I guess most are built to order if the deviate from the norm so your dealer is right.

You could cancel & reorder but you'll lose you deposit for sure.

 

The red dashboard is an accessory so you can order it separately from your dealer or from a parts site like: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Dashboard Insert in Alfa Red - 50903510

There is no need to cancel or reorder your car...

I've posted a youtube video with a Giulietta with the red dashboard somewhere, you can search for it...

 

to msocratous: Yes I found the same link but it's only for UK (RHD) and I didn't find any other site with the red color for dashboard kit and LHD but I hope it's available. I will check it with dealer.

I saw also the video and it looks better then default magnesio (I did not go to Sport packet - a.k.a Veloce in UK - with dark aluminium). Unfortunately the link on video you posted has changed so I decided to keep default dashboard but then I found the right one: YouTube - Alfa Romeo Giulietta - svezli jsme se and changed my mind - a little bit late ;-)

 

Well, I honestly don't see a reason why your dealer can't order this accessory for you, as it is offered by Alfa Romeo directly.

You can ask in their official facebook page directly if you want: Alfa Romeo Giulietta's Photos - Giulietta - I nuovi accessori / New accessories | Facebook

 

I will, thank you for the link

 

I agree, that would be ridicilous on why he cant change the order as it is an accessory only??? Maybe he does not want to spend efforts on it?

 

Ok, I asked dealer to do something with it but the answer is the same - it's not possible to order it. Only what they can do is to unmount original dashboard and repaint it - for 240 EURO (???). Anyway I will ask another dealer for the information about this accessory.

 

Isnt the accessory dashboard one that covers the existing dash, i pretty sure they call it a 'cap'?

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALFA-ROMEO-GI...DASH-KIT-/390228198260?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5adb69c374

there is an alfa dealer listing them on ebay. i'd give them a call and see what they say. i'm sure it is a faily easy job to fit.
they are sold in the linear accessory area so they must be able to be fitted after delivery.
Hope this helps.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALFA-ROMEO-GI...DASH-KIT-/390228198260?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5adb69c374

"COLOUR CODE YOUR OLD BLACK DASH"





Ralf S.

 

How about a vinyl wrap?
That way if you get board, just rip it off and you are back to original day 1 spec (maybe with a little help from white spirit or some other plastic friendly glue solvent).
I'm sure it wouldnt be too expensive to go that route.

 

Sooooo... Did you get it finally?

 

not yet, but I'm going to order it from online shop in UK (the link is above). They are able to deliver it for LHD and yes, it's metallic new alfa red.
Now it's clear that the local dealer doesn't do his job right.

 

That's REALLY bad news... I was expecting it to be 289 Rosso Alfa :-(.

 

thy sell it also in alfa red

 

Uffff... that's a relief . Does it match the bodywork colour?

 

can you get the Alfa Red insert any more?

 

I've heard there's problem with the RHD version.

 

is this anything that would affect getting one sprayed. If I bought one in white for example and took it to a painter?

 

You could cover it in vinyl wrap if paint was a problem, but with a plastic primer i cant see paint being a problem.

 

I'm not sure a wrap would work on the edges where the audio comes through the aperture in the middle? I have a painter arranged if needed its just finding out if there are issues with the Rhd parts.

 

Fair enough.
I did wonder about carbon fibre for mine but wonder if it would be a bit too much in your face or make it look tacky?

 

I saw the carbon fibre dash at Geneva Show and liked it.Not available rhd but maybe a real weave wrap on a white replacement part could be "commissioned". The Veloce/qv brushed panel looks a bit blue against red exterior for me.

 

Cue2, there is a white one on ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Alfa-...60984103?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c585bfb27#ht_500wt_1127

 

There's a pic from Bologna showcar with carbon. Welcome to Flickr!