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by Joemart
Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:08 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: An original GTV6 3.0 entry into SA Marque car category
Replies: 181
Views: 94223

Re: A new GTV6 2.5 entry into SA Marque car catergory

Hi All second race now done.... NO PROBLEMS.... I have attached some pics of the event itself.... Question???? What do guys think of the "Body Roll" on my car??? - does it seem ok??? - Just a comment, as the parts from US (33mm ARB Bushes) have gone "Missing in Action" - never ar...
by Joemart
Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: Site Administration & announcements
Topic: Alfagtv6.com fund raising for 2012
Replies: 26
Views: 16435

Re: Alfagtv6.com fund raising for 2012

Hi - Donated $10 OBO Kevin
by Joemart
Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:05 am
Forum: Site Administration & announcements
Topic: Alfagtv6.com fund raising for 2012
Replies: 26
Views: 16435

Re: Alfagtv6.com fund raising for 2012

$10 done.... keep up the great work!!!!
by Joemart
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: An original GTV6 3.0 entry into SA Marque car category
Replies: 181
Views: 94223

Re: A new GTV6 2.5 entry into SA Marque car catergory

Hi All thought I would summarise what was done on the vehicle to get it ready, plus what the next steps will be.. 1) Partly bolt-in cage (in front) and the rest TIG welded - The cross section to the Tunnel and to the rear uprights have made a huge difference and has really (i think) stiffened the ca...
by Joemart
Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:22 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: An original GTV6 3.0 entry into SA Marque car category
Replies: 181
Views: 94223

Re: A new GTV6 2.5 entry into SA Marque car catergory

Yesterday was the cars first race.... It was at the Zwartkops International Day.... PLENTY of cars, international and local...some pics below.... How did it go...Well, I was VERY happy (after we sorted the Brake problem), the fault being mine....!!!! I kept of getting a LOOOOOONNGGG pedal after 3-4 ...
by Joemart
Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:13 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: An original GTV6 3.0 entry into SA Marque car category
Replies: 181
Views: 94223

Re: A new GTV6 2.5 entry into SA Marque car catergory

Right...(TX, look forward to the race)... tomorrow is Scrutineering / compliance evaluation at Zwarkops so hope all goes ok... In the afternoon there is an open day, so will actually be doing the VERY first shake down laps with the car !!!!!.... if all is ok, then the next weekend is First race in n...
by Joemart
Sun Jan 15, 2012 4:50 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: An original GTV6 3.0 entry into SA Marque car category
Replies: 181
Views: 94223

Re: A new GTV6 2.5 entry into SA Marque car catergory

A few more pics of some stuff done + "when I grow up....."
by Joemart
Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:05 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: An original GTV6 3.0 entry into SA Marque car category
Replies: 181
Views: 94223

Re: A new GTV6 2.5 entry into SA Marque car catergory

Hi Thanks .... The thought of getting a 3.0 back in has definitely crossed my / our minds a NUMBER of times!!!!! - The first stage is to get the car ready to comply with the rules and on to the track.... once that is done and niggles sorted, which I am sure will take their own time :) , the plan is ...
by Joemart
Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: An original GTV6 3.0 entry into SA Marque car category
Replies: 181
Views: 94223

Re: A new GTV6 2.5 entry into SA Marque car catergory

Hi All

MAde some more progress.... getting close to scrutineering now...which is next week saturday!!!! - then the next week is the David Piper International!!!!!

I have attached a few more pics
by Joemart
Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:09 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: An original GTV6 3.0 entry into SA Marque car category
Replies: 181
Views: 94223

Re: A new GTV6 2.5 entry into SA Marque car catergory

Hi All (from a HOT and sunny SA)...... We have made some GREAT progress since last update - again thanks Kevin and Mr Rascher, your help has been awesome!!!!!!! We have now succeeded in getting the following done: 1) Cage is complete - all welded and bolted 2) Race seat and all bolting for seat is d...
by Joemart
Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:29 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Alfas @ Laguna Seca
Replies: 5
Views: 5757

Re: Alfas @ Laguna Seca

Those Alfa's sound great.... and that is some pretty impressive driving!!!!
by Joemart
Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:05 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: An original GTV6 3.0 entry into SA Marque car category
Replies: 181
Views: 94223

Re: A new GTV6 2.5 entry into SA Marque car catergory

Hi

Right - so below is a pic of the wheels that will go on....Compomotives 15" 7J -

BUT, as in previous post, the prop is a major concern!!! a "tiiingiiing" noise at low revs or as we switch off engine... :?