Back to a GTV V6

[anonymous-user]

Very Ferrari - like! Need a shot of the whole dash in context.

Have always wondered about having the grey bits (centre console and ashtray cover) on my GT altered to a satin carbon black or grey texture.
Could it be done? What was the cost of yours roughly please?

[Andy665]

Place I used can do virtually anything you want in terms of colours / patterns etc. I chose a gloss finish as its the most durable, was considering matt / satin but was advised that if its cleaned regularly it tends to end up looking like a gloss finish anyway

The instrument surround, centre console, gear surround, mirror switch surround and ashtray lid cost me £130

[Andy665]

anonymous said:

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Here you go

[anonymous-user]

Even better!
Cheers.

[SturdyHSV]

That looks great, especially with the re-trimmed wheel

[Andy665]

SturdyHSV said:

That looks great, especially with the re-trimmed wheel

Cheers, with the re-trimmed wheel, the parts carbon dipped and the headlining done in black I now have the interior pretty much as I want it

[V6Alfisti]

Very nice.

I really miss my old GTV V6, they are very special cars.

Wondered whether I might regret getting another, as I have such fond memories of my last. It looks like ownership of a GTV again is not such a bad idea. Enjoy your bella!

[V6GTA]

Not so sure about the dials. Did you change those for any particular reason?

[Andy665]

V6GTA said:

Not so sure about the dials. Did you change those for any particular reason?

Just to liven up the interior - I love the look of them when they are illuminated - not so much when they are not

[Andy665]

Some changes completed, others arranged

The carbon dipped items are now fitted



Carbon plenum intake ordered

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Replacement intake runners ordered that will be re-chromed

Booked in for a re-paint of bonnet and front bumper using the bodyshop I have used for a few years now - not a cheap job, items will be removed and fully stripped down

And finally, booked in for a new clutch, lightened flywheel and a Quaife diff

Mid-Summer should see me in possession of my perfect GTV

[SturdyHSV]

Andy665 said:

Mid-Summer should see me in possession of my perfect GTV

Looking very good

[Andy665]

Bit of an update.

Recently got car back from a bonnet and front bumper respray so today decided to do some little jobs

Fitted the carbon fibre airbox that I have had for a few weeks, spruced up some underbonnet components (front injector rail, top engine mount bracket, replaced expansion tank)

Treated paintwork to a layer of AB Abyss spray sealant, not the easiest to apply but pleased with the results

[elmwood]

Stunning car...

[Andy665]

A picture paints a thousand words as they say



Lightened single piece flywheel, GTa clutch and Quaife diff, plus a new radiator

Drive of car is transformed, revs much more quickly and freely and the levels of grip is now astonishing

Wish I'd done it twelve months ago - all GTV V6s should have a Quaife

[judas]

First thing I did when I got my Cup was to take it to my Alfa specialist and get him to do the Q2/GTA clutch/solid flywheel upgrade. Makes a huge difference and should, as you said, be standard fitment

[SturdyHSV]

Approximate cost of parts / fitting, and spanner level of difficulty?

[judas]

About £1400 all in supplied and fitted (Q2/GTA clutch/solid flywheel). Not sure how easy/difficult it would be to do yourself. I know the gearbox has to be dropped and clutch alignment tool is needed.

If you're considering doing it yourself this may be helpful: http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/156-147-GT-Q2%20Diff...

Edited by judas on Friday 2nd August 14:39

[Andy665]

The Q2 is now rarely fitted, the Quaife is cheaper and their reputation is second to none

[DazzyGTV]

Now back to GTV ownership after a 7 year absence!!

[Chris Type R]

DazzyGTV said:

Now back to GTV ownership after a 7 year absence!!

They do look nice in red - those calipers need some TLC.