09-10-2009, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by oz3litre
Don't you guys have speed cameras over there? We have speed cameras that shoot you from the front as well as the back and in the country the cops have radars on their dash that get you as they drive towards you from the other direction. There is a big fine if you don't have legible plates front and rear. What are your speed limits? Our maximum on main open roads is 110 KPH and 100 on secondary ones. Some councils in hills areas want their limits lowered to 80 KPH. Everyone knows it is all about revenue raising of course. The way things are going here we will have the man with the red flag walking in front of us!
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Speed limits are about that same in Canada as what you guys have there.
American speed limits vary a bit based on the state, but usually around the same speed as you have. 60-70 MPH, I don't believe many (any?) states still have the 55 MPH limit.
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09-10-2009, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DonBeeson
It's a state or province thing from what I know. Up here in Canada my province only has rear plates, but the one I go to school to has both required. They probably want both plates for the same reasons you've stated.
Speed limits are about that same in Canada as what you guys have there.
American speed limits vary a bit based on the state, but usually around the same speed as you have. 60-70 MPH, I don't believe many (any?) states still have the 55 MPH limit.
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Currently:
'67 Duetto
'69 Euro 1750 GTV
'91 164L (my son's)
Previously:
'76 Alfasud Ti/'75 GT Junior/'87 Alfa 33
'91 Alfa 75/'95 Alfa 164/'79 Alfa Spider
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09-10-2009, 09:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oz3litre
Don't you guys have speed cameras over there? We have speed cameras that shoot you from the front as well as the back and in the country the cops have radars on their dash that get you as they drive towards you from the other direction. There is a big fine if you don't have legible plates front and rear. What are your speed limits? Our maximum on main open roads is 110 KPH and 100 on secondary ones. Some councils in hills areas want their limits lowered to 80 KPH. Everyone knows it is all about revenue raising of course. The way things are going here we will have the man with the red flag walking in front of us!
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Arizona is still the wild west really. LOL.
I have a visible plate on the rear and really do not speed much in town, mainly on open roads with literally no people.
J
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09-10-2009, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Alfissimo Int.
Speed cameras here are a joke. They have fifty-five signs before the camera. I have plenty of time to slow down and then speed right back up after I pass it.
Arizona is still the wild west really. LOL.
I have a visible plate on the rear and really do not speed much in town, mainly on open roads with literally no people.
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1988 75 3 litre (red).
1990 164 3 litre luxury pack (red).
1981 GTV 2 litre (red), daughter's daily driver.
1990 Volvo 480 Turbo (white).
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09-11-2009, 06:10 AM
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Nice 164 Jason, I was thinking on doing an engine rebuild at some point. This car is too good to let go.
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09-11-2009, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by oz3litre
Our cameras are in unmarked cars parked on the side of the road and they only have a sign after you have been through, so you can suffer for a few days waiting for the ticket to arrive.
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Yes Ryan, despite these cars being FWD, they are an awesome car and a very good ALFA!
Nothing else drives, sounds and performs like it. Such a great highway car.
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09-11-2009, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Alfissimo Int.
Thats the way it should be done. But overall I think camera's are a waste of tax payers money...at least in Arizona.
Yes Ryan, despite these cars being FWD, they are an awesome car and a very good ALFA!
Nothing else drives, sounds and performs like it. Such a great highway car.
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I agree about 164s. I sold my grey one with the tired engine to a local winery owner yesterday. It has an excellent body and interior and he is going to get the engine rebuilt. He loves 164s. Our red one has only done 120,000 km and is great to drive. I would like the leather seats to be softer though. Five applications of BMW leather conditioner helped a little, but the front ones in particular are still stiff.
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1990 75 3 litre Potenziata (grey).
1988 75 3 litre (red).
1990 164 3 litre luxury pack (red).
1981 GTV 2 litre (red), daughter's daily driver.
1990 Volvo 480 Turbo (white).
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09-21-2009, 08:45 AM
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Hello from Israel,
My name is Ralph and I own a 1994, 164 Super (3L., V6, 24V. Not sure how this lines up with the American specs of L, LS etc...).
It has 335K km under its belt and is still running strong.
I have it for about a year now and have done very little to it mechanically.
It did visit the bodyshop though and received a new paint (pearly white instead of the flat white it was). I also made it one tone all across instead of the white-on-top, grey-on-the-bottom paint scheme it had.
Take care,
Ralph.
p.s. - Does anyone know if the fact that the rear ride-height is significantly higher than the front is normal?
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09-21-2009, 09:33 AM
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Ralph, that 164 is THE BUSINESS ! Especially considering its major mileage !!! Very nice car. And welcome to the BB, too....
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09-21-2009, 09:47 AM
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Thank you Chris.
It's my pride & joy.
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09-21-2009, 12:40 PM
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My sprints
And this are my two sprints
1.5qv racer from 1983
and 1.7QV from 1988
and driving on the zandvoort circuit in the netherlands
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09-21-2009, 12:54 PM
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 almost like lifesize.
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Ride hard or stay home - but, then again, the Alfa stays garaged when it rains.
1973 GTV - bought 3/06 (intend to keep forever)
1969 GTV, #AR1530021 - sold 10/72 (guess didn't intend to keep forever)
Current project: '69 Corvette bought in '73, DD '73 - '80, in storage 1989-2002, now apart (#1 on the Bucket list)
Last finished project: '75 Honda 750 bought new, DD '75 - '79 - in storage 26 years (1984 - 6/09) - an EZ resto
Favorite weapon: Browning A-Bolt .300 WM with 200 grain handloaded Noslers & a Leopold 2x7 or my Benjamin 312 with open sights.
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09-21-2009, 01:56 PM
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Here's my 164L hanging out with some of his Italian brothers and cousins. Kinda like a family reunion for my Alfa.
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09-21-2009, 02:14 PM
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Wish MY family reunions were that cool !! Your 164 moves with some pretty fast company...
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09-21-2009, 04:05 PM
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Yea, my Alfa gets around! lol
There was another red Alfa 8C that was inside that building being serviced but they never brought outside while I was there. It would have been sweet to get a picture with both 8C's and the two Lamborghini's.
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