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by GTV27
Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:07 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Axle Tramp
Replies: 9
Views: 5517

Re: Axle Tramp

I think there is a possibility that it is underdamped (although, I don't have any other evidence of that - it has great traction over bumps and doesn't float around?). I could increase the rebound rate to see if that helps. I don't think I have run them above about half (well, maybe, but don't recal...
by GTV27
Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:48 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Axle Tramp
Replies: 9
Views: 5517

Axle Tramp

Am experiencing nasty axle tramp on a hard launch. Traction when on-the-move is very good. Off the line it hooks up fine, except if it breaks into wheelspin, then it tramps quite badly Car has 200 pound rear springs, koni yellow, SZ dedion bush. Tyres are 205/45 17 Michelin Pilot PP2. Donuts and cen...
by GTV27
Tue Nov 09, 2010 2:50 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Back again...
Replies: 105
Views: 47717

Re: Back again...

? 12v not powerful enough?
by GTV27
Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:56 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer
Replies: 261
Views: 127728

Re: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer

Mats wrote:For the front?
wtf? what would 600lb be like on the back?
by GTV27
Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:26 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Rods - 3.2 vs 3.0 vs 2.5
Replies: 7
Views: 4498

Re: Rods - 3.2 vs 3.0 vs 2.5

ok, I'll bite, what are you up to now?
by GTV27
Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer
Replies: 261
Views: 127728

Re: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer

ha - midfield runner!

My 105 gtv is 1000kg, has 180hp and it runs at the front with the big-boys! Everything about this should be better, so there'll be no claiming of underdog status for you!

Watching with much interest :P
by GTV27
Tue Sep 21, 2010 12:40 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer
Replies: 261
Views: 127728

Re: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer

hmm, a white GTV rally car, that's not Martin Darch's old car is it? you should have plenty of ventilation = those roof vents are very effective and tend to minimise dust and exhaust fumes by picking up high. will also help for keeping the screen clear on humid wet days. Looks like a tour de force g...
by GTV27
Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer
Replies: 261
Views: 127728

Re: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer

Tease!

I spot a roof vent and what looks to be spot light mounts - ex rally car?

Colour scheme, from what's shown, looks great!
by GTV27
Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:52 am
Forum: Braking
Topic: A little RHD brake mod
Replies: 1
Views: 4263

Re: A little RHD brake mod

top idea that one!
by GTV27
Sun Sep 05, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Koni shocks - I got the wrong ones but can I use them..?
Replies: 14
Views: 8009

Re: Koni shocks - I got the wrong ones but can I use them..?

I have Koni yellow on my car - they work just fine.
by GTV27
Sun Sep 05, 2010 1:09 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: PICTURES-Different wheels for Alfa`s.
Replies: 289
Views: 242569

Re: PICTURES-Different wheels for Alfa`s-Barry

marty moose - I don't know how you are fitting those wheels and tyres in at the front. Mine runs 17x7.5 et35 with 205/45 and JUST fits without rubbing (and thats with a small massage of the inner guard! I'd love to fit 215/45 let alone 225/45!

nice wheels BTW
by GTV27
Sun Sep 05, 2010 12:58 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Koni shocks - I got the wrong ones but can I use them..?
Replies: 14
Views: 8009

Re: Koni shocks - I got the wrong ones but can I use them..?

I believe the difference between the two part numbers is the later ones have internal bumpstops to suit the 75 and late gtv6s (which did not have the external stops as fitted to the early gtv6). You can use the later shocks on the earlier car - just have extra bumpstops which is not a bad thing - bu...
by GTV27
Sun Sep 05, 2010 12:07 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Rear shock bump rubbers
Replies: 3
Views: 2615

Re: Rear shock bump rubbers

your shocks will bottom out and not like it
by GTV27
Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Hi all! (Alfa 90 repair pics inside)
Replies: 36
Views: 15921

Re: Hi all!

awesome - appreciate the tip on the wiper motor (presume my gtv6 is same/similar)
by GTV27
Sat Aug 14, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Hi all! (Alfa 90 repair pics inside)
Replies: 36
Views: 15921

Re: Hi all!

cool project 90's are a much unrated car. Alfa put all of its tricks into that one and it was better designed and built than the 75 (or the GTV) - evidence being lots of sound deadening. I presume this has the digital dash - there is a later model (Super?) that had analog dials - an aftermarket tach...