Newbie Irish PH'ers Alfa GTV 2.0

[Petrolhead747]

Hey there lads/ladies.
Usual story - been browsing for ages but just recently signed up.
My car is a 2.0 twin spark GTV (and yes, of course the 3.0 badge makes it go faster!)
Only 21 so cant insure 3.0
Had the car 3 weeks before it spun a big end bearing! Previous owner must not have understood alfas love for expensive oil! Rebuilt the engine (included a oil pressure gauge!)
Anyway, pictures tell the tale!
Any comments on my pride and joy are welcome!



















Got the pics sorted!

Edited by Petrolhead747 on Tuesday 20th May 19:56

Edited by Petrolhead747 on Wednesday 21st May 16:45

[Bob Loblaw]

Nice looking car, I've always loved them, and fairly rare in Ireland!

[Petrolhead747]

Bob Loblaw said:

Nice looking car, I've always loved them, and fairly rare in Ireland!

Thanks Bob.

Any idea why my photos are so small?
New to this game!

[Killer2005]

I'm jealous

One of 2 cars on my shopping list

[Petrolhead747]

euroboy said:

Lovely car - got a Spider version myself but for the love of God get rid of the 3.0 badge.

The 2.0 is a good enough car, dont be ashamed of it - plus anyone in the know will just shake their head when they see the badge but hear the TS noise.

Fair point! Didnt think the badge would go down well on here!
Would love a 3.0 Spider, in Black. Hopefully that will be next.

[Pooh]

Hello and welcome, it's good to have another GTV fan on PH, nice car but as others have said, loose the badge.

[C. Grimsley]

Looks really good, what did you use to paint the gearbox any special sort of paint?

Carl

[shalmaneser]

Twin cam alfa four pot is an engine to be proud of! (although not as cool as a v6). Get the TS badge back on!

I often wonder why people badge up cars to be something they're not. Anyone knowledgeable enough to realise what a 24V V6 is (and be impressed) is only going to wonder where the classic V6 howl has gone...then probably twig!

[Ianeire]

Yes yes, get that 3.0 off the rear! Bar that it's a lovely looking GTV.

Considered a 3.0 v6 late last year when a Clio 172 I had was written off, but I bought another 172 in the end. Where abouts in Ireland are you from?

[daveco]

Welcome from a fellow Irish lad, get the 3.0 badge off the back and be proud of the 2.0-stonking engine and gret looking car; well wear!

[RobCrezz]

Nice car, but take the stupid badge off. Its not a 3.0, so why bother pretending. People will just think thats 3.0 alfa spiders are slow.

Its the same as putting an M3 badge on a 318 to be honest.

[Petrolhead747]

C. Grimsley said:

Looks really good, what did you use to paint the gearbox any special sort of paint?

Carl

Thanks!
Just used an aerosol of "Aluminiun Paint" 10euro job in halfords. The red is Halfords "High temp engine paint", again cheapo stuff but its held up well. Works good on brake calipers too, and its only a fraction of the price of caliper paint.

[Petrolhead747]

RobCrezz said:

Nice car, but take the stupid badge off. Its not a 3.0, so why bother pretending. People will just think thats 3.0 alfa spiders are slow.

Its the same as putting an M3 badge on a 318 to be honest.

OK! The badge is gonna go! There was no badges on it when i got, only put it on as i bought a few bits of a mate for next to nothing- badges, "cup" front splitter, "cup" sideskirts, facelift grill and zender exhaust.
He had bought them years ago for a project car he never got around to doing.

Edited by Petrolhead747 on Wednesday 21st May 17:05

[patmahe]

Welcome from a fellow Irish Pher. Love the Alfa. I'm sorely tempted by the GTV at times but it'll have to wait until I free up some cash.

Enjoy the site

Edited by patmahe on Wednesday 21st May 17:00

[Col 666]

Nice GTV,I had a black 2.0TS with red leather a few years ago but only kept it for a few months. Wasnt the most practical and I found it a nightmare to get in and out of when parked next to somebody due to the long doors!
Was great to drive and sounded quite throaty too.

[shalmaneser]

Petrolhead747 said:

RobCrezz said:

Nice car, but take the stupid badge off. Its not a 3.0, so why bother pretending. People will just think thats 3.0 alfa spiders are slow.

Its the same as putting an M3 badge on a 318 to be honest.

OK! The badge is gonna go! There was no badges on it when i got, only put it on as i bought a few bits of a mate for next to nothing- badges, "cup" front splitter, "cup" sideskirts, facelift grill and zender exhaust.
He had bought them years ago for a project car he never got around to doing.

Edited by Petrolhead747 on Wednesday 21st May 17:05

Nice one!

As I said, twinwpark is a classic engine!

Just been looking at this pic -



the lines really are fantastic aren't they!

[Petrolhead747]

Thanks Shalmaneser.
Yep, really like the lines of car, and imo the splitter + sideskirts really enhance them. Was tempted to put on a boot spoiler aswell (as it was going cheap) but like the sharp finish as it is.
Next on shopping list is a set of 156 GTA teledials. Think they would finish it off nicely.

[Pooh]

Maybe you should add yourself to this list?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=99&t=455685&i=40 

[Petrolhead747]

[quote=Pooh]Maybe you should add yourself to this list?

Done!

[Veloce2]

The GTV looks great.... It's always had a timeless design.

What happened to the seats? They look a bit too shinny.