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Alfa Romeo Question?

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  • 24-07-2006 1:19pm
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    jayok
    Registered Users Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭


    Right so, first off this is NOT and Alfa Bashing thread, I am simply looking for information. If you are going to bash Alfa then go elsewhere!

    I have noticed (as I do a lot of city driving) that when behind an Alfa Romeos 147, 156 and 166 that there seems to be a cable that hangs down at the rear of the car. It looks like it goes to the left back wheel. Can anyone tell me what this is?

    Also, while on the subject of underbodies, can anyone tell me what the "flap" on the underside of a Saab is? It's just under the drivers seat (but obviously outside the car).

    Ok, so it's a slow day but I spotted three Alfas this morning with the same cable!


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    Owen
    Registered Users Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    Brake Cable, FIAT's have the same issue, the thick rubber boot designed to keep it tight into it's holder wears thin, and the cable drops down. No last damage occurs from it, but it looks unsightly.


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    green-blood
    Registered Users Posts: 610 ✭✭✭green-blood


    the saab flap is to do with driving on snow covered roads, to stop a build up of crud


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    jayok
    Registered Users Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭jayok


    Ok thanks.

    Re the Saab, is it protecting something? i.e. why is it only on the drivers side and mid-way up the car?


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    ciarsd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭ciarsd


    regarding the Alfa one - definitely unsightly!

    Its actually the plastic retaining clip bending out of shape/sometimes breaking away, so it doesnt lock into its home position holding up the heavily padded rear handbrake cable... usually more-so on the left hand side than the right when looking at the car from behind, in my experience.


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