My 156 GTA

[Cal_GTA]

I've been on this site for years as a reader, but never registered until quite recently. I'd thought i'd start a thread to keep updated with changes to my GTA. I will add some engine pictures soon.












In case your thinking that this GTA looks really familiar. It had a little feature in EVO. This came out a couple of months after i'd bought it, and i had no idea until i saw the pictures. quite funny though. I'm working my way though the niggles list they mention. The paintwork is pretty good now, i had it professionally valeted/detailed, and a little bit of spray work done. These pictures were taken last summer, I think EVO where a little dramatic with their comments.



http://www.evo.co.uk/buying/buyingguide/239530/alf...

New brakes and Q2 are on the list of this year. Just waiting for the dealer warranty to expire before doing anything much mechanical.

Also pondering a wheel colour change from silver/grey to a bright silver.

Edited by Cal_GTA on Saturday 27th March 13:06

[spaceship]

Very nice. Love the interior.

[Killer2005]

Thats gorgeous.

On my list for cars to own in my life

[swanny71]

Lovely - but I would say that

[Tonberry]

Bloody love these things.

One day.....

[petrolsniffer]

Lovely no matter what anyone says I will own an alfa someday

[soad]

What a beauty - stunning motor.

[stuartalfa]

swanny71 said:

Lovely - but I would say that

Nice one Swanny +1

[Stuart70]

That interior is just porn. What a lovely thing, and very jealous...

[JFReturns]

Stunning! I remember seeing that advert in EVO and hatching a plan to raise the funds

[chippy17]

lovey car, but dare i say I prefer them without rear spoiler

[kik1.6se]

THat looks stunning. I do remeber seeing it in the Evo mag.

One of my mates has a 147 GTa and has just had a Q2 fitted. He thinks it was well worth while.

[RacingTeatray]

Nice - I saw the Evo piece. Good luck with it. I had one of those until last year and still miss it - so charismatic to drive. I drove it from London to Moscow and back. Twice. And, not withstanding the terrible roads and the frigid Russian winters, it was entirely reliable (although they do eat their suspension componentry at a pretty rapid rate, even if you don't take them off to silly countries like I did).

[davenorman555]

I've almost bought one of these a couple of times but just couldn't find the right car at the right time. Prefer these to the 147 GTA even though EVO reckon the 147 is the better car. Enjoy the car, it looks great & I bet it sounds much much better!

[Ecurie Ecosse]

Great car! I really miss my 147 GTA.

I would get the Q2 ASAP instead of waiting for the dealer warranty to expire. They totally transform the grip, and the standard diff is a weak point and when it goes it takes the gearbox with it.

If you bought it from a specialist they may fit the Q2 for you.

Check out the GTA lounge on www.alfaowner.com if you haven't already - a really great knowledgable bunch of guys.

Edited by Ecurie Ecosse on Thursday 8th April 22:42

[WR1 Shane]

Beautiful car and in stunning condition!

Edited by WR1 Shane on Saturday 10th April 09:03

[Matt_N]

Just look at that, lovely!

[PabloTeK]

Wow, that's the first time in a while a car has genuinely put a smile on my face!

[Cal_GTA]

engine shot i intended to upload ages ago -

Mini update. New Discs and refurbed calipers + braided lines, race fluid and performance pads. Much improvement, no more juddering!

Next stop q2 dif

Edited by Cal_GTA on Thursday 29th July 14:46

[robsco]

Cal_GTA said:

engine shot i intended to upload ages ago -

Mini update. New Discs and refurbed calipers + braided lines, race fluid and performance pads. Much improvement, no more juddering!

Next stop q2 dif

Edited by Cal_GTA on Thursday 29th July 14:46

My word!!