Alfa 147 GTA... 'That' engine... 'That' noise...
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Having wanted one of these for ages, I finally said to myself "stuff it" and hunted for a nice one. I've only owned it for a few days and cleaned it up to my standard. It has all the necessary improvements done by the previous owner who had it for 6 years and these include a Q2 LSD, metal water pump, CF2 manifolds + equal length downpipes and also full KW3 suspension 
. It has had an awful amount of money spent on it over the years so fingers crossed for fairly straight forward servicing costs now.... I did a search on here for other Alfa 147 GTA's and one titled thread was "am I mad?" I think I'll go with that as well 
But of course this car is all about the engine. 'That' noise. It sounds amazing. Taking it to the red line produces such a thrilling sound and even when idling at some traffic lights you can virtually feel the engine thrumbling away. I popped to town earlier and parked in a multi-storey car park and the temptation to push the clutch in and hit the red line with the right foot was too strong to resist. It literally sounded like a mini-exotic echoing off all the walls and pillars!
Having driven turbo cars for the past 6 years, this style of driving is totally different. I didn't expect such a change which I'm now having to get used to.
. It has had an awful amount of money spent on it over the years so fingers crossed for fairly straight forward servicing costs now.... I did a search on here for other Alfa 147 GTA's and one titled thread was "am I mad?" I think I'll go with that as well But of course this car is all about the engine. 'That' noise. It sounds amazing. Taking it to the red line produces such a thrilling sound and even when idling at some traffic lights you can virtually feel the engine thrumbling away. I popped to town earlier and parked in a multi-storey car park and the temptation to push the clutch in and hit the red line with the right foot was too strong to resist. It literally sounded like a mini-exotic echoing off all the walls and pillars!
Having driven turbo cars for the past 6 years, this style of driving is totally different. I didn't expect such a change which I'm now having to get used to.
Edited by Prohibiting on Friday 30th June 20:49
MDMA . said:
Stunning. These and a 156 GTA are on my wish list. Been to buy a few over the years, just fell short in terms of condition for me.
Yours from Wiltshire? Re-mapped by Gus@Alfatune? Reg looks familiar
Yes, bought from Wiltshire. Yep that's the one I assume. Full service history by Auto Lusso and remapped by Gus. Do you know the car?Yours from Wiltshire? Re-mapped by Gus@Alfatune? Reg looks familiar
That is truly stunning, and to find one with those modifications is just about perfect. The diff transforms the car, the standard suspension is pants, and the standard manifolds are restrictive and cook the ECU. Xenon's are such a rare find as well. Has it got the 330mm front discs as well?
I'm sure you're going to love it. Whenever I see one I miss mine.
I'm sure you're going to love it. Whenever I see one I miss mine.
clowesy said:
That is truly stunning, and to find one with those modifications is just about perfect. The diff transforms the car, the standard suspension is pants, and the standard manifolds are restrictive and cook the ECU. Xenon's are such a rare find as well. Has it got the 330mm front discs as well?
I'm sure you're going to love it. Whenever I see one I miss mine.
Yep 330mm fronts (with calipers refurbished) I'm sure you're going to love it. Whenever I see one I miss mine.
and also Eibach front and rear ARB's, carbon fibre front strut brace, Autolusso high spec oil cooler and radiator, heated leather seats and washer jets (winter pack), cruise control, BOSE speakers and the alloys are mint as well. Sorry Edited by Prohibiting on Saturday 6th May 16:57
Congrats indeed.
I was in the market for a 147 GTA earlier in the year, and was tempted by this exact one. But in the end I didn't want red, owing to the fact I already had a red Alfa at home. So I bought this. Picture taken in the Peak District on the way home from collection.
The sound is absolutely epic!
I hope you'll have as much fun in yours as I do in mine.
I was in the market for a 147 GTA earlier in the year, and was tempted by this exact one. But in the end I didn't want red, owing to the fact I already had a red Alfa at home. So I bought this. Picture taken in the Peak District on the way home from collection.
The sound is absolutely epic!
I hope you'll have as much fun in yours as I do in mine.
Prohibiting said:
Yep 330mm fronts (with calipers refurbished) and also Eibach front and rear ARB's, carbon fibre front strut brace, Autolusso high spec oil cooler and radiator, heated leather seats and washer jets (winter pack), cruise control, BOSE speakers and the alloys are mint as well. Sorry
Wow. That IS perfect. Congratulations. and also Eibach front and rear ARB's, carbon fibre front strut brace, Autolusso high spec oil cooler and radiator, heated leather seats and washer jets (winter pack), cruise control, BOSE speakers and the alloys are mint as well. Sorry Edited by Prohibiting on Saturday 6th May 16:57
Prohibiting said:
Yes, bought from Wiltshire. Yep that's the one I assume. Full service history by Auto Lusso and remapped by Gus. Do you know the car?
Not personally, but i always check the classifieds and recognised the car/spec ( think it was on C+C ). One of the best looking cars out there. Enjoy.
Thanks everyone!
Ragazzon exhaust?
SeanST150 said:
Congrats indeed.
I hope you'll have as much fun in yours as I do in mine.
Looking good I hope you'll have as much fun in yours as I do in mine.
Ragazzon exhaust?Zombie said:
Just scanned through your entire thread. Wow. That's an awful lot of effort gone into that!
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