"Paul Woodsford" <paul.woodsford****NOSPAMPLEASE****@***NOSPAM***vi rgin.***NOSPAM***net> wrote in message news:<Cc7lc.167$gv5.73@newsfe1-win>...
> I don't think that is quit correct regarding hitting the exhaust.
> True the plastic strip would make contact with a high kerb as it sits
> forward of the front wheels which would then contact the kerb and lift the
> car Up!
OK then, maybe you are right, but what about going over something like
a large stone in the middle of the car. Your wheels would not lift the
car at all.
I rest my case. John UK.
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> : > "Neuropean" > wrote in message
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> : > > On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 14:06:03 +0100, "Jake P"
> : > > > wrote:
> : > >
> : > > =>The black plastic strip under my 147's front air dam (the bit that
> : > > hits all
> : > > =>the speed bumps) has become almost totally disconnected and is now
> : > > only just
> : > > =>hanging on.
> : > > =>
> : > > =>Anybody know what a dealer would charge to supply and fit a new one?
> : > > =>
> : > > =>Cheers
> : > > =>
> : > > =>Jake
> : > > =>
> : > >
> : > > Just remove it, the latest models don't have it and if you go to an
> : > > Alfa garage they will take it off without replacing it. I also think
> : > > I've read soemwhere that it's not even available as a spare part
> : > > anymore.
> : > >
> : > > You can staple it back though.... but it won't hold much
> : > >
> : > > It's nearly worthless.
> : > > Neuropean
> : >
> : > Confirmed by my local dealer. They said they'd tidy up the staples when
> : > it's in for the next service.
> : >
> : > Cheers
> : >
> : > Jake
> :
> : If you take it off beware, if you look under your car you will find
> : that the strip is the same height as the exhaust pipe & sensor. If you
> : need to drive over a kerb without the strip you could hit the exhaust,
> : at least with the strip in place it will scrape and warn you of
> : pending damage.
> : John, UK.
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