New gtv6 race car near completion

[Dna Dave]

Almost completed my latest project, face lift gtv6 to race with the VRA group, I've been out of racing for a while, so looking forward to getting back out there.

Does anyone know where I can get a boss kit for my Sparco steering wheel, can't seem to find one anywhere.

Thanks

David

[hammer]

Dave,

That looks excellent mate. Can you share any details of the car? Is it log booked as a 2F production sports car?

Can't wait to see how it performs.

A few of us up here in Qld have been discussing stripping out 2 litre 156s for cheap racing but these front wheel drive GTV6s are pretty inexpensive to buy now too.

Cheers,

Brent

[Dna Dave]

Brent,

Having raced my 156 gta for a few years I know how good these cars can be on the track.

It's being logged as a 3J improved production, minimum weight of 1285kg, have to run standard engine and throttle body, I put the Alfaholics front pipe and 2.5" exhaust from cat back, with standard cat. Running Q2, adjustable Koni's with upgraded springs, DS300 race pads, and that's about it.

Gave its a wheel alignment and took it to Wakefield for a shake down, I was quite happy with it out of the box.

Value for money as a track car, it's hard to beat, the way I see it, if an engine or gearbox lets go, it's a call to Alfamotive, and throw a replacement in for really not that much.

And if set up properly they are FUN on the track,

David

[hammer]

Fantastic Dave. 1285kg is certainly no lightweight but with 240hp or thereabouts and plenty of torque is should be able to mix it with the group S/group N cars in the VRA camp.

Best of luck with it mate. I'll be keeping a keen eye out to see how you go.

Cheers,

Brent

[aggie57]

That look great!  Isn't it good to see the modern Alfa's coming into club sport like this; there was a 156 at the recent Vic club sprint at Broadford that looked sensational.  And aren't they great value, these GTV V6's particularly.  I just did a quick search on carsales and they list 10, 5 of them under $10k albeit early 3.0 ones.  Still.....

[Dna Dave]

If someone was looking at building one, don't be put off by the early 3L ones, I've driven a few that feel just as strong as a 3.2L, plus the 5 speed gearbox is stronger.

David

[Steve S]

Very nice!

[Dna Dave]

Guys,

My 916gtv will be debuting next Saturday at Eastern creek in the VRA races, which is part of the FOSC.
Should be a good day with a field of around 20 alfa's inc a 147 gta, and modern type gt, many 105's and 116's v6's and 4's,.

I will be happy to have a trouble free day being the cars first real shake down and my first race in 7 years.

Happy to have a chat.

David

[Evan Bottcher]

Looking forward to some photos. Love white cars

[spirito]

If someone was looking at building one, don't be put off by the early 3L ones, I've driven a few that feel just as strong as a 3.2L, plus the 5 speed gearbox is stronger.

I'll agree with this. The Phase 1 5 speed cars also seem to have better throttle response (the latter 6 speed cars are drive-by-wire). The first 4 ratio's are identical in the 5 and 6 speed with the 5th gear on the 5 speed sitting somewhere between the 5th and 6th on the 6 speed.

Well done Dave ... I'd love to see & hear how this runs on the track. Looks great !!!

[bix]

Hi DNADave,
Not sure if the boss kit is the same as the 156/147 but I got my bits from here which included the resistor to keep airbag light from lighting up (perhaps not an issue for you):

http://www.sandtler24.de/airbag-lenkradnaben-fuer-alfa-romeo