice. They are by far the cheapest lights I found I could get including postage! http://www.nicedeals.co.uk/index.php?cPath=21_35_954&osCsid=5b3b5126c50b050439235042808a1006

Have fun!

Andrew
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: tjcurcio on August 17, 2009, 08:14:27 PM
angel eyes are the ones that bmw;s have what bout any ecu chips or injectors
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: tjcurcio on August 17, 2009, 11:59:39 PM
yea but im asking you guys have use done any mods to you alfas that went wrong and how do i noe the best engine parts to put in
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: tjcurcio on August 18, 2009, 12:35:11 AM
is this chip good for the car
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Performance-Chip-ALFA-ROMEO-146-147-156-159-GT-35-HP_W0QQitemZ170370539004QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item27aae01dfc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: branko.gt on August 18, 2009, 08:52:27 AM
Quote from: alfagtv100 (Biggus) on August 17, 2009, 08:13:46 AM
Example here: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/19/jessica_alba.jpg (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/19/jessica_alba.jpg)

i was disappoint with your effort as the question was specifically about the "headlights"
now try little bit harder ... :P
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: Sheldon McIntosh on August 18, 2009, 04:02:29 PM
How's that?
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: pep105 on August 18, 2009, 04:53:19 PM
pretty good

dont know about Angel eyes but could poke your eyes out when coming the other way

P.S theres also a place to hang your keys on
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: Jekyll and Hyde on August 18, 2009, 08:29:36 PM
Quote from: tjcurcio on August 17, 2009, 08:14:27 PM
angel eyes are the ones that bmw;s have what bout any ecu chips or injectors

What exactly do you think you'll achieve by changing the injectors?

Quote from: tjcurcio on August 18, 2009, 12:35:11 AM
is this chip good for the car
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Performance-Chip-ALFA-ROMEO-146-147-156-159-GT-35-HP_W0QQitemZ170370539004QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item27aae01dfc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

No. It is definitely not good for the car.

Perhaps you should contact one of the club sponsors, tell them how much of a power increase you desire, and let them advise you from there.
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: tjcurcio on August 18, 2009, 11:09:46 PM
where can u find the club sponers
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: alfagtv100 (Biggus) on August 18, 2009, 11:15:02 PM
Quote from: Branko Turk on August 18, 2009, 08:52:27 AM
Quote from: alfagtv100 (Biggus) on August 17, 2009, 08:13:46 AM
Example here: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/19/jessica_alba.jpg (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/19/jessica_alba.jpg)

i was disappoint with your effort as the question was specifically about the "headlights"
now try little bit harder ... :P

So.  The photo I had a (seriously) overwhelming desire to post can be found at the following link.  I believe this would have met Branko's expectations.
http://macedoniaonline.eu/images/jessica_alba.jpg (http://macedoniaonline.eu/images/jessica_alba.jpg)
I thought that posting it may push the limits of my new club position as 'President Of Vice'.

Everyone.  Blame Branko.
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: shiny_car on August 19, 2009, 12:29:49 AM
mods generally boil down to cosmetic and performance.

with a Twin Spark, i don't think you should bother trying to chase big power. it's not worth it IMO. much better off selling the car for a 147GTA have the the 'total package'. you really can't turn a car like a TS into something it isn't without spending huge money.

but for performance mods, i would be suggesting:
*lowered springs: Eibach Pro Kit as already suggested (alternatively, quality coilovers like KW but for a street car, i'd say it's overkill)
*shocks: KONI Sport or FSD, or Bilstein B6
*brake pads: 'fast street' pads like Ferodo DS2500 for the front and DS Performance for the rear
*quality tyres

blend of performance and cosmetic/aural. these won't do much for performance but aren't exactly cosmetic:
*exhaust: alter the sound but don't expect power hikes
*air filter: factory air box/piping is quite reasonable

cosmetic:
*tinted windows
*smoked or clear side indicators
*17" or 18" wheels
*debadge
*non-LED globe upgrades: Philips BlueVision or CrystalVision

some cosmetic changes 'work' much better than others. but it's subjective.

:)
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: Jekyll and Hyde on August 21, 2009, 07:15:30 PM
Quote from: tjcurcio on August 18, 2009, 11:09:46 PM
Where can I find the club sponsors?

Given that you are in NSW, go to http://www.alfaclubnsw.org.au/ (http://www.alfaclubnsw.org.au/), then click on "General Information" on the left hand side, then "Businesses".

Unfortunately I can't directly link to the page.  That should get you started anyway, and I think there are a couple of others in NSW who don't come up there.
Title: Re: alfa romeo mods??
Post by: branko.gt on August 22, 2009, 12:38:20 AM
Quote from: Sheldon Mcintosh on August 18, 2009, 04:02:29 PM
How's that?
now we're talking !