TurboLlew
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The Alfa is back from quite a large service
Changed brake fluid from RBF660 to RBF700
Changed transmission oil (Liqui Moly) & did clutch recalibration
Replaced the solenoid that controls the exhaust flaps in the various modes (was stuck open)
Removed the front lip that was a bit battered and bruised
Coolant flush & Refill with Motul + Mo Cool
New NGK Iridium spark plugs
Clean & Oil BMC filter element
Replaced PCV Gasket
Replaced Air Oil Separator diaphragm
Car feels like new, with the transmission service being particularly noticeable. Autopitstop did an extensive check of the car from front to back. Fortunately, the suspension and rubber components are in very good shape still. I will be doing a GMS (Gale Motorsports) engine mount in the coming months on this car, since this is the only component that showed some signs of wear (not requiring replacement just yet but it's the 'next' due item). I had already done an upgraded gearbox mount a few years ago which was one of the must-haves for track duty.
On a very different note, my Android head unit can no longer access the play store. This is not yet an issue, but I suspect I am an update or two away from things like my wireless carplay ceasing to work.
While I don't miss the front splitter, I will be doing the Novitec front spoiler since I think it will go nicely with the wheels and make it that bit more aggressive.
Even with all the track duty and breakfast runs, incredibly I am still on my original factory rotors and factory brake pads (probably due to change now due to age). These are some of the benefits of owning a truly light car. You are not using heft and technology to fight the laws of physics. My plan here was to switch to Vari
I had emailed them all the way back in 2021 thinking I'd 'need brakes soon' but here we are
shame they probably thought I'd ghosted them They havethe specs and drawings for a 4C so when the time comes it will be a quick exercise at least. With the wheels and semis putting more heat/stress into the braking system, I think that time will come sooner rather than later. Let's see
Changed brake fluid from RBF660 to RBF700
Changed transmission oil (Liqui Moly) & did clutch recalibration
Replaced the solenoid that controls the exhaust flaps in the various modes (was stuck open)
Removed the front lip that was a bit battered and bruised
Coolant flush & Refill with Motul + Mo Cool
New NGK Iridium spark plugs
Clean & Oil BMC filter element
Replaced PCV Gasket
Replaced Air Oil Separator diaphragm
Car feels like new, with the transmission service being particularly noticeable. Autopitstop did an extensive check of the car from front to back. Fortunately, the suspension and rubber components are in very good shape still. I will be doing a GMS (Gale Motorsports) engine mount in the coming months on this car, since this is the only component that showed some signs of wear (not requiring replacement just yet but it's the 'next' due item). I had already done an upgraded gearbox mount a few years ago which was one of the must-haves for track duty.
On a very different note, my Android head unit can no longer access the play store. This is not yet an issue, but I suspect I am an update or two away from things like my wireless carplay ceasing to work.
While I don't miss the front splitter, I will be doing the Novitec front spoiler since I think it will go nicely with the wheels and make it that bit more aggressive.
Even with all the track duty and breakfast runs, incredibly I am still on my original factory rotors and factory brake pads (probably due to change now due to age). These are some of the benefits of owning a truly light car. You are not using heft and technology to fight the laws of physics. My plan here was to switch to Vari
I had emailed them all the way back in 2021 thinking I'd 'need brakes soon' but here we are
shame they probably thought I'd ghosted them They havethe specs and drawings for a 4C so when the time comes it will be a quick exercise at least. With the wheels and semis putting more heat/stress into the braking system, I think that time will come sooner rather than later. Let's see
