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Topic: Headlight Upgrade |
Sudmeister
Replies: 24
Views: 7402
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:20 pm Subject: Headlight Upgrade |
Thanks Alex (and all),
My headlights, or lack of, was an MOT advisory last year, there's little difference between side light and main beam. Oddly the nearside is much worse though the lens is fine ... |
Topic: Time for a re-spray |
Sudmeister
Replies: 33
Views: 9964
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 2:04 pm Subject: Time for a re-spray |
Looks like a great job Alex!
My 33 is in similar condition to how your was; structurally sound, very little rust, but every shade of red/pink imaginable and in need of a respray (anyone who's seen ... |
Topic: red 16v H9**BMF at Brooklands 1 may |
Sudmeister
Replies: 3
Views: 7622
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Forum: Spotted A boxer Alfa Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:11 pm Subject: red 16v H9**BMF at Brooklands 1 may |
Ahh, schuks guys, I'm all embarrassed
I am planning to get the pink 16v resprayed later this year, it's actually in really good condition underneath although admittedly it does look like a ... |
Topic: Bad news.... |
Sudmeister
Replies: 14
Views: 5075
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:45 pm Subject: Bad news.... |
I haven't been on here for a while and just saw this, I'm really sorry for your loss Bobber.
John |
Topic: 33 on ebay- whiffy description! |
Sudmeister
Replies: 9
Views: 2853
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Forum: General Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:23 pm Subject: 33 on ebay- whiffy description! |
I like the description it's "not new or concords". Not sure what concords is about, maybe he's trying to say it flies
I'd like to have seen some pictures of the front interior, lo ... |
Topic: Amazing looking sportwagon! |
Sudmeister
Replies: 5
Views: 2422
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 4:16 pm Subject: Amazing looking sportwagon! |
They look good on a 155 too |
Topic: C700 BTT, 4x4 Giardinetta back on eBay |
Sudmeister
Replies: 13
Views: 3602
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:53 pm Subject: C700 BTT, 4x4 Giardinetta back on eBay |
That's mad, I would have expected a 3 door Sud to be much lighter.
A modifyed engine in this would make a great Q car, I'd love to blow the Saxo/Corsa boys away in something looking like this :twi ... |
Topic: Amazing looking sportwagon! |
Sudmeister
Replies: 5
Views: 2422
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:43 pm Subject: Amazing looking sportwagon! |
Thanks Alex, I'll keep an eye out for a set of them... Belissimo! |
Topic: C700 BTT, 4x4 Giardinetta back on eBay |
Sudmeister
Replies: 13
Views: 3602
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:53 pm Subject: C700 BTT, 4x4 Giardinetta back on eBay |
Shame, that'll be too big a job for me then. Coupled to a modified engine that would make an almighty Sud though |
Topic: Amazing looking sportwagon! |
Sudmeister
Replies: 5
Views: 2422
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Forum: General Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:40 pm Subject: Amazing looking sportwagon! |
Mmm, nice! Any idea what the wheels are?
John |
Topic: C700 BTT, 4x4 Giardinetta back on eBay |
Sudmeister
Replies: 13
Views: 3602
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:25 pm Subject: C700 BTT, 4x4 Giardinetta back on eBay |
Ha ha ha, hands up anyone that's an "Alfa 33 owner" and a "Jazzmag publisher". I said hands
Flat4Alfa (or anyone) - Any idea if it'd be possible to put the 4x4 stuff from ... |
Topic: new wheels im getting for the sud ti |
Sudmeister
Replies: 3
Views: 1426
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:09 pm Subject: new wheels im getting for the sud ti |
Like it a LOT! |
Topic: 8v to 16v - to be or not to be? That is the question... |
Sudmeister
Replies: 6
Views: 2015
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:20 pm Subject: 8v to 16v - to be or not to be? That is the question... |
Hiya,
I think it mainly boils down to how you're gonna drive it: If you like driving it hard and spend a fair bit of time above 5000 rpm then the 16v rewards with that bit more power, but if you pr ... |
Topic: Alfa 33 P4 breaking - all must go - dont make me throw it!! |
Sudmeister
Replies: 17
Views: 5932
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:24 am Subject: Alfa 33 P4 breaking - all must go - dont make me throw it!! |
Hiya,
I'd be very grateful for the headlining if it's good.
Many thanks,
John |
Topic: Steering rack boot replacement...........Oh joy! |
Sudmeister
Replies: 33
Views: 16633
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:02 pm Subject: Steering rack boot replacement...........Oh joy! |
Phew - Got the MOT from a friendly MOT station, they said the brakes were pretty poor but gave me a ticket anyway. So I'm back in an Alfa again! Feels good... |
Topic: Steering rack boot replacement...........Oh joy! |
Sudmeister
Replies: 33
Views: 16633
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:13 pm Subject: Steering rack boot replacement...........Oh joy! |
That's a top repair Lee, sounds like it should hold but keep us posted.
Alfarama fitted new gaitors to my 33 last week but it ended up costing me £300 (ouch). Pig of a job though and I just couldn' ... |
Topic: £500 steering rack or break the car? - HELP |
Sudmeister
Replies: 9
Views: 3843
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:47 am Subject: £500 steering rack or break the car? - HELP |
Thanks all,
I'll try Alex and Adie then for the parts. And then I'll have a go at fitting them myself (that guide looks handy John). Just a bummer that I've got so near to having the car roadgoing ... |
Topic: £500 steering rack or break the car? - HELP |
Sudmeister
Replies: 9
Views: 3843
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:10 pm Subject: £500 steering rack or break the car? - HELP |
Hi all,
The good news - After nearly 18 months since my cambelt let go (see http://www.alfa-pages.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=5256) I've replaced the engine (cheers Paul H) and the car is running again. ... |
Topic: alternative to standard alfa front pads |
Sudmeister
Replies: 19
Views: 5863
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:59 am Subject: alternative to standard alfa front pads |
Hi all,
I'm keen to sort my brakes out too but I'd like to keep the car looking fairly standard (ie original 14" wheels). Presumably this GTA brake conversion will need at least 16/17" wh ... |
Topic: Clutch alignment tool |
Sudmeister
Replies: 9
Views: 3485
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:37 pm Subject: Clutch alignment tool |
Cheers Rsfruitbat,
I've bought a clutch alignment tool now and I'll use this with a liberal amount of 3 in 1,
John |
Topic: Clutch alignment tool |
Sudmeister
Replies: 9
Views: 3485
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:04 pm Subject: Clutch alignment tool |
Cheers RFlower,
I've had a look on ebay and there are lots and they're pretty cheap, so I may well do that,
John |
Topic: Clutch alignment tool |
Sudmeister
Replies: 9
Views: 3485
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:33 pm Subject: Clutch alignment tool |
Thanks guys, that feedback is much appreciated.
Bobber - If you don't mind sending me the proper tool that would be great. I'll pm you my address and I'll certainly cover your postage costs. And y ... |
Topic: Clutch alignment tool |
Sudmeister
Replies: 9
Views: 3485
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:52 pm Subject: Clutch alignment tool |
Hi all,
I'm putting a replacement engine and gearbox in my 16v and I'm replacing the clutch while I'm at it. But does anyone know how I line up the clutch to mate the engine and gearbox back togeth ... |
Topic: More damage to my car |
Sudmeister
Replies: 25
Views: 7870
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:03 am Subject: More damage to my car |
Hey BigAl,
I haven't been on here for a while and have just read this thread - I'm stunned and really sorry to hear about the ordeal you've been through and still in, that's shocking. I know it's e ... |
Topic: my brothers new sud ti wide body |
Sudmeister
Replies: 8
Views: 3035
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:47 pm Subject: my brothers new sud ti wide body |
Cheers Pat |
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