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by Mats
Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Hello from relocation to UK with my two South African GTV6's
Replies: 358
Views: 249141

Re: Hello from relocation to UK

Still freakishly quick with the V6 engine...
by Mats
Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:46 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Ivar Olafsen, #66 Alfa 75 2.8 V6 Compressore
Replies: 33
Views: 24342

Re: Ivar Olafsen, #66 Alfa 75 2.8 V6 Compressore

A bit low top speed though... 8) :wink:
by Mats
Sun Aug 03, 2014 3:02 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Alfetta GTV Turbo - Race Car. Died Dec 1 -14. :(
Replies: 42
Views: 30164

Re: Alfetta GTV Turbo - Race Car update. 86% done.

I've been living in a boat house in a small village on the swedish west coast for just about two weeks... :) Excellent 3G coverage but race engines has not been on my mind to be honest. :wink: Edit: On the other hand me and the GF have FINALLY found a new place to live that is large enough! Hopefull...
by Mats
Fri Aug 01, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: 30mm Sway Bar
Replies: 17
Views: 14887

Re: 30mm Sway Bar

I'd say you would have destroyed a lot of other parts before a cut spline breaks, if you are nervous you can harden and shot peen them in the spline root. We build cars with halfshafts with cut splines at work all the time and have had no issues yet, hardened super steel though (Uddeholm Orvar Supre...
by Mats
Thu Jul 31, 2014 3:06 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: 30mm Sway Bar
Replies: 17
Views: 14887

Re: 30mm Sway Bar

Here's the epic suggestion: http://www.artracing.co.uk/parts-and-services/

Replica Autodelta adjustable torsion bar crossmember. Fits pre -82 body though... But it's aluminium! :wink:
by Mats
Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:59 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Alternators for dummies
Replies: 5
Views: 5852

Re: Alternators for dummies

The bulb is normally wired from ignition switch on (15) to alternator output, when the the alternator produce power the voltage difference is zero and the light goes out.
by Mats
Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:56 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Comparison of 164 12V runners and short BIG runners in a 12V
Replies: 1
Views: 2487

Re: Comparison of 164 12V runners and short BIG runners in a

I would say it's impossible to say from on-track videos. Driver skill is heavily influencing speed everywhere.
by Mats
Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:20 am
Forum: Braking
Topic: Vented rear disk fitment
Replies: 9
Views: 12125

Re: Vented rear disk fitment

Surely the vents go outboard? The thickness builds outwards and the outer parts of the calipers are moved out for obvious reasons.
by Mats
Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:18 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Rear Wheel bearings
Replies: 6
Views: 6770

Re: Rear Wheel bearings

To add to the fun-factor there are two different types of lock rings... As I remember it the left side is left hand threas and vice versa. I can sometimws still feel a slight weird feeling in my left index finger from when I did this job on my race car and managed to hit the finger dead on with a 5K...
by Mats
Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:12 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: 30mm Sway Bar
Replies: 17
Views: 14887

Re: 30mm Sway Bar

Well I kind of let it go since it didn't say they are hollow. :|
I can't imagine him gun drilling them and not mention it to be honest.
by Mats
Sat Jul 26, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: 30mm Sway Bar
Replies: 17
Views: 14887

Re: 30mm Sway Bar

I know the guy, I'll ask. :)

On the other hand, it doesn't say they're hollow anywhere.
by Mats
Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Video of my Black GTV6
Replies: 4
Views: 7429

Re: Video of my Black GTV6

Sounds good!
by Mats
Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Video of my Black GTV6
Replies: 4
Views: 7429

Re: Video of my Black GTV6

No noise..? :shock:
by Mats
Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:59 am
Forum: Other
Topic: My father passed away
Replies: 20
Views: 12834

Re: My father passed away

Welcome home. :)