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- Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:29 am
- Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
- Topic: Fernando's Alfa GTV6 3 Litre 24V Twin Turbo
- Replies: 17
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Fernando's Alfa GTV6 3 Litre 24V Twin Turbo
Hi Guys, This is the first photo I can put up with more to follow of my twin turbo. The motor was built by Oom Div at Glenwood Motors. My brother , Jose` , has been mostly responsible for turning this car into a reliable runner for me and I will attempt to discuss everything that this has entailed. ...
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:23 am
- Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
- Topic: Pictures,of racing, group 1 etc,etc,
- Replies: 63
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Re: Pictures,of racing, group 1 etc,etc,
Kevin for fear of digressing from Alfa's let me just say that the Group C era was brilliant. I see you captured that beautiful Aston Martin in Mobil colours, what a shame Ford pulled the plug just before that programme was about to really take off. The class winning GTV6 3 Litre in 1983 was in the c...
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:54 am
- Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
- Topic: Pictures,of racing, group 1 etc,etc,
- Replies: 63
- Views: 48084
Re: Pictures,of racing, group 1 etc,etc,
Dick Pickering and Maurizio Bianco were 16th overall and 1st in Class T for the Group 1 cars. I remember the 2 Hour Lodge race that year. I sat in the BMW pits as a guest of Tony Viana when they were running the two Gunston sponsored BMW M535i's. I remember at the end of the race walking back to my ...
- Mon Mar 16, 2015 6:36 am
- Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
- Topic: Pictures,of racing, group 1 etc,etc,
- Replies: 63
- Views: 48084
Re: Pictures,of racing, group 1 etc,etc,
Good grief Kevin, you are giving our age away. :lol: The chap on the right of your pic of Miss SA is old Eon de Vos. He is a commercial pilot and weirdly enough I had the opportunity to meet him on a flight back from CT some years back. That last picture was taken at the 1983 Castrol 1000kms which w...
- Wed Mar 11, 2015 7:29 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Alfa Romeo Sponsorship on the 2015 Ferrari F1 Car.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3395
Alfa Romeo Sponsorship on the 2015 Ferrari F1 Car.
Wow, the world has really changed from when Alfa Romeo were the king ding a ling of Formula 1 and the young dog Ferrari was trying to steal it's crown.
Now I see the Alfa Romeo emblem on the rear flanks of the 2015 machine.
Now I see the Alfa Romeo emblem on the rear flanks of the 2015 machine.
- Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:01 am
- Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
- Topic: Pictures,of racing, group 1 etc,etc,
- Replies: 63
- Views: 48084
Re: Pictures,of racing, group 1 etc,etc,
Watching Craig drive the wheels off that GTV6 3.7 litre was the highlight of the day for my brother and I. My uncle from the US even extended his stay just to watch this event. It is he who I have to thank for my love of motor racing and cars. These pictures Mark has put up brings back so many good ...
- Tue Mar 10, 2015 7:49 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Our 1600 Junior restoration
- Replies: 71
- Views: 41783
Re: Our 1600 Junior restoration
Howzit Kevin, Long time no speak. :( Your 105 series project with your dad is really looking good. Nice to see another 'Fernando' involved with Alfa's. :lol: I have been very quiet on any kind of forum for a few years now but have decided to kick my own butt back into action. I won't derail this thr...
- Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:51 am
- Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
- Topic: Drive Shaft CV's keep breaking
- Replies: 31
- Views: 21170
Re: Drive Shaft CV's keep breaking
Hi Mike, Try AGIP as well and it sounds almost stupid,but replace the clip that keeps it all together. Not sure what you call that little bugger that requires a specila tool to clip it inward then stretches outward upon release to keep the CV in. :oops: :wall: Mine failed spectacularly at the old We...
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:09 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: BMW M3 Anyone ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1763
BMW M3 Anyone ?
Looking at those pictures of the new Milano just saddens me no end.Another boring FWD Alfa. :evil: Please tell me why I need to look at BMW or Nissan,aka 370Z,to find a proper RWD drivers car ? Alfa have all the potential to make a stunning RWD car clothed in stunning body work and fitted with a puk...
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:59 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: The new Milano
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5452
Re: The new Milano
Is it okay to cry ? Sorry Alfa,but no way in hell will I fork out money for that,it looks about as exciting as an Audi A3 which I find as dull as dish water.Very sad and in that warehouse setting it looks just like another kitchen appliance with wheels.
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:21 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Get Square Time (Humour)
- Replies: 123
- Views: 68048
Re: Get Square Time (Humour)
Z some of the less enlightened Taxi operators here have been caught using wood instead of proper brake pads! :shock: Engine mountings also replaced with wood blocks etc.Like Kevin says you feel for the passengers especialy kids but we feel sweet blow all for the drivers although they make for good j...
- Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:34 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: 2nd 2009 'Ring trip!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8877
Re: 2nd 2009 'Ring trip!
Ha ha ha,you guys crack me up. Does racing the Ring,online,on X-Box's FORZA 2 count for anything ? They need some Alfa's on the new version.
- Wed May 20, 2009 5:01 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: today 1st May 15th anniversary loss of Ayrton
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5985
Re: today 1st May 15th anniversary loss of Ayrton
Boy do I remember that race only too well.Nearly chocked on my coffee that early in the morning. :shock: :lol: Talk about a quandry as I love Ferrari but was also an Ayrton fan... Simon I still recall my uncle allowing me to bunk school to take me to Kyalamy for a Formula 1 test session.Got Nelson P...
- Tue May 19, 2009 12:31 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: 2009 'Ring trip.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3940
Re: 2009 'Ring trip.
Howzit Mike,on that I most heartily agree. Bathurst ranks up there with the Ring and SPA as amongst the most incredible race tracks still left before those frikkin safety nannies try and ban them one day.
- Tue May 19, 2009 12:28 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: today 1st May 15th anniversary loss of Ayrton
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5985
Re: today 1st May 15th anniversary loss of Ayrton
Hi Simon,I sure do.I still have my copy of Autosport that covered the race :lol: Remember how Mansel smacked the barriers going up the hill from St Devote ? It's an epic sporting weekend for me.I get to watch qualifying for the Monaco GP and straight after my rugby team,The Bulls,take on the Crusade...