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by BotswanaAlfa
Sun Feb 15, 2015 2:50 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: PICTURES-Different wheels for Alfa`s.
Replies: 289
Views: 239916

Re: PICTURES-Different wheels for Alfa`s.

here are the rims on mine, i think they're called Heroes racing or some such, can check for detailed specs if anybody is interested. theyre 15" by 195x215, i think. :oops:
by BotswanaAlfa
Tue Dec 16, 2014 2:41 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: Need guibos (driveshaft couplings) for 84 GTV6 in Sa prefer
Replies: 0
Views: 3009

Need guibos (driveshaft couplings) for 84 GTV6 in Sa prefer

Hello all. im in desperate need of guibos (particularly the front one) for my car. if it is within s.a all the better! Please let me know.
Telian

you can reply via this forum or email me at telianfranken@gmail.com
by BotswanaAlfa
Mon Dec 15, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Starts then dies
Replies: 2
Views: 3905

Re: Starts then dies

Hi Kevin thanks so much! it makes so much sense , the electrician whos helpig me out with some gremlins said something similar. many thanks i really appreciate it! Ive purchased a push button start now to set up in the vehicle, i like the idea, kinda exotic way to start this beaut! thanks for the as...
by BotswanaAlfa
Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:58 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Starts then dies
Replies: 2
Views: 3905

Starts then dies

so a few days ago i went for a drive and went to the fuel station to refuel, i turned the car off and when i tried to start it again it wouldnt run, itd start relatively quick, rev to 1500 rpm then cut off, this happened several times until i kept the starter running after ignition( :oops: ) upon wh...
by BotswanaAlfa
Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:37 am
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: Planning to repaint your car?
Replies: 2
Views: 4936

Re: Planning to repaint your car?

It had to be the Top Gear studio, after all Jeremy clarkson had one, it seemed fitting :lol:
by BotswanaAlfa
Sun Aug 31, 2014 12:02 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: Planning to repaint your car?
Replies: 2
Views: 4936

Planning to repaint your car?

so this is my first helping others post so here goes, while i was doodling around looking for an alfa (took me almost a year to get the one i have) i found an excellent game for Xbox 360 on console called forza 4. now this game while goodon its own had an interesting side feature, for the equivalent...
by BotswanaAlfa
Sat Aug 30, 2014 2:16 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cambelt Tensioner anyone?
Replies: 0
Views: 3262

Cambelt Tensioner anyone?

hello all, i posted earlier looking for a Cambelt Tensioner that i need in order to get my alfa running correctly (the Last piece before she will run! (hopefully :D )) and ive been in contact with bothe kevin at A.K classics, Nicci at Glenridge motors and Dawie for tensioners and none of them have a...
by BotswanaAlfa
Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: driveshaft conversion
Replies: 378
Views: 174101

Re: driveshaft conversion

:idea: hi guys, forgive me if the idea sounds silly :lol: , but i was reading your replies and was thinking the problem in the drive shaft is pulse and initial pull off, am i right? with both exerting very large degrees of force on the drive shaft, so i was thinking of an idea which seems a bit cont...
by BotswanaAlfa
Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Speed limiter?
Replies: 7
Views: 7863

Re: Speed limiter?

Thanks for the assist! ill show this to him and see what he says. ive been saying its not terryfyingly fast but hes still worried (understandably) botswana is a madhouse with crazy drivers. thanks for the replies :)
by BotswanaAlfa
Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Spare parts?
Replies: 0
Views: 2586

Spare parts?

Hi guys, as my name implies i live in botswana, im heading up to joburg in a week and i need to know a place which has the most comprehensive spares for my alfa, i need the following bits. any ideas? spark plug coil water pump Cam belts alternator belts Gearbox donuts Oil filter Fuel Pump Brake Kit ...
by BotswanaAlfa
Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:12 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Speed limiter?
Replies: 7
Views: 7863

Speed limiter?

Hey again everyone. im posting this under performance because i think it sorta fits here. my alfa gtv6 is my first ever car, (im nearly 19 first vehicle) and my dad isn't comfortable with what he has deemed a very fast car, so he has insisted that a speed limiter be fitted. is it possible to do this...
by BotswanaAlfa
Thu May 22, 2014 8:40 am
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?
Replies: 6
Views: 10522

Re: BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?

those look really good! how much did you pay for them? ive been looking around and the cost of the bumpers aint cheap! :P
by BotswanaAlfa
Tue May 13, 2014 6:33 am
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?
Replies: 6
Views: 10522

Re: BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?

its been ripped in half, the mounting points are ruined and the skirt is shattered :/ the bumper is only bent by about 20 degrees :oops: i just thought they looked similar enough to be cross compatible and may even look good, i ask because there are thousands of the "gusheshe" bmw here. so...
by BotswanaAlfa
Mon May 12, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?
Replies: 6
Views: 10522

BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?

Hi all, as the name suggests i live in botswana, (no alfa dealer) i have the only gtv6 2.5 here :D there was something i noticed, the old bmw 318i matchbox, approximately the same age as the alfa series (1983-1986) have very similar looking front ends, as seen uin the link below: http://germancarsfo...
by BotswanaAlfa
Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:41 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: No fuel!
Replies: 4
Views: 5233

Re: No fuel!

does anybody have any ideas? i have an ancient alarm in here thats causing all sorts of havoc, (i had to bypass the relays to even get it to crank) is it possible that the remote is somehow locking my injectors by not giving them any voltage? its the only thing i can think of. i can post pictures of...