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by Roch 1490
Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: AlfaSud Register
Replies: 12
Views: 2848

Re: AlfaSud Register

As some of you may have seen, the new Alfasud Register is up and running. If you have an Alfasud please register it with us www.myalfasud.co.uk it can be a nice normal Sud or a race/rally car, a project, a shell at the back of the garage/shed but please register it! it's free and although it's run t...
by Roch 1490
Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: AlfaSud Register
Replies: 12
Views: 2848

Re: AlfaSud Register

Hi, I haven't been on here for a while but I heard there was some talk about the Alfasud Register, so I managed to find my login and I thought I would let you all know what is happening with the Sud Register. Gary Walker and I took it over earlier in the year and we had some great plans but obviousl...
by Roch 1490
Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS
Topic: Alfa V6 12v race Camshafts For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 5340

Re: Alfa V6 12v race Camshafts For Sale

Sold at last...... :)
by Roch 1490
Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Pre 83 Rockingham
Replies: 46
Views: 25448

Re: CTCRC Pre 83 Rockingham

Good luck to all of you,come on the Suds!! Good to see you back in the Trofeo Simon hope it goes well.
All the best.
Ian.
by Roch 1490
Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Snetterton 19/20 Sept
Replies: 26
Views: 12551

Re: Snetterton 19/20 Sept

Hi Guys hope you're all ok.I agree with all the comments above.I had the same problems Bryan had when I first raced the 164 160bhp 1200+ kg it struggled against 16v 33's from the production Class with 160bhp! but the slicks were fab & I drove it like a Sud but yes you could get done on the last stra...
by Roch 1490
Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Old vids on you tube
Replies: 10
Views: 6486

Re: Old vids on you tube

Hi Tim hope you're well.Great videos Class F race was fab Richard Connell's cut back at Redgate was legendry!! It was Mel's 3rd ever race in my Sud,she was very nervous & when she spun at Redgate I was so worried about the leaders coming round but she kept out the way well.I was very proud when she ...
by Roch 1490
Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Racing.....
Replies: 6
Views: 4850

Re: Racing.....

Morning, Simon,Malcolm are you racing at Truxton this weekend? I see Qualy isn't till 6.05 this evening! Two races tomorrow,looks like one is 20mins.
Hi Tim,how are you,are you out again this year?
If you are racing good luck have a good one.
Ian.
by Roch 1490
Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:51 pm
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS
Topic: Alfa V6 12v race Camshafts For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 5340

Alfa V6 12v race Camshafts For Sale

I have for sale a pair of V6 12v Race Camshafts. They are Cat Cams Part No. 1030321. These Camshafts are brand new, still in the original wrapping - never been out of the box! (originally for my 164 (Big Yella). Check out www.catcams.co.uk for further information and specification. Check out www.bal...
by Roch 1490
Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Hi Simon,looks like you've been working hard on the Golf,my favourite mod is the mirror cos I wouldn't want you to get in my way when I come up to lap you! :lol: Sadly I won't be at Snetterton to do that & I won't be at Thruxton either :( as I am facing an uncertain employment situation. Enjoy Snett...
by Roch 1490
Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:44 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: ARCA Brands Hatch
Replies: 0
Views: 1589

ARCA Brands Hatch

Hi Guys I,m back at Brands this weekend with ARCA looking after Mel Freeman's Alfa 156 in the Twin Spark Cup,Michael Lindsay has written a very good preview.If you go onto www.alfaracer.com & click on the 2009 video link you will see just how competitive Class D Alfa 33's were! I don't know if any o...
by Roch 1490
Wed Aug 12, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

:lol: just seen Tim has put it on, cheers Tim not difficult to be better than me with computers :D
Anyone doing Pembrey??
by Roch 1490
Wed Aug 12, 2015 9:23 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Hi Guys,sorry its a bit late but here's my Brands video, race one. How fast is that Escort :o Just so you know he was retiring from the race in the middle of Paddock hill bend not waving to the crowd hence the abuse!! classic touring cars alfasud ti brands hatch, on you tube if you want to look sos ...
by Roch 1490
Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:20 am
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Hi Simon, thats a strange reward for winning :) how about just a nice bottle of red? as for my engine its an 8 valve 1.7 on 40mm carbs its got one Dave Thomas head & one AHM head.I think the Block is AHM but the crank was done by Power For Peanuts.Its never been on a rolling road,well thats not comp...
by Roch 1490
Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:21 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Hi Simon,yes I think coming on an Alfa Forum with Golf was bound to get some flack :) But I like what you have challenged me with.What I would say is that it would be very unsporting to come out with a 270 bhp engine as that would be exactly twice as much bhp as my Sud! So how about you stick to the...
by Roch 1490
Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:42 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Best thing VW make is the transporter van cos that tows the Sud & 164 :lol: Can't believe you had a corroded part on a VW surely not!!
As for the ex Dave Messenger 75 have you checked & tried the brakes cos they were a bit crap the last time it raced at Mallory!! :(
Good luck if you get out to race.
by Roch 1490
Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:39 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Hi Simon,I,m sure its a nice example but its a Golf,a VW & from 1980 as an apprentice mechanic at Thompson & Taylors in Cobham I was taught that VW & BMW were the enemy.I have carried this through life with great joy cheering at every opportunity when a BMW touring car hit the wall or broke down or ...
by Roch 1490
Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Oh dear Simon the Volkswagen Golf Gti is the sworn enemy of the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Ti.......will it be coming out with us in the CTCRC? :twisted: Achtung Alfasud!! :)
by Roch 1490
Mon Jul 27, 2015 11:23 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Hi guys a great weekends racing for the Suds,well done to Tim for fending me off on last lap (bloody safety car! :)) & well done Malcolm another good wet race,Simon,I really enjoyed our battle with Scirocco & Saxo I hope my door closing wasn,t too rude!! :shock: I wasn,t looking forward to racing ag...
by Roch 1490
Thu Jul 23, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Hi Malcolm,yes always tricky to get a clear lap on the indy circuit,but I have been out with 30+ cars with ARCA & that is tricky!! Looking forward to the weekend really is great to have 4 Suds,we could try & go for a formation at the end of qualy but you know it will never make the front cover :roll...
by Roch 1490
Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:18 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Hi Tim, good to see you've entered & also that you were the 20th entry :) Four Suds that's fab,lets hope we all have a good weekend.I,m coming down early Saturday morning,do we want all Suds together? Simon,Malcolm are you down night before? Just going to suggest whoever arrives first try & get enou...
by Roch 1490
Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Engine & box back in, had him running tonight just a few bits to bolt back on & we're ready! I assume just the three regular AROC members out this weekend as Tim (HSCC Judas!) : :( :lol: won't be joining us.On that subject why don't BARC publish the entries so people can see who's in their Class?Do ...
by Roch 1490
Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Hi guys hope you're all well & looking forward to Brands I see we are out with Pre-05 :roll: (can't remember what's in that Class)Qualy & race times quite good though are we all ready?? I'm not still got gearbox in bits :lol:
Cheers Ian
by Roch 1490
Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Alfa Championship at Cadwell 18/19 July
Replies: 18
Views: 5254

Re: Alfa Championship at Cadwell 18/19 July

Hi Shrew, I have sent you a pair of tickets for Cadwell this weekend hope they are of use.Looks like a great entry especially the Modified Class,would love to be out in Big Yella!! :D Hope you all have a good weekend.
Cheers Ian.
by Roch 1490
Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:01 am
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Sprint racer
Replies: 291
Views: 162242

Re: Sprint racer

Hi Tim, looks like you had a good weekend at Cadwell,does this mean you're not coming out to play with all the other Suds at Brands?
Cheers Ian
by Roch 1490
Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:54 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th
Replies: 67
Views: 27696

Re: CTCRC Brands Hatch 26/27th

Hi guys good to see you're all coming to Brands :D Chassis leg is repaired plus a few more bits that needed some tlc,just need to strip gearbox & sort out 4th gear then pop engine & box back in, so yes I will be there.I hope we will be out with the pre-66 I like racing those Cortinas. :) Come on Tim...
by Roch 1490
Sun Jun 07, 2015 11:15 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Donington 6th/7th June
Replies: 27
Views: 17176

Re: Donington 6th/7th June

Hi Tim, I think its more scary lifting down the Craners! :o so when are we going to see you out, you know you owe me one for making me do the evil Silverstone national :) Hopefully all the Suds will be out at Brands cos we'd hate to disappoint Mike Bedwell and the AROC ! :lol:
by Roch 1490
Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Donington 6th/7th June
Replies: 27
Views: 17176

Re: Donington 6th/7th June

Hi Guys I won't be going to Donington as I still have a broken gearbox :( engine & box out this weekend also got a bit of chassis leg surgery to be done. The Sud will be back together for Brands, although looks like I need some more bhp looking at the SC figures!! :) Good luck to the Suds at Donny g...
by Roch 1490
Tue May 12, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Castle Combe 4th May
Replies: 48
Views: 22281

Re: Castle Combe 4th May

Hi Guys sorry for not joining in on all the chatter from Castle Combe, messed up my login details!! Castle Combe was fantastic a million miles away from the dour unfriendly Silverstone.With a Trofeo Sud entered I have to say I was up for it!really enjoyed quali very happy with 11th out of 27 althoug...
by Roch 1490
Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Castle Combe 4th May
Replies: 48
Views: 22281

Re: Castle Combe 4th May

Does anybody know where you would find the entry list for Castle Combe???? it would be quite nice to know who has entered,whats in your Class, how many Fords will you have to try & not run into going into a corner :) Can't workout which Championships are racing with us either,BARC say pre-66 pre-83 ...
by Roch 1490
Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Castle Combe 4th May
Replies: 48
Views: 22281

Castle Combe 4th May

Hi Guys, just wondering who is going to race at Combe on 4th of May? I,ve entered & I'm hoping there will be a few more Alfas joining me.
:)