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baiones Alfa Sprint
Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 130 Location: Portugal
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:02 pm Post subject: Re-introducing myself... |
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My name is Pedro, i live in Portugal .
I havent been here for a while...
I currently have two 33s :
1989 - 1.7 QV
1993 - Imola ( 1.4IE )
Well, all the best for you guys!! _________________ Carpe diem!!
Baiones
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.5 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.7 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 s16 QV
ALFA ROMEO Sprint 1.3
ALFA ROMEO 156 SW "Train Edition" ( it's a JTD... ) |
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john 33_16v 16 Valve
Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 1406 Location: herts, uk
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Pedro,
A lovely pair of clean 33s
Really like the s2. My brother had a black '89 1.7 clover many years ago.
John _________________ If it aint broke, fiddle with it until it is!
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93 33 16v Mirtle Met
08 Fiat Grande Punto Exotica Red
90 Yamaha FZR600 Genesis- Silky white/red/blue |
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baiones Alfa Sprint
Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 130 Location: Portugal
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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john 33_16v wrote: |
Hi Pedro,
A lovely pair of clean 33s
Really like the s2. My brother had a black '89 1.7 clover many years ago.
John |
Thanks!
I never liked the series 2 until i bought this one...
I love the 33, it's the one car i really love to drive, and i've owned a 156 1.6 TS Sport and recently an 147 1.6 TS Plus...
Of course the 156 e 147 are much better cars, with huge grip and handling, and tons of confort, but the 33 has some other things that just steal my heart...
And the Imola is much nicer in trips, but the 1.7 QV...
The 1.7 QV is more "man like"...
Stronger voice, rough design...
It feels like you have to be always pushing the acelerator, and when you do, seems like hell is coming on earth!!!
Even when she's just parked i find my self admiring her every corner...
It's my Kittens... _________________ Carpe diem!!
Baiones
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.5 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.7 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 s16 QV
ALFA ROMEO Sprint 1.3
ALFA ROMEO 156 SW "Train Edition" ( it's a JTD... ) |
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Ian M Green Cloverleaf
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 911 Location: Bath Somerset
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Pedro
That really is a nice pair of 33's you have and nicely photographed too.
I agree with what you say about the series 2 as well I used to find myself
staring at mine alot and of course without power steering you have to be a gorilla to park it.... oh happy days
I have not owned a 33 for a few years now and am lately getting an
itch that will have to be scratched very soon I think.
Ian _________________ Presntly own
Red Abarth 500c |
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bobbber P4
Joined: 14 May 2003 Posts: 2162 Location: The Greatest Town on Earth - Swadlincote, UK
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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Ian M wrote: |
I have not owned a 33 for a few years now and am lately getting an
itch that will have to be scratched very soon I think.Ian |
Because you don't have enough cars already do ya Ian!
Bob _________________ Fiat Bravo 165 Sport |
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Ian M Green Cloverleaf
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 911 Location: Bath Somerset
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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NO I DONT... a man can never have enough cars
Actually the 164's gone now as well
And obviously the black ones are work only _________________ Presntly own
Red Abarth 500c |
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baiones Alfa Sprint
Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 130 Location: Portugal
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:28 am Post subject: |
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Ian M wrote: |
Hi Pedro
That really is a nice pair of 33's you have and nicely photographed too.
I agree with what you say about the series 2 as well I used to find myself
staring at mine alot and of course without power steering you have to be a gorilla to park it.... oh happy days
I have not owned a 33 for a few years now and am lately getting an
itch that will have to be scratched very soon I think.
Ian |
Thanks.
Yes, the lack of power steering can some times be painfull, especially after a nice lunch, when you´re feeling lazy and have to drive home, and unpark the car from where it is...
But it feels like the steering rack without power aid is "more direct", like if you dont have to turn it as much as with power steering...
( i must try this when i get home, to see how much turns does both rack do... ) _________________ Carpe diem!!
Baiones
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.5 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.7 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 s16 QV
ALFA ROMEO Sprint 1.3
ALFA ROMEO 156 SW "Train Edition" ( it's a JTD... ) |
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baiones Alfa Sprint
Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 130 Location: Portugal
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:31 am Post subject: |
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bobbber wrote: |
Because you don't have enough cars already do ya Ian! Laughing
Bob
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Ian M wrote: |
NO I DONT... a man can never have enough cars
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If i get rich some day, i'll just buy a huge warehouse to store cars!!!
Some people say i'm crazy, maybe they're right... _________________ Carpe diem!!
Baiones
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.5 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.7 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 s16 QV
ALFA ROMEO Sprint 1.3
ALFA ROMEO 156 SW "Train Edition" ( it's a JTD... ) |
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paulhide P4
Joined: 20 Dec 2003 Posts: 1607 Location: Oh Beautiful Billingham
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:48 am Post subject: |
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Non-power steering is definitely more direct and if sorted with decent rack and new pan bearings is pretty much as easy to turn except at 2mph and definitely miles, miles easier than modern cars' power steering which is artificially weighted to centre! _________________ Owner's Club 33 Registrar. Now from P4 & S2 1.7 QV
http://www.alfa-pages.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=5188 |
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baiones Alfa Sprint
Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 130 Location: Portugal
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:54 am Post subject: |
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paulhide wrote: |
Non-power steering is definitely more direct and if sorted with decent rack and new pan bearings is pretty much as easy to turn except at 2mph and definitely miles, miles easier than modern cars' power steering which is artificially weighted to centre! |
AH!
So i wasnt crazy afterall...
It felt diferent, better on the QV, but i was unshure if it was my mind playing tricks on me... _________________ Carpe diem!!
Baiones
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.5 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.7 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 s16 QV
ALFA ROMEO Sprint 1.3
ALFA ROMEO 156 SW "Train Edition" ( it's a JTD... ) |
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gritsop Green Cloverleaf
Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 766 Location: Ekali, Athens - Greece
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baiones Alfa Sprint
Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 130 Location: Portugal
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: |
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gritsop wrote: |
Any chance for more photos? Interior and engine bay please ... |
I can, when i arrive at home .
I'm planning building a diary, as i rebuilt the QVs engine, and just swaped the Imola one because of failure on the big end bearings...
_________________ Carpe diem!!
Baiones
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.5 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.7 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 s16 QV
ALFA ROMEO Sprint 1.3
ALFA ROMEO 156 SW "Train Edition" ( it's a JTD... ) |
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baiones Alfa Sprint
Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 130 Location: Portugal
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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Hello again!!
Now my collection of QVs it's complete!!!
Series 1 :
1.5 QV
Series 2 :
1.7 QV
Series 3 :
s16 QV
and an Imola too!
My dream it's just begining: to have a 33 of each!!
Now i need to get a bigger house, so i have space to make my personal 33 Museum!! _________________ Carpe diem!!
Baiones
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.5 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 1.7 QV
ALFA ROMEO 33 s16 QV
ALFA ROMEO Sprint 1.3
ALFA ROMEO 156 SW "Train Edition" ( it's a JTD... ) |
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AL33NUT Alfa Sprint
Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 210 Location: Woking Surrey
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, What's your verdict on the comparison between your S2 QV and your S3 s16 QV? Which one do you prefer overall and why?
Nice collection by the way. Now you need a sportswagon to be truely complete . Nnamdi (AL33NUT) |
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