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Exclusive: the Alfa Romeo 4C draws nearer - BBC Top Gear
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Phil Hill Tribute at Petersen Automotive Museum - Preview
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I'm A Happy Guy!
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I got Margherita back home last night after the extensive maintenance that she desperately needed, thanks to Erik at Rathmann Auto Works in Poway. He had to replace the old 3 liter cams since one of the exhaust lobes was severely worn. I had found two sets of cams through the AlfaBB.com site; one came with a set of heads, which I did not need but Erik said that he could use them. The cams were re-profiled and re-ground to spec. She now has a rebuilt clutch, all new rubber seals, drive shaft flex joints (commonly referred to as doughnuts in America, giubos in Italian), new braided stainless steel brake lines, brake pads, suspension tweaks, and so much more the invoice is literally 5 pages long; BUT I am not complaining. Margherita is now the car that she once was. Nice crisp handling and the distinctive exhaust note has returned. She gets right up on the cams and scoots. I can hardly wait for this weekend to shoot up to Cars and Coffee on the early morning speed run. A grea
Margherita's Rehab
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My GTV6 is undergoing a much needed mechanical rehabilitation. Rathmann Auto Works is going from front to back and fixing, repairing and replacing things that probably should have been replaced years ago, meanwhile upgrading some of the safety features (like brake lines). Erik is also repairing old worn out seals and plugging those nagging little leaks, and fixing things done by other mechanics in the past. I can hardly wait to get her back on the road. It will be like getting a new Alfa, almost. Braided Stainless steel brake lines for better brake pedal response, front and rear. New rear CV Joints Trans-axle seals. Camshafts are worn and in need of replacement Gunk caused by condensation. Probably from a clogged oil breather.
More on the 4C Development
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The design of the 4C has been a bit controversial among some Alfisti. The chief criticism has been that it looks like a copy of the Lotus Elise/Exige. InsideLine.com has an article explaining why this is. The chief of Fiat design was the head of a design team that worked on the project Ethos, which was the inspiration for the Lotus models as well as the Renault Sport Spider.
Alfa 4C concept draws inspiration from the legendary Stradale - AutoWeek Magazine
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BusinessDay - LAUNCH NEWS: Car to get Alfa brand on track
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Alfa Romeo is not for sale, Fiat chairman says - AutoWeek Magazine
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The GTV6 Quadrifolio Badges
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FINALLY!! Thanks to Larry, SR. at APE I have my Balocco quadrifolio badges!!!!! I called when I saw the post on AlfaBB.com on the Balocco he was parting out and actually talked to Larry, Sr. and did the deal. Got them today! I have to find the right shade of green and re-paint and re-mount and Margherita will be "whole" again. Thanks again, Larry. __________________