"Jake P" > wrote in message news:<408fcba9.0@entanet>...
> "Neuropean" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 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.