1974 Alfasud Trofeo

[Kegsti66]

You must let us know when this event is happening, would love to see it.

Jon

Ditto

[BS25]

Hi Ted,

Its a deal. So, Cadwell Park, both cars and I will leave my passenger seat in (good idea Shrew). You drive both and I will sit in and make notes on the difference, take pics and produce an article which you can edit, modify, approve before we give it to Richard. Bryan can have a go if he would like to seeing as his dad is setting it up. Maybe you want to sit in on that one Shrew.
Sort of Sud Stig.

Brgds,
Simon

Hi Simon,

Thanks for the offer, like Ted I'd be happy to help out in any way I can! I've obviously been speaking to my Dad about the car, it's provenance and preparation (past and future), all very interesting! The photos he has sent me show it to be in the great condition that everyone has reported it to be in - it certainly looks like a great find! I'll be over in Lincoln in a few weeks time so I look forward to seeing it in the flesh!

Regards,

Bryan.

[Veesix75]

I was just re-reading this thread and the spec list given to Simon - the spark plugs were translated as 'candles'.....

Looking forward to seeing it just like everyone else......only 2 months to Silverstone!

[PETROLHEAD]

OMG!

This up and coming event, in fact this year is so exciting!

Ted, you're so kind, thank you. What could be possibly better to be part of the furniture of, than racing boxer alfas at cadwell?

Not quite there yet personally, somewhere around the breakfast stool mark compared to you mighty Chesterfields!


Cant wait for any involvement i can get into, and yes i think videos and a write up are a must

[Marlow Sud]

Hi Ted,

Its a deal. So, Cadwell Park, both cars and I will leave my passenger seat in (good idea Shrew). You drive both and I will sit in and make notes on the difference, take pics and produce an article which you can edit, modify, approve before we give it to Richard. Bryan can have a go if he would like to seeing as his dad is setting it up. Maybe you want to sit in on that one Shrew.
Sort of Sud Stig.

Brgds,
Simon

Hi Simon,

Thanks for the offer, like Ted I'd be happy to help out in any way I can! I've obviously been speaking to my Dad about the car, it's provenance and preparation (past and future), all very interesting! The photos he has sent me show it to be in the great condition that everyone has reported it to be in - it certainly looks like a great find! I'll be over in Lincoln in a few weeks time so I look forward to seeing it in the flesh!

Regards,

Bryan.

Hi Bryan,
Thanks for the offer of help. I do appreciate it. Once we know when the race prep will be finished we can think about a suitable date for everyone.
I cannot claim any super sleuth skills in finding this other than looking on the Internet. I have been very lucky it is in good order.
All the best,
Simon

[BS25]

Sounds good to me

[KevJTD]

saw the car tonight, you lucky lucky fella

she's a beaut

[Kegsti66]

[Marlow Sud]

OMG!

This up and coming event, in fact this year is so exciting!

Ted, you're so kind, thank you. What could be possibly better to be part of the furniture of, than racing boxer alfas at cadwell?

Not quite there yet personally, somewhere around the breakfast stool mark compared to you mighty Chesterfields!


Cant wait for any involvement i can get into, and yes i think videos and a write up are a must

Hi Shrew,
Planning for 9th March at Cadwell.
Brgds
Simon

[jobeed]

I've put the date in my diary, really looking forward to it! Sadly won't be bringing an Alfa

[Ted27sud]

Hi Shrew,
Planning for 9th March at Cadwell.
Brgds
Simon

That will be fantastic! I'm there with my race Sud.

I mentioned it to Tom last week who may well come along, Kev and Shrew have mentioned they might be there as well.

Pleases make it happen Simon - I can't wait to see your Trofeo car running!

Don't think I'm going to get much done this week - I'm counting the days down!

All the best, Ted

[Marlow Sud]

Hi Ted,
I called Tom today and it's fine to pick the Trofeo up from his place on Sunday so I will be at Cadwell first thing Mon 9th. I have running-in instructions for the first session and the tyres on it are not new (they are on the spare wheels). No idea what it will be like but fascinated for you to drive it and see what you find. All risks are mine. So no worries for you on that front. I don't think we will be able to push it too hard until it has an oil change after the track day but I am sure you will know all about that with your own Green Meanie.
See you all next Monday.
Brgds
Simon

[KevJTD]

i'm coming over, take the fresh oil & filter and we'll change it there

[Marlow Sud]

OK KevJTD,
I have booked a garage for the day.
Brgds,
Simon

[KevJTD]

cadwell mate, there are no garages

seriously though, if you feel the need to change oil there and it's within toms' timescale for things then i'm sure we could change it with the aid of a trailer.

did far more on a trailer at cadwell with bryans 33

[Marlow Sud]

Oh dear. No garages! I wonder what I paid the extra 25 quid for?
I will check it out.
Brgds,
Simon

[Marlow Sud]

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[Ted27sud]

Hi Simon,

That's a mistake - talk to Dave W. on the day - he'll give you your £25 back. I think it's a default option when you book a track day with him at places such as Donington, Brands and Snetterton, places with pit garages, etc. He is a top bloke and won't mess you around. It also helps that he likes Alfas!

There is the Scrutineering bay which is large and flat and covered should you need to do any work on the car during the day - people pop in and out as necessary so I wouldn't worry too much.

I'll bring my GoPro so you can record your laps.

What are you doing about Sunday night Accommodation? My friend Steve and I are staying on a Farm stay around 7 miles from Cadwell which is quiet and secure. I think they have a room left so PM me if you want the details.

If not, we'll see you there early on Monday - 8.30ish.

Cheers, Ted

[Marlow Sud]

Hi Ted,
Sent a Pm. Farm details would be great thanks.
Brgds
Simon

[Kegsti66]

Hope you don't mind another spectator?
I am taking the day off as well. Can't miss this opportunity.
Keith.

[Marlow Sud]

Hi Keith,
You are very welcome. Hope the Trofeo lives up to expectation. I am looking forward to seeing the Green Meanie and I am sure that won't disappoint.

Tom at BLS is keeping an open mind on what the Trofeo should be like. Compression ratio very high at just under 12:1 massive carburettors and a vicious limited slip differential which Tom thinks could make the car a handful.

See you Monday.
Brgds
Simon

[Kegsti66]

Hi Simon,
Your Trofeo won't disappoint, and you will love the Green Meanie. Ted took me out in her in the driving rain last Cadwell meet. They are an awesome combination.
My alarm clock will get set for about 05:00 am
Keith

[Ted27sud]

Question is Keith: Are you bringing your lovely Sud?

Ted

[Kegsti66]

Sorry Ted, you will have to wait till SAD Duxford as she has a few bits missing.
I should have got my ar#e into gear earlier and got her ready but I have been a bit busy.
Looking forward to Monday.
Keith.

[Kegsti66]

Well it was a cold early start, but what a great day we all had.
Thanks once again to Ted for the blast around the track and Simon, what a gem of a car you have there. Great to see you all enjoyed your day and nice to meet up with you.
Sorry the photos are not that great but I will have to think about a better camera.

[Kegsti66]

Then off to the track.

[Kegsti66]

Hey Ted !!
Never thought I would ever be able to say I not only caught up with you, I stayed with you till you turned off
Cheers

[PETROLHEAD]

Another good Cadwell event, and great to see everyone today, a fair old turnout considering the bite of Lincolns winds!

Well done Simon, a good and safe negotiation of the twists, turns, highs and lows of the track, and a consistent improvement in line with the cars increasing rev limiter and bedding in,

Can't ask for much more from today, so heres to the future!


Ted, as usual, i witnessed nothing less than the usual form i / we have come to expect from your partnership with the Ever so Green Meanie!


a couple more piccies

[Marlow Sud]

Great to meet so many Sud fans. The Trofeo went really well after meticulous preparation by Tom at BLS. Thanks for your support at the track too Tom.
Exhaust performed perfectly thanks Shrew. Quiet enough and nice noise. See here:

http://youtu.be/jSbNZ4KG-GI

Thanks to Ted who was willing to pass on great tips and was very generous with his time. Fantastic to go out in the green meanie and see a bit of poetry in motion.

All the best,
Simon

[BS25]

Simon,

Glad it all went well - I had a good debrief last night! Sounds like the unknown element - the LSD - turned out to be a friendly one, you'd certainly have known if it was aggressive. My original Tran-X LSD was very good but was a real handful! Anyway, good to hear it was a successful day - was there any Go-Pro footage taken?

Regards,

Bryan.