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by KevJTD
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Replies: 3
Views: 18

Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines

My own thoughts are in a similar vien to Tims' in that I have a Giulietta daily and have hadno dealings with the Giuila cars, either personlly or through work. So no real help there then! Must admit I like the Giulietta enough to consider a last of line one may be a replacement when the time comes t...
by KevJTD
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: OTHER STUFF
Topic: My old sprint
Replies: 10
Views: 137

Re: My old sprint

That does look nice, and I agree fully wth John it's too good for a freebie...looks like it still has a safety devices cage in too? I'm sure John would ad it to his collection of track cars :D
by KevJTD
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Trackday
Replies: 8
Views: 205

Re: Trackday

Rob also took his 182 which is a bit more track focused, he seemed to be having a good day too! :D
Spent most of the day cocking the rear wheel especially when he got his first taste of slicks with the extra grip they give. 8-)
by KevJTD
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Trackday
Replies: 8
Views: 205

Re: Trackday

Clio performed admirably, handling is spot on, brakes were great, decent amount of power so we didn't get in too many peoples way, even put a lap on a few cars 8-) In the afternoon we put the Nankang semi slicks on in an efort to finally take Coppice flat out which I've never had the car, or courage...
by KevJTD
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Trackday
Replies: 8
Views: 205

Re: Trackday

Up the famous Cadwell mountain
by KevJTD
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Trackday
Replies: 8
Views: 205

Re: Trackday

We did a trackday at Cadwell Park this last Monday, blessed with mostly dry weather which for late February was a real blessing!
by KevJTD
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: A bit of nostalgia
Replies: 12
Views: 107

Re: A bit of nostalgia

Fantastic bit of nostalgia there Tim, hadn't heard of the Press on Regardless rally for years, USA is pretty much off the radar nowadays for the WRC, unless you count Mexico of course!
I'll have a good read through them all later, thanks for the posts 8-)
by KevJTD
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: FORUM MEETS & EVENTS
Topic: Race Retro 2024
Replies: 5
Views: 160

Re: Race Retro 2024

That's a real shame, often once an event suffers a cancellation they sometimes fail to reappear again, hoping the weather is the issue and it's just a one off and will return. We have been on 2 or 3 occasions and it was a good event, nice variety and the rally stage demonstrations a good addition. I...
by KevJTD
Mon Feb 12, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Trackday
Replies: 8
Views: 205

Re: Trackday

I'm always keen Lou, been good days out before 8-)
by KevJTD
Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
Topic: my new purchase
Replies: 125
Views: 48688

Re: my new purchase

Been out for a little ride around the local area this afternoon, it's like a grown up 145! Drives great, decent amount of go but the gearbox and brakes for me are the highlight, aside from the pin sharp handling. Local big draw a handful of miles from my door is the East Kirkby Aviation Centre, home...
by KevJTD
Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
Topic: my new purchase
Replies: 125
Views: 48688

Re: my new purchase

Another new arrival...a track day or two planned then we'll see. Like the look of the 197 with the flared rear arches and front wing vents, has the look of a race car for the road! Actually drives very nice, not harsh at all despite the lowered suspension, has a 6 speed gearbox and brembo 4 pot brak...
by KevJTD
Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: general chat thread
Replies: 708
Views: 247799

Re: general chat thread

I usually post some moaning doom and gloom, this or that that's bugging me or whatever. This week though I am happy to report that I became a grandparent for the first time, our Rob who a few of you have met before has made me very proud again, him and Shannon had a baby girl on the 28th. Went to se...
by KevJTD
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: general chat thread
Replies: 708
Views: 247799

Re: general chat thread

I think we are indeed now miserable old sods :lol: No belt on but I was parked up :D These electric cars are mostly a PITA to test. It has a toggle for reverse, drive or neutral and you press a button for park. Trouble is as soon as you switch it off it goes into park so you can't rotate the wheels,...
by KevJTD
Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: general chat thread
Replies: 708
Views: 247799

Re: general chat thread

IMG20231220143421.jpg Welcome to your future :cry: This is from a Nissan Leaf I had in for Most today. 2016 model so 6 years newer than my Giulietta. Look at the details. 71k on the clock. Full electric obviously, and on full charge you get 80 miles before a 2.5 hour recharge is needed. Not very us...
by KevJTD
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: general chat thread
Replies: 708
Views: 247799

Re: general chat thread

Giulietta reached a milestone this weekend, not an unknown number nowadays as cars last longer especially diesels but I am happy to be doing my bit for the environment, by NOT expending energy and resources on building new and vastly heavier cars and using ones that already exist, that's my excuse a...
by KevJTD
Sat Nov 18, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: general chat thread
Replies: 708
Views: 247799

Re: general chat thread

Went for a quick look on an old fourm a lot of us used to go on, some still do I'm sure, but jeez louise. Talk about hard work! Bombarded with ads, very fussy layout, I know I'm biased but this place is SO much better as far as I'm concerned. Only went to see if there's and 156 V6s for sale, still q...
by KevJTD
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: You couldn't make it up.
Replies: 7
Views: 884

Re: You couldn't make it up.

Still got those youthful looks eh Tony :lol:
Nice surprise for you though 8-)
by KevJTD
Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: 1500ti restoration. Ex racer
Replies: 530
Views: 242215

Re: 1500ti restoration. Ex racer

Hi James. Sometimes you have to hold out and a buyer turns up. The economy won’t be helping. Plus personally some things are just over priced so it’s hard to compare. The other aspect is you have a bit of a hybrid car, it isn’t a fully fledged road car and nor is it race ready. Leaves you in the mi...
by KevJTD
Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: general chat thread
Replies: 708
Views: 247799

Re: general chat thread

Had a 2009 Punto to MoT yesterday, learner driver hoping to get it through without big issues. Unfortunately the rear axle beam had other ideas. :roll: IMG20230927121115.jpg Passenger side had a slot in it from being corroded badly, worse was to come on the drivers side :o Whole underside was rotten...
by KevJTD
Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: NEW & USED PARTS
Topic: Clover Breakers.
Replies: 1
Views: 2596

Re: Clover Breakers.

Yep, I can also vouch for Nathan and Cloverparts. Used them before a few times, always helpful.
Used to be near Gainsborough but recently moved to near Lincoln.
They also repair and sell cars as well as break them for parts so worth keeping an eye on.

https://cloverparts.shop/about/
by KevJTD
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Funding our forum
Replies: 21
Views: 6664

Re: Funding our forum

One thing I would like to ad which has been a nice reminder, if not a surprise, is that there is still an apetite for the forum. We did wonder if maybe it had run its course or started to wander down that path but it's nice to hear there is still enthusiasm to continue on, maybe and hopefully with a...
by KevJTD
Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Non return valve
Replies: 14
Views: 2159

Re: Non return valve

The trouble is nowadays it's hard to work out what is a quality part and what is trash, eBay is a minefield and just picking a more expensive part isn't always the answer as some companies just charge more for inferior parts. An elecrtic pump is a good solution, best with carbs having a return line ...
by KevJTD
Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Funding our forum
Replies: 21
Views: 6664

Re: Funding our forum

We set up this forum due to the Ads on the Alfa Owner forum where we left because of other issues with a lack of freedom and other problems. They now require a $50 per year subscription to be Ad free, we didn't want that. As for the question of how much it costs for Shrew and myself to fund the foru...
by KevJTD
Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: SITE UPKEEP & DONATIONS
Topic: Site Upkeep & Donations
Replies: 17
Views: 15728

Re: Site Upkeep & Donations

If the above post has made anyone think that maybe the forum provides a service that they'd miss then please act on it. It wasn't meant to highlight the generosity of Tony, or any of the others (sadly just a few others) that send in a regular donation so to those that do donate already we thank you ...
by KevJTD
Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: 1500ti restoration. Ex racer
Replies: 530
Views: 242215

Re: 1500ti restoration. Ex racer

PM sent ;)
by KevJTD
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: 1500ti restoration. Ex racer
Replies: 530
Views: 242215

Re: 1500ti restoration. Ex racer

Well if you want an XM I know he has one for sale, if not more. He's as mad for the French cars as we are for Italians! I mentioned to him that the hydraulic lines for the suspension gave me enough grief when the cars were current on the used car lot with high pressure lines rusting out and they bei...
by KevJTD
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: 1500ti restoration. Ex racer
Replies: 530
Views: 242215

Re: 1500ti restoration. Ex racer

Guy in the unit next to me is mad keen on Citroens, has quite a few XMs and a few DS too I think, if you need any help or advice I can get his number for you, decent bloke, 8-)
Good luck with the sale
by KevJTD
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Twin carbs
Replies: 107
Views: 29024

Re: Twin carbs

When you are refering to 0.97 are you sure that it's CO your talking about or the Lambda reading, which has a threshold between 0.97 to 1.03 as a fast pass rate...
CO level for that car/year should be a max 3.5%, anywhere under 2% is decent.
Be sure what you are trying to achieve..
by KevJTD
Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Alfa 33 1400 16V Rallycar
Replies: 343
Views: 165224

Re: Alfa 33 1400 16V Rallycar

So glad for you mate, and it's a firm fix rather than a hope. But as ever it shows that electronics are a PITA! Easy if you know how I guess, the right bloke with the right knowledge and it's fixed. But that's the main thing, it's fixed! 8-) And at least you know the rest of the engine has been gone...
by KevJTD
Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: PARTS FOR SALE
Topic: Sprint spares
Replies: 3
Views: 2722

Re: Sprint spares

Excellent, remember now you'd moved onto railway restoration, big boys toys!
Feel free to share 8-)