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by fly_lice
Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:48 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: What sort of Alfa cars we want
Replies: 109
Views: 45924

Re: What sort of Alfa cars we want

:shock: Jeebus MD, what did you type into google? "sacrilege"?!
by fly_lice
Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: Braking
Topic: Some more brake upgrades for the 116.
Replies: 487
Views: 373040

Re: Some more brake upgrades for the 116-Barry

Killaz,

I too have the same series 1 GTA calipers and wish to make adaptors. Seems nobody could help when I asked the same question in an earlier post.

If you do manage to find a way to adapt these brakes I would be most appreciative if you could share this information.

Many thanks.
by fly_lice
Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:00 am
Forum: Braking
Topic: Some more brake upgrades for the 116.
Replies: 487
Views: 373040

Barry wrote: Mats wrote: What's that, M10? I'd be worried... Never! No problems here with m10..You will break your finger off in your ass before those m10 will shear! The problem is that there is no way that the friction between the bracket and the spindle can take that kind of torque on a small PC...
by fly_lice
Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:54 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Lowering front
Replies: 21
Views: 13815

MD, lol, thanks- I think.. Unfortunately I was already 90% in the process of re-assembly when I read your post. Now sits around 40mm closer to the road... :? Wanted more, but too scared. I am aware of the hazards of the not so marble smooth roads- Lowering my other car and a spirited evening drive a...
by fly_lice
Sat Sep 02, 2006 2:12 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Lowering front
Replies: 21
Views: 13815

Final objective, improved handling foremost. Looks, a not too distant second. Purpose is to have a nicely balanced road car with asperations of doing some club racing on weekends. Yes, I know that finding such a holy grail is almost impossible- but I don't have garage space or $$ for a dedicated rac...
by fly_lice
Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:46 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Lowering front
Replies: 21
Views: 13815

Lowering front

Hi all, First of all, apologies if this has already been covered. I did do a search but didnt really find what I was after. Am in the process of fitting a stiffer suspension set up and was hoping to lower the front slightly on my GTV. In reference to say stock frnt and rear ride heights, how much lo...
by fly_lice
Mon May 08, 2006 4:15 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Cracked front shock mount. Cause for concern?
Replies: 1
Views: 3192

Cracked front shock mount. Cause for concern?

Kinda wanted to post a picture- but I haven't got the skills. :roll: I was in the process of fitting new shocks and noticed that one of the top mounts has a ~5cm length crack in it right underneath where the shock seats. I will likely attempt to get it welded or something. Question is, is this commo...
by fly_lice
Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:37 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Offset and tyre choice
Replies: 11
Views: 9947

Thanks guys I appreciate the advice. Yeah I will most likely get 205 series- which good because they are significantly cheaper as well. Another painful decision for me awaits.. I have the possiblility of purchasing 17x7.5 offset 38. These should fit however to add to the problem they are being sold ...
by fly_lice
Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:58 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Need info on where to buy torsion bars
Replies: 8
Views: 6388

Vince Sharp from PACE Engineering here in Australia sells all different size torsion bars (up to 32mm) and various other goodies. I am very happy with his products.

Considering our dollar is so weak against yours it may be worth the shipping and still be cheaper...
by fly_lice
Wed Mar 01, 2006 4:22 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Offset and tyre choice
Replies: 11
Views: 9947

Thanks for the reply's. Last week I questioned several tyre fitting shops as to whether 225 would fit on 6.5, (I too did not think it would fit) and they assured me they would. Hmm.. time to do the ring around again before hitting up Bris tyre shops.. I will look into this further... however, assumi...
by fly_lice
Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:35 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Offset and tyre choice
Replies: 11
Views: 9947

Offset and tyre choice

Hi all, I am looking to fit 225/45-16 tyres to some of the new style alfa alloys- offset 41.5, width 6.5. The car is to be slightly lowered ~40mm and I will most likely get Yokohama A539 tyres (all tyres are not created equal). I have read in previous posts that say 225's fit under GTV6 however they...
by fly_lice
Thu Feb 02, 2006 7:19 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: Xenon hedlight conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 13638

Yeah, E30- has close diameter. Know little of other BMW's. Can't comment.

Thanks Kevin, much appreciated! have to decide merits.
by fly_lice
Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:25 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: Xenon hedlight conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 13638

Kevin,

Do you have any photos of how the BM light was mounted on the silver vehicle?

I have wanted to do this conversion for a long time now but was unsure how to mount.

Thankyou,
Aaron