Im back!

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inhistoryclass

Discussion Starter · Mar 24, 2011

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Back in the alfa game after a couple of years.
I bought a white 1985 gtv6 in san fran last week. I still have my e36 m3 vert, but I think its getting listed soon.

The car is very nice. It seems very well taken care of, but needs a few things like tires and rear brakes. It has been driven about 7,000 miles since 2001, when it got a new clutch and a major service. Currently it has 140k miles.

Overall, I am really happy to own a gtv6 since I've always thought the design is outstanding.

I plan to leave it stock. If I want a "fast" car, i still have the m3 for a little while. However, it is getting new dunlop star specs installed today.

And some pics of the M3, in case you forgot what fast looks like... jk...

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inhistoryclass

Discussion Starter · #2 · Mar 25, 2011

Can anybody tell me what color code this white is?

bjwhite

· #3 · Mar 25, 2011

Is that the one that was for sale for a while for $3800? I was very tempted many times by tht car...original owner too...

peters911s

· #4 · Mar 25, 2011

Different car Brian...Hope everything is going well.

inhistoryclass

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 25, 2011

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some more pictures,
got star specs mounted today!

Any suggestions?

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bjwhite

· #6 · Mar 25, 2011

Suggestions? Ronal A1s.

inhistoryclass

Discussion Starter · #7 · Mar 25, 2011

In all honesty ronal A1s make me yawn. If I were to pursue aftermarket wheels, I would have to settle on a set of Zender Milanos. However, that is some serious cash, if you can even find a set nowadays?

bjwhite

· #8 · Mar 25, 2011

Ehh...Milanos are ok. A little too flashy for my tastes...too many bolts and polished bits. But yeah, I agree--those would be fine.

They show up now and again. I still think the 15" A1 is the quinessential Alfetta GT/GTV6 wheel.

I love the white GTV6. I'd love to see one in person someday.....

inhistoryclass

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 25, 2011

I wasnt too stoked on white at first, but it is growing on me...
Is white a rarer color for the gtv6? Out of curiousity, how can i find out the color code?

peters911s

· #10 · Mar 25, 2011

located on the underside of the rear hatch on the passanger side.

inhistoryclass

Discussion Starter · #11 · Mar 25, 2011

thank you!

Mark_toro

· #12 · Mar 25, 2011

AR015 is the code. My 85 is white too.

Favorite wheels would be the 3 piece OZ from the ES30 (16"). followed by the 15" Milano version of the same wheel (this is what I run). A1s are nice too, though some seem to be "shallow"

The newer GTA wheels look good, but have not seen them in person.

italcarnut

· #13 · Mar 26, 2011

Ronal A1's

Which ones are the Ronal A1's? Are these they?

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bjwhite

· #14 · Mar 26, 2011

Yes, those are Ronal A1s. The 15x7 version in 4x98 lug for 4 cylinder cars.

torcia

· #15 · Mar 26, 2011

Nice car InHistoryClass!!!!! If you want to add a little color to the wheels try the 48mm wheel emblem inserts. I bought some from Giorgio Kradjian aka "karantina" on Ebay for $59 with free shipping to dress up the wheels on my Milano and I think they look pretty good. The pic shows a little rain on the car but you get the idea....

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Zinhead

· #16 · Mar 28, 2011

Here is Bianco Capadimonte with Ronal A-1's.

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inhistoryclass

Discussion Starter · #17 · Mar 29, 2011

very nice!
might end up with a set of stillautos

8oclock

· #18 · Mar 30, 2011

My 86 has these "wine bottle" Speedlines I think. They are my favorite Alfa GTV6 wheels, are perfect with the car. The color inserts look great, I'm going to do that this year. I had a connection with some metal finishing shops in Cleveland a few years ago, this was a fine polishing shop - missed the chance to have the "spokes" polished, thought that would look real nice.

Cheers!
8oclock
Arlington,VA

Dragline

· #19 · Mar 30, 2011

8oclock said:
. . . I had a connection with some metal finishing shops in Cleveland a few years ago, this was a fine polishing shop - . . .

Care to recommend one or more?
Thanks.

AvorioVeloce

· #20 · Mar 30, 2011

inhistoryclass said:
very nice!
might end up with a set of stillautos

Compomotive MO's are my favorite GTV6 wheel. This is my GTV6:

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