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Mel Bonkers · 08-01-2003

Banflu,

Yeah, sure! That car is jacked up

4 people? I only see one

DengKao · 08-01-2003

And I see a star on the steering wheel.
We all know what that means.....

jomor · 08-01-2003

Did you notice the Police radar hidden under the bridge ???? eek!

Patrick, you looked, i got ya

THROTTLEMAN · 08-01-2003

No wonder... he's going down the hill with a 15% inclination!!!!!

Banflu · 08-01-2003

LoL @ your responses!!!

nah mel, it's not jacked up i could tell ya that!!

the star..well....

i know it's a merc, but i find this car much better than new merc (i compare it when an E class)

the quality, the driving involvement (if any), the ride, the handling, etc... are much better.
which doesnt make sense really; it's got really soft springs and 185/80 eek! 14 inch wheels, and the e class with lowered factory fit sports suspension + 16" wheels.. and the handling is ZERO on the e class

well anyway, i know most of you hate mercs, but i grew up with this car, i really like it.. it's not the same affection for the alfa (obviosly) but there's something about it which i really love.. dont know what it is though!
the e class on he other hand is an utter bore to drive, imo; i prefer driving a corsa to it..can you believe that!? eek!
only one thing good about it...most drievrs stop DEAD when they see you coming with it, specially in high speeds, they're scared of it LoL!!

melooks at the 147 again... ah thats better

jomor · 08-01-2003

Come on, its a 13 years old car, no big deal with that broken needle of the speedo.. get it at your dealer and they will sort it out, dont worry http://www.alfaowner.com/forum/ubb/icons/icon25.gif http://www.alfaowner.com/forum/ubb/icons/icon25.gif

Banflu · 08-01-2003

but...it looks kinda cool that way!

wink

Ant · 09-01-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Mel Bonkers:
Banflu,

Yeah, sure! That car is jacked up

<hr /></blockquote>What exactly do you mean by jacked up??

Cheers,

Ant

Banflu · 09-01-2003

dont you know what a jack is

you know, the thing you use when you have a puncture, to lift the car?

jacked up = the car is lifted off the ground, so to speak wink

btw it wasnt!!!

THROTTLEMAN · 09-01-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by jomor:
Come on, its a 13 years old car, no big deal with that broken needle of the speedo.. get it at your dealer and they will sort it out, dont worry http://www.alfaowner.com/forum/ubb/icons/icon25.gif http://www.alfaowner.com/forum/ubb/icons/icon25.gif<hr /></blockquote>13!! So it was borned at the same time as Pat!

wink

Rico JFDD · 09-01-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Rico JFDD:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by BoNd:
For measuring the performance of you car this gadget ( Performance meter ) seems very usefull. I haven't tried one myself, but I am thinking of buying, as it is cheap and portable. Has anyone tried any similar produc?<hr /></blockquote>OK, I just visited their site, gave them a call and have ordered their performance meter... should be getting during the course of next week.... I'll definately keep you posted on outcome... wink <hr /></blockquote>Good news! Actually GREAT news.
I just got the Performance Meter from Race-Technology yesterday evening adn immediately configured it for my Bella and took both out for a few test runs in the local park where there aer some flat and straight roads (and at night, hardly any traffic)...
The results are as follows:

0 to 100km/h acceleration test:
9.27s
0.56 peak g-force
137bhp peak power

The test conditions were:
Alfa 147 1.6 3dr (120bhp model)
K&N filter
Remus exhaust
lowered 4.5cm
17" alloys with 215/45/17 Dunlop SP Sport 9000
-5.5°C outside
Full tank of petrol
Spare tyre on board
Driver of the car (54kg)

All in all I am very impressed with the gadget and hopefully everyone can play around and test it during the next Alfa Meeting....

jomor · 09-01-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Rico JFDD:
Driver of the car (54kg)
<hr /></blockquote>Jesus... i must definately lose weight

Great job Rico.

Mel Bonkers · 09-01-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Banflu:

well anyway, i know most of you hate mercs, but i grew up with this car, i really like it..<hr /></blockquote>That's not true! At least not for that OL' E-class you're driving in the pic! I loved them! They were utter wrong and ol'fashioned cars but just went and went and went and never stopped!

Morocco is invested with them! I once took this 'illegal' taxi (like the one from your picture) from Ouadalian to Tangiers (about 20 km's) with a friend and a cousin of mine! When I got in the car and we started moving I noticed there was some light coming from UNDERNEATH the carpet in the front. When I lifted the carpet I saw this HUGE hole in the bottom of the car due to RUST! eek! eek! eek! And I saw road running under the car eek! eek! eek!

Then on top of a hill the engine died. The fella stopped, opened the door, and while the car was starting to roll down the hill, he fiddled with his hand under the car and the engine STARTED again! I was like preying I would live to tell this tale.....well thank God I can tell it to you guys

I think that all new mercs are s-h-i-t, except for the new E-class and the new SL-class

Mel Bonkers · 09-01-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Rico JFDD:
All in all I am very impressed with the gadget and hopefully everyone can play around and test it during the next Alfa Meeting....<hr /></blockquote>Now that would be fantastic, wouldn't it

Where can I book a place for the GTA's which will be present at the meeting

Rico JFDD · 09-01-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by jomor:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Rico JFDD:
Driver of the car (54kg)
<hr /></blockquote>Jesus... i must definately lose weight

Great job Rico.<hr /></blockquote>... It also helps me in straight-line speed during the karting races, but I have to slow down more than others in corners as I don't have the same downforce and I have a greater risk of loosing grip....

Mel Bonkers · 09-01-2003

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