Back again. (for a bit)

Post Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:19 pm

So has Simon finished his Alpina yet?

Post Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:36 pm

No lol!

Post Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:36 pm

Oh and welcome back!

Post Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:44 pm

Haha. Has it moved on from the last time I was here?

Post Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:47 pm

Oh and I appear to have decided that German stuff was just too reliable for me and have clearly had a MASSIVE midlife crisis (the 944s and 911 don't count. That was the "menoporsche").

Now getting my rocks off in this.

Post Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:41 pm

the engine is built and on the engine stand! Which is next to the car so its kind of done

Post Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:47 pm

Well that's not so bad then

Post Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:49 pm

Is that 997 yours?

Post Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:58 pm

its bollocks really as kids, the m5 and broken e36 on the drive command lots of attention along with house "DIY" and any other shit like work and wives can think up to stop you doing what you really want!

I've only had it 10 years now

Post Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:16 pm

Those Alfas are cheap as chips, any good?

Post Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:52 am

bss325i wrote:Is that 997 yours?

Nooooooooo, It belonged to the chap I bought the GTV from.
My 911 was from 1972, brown, smelly and a touch rusty in places. Sold it for what was I thought was good money at the time. They're now fetching upwards of 60K!

Post Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:55 am

Simon13 wrote:its bollocks really as kids, the m5 and broken e36 on the drive command lots of attention along with house "DIY" and any other shit like work and wives can think up to stop you doing what you really want!

I've only had it 10 years now

M5 you say? I have clearly not been paying attention!

Post Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:05 am

daboy3000 wrote:Those Alfas are cheap as chips, any good?

Mega. Horribly impractical, not that comfortable, but there's just something about them. The engine makes a lovely "rasp". Yes, you can get them for pennies, but I highly recommend that you DON'T!

You need to spend time looking for one that's been cared for properly, otherwise you'll be sat at the side of the road surrounded by steam, oil and engine parts (possibility of some flames and smoke too).

The rear suspension is complicated and eats bushes for breakfast.

They use oil (quite a bit, it's perfectly normal) and most uninitiated owners didn't bother checking the level. Has to be checked WEEKLY, it even says so in the owners manual.

The 3.0 litre is slightly better oil wise, but the heavy lump ruins the balance and handling. It's definitely quicker in a straight line and the noise is glorious, but through the bends a Twin Spark would be all over it.

All in all, nice little cars and a solid investment if you get a good one now. There are only 125 or so 2.0 TS's left on the road. Prices are already going up for the V6 and the Twinny is starting to catch up.

Post Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:23 am

I've always fancied an Alfa but the reliability does put me off. Certainly agree that you need to be extra careful when buying one and yours looks very clean.

Post Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:36 am

Yeah, it has it issues, but all the important stuff has been done. Polybushed throughout, cambelt and variator (like vanos) done 2000 miles ago. The bonnet has been painted in the past and it's a slightly different shade, but not that noticeable.

A good one will set you back around 2.5k to 3k for a twinny. A decent V6 is 5k plus

Post Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:16 pm

Simon13 wrote:its bollocks really as kids, the m5 and broken e36 on the drive command lots of attention along with house "DIY" and any other shit like work and wives can think up to stop you doing what you really want!

I've only had it 10 years now

In the same camp Simon, only I've caught up with most things so the Touring will get attention this year, only been 6 years

Post Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:40 pm

Just realised it's 6 and 1/2 years since I graced these fair shores. Where does the time go!?!

Post Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:06 pm

It goes by too quickly

Post Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:22 pm

amen brothers

Post Wed Apr 06, 2016 11:05 am

Did someone mention an ongoing project that takes years to complete? How about an ongoing project that I haven't actually got around to start.... after 10years... does that count? Can I join the club?

Post Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:37 pm

suchy wrote:Did someone mention an ongoing project that takes years to complete? How about an ongoing project that I haven't actually got around to start.... after 10years... does that count? Can I join the club?

F*** me! they are all coming out the woodwoork

How the pair of you doing?

Post Wed Apr 06, 2016 4:18 pm

Very well fanks Trev. Yourself?

Post Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:09 am

B7 wrote: F*** me! they are all coming out the woodwoork

How the pair of you doing?

Bonjour Trev

Post Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:24 am

suchy wrote:
B7 wrote: F*** me! they are all coming out the woodwoork

How the pair of you doing?
Bonjour Trev

next facetube challenge, starting work on the sport??

Post Thu Apr 07, 2016 3:58 pm

steve_k wrote: next facetube challenge, starting work on the sport??

Cheeky c**t

Post Thu Apr 07, 2016 4:29 pm

suchy wrote:
steve_k wrote: next facetube challenge, starting work on the sport??
Cheeky c**t

some one had to say it