Pikey tyres

SteveH wrote:
> Catman > wrote:
>
>> There's no real reason an SZ cant be run every day. I've not read
>> SteveH's post yet, but I suspect it's along the lines of '75 running
>> gear, cheap to run and service etc etc'
>
> You can read my mind.... the only massive mechanical change is that the
> front suspension is coilover, rather than torsion bars.

Is it? Never knew that. Should really make it even easier.


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SteveH wrote:
> R C Nesbit > wrote:
>
>> Catman spoke:
>>>>> While I'm not going to be Alfaless any time soon, I suspect my next car
>>>>> but one will probably not be an Alfa.
>>>> ..not another Prius in the group?!!
>>>>
>>> I think I can say with no shadow of a lie that I will never buy a Prius.
>>>
>>> A Maserati Coupe OTOH......
>> Ooh! Oohh! You're not, are you?
>
> No, he's not a hairdresser. I think he's not ghey, either. But you never
> know ;-)

*slap*

Prius driver.

I'm going to sod off to Singapore now. Will no doubt be on line for bits
and pieces.

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116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 GTV TS 156 V6 2.5 S2
Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see.
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk

Catman > wrote:

> > No, he's not a hairdresser. I think he's not ghey, either. But you never
> > know ;-)
>
> *slap*
>
> Prius driver.

It's free, has a nice stereo and is easily the most refined motorway car
you can buy for under £30k.

> I'm going to sod off to Singapore now. Will no doubt be on line for bits
> and pieces.

I'm off to Dudley in a few minutes.

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SteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
Alfa 156 TSpark Sportwagon Veloce Selespeed - Alfa 75 TSpark Lusso -
Ducati 750SS - BMW R100RT - Toyota Prius T-Spirit

On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:48:59 +0100, (SteveH)
wrote:

>But the SZ / RZ is nothing more than a shortened 75 with non-rusting
>panels. (OK, the floor still rots, but that's a minor point).... both
>myself and Catman have run 75s as dailer drivers, so can't see any
>reason why an SZ (especially) couldn't be used.

I just think of it as more a treasured collectors car than a commuter
mule..that's all. I've no doubt it's up to it but would you want to if
you actually owned one?

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On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:54:38 +0100, Catman
> wrote:

>There's no real reason an SZ cant be run every day. I've not read
>SteveH's post yet, but I suspect it's along the lines of '75 running
>gear, cheap to run and service etc etc'

I know I wasn't clear but, I really wasn't commenting on physical
reliability and more the possibility that you might treasure and value
an SZ to the point where you might tend to want to preserve it as a
treasured collectors item rather than have it battered by the constant
deterioration of the daily commute.

Or, in other words, to me the SZ/RZ is more a priceless collectors
item than the Maserati.

YMMV.

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Z
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'Oil' be seeing you..
(Email must have the word 'Alfa' in the
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In article >,
says...
> Catman > wrote:
>
> > There's no real reason an SZ cant be run every day. I've not read
> > SteveH's post yet, but I suspect it's along the lines of '75 running
> > gear, cheap to run and service etc etc'
>
> You can read my mind.... the only massive mechanical change is that the
> front suspension is coilover, rather than torsion bars.
>
>
>

<pedant mode>
coil springs *are* torsion bars, bent into a spiral shape

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On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:39:33 +0100, Zathras
> wrote:

>Even if I can't find the paperwork for the racks to double check,

I did find the instructions and, although the pictures only show the
saloon, it doesn't actually say what car the bars will fit. The title
says "Alfa 156" and in the same bold face on the next line "Alfa Power
Wagon" whatever that is!

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Z
Scotland
Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather
'Oil' be seeing you..
(Email must have the word 'Alfa' in the
subject line to get through auto-filtering)

SteveH spoke:
> > > A Maserati Coupe OTOH......
> >
> > Ooh! Oohh! You're not, are you?
>
> No, he's not a hairdresser. I think he's not ghey, either. But you never
> know ;-)

I was referring to the Cambiocorsa at Doncaster from the scrap yard thread
in the other place.

Since he is talking about next year, it's probably unlikely.

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Rob Pearson
156 1.9jtd sportwagon (now)
164 V6 Lusso (gone)

"Zathras" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:39:33 +0100, Zathras
> > wrote:
>
>>Even if I can't find the paperwork for the racks to double check,
>
> I did find the instructions and, although the pictures only show the
> saloon, it doesn't actually say what car the bars will fit. The title
> says "Alfa 156" and in the same bold face on the next line "Alfa Power
> Wagon" whatever that is!
>
> --
> Z
> Scotland
> Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather
> 'Oil' be seeing you..
> (Email must have the word 'Alfa' in the
> subject line to get through auto-filtering)

"Zathras" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:39:33 +0100, Zathras
> > wrote:
>
>>Even if I can't find the paperwork for the racks to double check,
>
> I did find the instructions and, although the pictures only show the
> saloon, it doesn't actually say what car the bars will fit. The title
> says "Alfa 156" and in the same bold face on the next line "Alfa Power
> Wagon" whatever that is!

I'm away for a few days now, but I'll have a look when I get home.

Cheers

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SteveH
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