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Re: Another one..

Post by 340GLT » 28 Jan 2009 09:14 pm

neeeeeed piiiiiics!!!! lol
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Re: Another one..

Post by Fuse » 28 Jan 2009 10:17 pm

That Alfa is very nice! 8) 300-series too.

Is that V6 24 valve version?
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Re: Another one..

Post by pistonpen paultje » 29 Jan 2009 09:38 am

Damn, your too quick!
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Re: Another one..

Post by xtrmjks » 29 Jan 2009 09:03 pm

So..Rear is lowered 2" with LR shox, Fronts converted to coilovers,
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waiting for "shortened" pistons from machine shop, and rebuild with roller top mounts.
New front brakes vs old ones,
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Adjustable lower arms,
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and tension rods,
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..more to come!!
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Re: Another one..

Post by xtrmjks » 30 Jan 2009 08:42 pm

Some more pics,
Recaros,
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2" drop on rear,with ML's
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New grill,
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Re: Another one..

Post by filthyjohn » 30 Jan 2009 08:44 pm

I can't believe how quickly you turn projects around.
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Re: Another one..

Post by volvosneverdie » 30 Jan 2009 08:48 pm

Stirling work sir.

Your 'daily runner' is no doubt going to outshine a few 'pride and joys' man. :lol:
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Re: Another one..

Post by Bazboy » 30 Jan 2009 09:27 pm

Looking good, i really wanted to get recaros for mine as there not as in your face as buckets, but alas there all far to expensive for me lol.

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Re: Another one..

Post by SteveP » 31 Jan 2009 01:40 pm

Got any more pics of the car from further away? Interested to see how them wheels look on one without a kit
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Re: Another one..

Post by J340GLT » 31 Jan 2009 05:20 pm

NICE!!! did you make the grill?

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Re: Another one..

Post by xtrmjks » 31 Jan 2009 06:45 pm

SteveP wrote:Got any more pics of the car from further away? Interested to see how them wheels look on one without a kit
I'l take some when I got front suspension/brakes on..
Grills made out of two std ones..
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Re: Another one..

Post by xtrmjks » 02 Feb 2009 12:16 pm

Front struts/brakes built, waiting for springs..
Also going for wasted spark on B230 with Megajolt..
got parts for new 2.5" side exit, just waiting for manifolds from classicswede..
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Re: Another one..

Post by Fuse » 02 Feb 2009 01:49 pm

Nice Recaros. 8) From what car are those? Is the engine in Alfa 24 valve?
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Re: Another one..

Post by xtrmjks » 02 Feb 2009 09:55 pm

Recaros are from Escort cosworth motorsport (60£ off My mate), Cheaper ones from RS2 "will adapt" :D
Engine in Alfa is 3.0 24v, bored to 3.2 with cams, finishing 2" side exit (left and right) tomorrow..
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Re: Another one..

Post by filthyjohn » 02 Feb 2009 10:17 pm

You're putting an Eaton on the Alfa?! You're even crazier than I thought!
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