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Hi all, Just got back from the states with a shiny new ipod nano and was wondering if anyone has successfully docked one with a standard 147 radio / cd combo? I've heard that new 147's have an optoin to replace the cup holder / credit card tray with an ipod dock but not seen any evidence of this...

Does anybody have any experience of this company? Went past there yesterday and they certainly had some interesting Alfas and Fiats in the workshop. Saw them advertised in a mag a while ago but they don't seem to crop up among the usual specialists. With the demise of Coupers as an Alfa dealer...

Hi all, could someone send me some contacts in Italy regarding buying used parts for AR 156, I would need an engine but would buy a complete car with engine and gearbox and electrical parts. TNX McGreg

The day after picking up my 2004 156 SW from the garage, having had the soaking wet passenger footwell / aircon problem sorted, I seemed to lose about 100bhp / 200NM ! Started the car (car park was really hot, about 40 deg C), reversed out of space, thought I heard a little clunk - thought nothing...

I don't need one at present but should the need arise it would be nice to be aware of my local independant Alfa specialists. I'm in the Leeds area but I'm sure that others could use such information for their local area. Does anyone know if there is a directory or list available anywhere. Better to...

is there any?

Apart from the 5000 km change interval, are there any peculiarities as regards this oil. I reckon it might protect the engine a bit more at higher revs, since it has 10 W 60 gradation.

Hi all I came back from holiday to find that I can no longer view/post through Outlook Express, so I hope this 'Google' method of posting works! Anyway, onto the subject...In 2004, AR released pictures of what I presume is a concept vehicle they named Visconti. Does anyone here have any details...

Goin' to check out an '87 911 T Porsch-ee fer a friend this AM. S'posed to be a one owner, pampered thing. "Ol' One Eye" here can't DRIVE it tho!! Damn th' luck. Report to follow. --