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Going to try the recommended bleach and rice trick with the header tank to rescue / clean it
Managed to source a totally rust free slam panel that I've resprayed so it looks like new. Could not save the stickers so photographed them, restored them with Photoshop, printed them off and laminated them, should be good for a few years now
Managed to source a totally rust free slam panel that I've resprayed so it looks like new. Could not save the stickers so photographed them, restored them with Photoshop, printed them off and laminated them, should be good for a few years now
Few jobs done in the last few days.
The Brembos had gone all pink due to lacquer peel so cleaned them all up and repainted them and put on new Alfa stickers, look like they did when it left the factory again
Rubbed down my spare plenum, painted in wrinkle finish black, repainted the lettering red and rubbed back and polished the ribs, done the coil pack cover the same - can't decide whether its better than the red one I've already done
Lastly, fitted the re-trimmed steering wheel, original was feeling and looking well past its best. Went for half nappa, half perforated leather, 2mm extra padding and tan stitching to match the rest of the interior - smells. looks and feels superb
The Brembos had gone all pink due to lacquer peel so cleaned them all up and repainted them and put on new Alfa stickers, look like they did when it left the factory again
Rubbed down my spare plenum, painted in wrinkle finish black, repainted the lettering red and rubbed back and polished the ribs, done the coil pack cover the same - can't decide whether its better than the red one I've already done
Lastly, fitted the re-trimmed steering wheel, original was feeling and looking well past its best. Went for half nappa, half perforated leather, 2mm extra padding and tan stitching to match the rest of the interior - smells. looks and feels superb
exgtt said:
If I could find a 430 throttle body at sensible money then it would be done, probably a Quaife diff is the next thing for itPhilipAlfa said:
Lovely car - I had one the same colour. I really like the fact that it's a non-aero model and doesn't have that big spoiler on the boot. Mine did and I always felt a bit embarrassed by it! Love the steering wheel re-trim too
My previous GTV had the full Cup kit, whilst I liked it, it was hardly subtle, this time around I specifically looked for a "pure" model FLGirl said:
Both gorgeous. If either of you are hit by a sudden insanity and wish to sell....
£10k and its yours Spent the same again as i paid for it over the past 6 months incl. GTA flywheel, clutch and quaife diff, new discs and pads all around with Ferodo DS2500 pads on the front, powerflexed rear, new front wishbones, new exhaust, detail and paint correction also had few panels reprayed and dings removed.
It feels great though, much prefer it to the 147 gta i had previously!
george123 said:
£10k and its yours
Spent the same again as i paid for it over the past 6 months incl. GTA flywheel, clutch and quaife diff, new discs and pads all around with Ferodo DS2500 pads on the front, powerflexed rear, new front wishbones, new exhaust, detail and paint correction also had few panels reprayed and dings removed.
It feels great though, much prefer it to the 147 gta i had previously!
Bargain Spent the same again as i paid for it over the past 6 months incl. GTA flywheel, clutch and quaife diff, new discs and pads all around with Ferodo DS2500 pads on the front, powerflexed rear, new front wishbones, new exhaust, detail and paint correction also had few panels reprayed and dings removed.
It feels great though, much prefer it to the 147 gta i had previously!
Sadly that would eat up my 4C fund but I can see that it's worth it.
Out of interest, how do you find the Powerflex bushes?
Andy665 said:
My last GTV was Powerflexed, my current one isn't.
I drive a fair bit on track because of my job so like to think I have a handle on handling and I can't really tell the difference. Only reason for switching to the Powerflex is the long term durability - for me anyway
Agree with that. Cant tell a huge amount of difference other than that theres no knocking coming from the back endI drive a fair bit on track because of my job so like to think I have a handle on handling and I can't really tell the difference. Only reason for switching to the Powerflex is the long term durability - for me anyway
Edited by george123 on Monday 23 July 21:16
Andy665 said:
Few jobs done in the last few days.
The Brembos had gone all pink due to lacquer peel so cleaned them all up and repainted them and put on new Alfa stickers, look like they did when it left the factory again
Rubbed down my spare plenum, painted in wrinkle finish black, repainted the lettering red and rubbed back and polished the ribs, done the coil pack cover the same - can't decide whether its better than the red one I've already done
Lastly, fitted the re-trimmed steering wheel, original was feeling and looking well past its best. Went for half nappa, half perforated leather, 2mm extra padding and tan stitching to match the rest of the interior - smells. looks and feels superb
Can you tell me who did the retrim on your steering wheel? I want to get the wheel done on my 156 SW as it looks terrible.The Brembos had gone all pink due to lacquer peel so cleaned them all up and repainted them and put on new Alfa stickers, look like they did when it left the factory again
Rubbed down my spare plenum, painted in wrinkle finish black, repainted the lettering red and rubbed back and polished the ribs, done the coil pack cover the same - can't decide whether its better than the red one I've already done
Lastly, fitted the re-trimmed steering wheel, original was feeling and looking well past its best. Went for half nappa, half perforated leather, 2mm extra padding and tan stitching to match the rest of the interior - smells. looks and feels superb
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