Alfa GTV V6 1999
Discussion
wal 45 said:
Yes I've got 2.5 Alfa's....
My everyday car is a 2011 159 1750 TBi Sportwagon and "the project" is an Aug 96 916 Spider TS, this is at least a year off turning a wheel in anger I think. The 0.5 Alfa is another 1996 916 Spider my Brother in Law and I share for spares (he's got a Proteo 95 LHD 916 Spider).
Do kind of wish I'd bought a V6 one when the prices when in the doldrums but hindsight etc. etc. Your car looks great BTW and good luck with it.
Hindsight is a beautiful thing, don't worry, I sold a GTV Cup 6 months before they went crazy. Doh! My everyday car is a 2011 159 1750 TBi Sportwagon and "the project" is an Aug 96 916 Spider TS, this is at least a year off turning a wheel in anger I think. The 0.5 Alfa is another 1996 916 Spider my Brother in Law and I share for spares (he's got a Proteo 95 LHD 916 Spider).
Do kind of wish I'd bought a V6 one when the prices when in the doldrums but hindsight etc. etc. Your car looks great BTW and good luck with it.
I had a phase 2 spider for a while and it was lovely, felt very special. All the best with your project and 159! Pics???
george123 said:
I have a GTV V6!
Had it around 4 years and have spent far too much on it including a full respray last year so it's looking pretty good. Black with red style interior, I also removed the rear spoiler and front lip to get the pure GTV look. Had a black 147 GTA before this but prefer the GTV ! Enjoy yours !
Hey George,Had it around 4 years and have spent far too much on it including a full respray last year so it's looking pretty good. Black with red style interior, I also removed the rear spoiler and front lip to get the pure GTV look. Had a black 147 GTA before this but prefer the GTV ! Enjoy yours !
That sounds good to me! Have you done anything mechanically to it? Surely you have a pic to show off the new paint!
wal 45 said:
The 159
The Spider (No 1)
Before
Its claim to fame is Wheeler Dealers turned it down as a project car when they were filming the Maserati 3200 piece, mmmm I wonder why.
Before starting any work (indicative state!)
I stripped the interior out as soon as I got it as it had been left for a number of years and as a result was pretty grotty, all cleaned up well though so can be reused.
I'm in the last stages of refurbing the rear suspension at the moment, had to take the rear subframe off as the worn suspension arms had damaged it annoyingly. Had that welded at work and then removed all the suspension bushes, the suspension arms were blasted and are now painted (came up really well). Should hopefully have new bushes installed by the end of January but just waiting on a couple of parts to come back into stock.
Once they're in I'll put it all back on the car and make some new brake pipes, I rebuilt and painted the rear brakes as soon as I got it.
I'll do the engine work (belts etc.) and have a look at the front suspension when time allows after this , found a couple of holes but surprisingly nothing major....yet. I've driven the car about 0.5 miles in total, seemed OK but for the price of one 159 tyre (car delivered to my house) I can't complain too much.
Our spares Spider is much the same but with a pretty poor bodyshell underneath.
As it sits currently
Wow, love the project car, that is fantastic. Good for you for getting stuck in. Wish I had the skills to do work on mine! So where in Hampshire are you? My folks are down near Basingstoke. The Spider (No 1)
Before
Its claim to fame is Wheeler Dealers turned it down as a project car when they were filming the Maserati 3200 piece, mmmm I wonder why.
Before starting any work (indicative state!)
I stripped the interior out as soon as I got it as it had been left for a number of years and as a result was pretty grotty, all cleaned up well though so can be reused.
I'm in the last stages of refurbing the rear suspension at the moment, had to take the rear subframe off as the worn suspension arms had damaged it annoyingly. Had that welded at work and then removed all the suspension bushes, the suspension arms were blasted and are now painted (came up really well). Should hopefully have new bushes installed by the end of January but just waiting on a couple of parts to come back into stock.
Once they're in I'll put it all back on the car and make some new brake pipes, I rebuilt and painted the rear brakes as soon as I got it.
I'll do the engine work (belts etc.) and have a look at the front suspension when time allows after this , found a couple of holes but surprisingly nothing major....yet. I've driven the car about 0.5 miles in total, seemed OK but for the price of one 159 tyre (car delivered to my house) I can't complain too much.
Our spares Spider is much the same but with a pretty poor bodyshell underneath.
As it sits currently
Edited by wal 45 on Thursday 5th January 19:49
george123 said:
There's a pic in my profile!
A lot over 4 years ...!
Quaiffe diff and lighter flywheel
New discs and ds2500 pads on the front
New oil cooler (ts's don't have them I think)
Polybushed the rear suspension
New springs (back to original height as previous owner had lowered it )
Full S/steel exhaust
Rest has been regular servicing and oil change every year which is 4/5k miles for me.
Couldn't agree more with the servicing part, I've had mine a year and only done 1500 miles lol.A lot over 4 years ...!
Quaiffe diff and lighter flywheel
New discs and ds2500 pads on the front
New oil cooler (ts's don't have them I think)
Polybushed the rear suspension
New springs (back to original height as previous owner had lowered it )
Full S/steel exhaust
Rest has been regular servicing and oil change every year which is 4/5k miles for me.
What exhaust did you go for. I fancy getting a Wizard when funds allow. I've done the same as you bar the diff... which I will do as soon as everything else is perfect. Loved the flywheel mod!
george123 said:
I just got one made up locally, its loud enough ! I've heard the wizard one on a GTV at Autolusso south .... sounds pretty wild , could get a bit of a pain after a while. I'd definitely try and hear one before you take the plunge!
I had a decatted 147 Gta with the wizard exhaust and it was fantastic. Going down that route when funds allow. Sounded pretty epic...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldX2cfoNuu8
Edited by SamGTV on Friday 13th January 21:34
ST270 said:
They need 6mm spacers on the front to clear the Brembo calipers. The car looks great with 6mm spacers all round and I dont think it has done anything bad to the handling. Also it is perfectly safe as the wheel still sits on the hub.
My car came with Eibach springs and standard dampers... from memory it is a 25mm drop. I think it looks great, aesthetically it is my perfect GTV other than removing the electric aerial.
Very quiet of late on here...
Dropped the car at SimplyAlfa to have a few bits done and a general assessment...
Off side rear wheel bearing
Brake compensator pipes replaced
Fresh brake fluid
Also getting a quote to have the jacking points under the car returned to how they should be. Signs of people jacking the car up not knowing what they're doing. Don't want it to get very rusty and have a fortune on my hands. This is quite common with these cars... if you ever look to buy one put it on the list of things to look for. Also spring pans are in good shape. In fact the entire car underneath is good with no rot. It's been well undersealed over its 161,000 miles.
Also getting them to fit this, a new header tank. No longer made by Alfa this is from EB Spares. It was really letting the engine bay down. Great service as usual from EB.
Getting car back on Thursday... it's so dirty at the moment!
Also have a new Autolusso silicon intake pipe to fit... but I can't find it... smart.
Have a very good condition slam panel to fit too to replace my current rusty one.
Other than some cosmetic tidying and routine servicing the car is amazing.
Next will upgrades... diff etc.
Cheers. Sam
Dropped the car at SimplyAlfa to have a few bits done and a general assessment...
Off side rear wheel bearing
Brake compensator pipes replaced
Fresh brake fluid
Also getting a quote to have the jacking points under the car returned to how they should be. Signs of people jacking the car up not knowing what they're doing. Don't want it to get very rusty and have a fortune on my hands. This is quite common with these cars... if you ever look to buy one put it on the list of things to look for. Also spring pans are in good shape. In fact the entire car underneath is good with no rot. It's been well undersealed over its 161,000 miles.
Also getting them to fit this, a new header tank. No longer made by Alfa this is from EB Spares. It was really letting the engine bay down. Great service as usual from EB.
Getting car back on Thursday... it's so dirty at the moment!
Also have a new Autolusso silicon intake pipe to fit... but I can't find it... smart.
Have a very good condition slam panel to fit too to replace my current rusty one.
Other than some cosmetic tidying and routine servicing the car is amazing.
Next will upgrades... diff etc.
Cheers. Sam
Got the car back from SimplyAlfa today after the above mentioned work was done. They also sorted a slightly poor fitment on the exhaust.
The old expansion tank...
Old intake pipe...
New Autolusso intake pipe and EB Spares expansion tank fitted...
Looks much better now! Engine bay needs a good clean and detail but will do that when the weather improves.
The slam panel is letting things down but not fitting the decent one I have until I have protected the underside against rust etc... again, no rush. Better weather job.
The car drives and sounds amazing so gave it a good run on the way back... it's now filthy but kinda cool.
Off now to get a second quote on sorting the sills underneath the car. In the past there have been muppets jacking in the wrong places.
The old expansion tank...
Old intake pipe...
New Autolusso intake pipe and EB Spares expansion tank fitted...
Looks much better now! Engine bay needs a good clean and detail but will do that when the weather improves.
The slam panel is letting things down but not fitting the decent one I have until I have protected the underside against rust etc... again, no rush. Better weather job.
The car drives and sounds amazing so gave it a good run on the way back... it's now filthy but kinda cool.
Off now to get a second quote on sorting the sills underneath the car. In the past there have been muppets jacking in the wrong places.
Evening all, got my car back from the welding work today and it looks great! A fantastic job done by a very reasonable garage in Leamington Spa.
Came out £150 less than quoted because there was no rot under the body work.
I have some before pictures which may be disturbing to those who own a similar vintage Alfa... if you haven't had a good poke around under there, go to it. 😲
A lot is caused by poor jacking in the past. Glad I now have a good solid car underneath as well as on top. It's a rust free car!
Cheers.
Sam
Came out £150 less than quoted because there was no rot under the body work.
I have some before pictures which may be disturbing to those who own a similar vintage Alfa... if you haven't had a good poke around under there, go to it. 😲
A lot is caused by poor jacking in the past. Glad I now have a good solid car underneath as well as on top. It's a rust free car!
Cheers.
Sam
RoadRunner220 said:
I already have a search set up on Autotrader notifying me when a GTV comes up for sale, this thread isn't helping me trying to scratch the GTV itch.
Well if my car history is anything to go by I've got a couple of bits to make mine spot on then I will sell it lol. Honestly though, get one! They sound incredible, handles much better than it's given credit for and just has a special feeling about it. What you thinking of getting?
Andy! Cheers for the stickers, the mrs just told me they arrived. Going to get the spare slam panelpoder coated then put them on.
Mine is totally reliable and loves to be pushed. The solid fly wheel makes it rev so fast!
EL down pipes sound so good with my ragazzon exhaust. Next stop will be LSD, had the rear powerflexed and that's a great mod!
Mine is totally reliable and loves to be pushed. The solid fly wheel makes it rev so fast!
EL down pipes sound so good with my ragazzon exhaust. Next stop will be LSD, had the rear powerflexed and that's a great mod!
Not posted for a while. Lots being done to the car, back on Teledials, lots of new parts and gave it a good detail today.
Apart from needing a bonnet spray the paint is lovely.
Going in for a wheel bearing and steering wheel swap Thursday. Also going to give the seats and carpet a very good clean.
Few pictures after detailing:
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Apart from needing a bonnet spray the paint is lovely.
Going in for a wheel bearing and steering wheel swap Thursday. Also going to give the seats and carpet a very good clean.
Few pictures after detailing:
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|https://thumbsnap.com/oKCxyoGM[/url]I don't have a hose supply to snow foam but my method was as follows;
Two bucket method wash
Rinse
Clay
Paint correction using a DA polisher
Glaze
Wax
Glass cleaned and protected
Wheels sealed with gtec C5
Not a mega detail but didn't have too much time.
Next up is painting the calipers. Looked into powder coating but the cost is bonkers.
Two bucket method wash
Rinse
Clay
Paint correction using a DA polisher
Glaze
Wax
Glass cleaned and protected
Wheels sealed with gtec C5
Not a mega detail but didn't have too much time.
Next up is painting the calipers. Looked into powder coating but the cost is bonkers.
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