The 4C modification thread

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MellowshipSlinky

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Friday 4th January 2019
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Unless there’s one I’ve missed (in which case please add this to it) - shall we keep modifications here rather than cluttering the other thread?

Just back from Alfaworks having had the intermediate geometry mod carried out.
Well, what a transformation!

As soon as I drove off from the workshop I could tell the difference.
The drive to them this morning particularly the A1189 (?) was a bit hairy - that road was pulling me all over the place, far more than the roads where I live and they’re bad!

On the way home along the same road, it was like it’s just been resurfaced in comparison.
I drove up the A1 with so little tugging I can now drive with one hand whilst sipping a coffee with the other - means I can now utilise the ergonomically placed cup holders..
(I found it easier to grab the cup with my right hand than my left!)

Pulled off the A1 and took a wonderful back road towards Melton - not sure of its number but it’s one of those roads that flows into and out of bends, and the car was an absolute revelation - very much reminds me now of how my Exige’s were.

Over particularly rough surfaced roads it seems to not be as ‘clunky’ and rattley if you know what I mean.

Well worth the money.

MellowshipSlinky

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Friday 4th January 2019
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Does their remap cure the 3rd to 4th gear flat spot?
Have noticed it when pushing on, high revs.
I also assume it invalidates the factory warranty?

I’ve got the one sports exhaust and don’t have a problem with the noise.
Doesn’t seem to have the often noted resonance.

MellowshipSlinky

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Saturday 5th January 2019
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Out in the car today and whilst the geo is brilliant, it’s developed a very loud squeaking / rubbing from the front suspension.

First started on slow parking manoeuvres but by the end of my journey I could hear it over the engine even at 30-40 mph!

Something not quite right....

MellowshipSlinky

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Sunday 6th January 2019
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I'm hoping the noise is just something catching from the geo mod and is an easy fix.
Have sent a video of the noise to Jamie so will see what he says.

4 hr round trip though...!

MellowshipSlinky

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Monday 7th January 2019
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Going back to Jamie’s on Friday for them to have a look.
If it is the wishbones would this be a warranty item?
Even though I’ve had the geo mod carried out ..?

MellowshipSlinky

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Tuesday 8th January 2019
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Wouldn’t mind the small CF rear spoiler but it seems to be stupidly expensive!

The centre console in CF would be lovely too.

MellowshipSlinky

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Tuesday 8th January 2019
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The Spider one is around £400 but can’t seem to find the coupe version.
Centre console is around £850 - both Alfa works

MellowshipSlinky

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Tuesday 8th January 2019
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Do the button covers just clip on ?

MellowshipSlinky

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MellowshipSlinky

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Tuesday 8th January 2019
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Moley RUFC said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
Do the button covers just clip on ?
Yeah, they’re a snug fit over the OEM parts. You can get them in various finishes ie carbon, red, etc. I just preferred the Italian colours!
Thanks.

MellowshipSlinky

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Wednesday 9th January 2019
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How easy to swap ecu’s over?
I assume if the car needs to go to Alfa you just swap over and no one’s the wiser?

MellowshipSlinky

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Thursday 10th January 2019
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The door cards certainly let the interior down (as does the plastic centre console)

I’ve seen these guys work on a Lotus and it was fantastic.

https://allonwhite.co.uk/car-interiors-trimming

MellowshipSlinky

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Friday 11th January 2019
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MellowshipSlinky said:
Out in the car today and whilst the geo is brilliant, it’s developed a very loud squeaking / rubbing from the front suspension.

First started on slow parking manoeuvres but by the end of my journey I could hear it over the engine even at 30-40 mph!

Something not quite right....
Just back from Jamie’s - needed a new lower wishbone..
Obviously the car is under warranty, but I figured the time it’d take me to drive home, then to a dealer for them to diagnose, then arrange a day for it to be done and drive back...etc

My time is worth more than that so had Jamie fit one.
Car feels even better than it did last week.

MellowshipSlinky

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Monday 21st January 2019
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Those of you with the Alfaworks geo mod - do you find the Ackerman effect greatly exaggerated at low parking speeds?

MellowshipSlinky

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Tuesday 22nd January 2019
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I’ve got the intermediate set up
Sounds like it’s going to knacker the car when parking!

MellowshipSlinky

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Thursday 7th February 2019
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Anyone changed the yellow interior bulb for a white LED?

MellowshipSlinky

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Monday 1st July 2019
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Didn’t think LE cars came with plain headlights?