Too embarrassed to drive the car - Now with Autolusso.

Nice, I sawy jonny footski's GTA there.

I saw yours there (It had no gearbox)

Why was the gearbox out? Are you getting a clutch as well?

Maybe.

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

Maybe.

Anything special? Ned did say something to me about lightened flywheels and paddle clutches..

Originally Posted by Pud237

Anything special? Ned did say something to me about lightened flywheels and paddle clutches.. :hmm:

Nope just the standard one. The one in there now has lasted 78,000 miles and was on its way out! Good innings though.

78K is good innings. My JTD had chewed its way through TWO clutches by the time it'd done 110K.

Doesn't surprise me.

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

Doesn't surprise me.

What do you think to the GTV then?

It's fun to chuck about but my god does it feel slow.

I gave it a nice polish and hoovered out the interior! Looks great now! Lovely tan interior.

I cleaned the 156 he's leant me as well. Ned's going to get a clean pair of Alfas back this week, hehe...

What colour's the exterior? The tan leather looks awesome in a GTV, I always thought the Cup should have got either tan leather or possibly black leather, even though cloth seats are more practical, cool in summer, warm in winter, I don't care cause leather is.. well.. leather!

Originally Posted by Nicky

I cleaned the 156 he's leant me as well. Ned's going to get a clean pair of Alfas back this week, hehe...

Aren't we the best customers!

Did my GTA look sorry for itself?

Originally Posted by Pud237

What colour's the exterior? The tan leather looks awesome in a GTV, I always thought the Cup should have got either tan leather or possibly black leather, even though cloth seats are more practical, cool in summer, warm in winter, I don't care cause leather is.. well.. leather!

It's the midnight blue exterior like your old JTD...

Although I would of rather had a red one.

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

Aren't we the best customers!

Did my GTA look sorry for itself?

Hehe, we are - I cleaned the interior up a bit too but to be fair it was full of bits of leaf

Your GTA was 8 feet in the air with no front wheels and no gearbox, looked distinctly mid-surgery. I got the feeling though that it knew as soon as it was over it'd be worth the wait and the unpleasantness

Should have a nice light clutch and a surprising amount of grip on the corners.

I'm having a serious think about suspension at the moment too.

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

It's the midnight blue exterior like your old JTD... Although I would of rather had a red one.

My JTD was Vela but I know the one you mean now, I think it was there when I was down for my Q2 last month.. And I agree, red is better for a GTV especially with tan leather. Jayson's diesel hybrid GTV had a full Alfa Rosso respray, it was absolutely pristine and the tan leather just set it off, it was the cherry on the cake.. Even sounded pretty good too

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

I'm having a serious think about suspension at the moment too.

I'll sell you my coilovers if you like..

Seriously though, Eibachs & FSDs are the way to go.

I would suggest if you are planning doing more than the odd trackday a *decent* coilover kit would be the way to go.
Once you have adjustable damping and a sensible not too hard spring rate you can set the car up just the way you like it - and everybody is different.

Sold..

Well it will be done... whether it be this week while Ned has the car or next month....

So has the warranty company covered this work then?

Get her back tomorrow!!!

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

Get her back tomorrow!!!

Give me a call if you fancy going for a quick blast!