164 'Restoration'

[V AR 164]

Okay, so I took the bumper off, but I am unable to pull the unit off the bumper. Does the nozzle twist off or something so the actuator can be slid though the gap? I've attached a photo to try and make more sense.

Thanks, Andrew

[V AR 164]

Well it's been a while since I've posted here, but my car is finally fixed again after there was an electric issue.

This morning I was up at high tech exhausts (highly recommended) and got a new sportier rear muffler made up, has a louder deeper note to it now.

I picked two 3 inch (?) exhaust tips to finish it off nicely, suits the car really well imo.




Andrew.

[stustustu123]

Great work, car is looking awesome. Would be interested to hear how it's sounding now too. The stock muffler system sounds fairly refined with a limited amount of that lovely V6 'throb' escaping, so definitely room for improvement without adding a huge rice cannon. The twin tips looks great because they are fitting of a car like this and look stock without shouting 'look at me', hahah. Nice job!

[V AR 164]

Cheers stu, I definitely agree with you haha.

Just got back from a trip down to the Mornington peninsula and back, great to test out the new system.

Right off the bat it is significantly louder than the stock system. It indeed has a great burble too it at idle and around 2k. But I find it most fun to shift it into 2nd and 3rd and rev it out to around 5k, where it kinda sounds like an old Ferrari v12. But most importantly there is no 'rasp' to it, something I do not like at all.

(I must also add, the Burnley tunnels do help make some sweet sweet noises! At legal speeds of course!)

Also I will record a small sound clip and post it tomorrow if anyone is interested.


Cheers, Andrew.

[stustustu123]

Meant to ask - did you come across any lowering springs for your car? I saw a set of SPAX springs (30mm lower) on eBay (located in UK) for 193GBP plus 65GBP postage to Aus. You'll probably find it hard to get a used set in Aus as I haven't seen any local ones for sale that I recall. I have a set the same but have plans for them (so am unable to sell!).Link to eBay.

Yeah upload a soundclip if you get a chance, love a good 12v sound. 

[V AR 164]

Hey stu,

No I have not come across any springs, I would like to purchase a set from Australia due to cheaper shipping, and also I do not want to spend that much money haha. Also I'm debating on whether or not to lower it due to the oil pan being quite low in these cars and I don't fancy cracking it 

Here's a small video on my exhaust:
http://youtu.be/c4rTvxA6Qvs

Cheers, Andrew.

[four90s]

Andrew the exhaust tip looks good.
I like that style as well and have them on both my Alfetta GTV and GTV6. Different sizes of course.
I might have to put one on the 164 as well.

Cheers
Steve
Adelaide

[stustustu123]

Here's a small video on my exhaust:
http://youtu.be/c4rTvxA6Qvs

Yeahhh!!   

[V AR 164]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the replies, yes I do like the sound it makes 

So as usual, the clear coat on the roof of my 164 was peeling. I hate seeing it everyday, so instead of getting it resprayed (I can't afford it), I went to Supercheap and picked up a roll of satin black vinyl wrap.

It was a very difficult job, as the vinyl wasn't very flexible and most of the time we were battling with air bubbles and creases. It took us all up about an hour.





Overall I'm pleased with the result 

Cheers, Andrew.

[stustustu123]

Looks good, certainly better than peeling clearcoat. That stuff might also be good if the black window surrounds at the B pillar ever start looking tatty.  How does it work on concave surfaces - I assume it is sticky on the back too?

Your mirror brackets/mounts look nice & shiny, they are a bit of a bugger for corrosion forming under the paint and causing bubbles but looks like you've addressed this already!

[V AR 164]

Hey stu,

Yes it is sticky on the back, pretty much like coloured sticky tape. I haven't tried it on concave surfaces and wouldn't want too, it is a bugger to work with!

Yes my mirrors I sorted out last year, they were corroding and the paint was peeling off, I took them off and sanded them back to bare metal. I sprayed them using satin black and look great. I also sanded and painted the little pillar on the back window as they were corroding too.

Also how's your new super going? Would love to meet you on a drive day or something when it's finished!

Cheers, Andrew.

[ACE]

Hey Andrew,

What a brilliant solution to the paint problem!

... and a hint of the never before seen Abarth 164? ;-)

I had a black 75 that had its clear coat delaminating on the bonnet. Polish would fix it for the day, or if lucky a few days, but then it was back to looking NQR. Your approach would have been the perfect fix.

Your 164 is a credit to you.

Ciao

[V AR 164]

Cheers guys, I appreciate the positive feedback!

Well ughh, ummmm.... I kinda got another one....

Welcome to my new baby!






Let restoration no.2 commence!

Cheers, Andrew

[stustustu123]

Haha, awesome!! Looks like you've been bitten by the 164 bug pretty hard, eh? They are pretty damn addictive aren't they (and a lot of car for the money too).  Keep posting your updates, love seeing the progress as it inspires me to do more (when I can). I love those 156 wheels on a 164 too! 

[VeeSix]

So you opened the bottle.....

The voices stop at ten

Looks great, how did this one come about?

Is this one going to eventually be your everyday 164 or just a second toy?

How is she mechanically?

Put up some external rear, interior and engine bay photos when you get the chance

Look forward to the updates