The Car Thread.

[jjbomber]

My Alfa specialist suggested my 156 is the last Alfa to drive like you would expect an Alfa to drive....

Why did the Romans build their roads straight?
Because Italian vehicles are crap at cornering!!!

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

The Giulia is held in very high esteem by the motoring press, especially in Quadrifoglio form, and none of the praise suggests it's aping the German opposition - more that it goes its own way, and does so very well indeed.

 

[plastic penguin]

Why did the Romans build their roads straight?
Because Italian vehicles are crap at cornering!!!

Au contraire, one thing Alfas do best is cornering. Always have done.

 

[plastic penguin]

The Giulia is held in very high esteem by the motoring press, especially in Quadrifoglio form, and none of the praise suggests it's aping the German opposition - more that it goes its own way, and does so very well indeed.

It won the best performance saloon 3 years in a row.

 

[Shrek]

Just spent 3 hours detailing cleaning my BMW snow foam, clay bar and sealant come up a treat cant say that for my back.thought i protect the paint for the winter left it late this year but the sun was shining had to make good use of it.At least my new headphones have charged 😇

 

[jjbomber]

It won the best performance saloon 3 years in a row.

Hankies out for number 6:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5ZTVHVsv1w

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Sorry guys, no politics.

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

This may surprise you, when you learn what's underneath the new bodywork!

Through the window, in the third picture, you can see the dashboard and instrument binnacle of the original car, a post-facelift Citroën BX, very familiar to me... (No more details available)

 

[Gray]

This may surprise you, when you learn what's underneath the new bodywork!

Through the window, in the third picture, you can see the dashboard and instrument binnacle of the original car, a post-facelift Citroën BX, very familiar to me... (No more details available)

Parallel parking that must be challenging - all boot and bonnet, with restricted window views.
I've never had parking aids on any car - but I think I'd want them on that one.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I don't know whether to admire the dedication or question the sanity.

Wouldn't fancy its chances with a speed hump though!

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

Wouldn't fancy its chances with a speed hump though!

If the Hydropneumatic suspension is still present and correct, it’ll be fine when the engine’s running…

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

That did cross my mind, but I'm not sure it would gain enough height to work.

 

[jjbomber]

This may surprise you, when you learn what's underneath the new bodywork!

Through the window, in the third picture, you can see the dashboard and instrument binnacle of the original car, a post-facelift Citroën BX, very familiar to me... (No more details available)

Or one of these:

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[plastic penguin]

This may surprise you, when you learn what's underneath the new bodywork!

Through the window, in the third picture, you can see the dashboard and instrument binnacle of the original car, a post-facelift Citroën BX, very familiar to me... (No more details available)

Jeez, that's one fugly car.

 

[plastic penguin]

My daughter passed her driving test a month ago... three days after selling her Mini Cooper. She'll be looking for a decent replacement. She test drove a 1.0 turbo Polo. Surprisingly fast for a tiny engine. The sat nav i was very impressed with. Not only a radio but did many other things I didn't understand. That's how stupid I am 🤭

 

[James105]

Au contraire, one thing Alfas do best is cornering. Always have done.

I loved my 147 2.0 its cornering was unreal, if they released a hot hatch today I'd buy it tommorow

 

[Shrek]

Alfas are without dought a very good looking sexy car on the eye .

 

[plastic penguin]

Alfas are without dought a very good looking sexy car on the eye .

They are also understated design wise, but very pretty. They don't shout "look at me!" instead, they tend to go under the radar. I washed my car down the other day but didn't have time to polish it.

 

[jjbomber]

but didn't have time to polish it.

As they say, you can't polish a turd!

Actually, it's in excellent condition for it's age. One proud owner!

 

[Shrek]

They are also understated design wise, but very pretty. They don't shout "look at me!" instead, they tend to go under the radar. I washed my car down the other day but didn't have time to polish it.

A good coat of
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/33623261...751&gbraid=0AAAAADmMgihiEskF3WeZVL8IzxevM6Pog

will protect it paint for the winter .

 

[plastic penguin]

As they say, you can't polish a turd!

Actually, it's in excellent condition for it's age. One proud owner!

Indeed. The old girl is holding up well

 

[plastic penguin]

A good coat of
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/336232614286?_ul=GB&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338990947&toolid=10001&customid=eb:g:vms:eb😛:336232614286;{GCLID}&ad_type=pla&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=1006886&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1557785751&gbraid=0AAAAADmMgihiEskF3WeZVL8IzxevM6Pog

will protect it paint for the winter .

Thanks. I'll look out for it at Halfords.

 

[Shrek]

Thanks. I'll look out for it at Halfords.

Welcome Im pretty sure Halfords dont sell it Amazon or euro car parts very effective and lasts easy to apply .Do make sure its this exact one its a synthetic sealant that bonds to paint watch the rain run off.

 

[plastic penguin]

Welcome Im pretty sure Halfords dont sell it Amazon or euro car parts very effective and lasts easy to apply .

I have a local Euro Car Parts (Chessington), so I'll look there. I have purchased Maguires car polishes from Halfords in the past.

Thanks 👍

 

[Gray]

None of my cars' headlights have ever dazzled anyone.
Not much of a claim to fame - but I wish everyone could make the same claim.

BBC News - Car headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being 'blinded' at night - BBC News

Car headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being 'blinded' at night

Concern over the glare from brighter headlamps is prompting the government to review vehicle design.

www.bbc.co.uk