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by GTV27
Sat Dec 08, 2007 3:16 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 197
Views: 108461

Lots of historic racers (ie dudes being forced to make the best of compromised geometry in order to go fast) end up running as much as 4 to 6 degress negative on the front with r- spec tyres. Check RS 1600 escorts, XU1 Toranas, have even seen some big Falcons with wild cambers (Ben???) It not ideal ...
by GTV27
Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:55 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Installing a fire extinguisher
Replies: 12
Views: 6533

don't think CAM specificly says 'bolt in' but the scruits often ask anyway :? mine GTV6 has it on the top of the tunnel behind the handbrake and it was a bastard to install there, but can be reached from either the driver or passanger's seat (in case one or the other don't survive the initial impact...
by GTV27
Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:21 am
Forum: Exhaust System
Topic: Custom exhaust - exhaust note question
Replies: 35
Views: 32007

Well, that's still a gain I suppose. Worth it for the sound alone. :D

A note to Brisbane residents on the weekend, that noise you'll be hearing is not an F111 flyby, its Jason gratuitously road testing his Alfa! :twisted:
by GTV27
Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:02 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Brisbane people...
Replies: 16
Views: 10835

Was going to suggest Avanti as a source for your original wheel query...somewhat redundant now.

Hope your headgasket prob has been sorted OK.

I'm up for a Brissie meeting of the alfa afflicted!
by GTV27
Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:38 pm
Forum: Exhaust System
Topic: Custom exhaust - exhaust note question
Replies: 35
Views: 32007

mine's fairly tame, a 2 inch stainless system with a straight-through resonator in the middle and a centre chamber muffler at the back. It is very quiet unless you wring its neck, and even then, its mostly engine noise. However, as I use it on the track this is just not acceptable - it is virtually ...
by GTV27
Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:37 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: STEERING WHEELS
Replies: 58
Views: 38295

Jason,Ive fitted my very old Momo from an old 308 gtb I had to my car..Made in 1979.. I rejuvenated it with a product called "neatsfoot oil".Its used in equestrian circles to protect the saddles and other leather goods.. Ive done the interior of my BMW as well and the results after a few ...
by GTV27
Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: STEERING WHEELS
Replies: 58
Views: 38295

Fitted power steer to my GTV6 on the weekend again... :D ...swapped out 350mm wheel for a 380mm wheel (return to the std diam). :wink: its almost like power steer Difference is amazing. Unfortunately my 380mm wheel is a crappy old Momo with cracked and crazed leather, whereas my 350mm is a beautiful...
by GTV27
Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:56 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: GTV6 Bonnet / Hood
Replies: 39
Views: 26511

drool, that carbon bonnet is hot!

is it in production or a one-off?
by GTV27
Wed May 30, 2007 1:45 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Roll Center Questions
Replies: 128
Views: 73391

Grant, if all else fails and it still understeers too much, increase the rear spring rate.

A set of coils will have it sliding like a Tokyo Drift junky with a minimum of fuss! :twisted:
by GTV27
Wed May 23, 2007 2:26 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Roll Center Questions
Replies: 128
Views: 73391

I suppose I'm in much the same boat as Echo Leader - looking to improve the handling of my GTV6 for the occasional track outing, without turning it into a monster that is not nice to drive on the road. Regarding roll centres, is a large part of the problem created when the car is lowered 'too much'?...
by GTV27
Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:42 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: PICTURES-Different wheels for Alfa`s.
Replies: 289
Views: 238997

some really nice wheels here - esp blue 75 with black technomagnesio... 8) My GTV6 has DTM Fin 17x7.5 ET38 with 215/40 tyres. I think it suits the car, not too modern, not too retro - looks 'superturismo' dontyathink! Blue Alfetta chasing me has Simmons B-45, which are a nice 'period' wheel for a pr...
by GTV27
Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 6911

found another, probably better for showing clearance
by GTV27
Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:11 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 6911

don't have any close ups of the wheels, but this pic at Morgan Park at Warwick shows how they sit in the guards pretty well
by GTV27
Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:56 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 6911

Hi 'Fettish wheels look good - never seen that style before - should really suit the car. As per posts on the ARBB, mine are also 17 x 7.5 running 215/40 all round and they don't rub. Offset is 38 though. Don't know if that small diff is a problem - yours will sit further out and might be a bit clos...