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08-01-10, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by will-w
A bit 'boy racer' maybe, but it is pushing 170bhp from a 1.9 derv! (Something you don't get with a ZS!!)
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Speak for yourself, mine was at 160 last time on the dyno with issues too... 
getting the 'new' hybrid injectors sorting shortly then another trip to the dyno for a remap to see if they fare any better 
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08-01-10, 01:03 PM
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Senior Pant Sniffer
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that alfa is Fugly
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08-01-10, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by p_b82
Speak for yourself, mine was at 160 last time on the dyno with issues too... |
Yeah, but how much have you spent on getting it to that stage? The Alfa is 170 standard, spend that much again and you're into a whole new thing! 
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that alfa is Fugly
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The Alfa look is a very marmite thing.. You either love it or hate it!
Anyway, back on topic... Dan, show us pics of the new motor!!
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10-01-10, 12:06 PM
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Location: Northants
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I see you've sold the mk1! Can I ask why you sold it if you loved it so much? 
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10-01-10, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by will-w
The Alfa look is a very marmite thing.. You either love it or hate it!
Anyway, back on topic... Dan, show us pics of the new motor!!
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Very true buddy i like the 159 i think it looks ace
but the one above not my cup of tea
back on topic, Dan we do need piccys
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10-01-10, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by will-w
Yeah, but how much have you spent on getting it to that stage? The Alfa is 170 standard, spend that much again and you're into a whole new thing!
The Alfa look is a very marmite thing.. You either love it or hate it!
Anyway, back on topic... Dan, show us pics of the new motor!! |
Shh...dont ask awkward questions 
i admit it has been alot in monetary sense.. but i would say half has been labour... hell it has been on the dyno for a remap 4 times now, that is adding up as is everything else...
and i love the alpha brera, that one is not too bad but i am not 100% sure i like it.
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Pipercross Filter; Full 2.5" 'Wingy' exhaust; Donny Custom Turbo outlet pipe; Custom injectors;
Uprated gearbox bearings; Helix Clutch; Quaife ATB; Upgraded clutch Hydraulics; FMIC; Ported Head; ARP headstuds; Leda coilovers; 'Brembodge' 326mm disks/DS2500 pads
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Fitting Custom Hybrid Turbo (1856GTBv) & controller; Remap, swirlpot, lift pump
AMW Motorsports
Custom exhaust manifold & downpipe
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10-01-10, 01:47 PM
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Shh...dont ask awkward questions |
Knew you'd say that!
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... and i love the alpha brera, that one is not too bad but i am not 100% sure i like it.
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I'm not too taken on the Brera, would seriously love the Q4 v6 version, but it's like £435 a year tax alone!
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10-01-10, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Scottish borders
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I see you've sold the mk1! Can I ask why you sold it if you loved it so much? |
Well .... I was fairly open about it. I saw the Mk2 "55" plate x-power hatch which had alcantara. I've wanted alcantara since I ever got interested in the MG ZS. The X-power one got sold and I had the cash out to buy it. It wasn't anything to do with NOT wanting my old Mk1 ; just that I also wanted a Mk2. Couldn't have both.
Anyway - I was going to put the money back, kept a look-out on autotrader and found this Mk2. Couldn't believe my luck to be honest. It got traded in on the Sunday afternoon and I saw it on the Monday.
20K - One 52yr old owner bought through the MG owner's club with alcantara and large spoiler upgrade. It's come with a wallet full of history including the brochure and price lists for the time.
So ... after some time, here are some pics. I've not washed it at all since I got it and it's been driven in the slush and frozen for a few days so when given a good wash and polish, it'll get it's own thread.
And .... Where's my birthday thread .... ? 39 today !
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10-01-10, 03:11 PM
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Location: Bolton
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very nice m8.
rare car the mk2 180 hatch i believe especially in that colour......don't think i've seen another 180 hatch in rio red.
the gunsmoke alcantara is nice...had it in my 45.
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10-01-10, 03:21 PM
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Happy birthday dan have a good one mate 
Car looks very nice 
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