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by Barry
Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Tired of replacing box mounts??-Barry
Replies: 44
Views: 28377

Re: Tired of replacing box mounts??-Barry

I think there might be a difference in how you drill the holes through the rubber... I was looking into this mod and wondered how i could do it best when i realized that the amount of "free play?" around the bolt was not very much. the difference with or without weight applied to the moun...
by Barry
Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:51 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Few pics of single turbo install-Barry
Replies: 217
Views: 118100

Re: Few pics of single turbo install-Barry

I'm considering an "easier" turbo Greg..It comes in with such a bang this thing squats like mad and then the clutch lets go...
soon...... 8)
by Barry
Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Few pics of single turbo install-Barry
Replies: 217
Views: 118100

Re: Few pics of single turbo install-Barry

Garth,all is good with the motor...Dwayne,the owner drives her to work and the traffic is diabolical to say the least. He specified a "comfort" clutch for traffic which is proving to be a ball ache..Third clutch and its not holding torque on boost. Called him last week and prepped him for ...
by Barry
Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: I've seen a piece of Heaven...
Replies: 13
Views: 7743

Re: I've seen a piece of Heaven...

Not sure I agree with you here Mike..The final rendition of the MiTo is actually very pleasing to the eye..
I know that is going to be horrendously expensive here and that after sales will be worth nothing,but that aside I would seriously look at it personally...
by Barry
Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:40 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 197
Views: 107967

Re: Suspension

Hey Z ! ... :mrgreen:
by Barry
Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:33 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Race Animal ?
Replies: 77
Views: 49548

Re: Race Animal ?

Good one on the brakes Kev,good to get feedback ! 8)
by Barry
Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:31 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 197
Views: 107967

Re: Suspension

and with that I rest my case Mike....
by Barry
Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 527
Views: 264765

Re: Introduction

Has anyone tried TPS as the main input ?
I have a few cars here running on TPS and its actually a preferred method of mine..
Mappinh for TPS is of course a whole new ball game..
by Barry
Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:18 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: introducing myself
Replies: 188
Views: 105332

Re: introducing myself

MR2 Zig wrote:After that , Barry can then to to the ring and get some schnitzels :D
That is finally going to happen sooner than you guys think !! 8)
by Barry
Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:42 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: introducing myself
Replies: 188
Views: 105332

Re: introducing myself

Kev,Most of the large components arrived at Marc`s..The large crate. Initially the smaller crate containing clutch ,oil cooler and booster did not arrive.I then re did all of that and shipped it again. Again it has not arrived and the ****`s at customs and shipping all want back handers to follow an...
by Barry
Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:31 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 24v 3.0
Replies: 46
Views: 32846

Re:

Barry!!! ZZZZZZ !! Sorry,I dont look at the site that often anymore ! Uhm,getting the SOFT,VERY SOFT gerotor off the shaft is a delicate operation. Its incredibly soft material and even light force will distort it.. Id rather not do it unless neccesitated to do so. All 24v cams will fit the 24v hea...
by Barry
Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:37 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Build pics of my alfa gtv6-Thread officially closed!All done
Replies: 196
Views: 83783

Re: Build pics of my alfa gtv6, its finished! Updated pics-28-07

Garth,very nice ! A familiar sound there...!

Hey Marc..
by Barry
Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: PICTURES-Different wheels for Alfa`s.
Replies: 289
Views: 238092

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

MD wrote:Running the proposed combo could see you in some guard fouling territory me thinks especially at the front but I know you are handy with the 12lb hammer..
So true Sir...Ive edited the 45 profile... :mrgreen:
by Barry
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Does Anyone still Love driving their GTV6 ?
Replies: 103
Views: 44632

Re: Does Anyone still Love driving their GTV6 ?

Many years ago as a reletive youngster My boss plonked some cash in my hand and asked me to go entertain a Dutch couple who had flown over for some business dealings.. My mode of transport My Berlina 20l with defunct sunroof ! The sunroof was steel and was kept in place by using 2 x medicine contain...
by Barry
Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: PICTURES-Different wheels for Alfa`s.
Replies: 289
Views: 238092

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

Actually not sure ...Im running a 235/40/17 but next would be a 245/35/17.
It fills that wheel out just so much better..