Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 26th 07, 08:19 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,223
Where has everyone gone?
Zathras wrote:
> On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:26:08 GMT, Catman
> > wrote:
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>> Fuel consumption is a bit sucky though. 28.something mpg even on on
>> motorway at steady...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 25th 07, 10:28 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,223
Where has everyone gone?
SteveH wrote:
>>> How was the 166, then?
>> Nice. Very good for the job that it was required to do :)
>> Fuel consumption is a bit sucky though. 28.something mpg even on on
>> motorway at steady...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 18th 07, 10:56 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,421
166 2.5 Questions
Zathras wrote:
>> You can't get an EVO spoiler for the 166. You'd have to be happy with a
>> subtle lip spoiler.
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> ..must be plenty on eBay that can be used in an emergency like this!
> Self...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 17th 07, 10:40 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,421
166 2.5 Questions
Zathras wrote:
> Hmmm..tricky. I've never met one outside of this group and a true
> 'Alfa enthusiast' may well prefer an older rear wheel drive Alfa.
There are a few who know their Lussos from...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 17th 07, 02:53 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,421
166 2.5 Questions
Zathras wrote:
> I suspect you'll find this irritating but, I had a look in Parkers and
> the only 03 plate price given was for a 2.5 Veloce 1 which was the
> same price as yours but with 20,000...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 17th 07, 10:39 AM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,421
166 2.5 Questions
Catman wrote:
> Heh. The 156 second hand market seems to be really poor ATM :(
Tell me about it, my 03 V6 156 is up for the same price as a similar
aged 1.4 Fiesta now :(
If you want to take...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 13th 07, 10:55 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 5
Views: 661
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 9th 07, 06:21 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 0
Views: 548
Q-Tronic box
I find it disappointing that whilst other manufacturers are producing
dual clutch sequential boxes that finally fulfill the potential Alfa
showed us with the innovative but temperamental selespeed...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 9th 07, 06:14 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,747
159 2.4 JTD
Zathras wrote:
>> the 2.0TS was noticeably more fun on the twisty stuff with a weight advantage
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> Indeed. It's a similar argument for the 2.5V6 as well. There always
> seem to be...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 8th 07, 11:35 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 7
Views: 586
75 front brakes.
SteveH wrote:
> Looks really simple - knock the pins out, prise back pistons, remove
> pads. Stick new pads in, replace pins. Job done.
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> Surely there's more to it than that?
maybe a useful guide...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 8th 07, 11:01 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,747
159 2.4 JTD
Zathras wrote:
> If you get a chance, try a 2.4JTD. The torque is especially noticeable
> in urban-style driving where the JTD feels, frankly, brutal in
> spirited driving compared to the 2.0 (JTS...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 8th 07, 10:51 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,747
159 2.4 JTD
SteveH wrote:
>> So why haven't Alfa improved it? I mean, even Jeremy Clarkson (an Alfa
>> lover) moaned about how slow the Brera (IIRC) was. A sad day that was
>> for Alfa lovers..
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> Combination...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 8th 07, 08:16 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,747
159 2.4 JTD
SteveH wrote:
> Tony Rickard > wrote:
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>> Yet we are getting into the classic diesel vs petrol argument here which
>> is is very subjective. Diesels for lazy...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 8th 07, 07:33 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,747
159 2.4 JTD
GT wrote:
> You are only quoting the of the performance figures here that support your
> point. In doing so, you are missing the point - Zathras is looking for low
> end torquey power for everyday...
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Forum: Simulators
June 5th 07, 11:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 2
Views: 464
GTR2 Track Graphics and Car Skin Editing?
wrote:
> How difficult is it to modify track signage and car skins in GTR2?
> Can it be done as easily as in rFactor?
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> BTW, how about adding tracks? Can you add tracks in...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
June 3rd 07, 10:59 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,267
156 TS temp woes
Catman wrote:
> Or not
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> Quick straw poll please (quicker is better)
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> What speed does your 156 usually run at?
The GTV 2.0TS and 147 2.0 TS never went/go above 90.
The 156 V6 occasionally...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
May 29th 07, 09:15 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 6
Views: 446
FS: 2003 156 Veloce 2.5 V6
Oh I have added an engine pic so you modern diesel boys can see what a
real engine looks like :-)
http://www.baldrick.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/156/156.htm
Cheers
Tony
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Forum: Simulators
May 26th 07, 08:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,172
No CD for NR2003 (my CD split)
AdamUK1986 wrote:
> Cheers
>
> Ive downloaded the following
>
> NASCAR Racing 2003 v1.0 [ENGLISH] No-CD/Fixed EXE
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> *Play Instructions:*
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> - Install the game - Full Installation.
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
May 24th 07, 05:29 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 11
Views: 742
Impulse weekend buy, please tell me i did ok!
Chris wrote:
> can't sell the 146 yet, got to wait for the dvla forms to transfer a plate
> over which can take up to 6 weeks apparently!
They do quote the worst case though. I guess it depends on...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
May 23rd 07, 07:01 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 6
Views: 446
FS: 2003 156 Veloce 2.5 V6
Zathras wrote:
> On Tue, 22 May 2007 22:11:40 +0100, (SteveH)
> wrote:
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>> That's a lovely car - probably the best of the 156s - original purity in
>> the looks, but the much...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
May 22nd 07, 10:31 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 6
Views: 446
FS: 2003 156 Veloce 2.5 V6
SteveH wrote:
> Tony Rickard > wrote:
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>> I have finally joined the ranks of Steve H with a Kraut company car!
>> (Audi A3 2.0T Sportback) so the beloved 156...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
May 22nd 07, 10:24 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 8
Views: 575
Strange Cooling System Problem
SteveH wrote:
> After a track session at an airfield day on Monday, I was shocked to
> find that my 75 had dumped a load of coolant on the floor under the car.
From your experience at the track day...
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Forum: Alfa Romeo
May 22nd 07, 10:08 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Replies: 6
Views: 446
FS: 2003 156 Veloce 2.5 V6
I have finally joined the ranks of Steve H with a Kraut company car!
(Audi A3 2.0T Sportback) so the beloved 156 V6 has to go up for sale :(
The wife still has the 147 so my Alfa ownership still...
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Forum: Simulators
May 18th 07, 08:10 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 5
Views: 419
New GS-3 Pics Up at UltraForce Web Site
wrote:
> Please take a look and let me know what you think of the new GS-3
> design:
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> http://www.ultraforcesim.com
That looks a massive improvement over the prototype....
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Forum: Simulators
May 14th 07, 07:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 4
Views: 554
Gran Turismo HD for PS3 vid
Rod wrote:
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzUvOwnInng
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> Does it support a cockpit view?
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> I never got GT4 but played GT3 from bonnet view, and while it
> conveyed a reasonable sense of what...
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