Just Got a GTA

Congrats on the new motor turbole, looks great.

Originally Posted by Ecurie Ecosse

And the 156 GTA has trhe 200mph speedo (why did they just put a 180mph one in the 147

'cos the 156's are faster

yeah the 156 is faster being a more aerodynamic shape and more planted at speed Someone told me they are limited to 155mph can anyone confirm if this is the case?

I don't think they are limited at all, 155mph is as fast as they go through power/aerodynamics..

150+ is plenty guys

Thanks for the advise a couple hundreds notes doesn't sound to bad.

Think suspension is ok, not heard any funny noise yet

Originally Posted by turbole

150+ is plenty guys

until you get bored

Originally Posted by turbole

Hi All, just bought a GTA and it will be due a service (72k) just wondered where you recommend near north London, its had the belt done so hopefully it should be just an oil and filter service, any idea`s what I should expect to pay for this, Thanks for you advice guys

Welcome aboard!

If you fancy a schlep up the A1M and into the sticks I would recommend Jamie Porter's at Royston.

Have had several unpleasant experiences with Desira so wouldn't advise darkening their doors.

Alfa Romeo Independent Garage Covering Herts, Cambs & Essex.

Anyone had experience with this place, or Auto delta as there not far from me ?

Welcome aboard mate!

The GTA looks great. As does the Coupe! I had a 20 VT myself until recently, traded it in with a member on the forum for a 156 2.0 TS as the commute to work wasn't designed for a 220BHP car,

Originally Posted by turbole

Alfa Romeo Independent Garage Covering Herts, Cambs & Essex.

Anyone had experience with this place, or Auto delta as there not far from me ?

By all accounts AutoDelta are the place to go. They seem to be willing to go the extra mile, especially for members on here. Autolusso is a member on here by the way, as is Jamie from the AlfaWorkshop, although he doesn't come on here very often.

Congratulations turbole. lovely motor.

Originally Posted by Pud237

On a long run you should be able to do 32 or so, I can do 30 and mines revving faster than yours in 6th, 3,000rpm at 70mph..

Haha , pud, i bet he cant get anywhere near 32mpg like, maybe if he drives everywhere at 40mph in 6th. I manage less than half that. Be interesting to see how his mpg pans out. In fact i'm gonna search for a GTA mpg thread, if there is one.

I've done three airport runs now, York -> Manchester -> York, 180 miles and its clocked dead on 30mpg every time. Thats going steady, no hard acceleration and sitting at 70-80. I'm quite impressed! I would have thought a GTA would beat it due to the longer 6th gear.

Originally Posted by Pud237

I would have thought a GTA would beat it due to the longer 6th gear.

Not at all. It just means we get there quicker!

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

Not at all. It just means we get there quicker!

Sooner or later the power starts to feel normal, and you resist the urge to bray it everywhere. Then you start looking at Superchargers and drawing up 5-year prospective income and outgoings charts, and wondering if you could afford it..

Originally Posted by Pud237

Sooner or later the power starts to feel normal, and you resist the urge to bray it everywhere. Then you start looking at Superchargers and drawing up 5-year prospective income and outgoings charts, and wondering if you could afford it..

Nah, that's just you... and maybe Darren..

Originally Posted by Ecurie Ecosse

Congratulations - just turning the key can put a smile on your face.

And the 156 GTA has trhe 200mph speedo (why did they just put a 180mph one in the 147

Yeah, a friend of mine has a Bentley Turbo R and he was gutted that my speedo goes to 200.

If you go for the 400 bhp 3.7/3.8 supercharger etc, you might get quite close, no?

Originally Posted by turbole

Alfa Romeo Independent Garage Covering Herts, Cambs & Essex.

Anyone had experience with this place, or Auto delta as there not far from me ?

I've used them, they are great, Jamie is very knowledgable. I've recently been using Auto Lusso and I would recommend them highly - Ned is great at giving advice and offers some nice combinations of stuff. Very chuffed at the work they have just done for me (and they are closer than the Alfa Workshop to me).

No experience of Autodelta though.

Cheers,

Nigel

Originally Posted by Pud237

Then you start looking at Superchargers and drawing up 5-year prospective income and outgoings charts, and wondering if you could afford it..

Thats me an'all.

I would have no hesistation in recommending the Alfaworkshop (Jamie Porter) if you're in the north of london Area.

Congrats on the car.

I can recommend Alfarama, Stanmore - about 30 mins from you - I've used them for 17 years.

Originally Posted by bacon

Thats me an'all.

Maybe we should try and get a group discount

Jamie sounds tops and his price was good

Mine is say 16.6 at the mo

Do they run better with a higher octane feul

Originally Posted by turbole

Do they run better with a higher octane feul

Not really, with standard management anyway. Get it remapped for 98 octane and you should see a few horses more.