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Anybody know what this is

Anybody knows ehat this is and how to turn it off or fix

9 Comments
2025/02/01
17:10 UTC

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Were carbon buckets an option in the mito?

I've driven a Mito which a customer traded in. It had amazing bucket seats with alcantara seating and a huge Alfa Romeo logo. It was a 1.4 turbo with 170hp I think. (Strongest mito engine)

7 Comments
2025/02/01
16:30 UTC

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How is a Stelvio ugly?

31 Comments
2025/02/01
16:15 UTC

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2017 Giulia looking Beautiful in othe Snow

First time posting and didn’t think I could pick any better time than now.

0 Comments
2025/02/01
15:09 UTC

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Spotted in Hong Kong

Yuen long, NT

2 Comments
2025/02/01
15:08 UTC

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Fold up screen help!

Hi! This might be a stupid question but i cannot find the answer - I have a 2012 1.4TB Giulietta and i want to stop the screen from folding up every time i start the car so i can put a car play screen on top of it. is there a way to disable this on startup?

Thanks!

1 Comment
2025/02/01
14:30 UTC

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Drifting Giulia QV at Riga

0 Comments
2025/02/01
13:33 UTC

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Exhaust leak question

Hey everyone, I just installed the MAPerformance street exhaust and for whatever reason they don’t give you a new exhaust gasket. So in temporarily using the existing one. This obviously allows for an exhaust leak and the sounds im hearing are unsettling lol. What are the chances of this causing damage? Drove it for about 30 mins already. I’m thinking of just leaving it and not driving until I get a new gasket in

The exhaust leak is at the connection after the cat, and I have a 22 giulia sprint

3 Comments
2025/02/01
03:36 UTC

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Alfa Romeo giulietta 1.8

A question for the alfa Romeo enthusiasts, I am going to look at an Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2013-1025 1.8 turbo petrol which accordingly has 170hp and from the pictures it only has one exhaust tip, the seller is receiving the documents for the car in the next few days as it has just been won at an auction, but my worry is that I simply cannot find another giulietta 1.8 that has one exhaust tip with 170hp, all the 1.8 have 2 exhausts and 240hp, I am unable to even find one with one exhaust tip. Can someone please tell me about this ?

5 Comments
2025/02/01
01:46 UTC

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Are you guys worried about car part prices due to the Trump Tariffs.

Ok, so my car is in the shop for electrical issues. I heard tonight Trump signed some tariffs between Canada and Mexico and potentially will extend out to the EU at a later date. I’m quite worried about part cost and availability inside the USA. I am very scared. 2000$ part will cost an extra 500! How do other American Alfa owners feel about this?

31 Comments
2025/02/01
01:40 UTC

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Its pure hate or just old head mentality?

So, i noticed something and i just cant understand how mixed and how fast the alfisti opinion can change

Some weeks ago about a post of a junior, a lot of comments were saying almost the same thing “its not an alfa its a peugeot” “yeah nice peugeot” “buy a real alfa instead of a peugeot” “this brand is dead, they killed alfa, thats not an alfa” and a lot of debates/suggestions where said on the post too “if you want an alfa buy a stelvio or the tonale” “if you want a real alfa for low buy a tonale or a low trim giulia, those are real alfas” “you have a lot of alternatives that are actually good alfas instead of that bulldog like front, go see some stelvios!”

And i saw those comments and remembered A LOT of comments on the same type of post but about a tonale some months ago “omg they are killing the brand, tonale is not a real alfa, dont buy the tonale, buy a stelvio or a giulia instead” “if you want an alfa suv buy a stelvio, stelvio is a real alfa” “bro best alfa you can get a giulietta 1750 ti, best engine ever, dont buy the tonale, its not an alfa” (you see where im going)

But then, i decided to see posts about stelvios and that was where i just got lost “so now alfa is an suv brand? They killing the brand” “an suv just what we wanted, for moms to pick kids at school” i cant really understand what is the actual opinion of the community

Then i thinked about of alfa mito, and i know that when it was released people where like “yeah nice girl teenager car” “damn nice barbie fiat 500” “that looks like a toy car like a fiat 500”

So guys, wtf does this community think about alfas??? Which one are real alfas, which are not, why recommend other alfas on some posts and then recommend alfas on the alfas that you recommended???

Because when something is released its recieved like trash but then another thing is released and the one that was trash becomes a real alfa all of a sudden and the new ones are labeled as trash and the cycle continues

I think that alfa is all about italian luxury cars with the most refined dynamics and handling comboed with engines and looks that make people crazy. And honestly, ive seen a lot of hate on alfas, but not a single alfa was not luxuryous, was not dynamic like expected, not making people look everytime someone passes. ALL of the reviews, biased or not, told that tonale,stelvio, junior, mito and all of the others had awesome handling, all had good interiors even on low trims, all of them felt italian at the minimum at least, all of them look stunning and the list goes on

So whats the problem with alfas guys?

53 Comments
2025/01/31
23:53 UTC

2

Chip tune for 2020 Giulia Ti Sport.

Is there a reliable chip tune available to increase the horsepower for my 2020 Giulia Ti Sport? I live in the Chicago area? Thanks.

6 Comments
2025/01/31
23:44 UTC

0

Who drives an Abarth 500? (Ferrari engine) absolute legend

Which one of you fine chaps drives an Abarth 500 and can tell me the best aftermarket seat options for track racing?! My abarth is very quick (chased down a GT3 at the track and corvette c8 easily) but the seat sucks. I need something to back up my 800hp build. Thanks in advance to the truest subreddit there is

11 Comments
2025/01/31
23:36 UTC

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Thinking of a Used Guilia

Like it says, looking at a used 2023 Veloce. It has around 41k on it. I’d intend to get the extended warranty via molar, but one thing I keep hearing is that it’s hard to get authorized service. I’m in So Louisiana, and as far as I can tell, the closest dealers are Pensacola or Houston. Should I be concerned by that or would I likely be able to get service nearby? I can do things like oil, plugs, etc, but what about more major service?

Hoping for experiences/opinions from others

Thanks in advance!

1 Comment
2025/01/31
23:29 UTC

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2022 vs 2024 Stelvio Ti

Looking at 2 used stelvios.The 2022 has 27k miles and the 2024 is at 22k. Any first hand feedback on either year? I’m coming from a Infiniti fx35 that has been crazy reliable unicorn with 256k miles currently and is still kicking just fine but i think it’s time to have a back up for when the time comes.

3 Comments
2025/01/31
20:19 UTC

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Need some help to get this radio out

I’ve been trying to remove this radio for almost an hour but I can’t seem to get the left side loose. I use some metal coat hangers to unclip the radio but only the right side pulls out, the left won’t budge. I’ve tried pulling them at the same time, pressing the hangers in all directions while pulling but it doesn’t make a difference. The right side slides out by just pulling a bit and pressing to the side. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions for how to remove it, preferably without damaging the radio or the trim?

20 Comments
2025/01/31
18:47 UTC

175

Once my and my dad's 147's side by side.

A picture of about 15 years ago, when me and my dad both had a 147.
The newer cars are really pretty, but I always liked this model.

The one on the left was mine, a 2.0 TS which was a joy to drive.
I was the second owner and it was perfectly maintained by the former owner.
The other is a GTA, it's honestly the most exciting car I've ever driven.

14 Comments
2025/01/31
18:10 UTC

0

(Question) What part is this?+ sound at >2000RPM

Hi there, we got a new to us Alfa Romeo 159 2.2JTS up and running again, however one part fell out and we have no clue where it’s supposed to go. Furthermore we don’t know where the sound in the video is coming from. Any help / advice is appreciated. Pic + sounds edited in the Imgur link (Injection has been replaced before sounds) soundssounds + picture

5 Comments
2025/01/31
17:43 UTC

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Giulietta fuel injectors keep blowing up

I’ve got a 2020 Giulietta Veloce (formerly known as the QV) with the 1750 tbi. I’ve had it for six months and in that time I’ve had two fuel injectors blow up which is turning into a very expensive problem. The specialist mechanic I talked to, who drives the same car, says he has customers with the same issue and it’s what happens when you don’t push it to redline fairly regularly, and that he’s never seen this problem with 4Cs (same engine and transmission, presumably they get thrashed more).

Car is currently in the shop - am considering selling as this is getting expensive. Anyone have any similar experience? What can I do, and what am I doing wrong if anything? Is thrashing it a few times a week really all I need to do?

9 Comments
2025/01/31
16:08 UTC

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Check engine/throttle control after a railroad track or bump in road

Hello, just seeing if anyone can help me figure this out. Wife will take the vehicle to work occasionally maybe 4 mile drive she goes over railroad tracks seems if she goes to quick causes a check engine/throttle drives fine after and resets. After few cycles maybe happens once a month did it to me once while rear tire hit a small pothole in the road no other issues at all drives great just seeing if you guys could know what this could be or just a finicky Alfa lol.

1 Comment
2025/01/31
15:32 UTC

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Driver assistance not turning on, new to Alfa

Hi, just bought a 2021 Stelvio Veloce and on the way home I noticed the driver assistance assist are all off. When trying to turn on, it stays on for a sec and then turns back off. Anyone familiar with that maybe because battery change? Hoping for a fix before going to a dealer.

3 Comments
2025/01/31
14:01 UTC

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1.9 JTD 16V Swirl flaps - intake swap

Hi all, is it possible to put an intake manifold from cf3 engine to cf4? My current Alfa 147 is 16v 150hp Cf4 with plastic intake, can I swap the intake with 16v 140hp cf3 intake without swirl flaps?

0 Comments
2025/01/31
13:41 UTC

31

Help shut up my friend

Three months ago, I became a proud owner of a Giulia Petrol 200hp (Europe).

Ever since, my buddy, who owns a 2009 Diesel Audi A4 with 240hp (remapped), keeps comparing both cars. His arguments range from his car being lighter and faster, to the Giulia's steering being too light and artificial, that the car is too quite.mm He also claims his car has more torque, and my favorite one— that my car is longer. I never say anything, I just nod, but I'm reaching my breaking point.

Can you help me shut him the f***** up?

69 Comments
2025/01/31
13:30 UTC

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Anyone with a 159 know how to stop the windows coming down when i hold the unlock button?

Fed up of accidentally pressing it in my pocket and coming out to a car with the windows open all night. Earlier models rolled windows up with the lock key but my MY11 doesn't. Id rather just code it out with alfaOBD if possible as its a feature i just dont need. Thanks.

2 Comments
2025/01/31
09:53 UTC

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Thoughts on New 2024 Giulia TI AWD?

Hey everyone, was just wondering if anyone on here owns one of these, have always loved how Alfas look and came across what feels like a “too good to be true” deal on a brand new 2024 Giulia TI (it is from an Alfa dealership) but wanted to hopefully hear from people who own the same/similar models about how they like it/if there’s any reason I should be wary, Thanks in advance!

6 Comments
2025/01/31
09:38 UTC

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Im thinking of buying a used Gt 1.9

So i’m thinking of buying a used gt 1.9 diesel with 181k km and its a 2010year. Im wondering if its a good idea and if it has the same bulletproof engine as the 158 jtdm. And whats should i be looking for when checking the car?

1 Comment
2025/01/31
09:24 UTC

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Buying advice: 2001 147 2.0 or 2010 Giulietta 1.4

Dear Alfisti ,

My first car , a 147 (120hp 1.6 -2003 ) has failed emissions this year having done 265.000 kilometers ( with me being a yobbo for 70k km ) . luckily I could sway the inspector with some cash :) , i can drive it till november, though it eats oil like a two stroke.

However i am already looking for a replacement and found a very nice red , though basic 2.0 147 with only 38k on the clock! But for this price, I can also buy a fairly used quilietta 1.4t or a Mito (150k kilometers or so ). Are these newer alfa's a substantial upgrade to the 147? Only thing I really missed was more power from my little 1.6 ..

I can and do most of the maintenance myself ( brakes suspensions, oil change etc ) , but was wondering if there are any major repairs or other things I should worry about if I get any of the 3? Dont really want to be replacing expensive turbo's in the near future !

What would you guys do! Thanks in advance !

40 Comments
2025/01/31
08:36 UTC

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