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by x
Mon Nov 06, 2006 1:29 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: New engine for the Italian Princess!
Replies: 16
Views: 11540

New engine for the Italian Princess!

Greetings gentlemen! I post some pics of my latest seriously OVER THE BUDGET 4cyl engine project!!! -Dellorto DHLA45D's ('power-jet' from Lotus Esprit 2.2), mitsuba electric fuel pump -GTA trumpets with alu plate -Longer aluminium 45mm carb mounts mated to inlet manifold -Colombo Bariani cams (12mm,...
by x
Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:02 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Italian Princess in Greece!!
Replies: 36
Views: 23062

Hi Barry!!
I see that you are equipped with an excellent memory!
Of course i still want the speedo.
Please inform me about the details.
Thank you man :P
by x
Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:03 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Italian Princess in Greece!!
Replies: 36
Views: 23062

And an artistic one...
by x
Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:47 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Italian Princess in Greece!!
Replies: 36
Views: 23062

some more pics (colour)

Hello Gentlemen!!

Some more pics courtesy of a new digi-cam.
Car just out after some body repairs (new paint on front wings,bonnet, roof, winscreen and sunroof out, sills etc)...
One step closer to the vision!
Greetings to MD, Barry and the notorious JimGreek (did you buy a GTV yet??)
Respect.
by x
Fri Mar 17, 2006 11:27 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Italian Princess in Greece!!
Replies: 36
Views: 23062

Greetings fellow patients!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: MD:Do not worry! In comparison to what i have already heard in person by JimGreek, all of his last comments sound like a sweet nursery song in my ears!!! As far as your reaction is concerned my opinion is that you should stop being sooo nice to him and ...
by x
Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:18 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Italian Princess in Greece!!
Replies: 36
Views: 23062

Gretings Gentlemen and thanks to everyone for the comments!
I appreciate it very much.
Pictures in colour will follow within the next weeks...
JimK:I know i cannot escape your 6-cylinder preaching!!!Hope to see you soon mate (i know the steaks will be on me of course!). :D
by x
Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:41 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Italian Princess in Greece!!
Replies: 36
Views: 23062

Italian Princess in Greece!!

Hi from Greece! My name is Zissis Akrivos and this is my metal lady. I have owned her for ten years now and she initially was in a sad state to say the least. Car is a 2 litre in 'grigio metalisato' running on twin dell'ortos 40DHLAH and modifications include: -10:1 compression ratio (motronic pisto...
by x
Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:11 am
Forum: Braking
Topic: Some more brake upgrades for the 116.
Replies: 487
Views: 372168

Thanks Barry,
i have to admit that it must have been more than highly impressive back in '86 (something close to starship enterprise perhaps?) :shock: :shock:
by x
Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:06 pm
Forum: Braking
Topic: Some more brake upgrades for the 116.
Replies: 487
Views: 372168

Done JK.
by x
Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:31 pm
Forum: Braking
Topic: Some more brake upgrades for the 116.
Replies: 487
Views: 372168

Barry, Question:What is the biggest front disc + caliper combo i can fit with standard 6*15 campagnolo wheels?My current setup consists of standard GTV6 Brembo calipers+ standard GTV6 discs as well (in a 2 liter GTV though). Respect. P.S: Can we have some photos of the white beast i see in the small...
by x
Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 7235

Hi MJR,
i know this is kind of late anyway, but these wheels are almost certainly compomotive 3-piece wheels, size 7*15 as used in the South African 3 liter model.Idon' t know anything more though...
Hope this proves helpful.
:)
by x
Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:52 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: GTV 2.0 SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM
Replies: 21
Views: 16647

Barry,
i think i have the short type but as you said anything that works is more than welcome!
Looking forward...
8)
by x
Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:14 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: GTV 2.0 SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM
Replies: 21
Views: 16647

Barry,
my real name is Zissis Akrivos and i think i DEFINITELY could wait until you send these valves to JK (and hopefully a speedometer unit as well).
You guys are REALLY helping me out!!Life would be so much easier if i had become a member in this site earlier!
Thanks again mate.
:wink:
by x
Sun Feb 19, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: GTV 2.0 SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM
Replies: 21
Views: 16647

Thanks for posting MD. My sender is indeed a Veglia one and i'm hoping i'll get my hands on a Veglia gauge as well because the instrument repair man says mine does some crazy things now after so much fiddling with the circuit. You are right though, sometimes i tend to complicate things but until i g...
by x
Sun Feb 19, 2006 12:43 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: GTV 2.0 SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM
Replies: 21
Views: 16647

I know, i know Jim but until then i think i'll try to find a Veglia Electronic speedometer (BLACK FACE) cause i don't want to have a blue dial plate as MD said. I suppose you couldn't locate such a gem for me or could you? :roll: Anyway i hope i'll see you soon because now i have no excuse man! It s...