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Feb 14, 2017 12:02:24 GMT
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Hello, my alfa boxer 1.6 145.
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Feb 14, 2017 12:03:23 GMT
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thebaron
Europe
Over the river, heading out of town
Posts: 1,652 
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Feb 14, 2017 12:06:35 GMT
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Welcome along. I'm a big fan of the 145 and am constantly checking out Quadrifoglios at the moment.
The only thing that puts me off is the saggy suspension which I couldn't leave alone. Looks like you have done some work in that area. More info please.
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Feb 14, 2017 12:47:55 GMT
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I always liked the quirkiness of the 145.
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CURRENT FLEET
'99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles)
'99 Alfa 166 (3 litre V6, 89k miles)
'01 Mini (#869)
'06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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It's just lowered on sport springs, has a strut brace fitted and feels pretty sharp. The seating position takes some getting used to, sit very high and I will find away to lower the drivers seat for sure.
The boxer engine is low power but sounds to die for, I've had Alfas before but this boxer engine is beautiful and although not fast it feels like i'm carrying around history in my engine bay.
The car has a powerflow exhaust and a cone filter which i fear is just sucking in hot air as no cold air feed to it, either try to find an original air box or try to make an air feed or heat shield.
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Any tips on (apart from remove it) getting the air filter positioned better? How about at the back?  |
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Feb 16, 2017 12:57:00 GMT
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Ooooh!!!I do love an Alfa 145.
That looks great, nice one.
Cheers
Col.
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Feb 16, 2017 15:35:06 GMT
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Any tips on (apart from remove it) getting the air filter positioned better? How about at the back? That's about the most sensible position, see if you can knock up a heat shield and a cold air feed. |
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Bicycle x1
Alfa Giulietta (now wife's)
Alfa 156
BMW 630i
Honda rc36
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miaspa
Part of things
Posts: 829
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Feb 16, 2017 16:02:22 GMT
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Nice little boxer, cant be many of them left now. Welcome along. I'm a big fan of the 145 and am constantly checking out Quadrifoglios at the moment. The only thing that puts me off is the saggy suspension which I couldn't leave alone. Looks like you have done some work in that area. More info please. FK suspension worked well on mine and a few others    |
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Last Edit: Feb 16, 2017 16:05:41 GMT by miaspa
Found my flashing Pao again.
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m1keh
Part of things
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Feb 16, 2017 16:49:28 GMT
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I like the look of the 145 - nearly bought one once but they're bloomin' heavy for the size of them. Still miss my series 1 'sud.
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Feb 17, 2017 11:09:49 GMT
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I do like a 145.The boxer engined one must be really rare nowadays.
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Feb 18, 2017 22:06:54 GMT
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Yes there aren't many driving around with the boxer engine. The car is too heavy for it and history says Alfa didn't have the Twin Spark engine ready in time but the bean counters insisted they go to retail so stuck the old boxer engine in from the 33's.
But all of that matters not 20 odd years later as I'm so glad I get to experience the boxer engine. It's lovely and sound is just amazing, one of the best and i have owned V6 GTV and V6 Alfa 75 before so that's saying a lot.
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