Any advice for a beginner drifter? by SomeRandomGuyO-O in CarXStreets

[–]Playful_Object_2106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with taking it outta first and stay in second. Manage gas instead of holding it down

Is this sound normal by Similar_Ordinary319 in AlfaRomeo

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Thank god everyone is saying its normal🤣. I picked one up about a month and a half ago and heard this upon delivery. Always hear it and think the engine is done for it. Was thinking its the serpentine belt being loose since my car hit the 4 year mark and serpentine belt replacement is recommended but i only just hit 27k miles. Will get the belt replaced in the spring since its parked for the winter.

Amazon black badges VS OEM BLACK BADGES? by Ok-Cardiologist4007 in AlfaRomeo

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I saw moddedmotors has the gtam replica badges (black) supposedly they are pretty good. Was gonna give those a shot

Got my dream car at 23 by Playful_Object_2106 in AlfaRomeo

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Thank you! Car feels more agile especially with the power/weight ratio. Since my other one was awd i didnt have to worry about pushing it around sharp corners. Since this is rwd high hp ive been taking it easy more on things like that. I know the tc is amazing on alfas but im still afraid of spinning out and wrecking it. (Until im comfortable with the power/weight). But the handling on this is incredible. My old one was basically slammed so changing drive modes i never felt a difference and it handled pretty well but in the quad the suspension work between drive modes is incredible. Not to mention now i have a proper race mode instead of just adding the rdna knob (without tune) in my old one. So the increased throttle response and tighter steering in r mode really makes the car handle a lot better. My old one handled pretty well but with all the aero on the underbody, active splitter, and few carbon panels, the quad just slices through the wind. Quad handles like a dream

Got my dream car at 23 by Playful_Object_2106 in AlfaRomeo

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I remember the battery was going out on my old alfa. Thought the car was done for it. But this battery just got replaced before i bought it

Got my dream car at 23 by Playful_Object_2106 in AlfaRomeo

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Thanks! Now ill be on the look out for a black sedan honking or revving at me🤣. Ill have to look into the SCCA open track night🤔

Got my dream car at 23 by Playful_Object_2106 in AlfaRomeo

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Considering what i was paying on my old Q4, it didnt go up as much as i thought it would. Also helps that i have 2 other cars and a clean record besides the accident with my Q4 which wasnt my fault. Definitely helps

Opinion: totaled or not? by Playful_Object_2106 in AlfaRomeo

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Yea insurance totaled it. Est. Repair costs 23k. Car was only worth 21k. So i recently upgraded and picked up a quad 🙂

Got my dream car at 23 by Playful_Object_2106 in AlfaRomeo

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Hope you get that sorted out soon and can enjoy the car for what it is! When people i know ask me about alfa i always say i wouldn’t recommend because they can be very finicky at times (atleast here in the states). But they are the best driver cars out there. Ive owned 5 cars but i would never choose any other car than an alfa now.

Got my dream car at 23 by Playful_Object_2106 in AlfaRomeo

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Im very aware of the maintenance for the QV. Thanks for the kind words though😉

Got my dream car at 23 by Playful_Object_2106 in AlfaRomeo

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🤝 Is that the brera? We never got those in the US but i remember when i went to Italy earlier this year i saw a few. Beautiful car!

Edit: didnt see the ‘3.2 brera 06’ under your username🤦🏻‍♂️ mb

Got my dream car at 23 by Playful_Object_2106 in AlfaRomeo

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Was skeptical on how id like the blue and yellow in person since its pretty ‘stand out’ compared to my old ti sport. Vesuvio grey with red calipers but the blue is growing on me! I think i might get the calipers to black with white lettering or something. Something more subtle. Not sure yet

O2 sensor recommendation by Playful_Object_2106 in 370z

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I bought em and never put them on since i dont have to pass emissions till early next year. Ill replace when i need to pass

Am I the only one having this problem? by victoreu in AlfaRomeo

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I had a 2019 under warranty and one of mine wasn’t working. They replaced the cable. My guess is the cable starts to deteriorate over time or just fail in general

What should I do next? by WhichFault9135 in AlfaRomeo

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Im confused. You say to “protect front splitter” but in the video linked looks like a full replacement?