George's Sprint

[Supercharged16v]

Hi guys, hi George ....

as many of you may know, George is now in UK doing his master . He left his car at his dad's shop before he left and asked me to take care of it untill he gets back.

Two days after he left, the unfortunate insident happened ( you can see that in "Sprint 16v build up" thread in the Sud/Sprint/33 forum ) which made damages to George's car, broke glasses and windows etc.
I replaced the broken glass so that the car could be safe and waterproof, cleaned the car and took it back to his dad.

George, I went by your dad's shop today, only to find out that your Sprint's battery was flat and the car wouldnt start.
I jump started the car, left my Sud at your dads shop so he can align my steering for me, and took your car with me.

First of all, I noticed that your gauges on the dashboard work whenever they want to. Volts go up to 14v and down to 8v depending on road conditions Probably a bad ground or something. I'll have a look tomorrow and let you know.

The other thing that I noticed, is that you left the car for me to drive around.... ON EMPTY !!!!!!!!!!
I nearly had to push it to the petrol station

Other than that, I will drive your car around for a couple of days, give it a good wash and put the door cards back in place.

Then I will post some pictures for you

[a33s16v]

George how are u doing?

we stole your car today!!! There is a lot of power to that old sprint!!

Chris is coming to pick me up in a while with your car.
We are going to take your car to the street races

[Supercharged16v]

George, I found out the problem with your electrics.

It seems your car behaved the way it did because of the flat battery. when the fan kicks in the volts drop to 8 volts because there isnt enough juice in your battery

Gave it a good run tonight in town, car behaves well and runs smoothly. Hydraulic tappets have stopped clicking as well.

Oh... by the way.... John fa**ed in your car and it smells pretty bad

[a33s16v]

What a liar!! I really fa*t in you r car but is not that bad!! :P Is more like onions, tuna and mayionaze!!

I think you gonna like it!!
xaxaxax

[Alfa_Sprint_16v]

Hey john dont make me come and F**T in your car because you know i am the last person you want to challenge

[Supercharged16v]

Errmmm.... okay ..... I think I started this

George I will go and pick up your car from your dad, either tonight or tomorrow night.

Have you had any luck finding a good suspension upgrade in the UK ?
Your car feels almost as bad as my Sud to drive with that suspension

[a33s16v]

No my friend George i am not challenge u , i am just kidding!! stay in England if you want!! :P
supercharge you remember when we was to Dyno test!!! ELA KOKO!!

[Supercharged16v]

Originally Posted by a33s16v

No my friend George i am not challenge u , i am just kidding!! stay in England if you want!! :P
supercharge you remember when we was to Dyno test!!! ELA KOKO!!

Post the picture you took from your phone

[Alfasixnut]

Nice to know that the Sprint is now fixed and out running again - it is a lifesaver as well!

[Supercharged16v]

Yes ! I have been using it for the past couple of days to go to work and home , and then for a small ride at night !
But I still havent refitted the door card from changing the side window

[Greek]

Chris , can you post a pic from the card board. I want to see the design on it in order to make mine too. I want also to use black and red due to red leather seats. Also , is it possible to make some measurement for the speaker hole because i want to activate mine and i don't want to start drilling in blind.

[Supercharged16v]

Sure no problems, but I came to work with my Sprint today. I'll have to do this in the afternoon and post them tomorrow .

Should I ask George if he wants Copywrite fees ?

[Greek]

I can sent him some DVDs also....

[Supercharged16v]

No I dont think that would be nessesary

Please excuse the picture - I took it this morning on my way to work...

[Supercharged16v]

George, I think you made a mistake buddie.....

You were complaining to me yesterday that nobody had replied to you about the suspension upgrade you need, but you didnt post it in your thread.
You posted this in the Welcome to AO Cyprus forum

I think you should get the H&R's I got for my Sprint. I dont know if you can find stiffer ones ! If you do, I want a set as well. Low , stiff and uncomfortable

[Greek]

Unfortunately the best choice right now is H&R . If you want stiffer then either you have Koni adjustable and ake them stiff or buy the 35mm lowering kit springs.

Thanks Chris about the photos.

[Nige005]

If any of you ever come across my old 'sud I'd love to hear of it. Sadly I did hear that it was written off on the old Lim - Epi Road near Ypsonas but you never know.

[Supercharged16v]

Originally Posted by Nige005

If any of you ever come across my old 'sud I'd love to hear of it. Sadly I did hear that it was written off on the old Lim - Epi Road near Ypsonas but you never know.

Let me make a phone call

[Nige005]

Originally Posted by Supercharged16v

Let me make a phone call

Thanks !

[Supercharged16v]

George, I know you told me to drive your car hard when I drive it around,

you know I dont like doing that with other people's cars, but last night I had no choice

I drove your car last night to a friends house for a social visit. As I was leaving, I heard a very nice racing sound approaching me. A Lancia Delta Integrale 16v passed by me !

I quickly got into your car , started up ( thank God the engine was still warm ) and tried catching up with him .

I caught up with him a couple of traffic lights later, on a double lane, and stoped next to him !
It was a yellow 16v Mk3 Integrale, with British licence plates , and the air vents on the back of the front wings as well
He kept looking at your Sprint, I kept looking at his Lancia , and then the green light went on

I tried to mess with him by reving your Sprint and pushing on high revs.
Ofcourse I wasnt expecting to outrun this Lancia, that would be rediculous I just wanted to make him floor it so I could see it go and listen to his engine
It worked ! He dropped into 2nd gear and gave it hell !!! He passed by me as if I was stopped
I am so inlove with this car
The sound of his external ripping the asphalt !!!!
I went home happily and had sweed dreams

[AlfaGrale]

NIIIIIIICE

[Tassos Sprint]

Hi george. how things going over there? Your car is crusing down the streets driven by the smallest alfa romeo driver...
Last night a police patrol was chasing an alfa romeo sprint which was chasing an Integrale..
Anyway you ll find your cars exhaust very clean when you get back.

[Supercharged16v]

Originally Posted by Tassos Sprint

Hi george. how things going over there? Your car is crusing down the streets driven by the smallest alfa romeo driver...
Last night a police patrol was chasing an alfa romeo sprint which was chasing an Integrale..
Anyway you ll find your cars exhaust very clean when you get back.

smallest ??? ... if you mean younger, then thats fine
.... if you mean shortest, I know of another guy who is shorter than I am

I didnt see any police cars

and yes, your exhaust will be clean.... I used metal polish and gave it a good rub