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by Maurizio
Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:32 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: 27mm torsion bar adjustment question
Replies: 2
Views: 2175

Re: 27mm torsion bar adjustment question

Why would that be different to any other torsion bar diameter? Explanation: The diameter of the torsion bar only influences the angular deformation of the bar due to a load. The total number of teeth on the torsion bar determines how much degree you rotate the lower control arm per changed tooth. If...
by Maurizio
Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:27 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Hello from relocation to UK with my two South African GTV6's
Replies: 358
Views: 241075

Re: Hello from relocation to UK with my two South African GTV6's

KevinR wrote: Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:32 pm Image

:shock: there is somebody moving to the dark side... the blue one next, to the gtv :mrgreen:
by Maurizio
Mon May 21, 2018 3:29 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Hello from relocation to UK with my two South African GTV6's
Replies: 358
Views: 241075

Re: Hello from relocation to UK with my two South African GTV6's

Got some more work done on the front today with Koni shocks fitted. I set the Konis mid way to see how it goes . This car has standard suspension so not gonna over crank the dampening as it won't match the spring rates. Never liked the Koni's, I had them for a short moment on my first 75 ts. Why: t...
by Maurizio
Tue Oct 10, 2017 3:15 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Spa Trackday Alfas
Replies: 8
Views: 5841

Re: Spa Trackday Alfas

Nice sounding 12v motors on standard road tyres going around Spa this last weekend https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=em-upload_owner&v=v2VjG9piWic https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b2b0n9MN-Tw Ah.. next time give a short announcement in advance. I live only 85 [km] from Spa. I was visiting Spa 2 ...
by Maurizio
Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: V6 24V camshaft saga
Replies: 22
Views: 16253

Re: V6 24V camshaft saga

Jim K wrote:If all this fails...sell the bugger and buy a BMW M3! They have double Vanos and you won't give a crap about cams anymore!! :lol:

Jim K.
they have other crap/shitty design to loose your hair on.... enough to wrench on and rust is also an issue :roll: :twisted: :lol:
by Maurizio
Mon Oct 10, 2016 1:41 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Jim K. 3.2 engine
Replies: 344
Views: 165807

Re: Jim K. 3.2 engine

Jim K wrote:Oh yeah? There's no 3.8 and Santa drives an Audi -if he wants to get to work on time! :lol:

Jim K.
a friend tinkers with audi's.. and I'm not too sure if an audi is the best choice :D
by Maurizio
Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cool Alfa 2.5 V6 12V CNC head porting video
Replies: 10
Views: 8619

Re: Cool Alfa 2.5 V6 12V CNC head porting video

I'm warning you Maurizio, if you highlight one more virture of the B*W and their superior engineering you will be banned :lol: oooh not again, just got my access back :mrgreen: :lol: ps don't fear the superior engineering (=marketing), there are also a lot of issue's and there is room for improveme...
by Maurizio
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:50 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cool Alfa 2.5 V6 12V CNC head porting video
Replies: 10
Views: 8619

Re: Cool Alfa 2.5 V6 12V CNC head porting video

If you look at euro bmw "m" heads they have cnc milled ports and combustion chambers from factory. :twisted:
by Maurizio
Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:56 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Need s some advise on converting my Alfetta gtv 4 to a V6
Replies: 41
Views: 27331

Re: Need s some advise on converting my Alfetta gtv 4 to a V

Titanium bolts? :shock: I don't know how they compare to steel ones. This is something the mechanical guys can tackle, the 3M's -Maurizio, Mats, Micke? 8) As far as I know, Ti bolts are only used in corrosive environments but lack in tensile strength. Hardness and tensile strength are different thi...
by Maurizio
Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Jim K. 3.2 engine
Replies: 344
Views: 165807

Re: Jim K. 3.2 engine

:roll: :mrgreen:
by Maurizio
Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Jim K. 3.2 engine
Replies: 344
Views: 165807

Re: Jim K. 3.2 engine

Maybe the E46 M3 is what I should go after

:roll: It is a slowly spreading disease
by Maurizio
Fri Oct 30, 2015 2:45 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Alfa Romeo Challenge Hockenheim
Replies: 18
Views: 12084

Re: Alfa Romeo Challenge Hockenheim

Jim K wrote:I was under the impression Ron sold most of the 75's to someone in Austria -I don't know why, maybe for demolition? :(
what is for sale now, is the parking at the old shop/shed. So probably the "parts" cars.
by Maurizio
Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:20 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Alfa Romeo Challenge Hockenheim
Replies: 18
Views: 12084

Re: Alfa Romeo Challenge Hockenheim

:lol: I know a place where a lot of TS enignes are standing around.
A ts turbo kit development then :mrgreen:
by Maurizio
Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:36 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Alfa Romeo Challenge Hockenheim
Replies: 18
Views: 12084

Re: Alfa Romeo Challenge Hockenheim

Oooh man where is the world coming to......FWD, snails, SC's, beemers ... next in line a hybrid???
:lol: :mrgreen: