Mangoletsi

We usually meet monthly down the road from Mangos in the whipping stocks

You're welcome to join us at the next meet

Great stuff - let me know when and I'll get a "pass out"

Cheers

TC

Will do

You not fancy the Penrith run next week mate there's a bunch of us from the NW going

Originally Posted by happy man

Simes How you doing Bud

Not bad HM not bad - life is still in a mess - due to the imminent departure of Mrs Simes but things are starting to go forwards again..

Originally Posted by Wainey

What HM said, Jim said, Al, said, Simes said, talking of which/who, are you on the Penrith run in the Porker?

Hi wainey - fraid not - although I may make a monthly meet some point soon - I've got too much to sort out so wont be goign to penrith..

Simes.

Originally Posted by Simes

Not bad HM not bad - life is still in a mess - due to the imminent departure of Mrs Simes but things are starting to go forwards again..

bloody hell mate, didn't know about that - hope all works out for you and hope to see you at a meet before too long

Originally Posted by Simes

Not bad HM not bad - life is still in a mess - due to the imminent departure of Mrs Simes but things are starting to go forwards again..



Hi wainey - fraid not - although I may make a monthly meet some point soon - I've got too much to sort out so wont be goign to penrith..

Simes.

Sorry to hear that mate. You know you're always welcome at our meets. Hope to see you soon.
Andy.

166lover......indeed it seems i have your old 156Ti.....tis indeed a fine motor and nice and shiney now....i tend to keep hold to it for a while.....how's the 159?

Originally Posted by Simes

Not bad HM not bad - life is still in a mess - due to the imminent departure of Mrs Simes but things are starting to go forwards again..



Hi wainey - fraid not - although I may make a monthly meet some point soon - I've got too much to sort out so wont be goign to penrith..

Simes.

Schit mate
Hope you're keeping well and get yer behind to the next whippys meet we don't care what you Drive You're a MATE

Originally Posted by synapse

166lover......indeed it seems i have your old 156Ti.....tis indeed a fine motor and nice and shiney now....i tend to keep hold to it for a while.....how's the 159?

Now how is that you two gotta meet up with us now

Thanks guys,

I will make a meet - depends on work diary, and when I get to move...

The cunning car plan is amoungst other things now severly broken - big mondeo company car - her car, panda little family runabout and my daily and porker - my toy. I may have to consider getting something bigger than the panda if I get to keep it - as it will be my only load lugger (or after she's had it away) so there is a car shaped hole in my life - mebbe back in a 156 - I could do a GTA methinks - but more sensibly a jtd. The porker is staying whatever happens and will make a meet.

Simes.

Good Lad

Don't care about yer car plans we just want to clap eyes on you

even if you are an IT Nerd

When is the next meet at the stocks?

Early Next month I've gotta set a date yet

159 is a belter.....different beast to the 156 (unbelievable performance and economy) and its unfair to compare like with like. Just needed more space for the kids, more feel in the brakes and prefer a less hard ride. The 159 handling and grip is unreal.

BTW - the 156 had ARB links, both front wishbones sorted recently and all round Pzero Neros and was well cared for (except stone chips and slightly scuffed alloys which Mangos probably sorted for you). Use of Forte Diesel additive will stop egr valve from sooting. I avoided any crap fuel (Tescos etc) and it regularly drank V-Power Diesel and it loved BP Ultimate.

Only ever issue with the car was drive-shaft but these were replaced under warranty. Enjoy!!!

Hope to meet you all at the next boozer meet-up.

Sounds like she was well sorted and looked after mate

Hope you can make the next whippy's do

ive got a question , why didnt u tell me that a 156 drive shaft would fit my gt , and would cost 35 quid from douglas valley , (THE DRIVE SHAFT U CROSS REFERENCE ON EPER) instead u wanted 130 plus my old drive shaft when i told u i didnt have 1 u TRIED CHARGING ME 156 PLUS DELIVERY ,

avoid !!!!!!!

and was a recon

happyman read my post !!!!! it was a RECON how hards that to read HE TRIED SELLING ME A RECON for my GT and wanted my old drive shaft (PROBABLY TO FIT TO SOMEONE ELSES GT OR 156 FOR 156 notes!!!!!!! he wanted 200 plus for A NEW DRIVE SHAFT (sO YES THEY DO FIT RECON PARTS),WHICH PROBABLY WOULD OF BEEN OFF A 156 , i HAD TO GET A PROPER ALFA SPECIALIST TO HELP ME OUT ALFAMAN SERVICES I THINK , top guy , and he told me all similar aged alfa gt 156 seles , are exact same even the abs sensor , give me codes etcetc cos hedidnt have 1 in stock ,

he didnt have 1 in stock nor a bumper but spent all day finding me 1 even phoned me and said sorry even my contacts dont have a second hand bumper sorry , (6 HOURS LATER) NOW THATS A SPECIALIST ,

I think that's because they fit genuine model parts to the correct model mate

It might fit but it would hardly be the done thing for a main dealer to fit a recon drive shaft off a 156 to a GT

You go to a main dealer to have a proper job done that's why it costs what it does

cheers for the info 166lover......yes stone chips and stuff sorted by mango.....when were the drive shafts done? like to know how long i have before getting them done again as these seem to be a potential weak spot

Last November so you should be good for many a thousand miles. I am not sure if the issue is due to the huge torque going the shafts or the fact that the 2.4 is a heavy engine and under-damped on the 156 that caused the issue (the Ti has lowered sports suspension and it don't like potholes)

I have to say Chaps I was treated like royalty today at Mango's when I went to pick up the GT.

Craig thanks for the Coffee and for making parting with my beloved Cup easier

The Show room looks great and all the parking issues are now resolved

Now how about it Craig the ball's in your court now

We'd love to have a night at the showroom with you guys

The picture Thread will be good promotion for you

Not that you need it judging by how busy you all are

Again thanks guy's I've nothing but praise for all of you

well later this year i may be sniffing round a 159ti, nothing like sticking one right under my nose to tempt me to do it early, what say you craig?