Kia Ora from NZ!

[singlespeeder]

Hi there guys, first time Alfa owner in Te Awamutu here... recently sold my '86 Porsche 944 (which i kick myself for), and missed having a manual so much I bought a '98 156 V6 with the 6 speed manual. Totally different to the Porker so you can't really compare them, but it's a fantastic little car. It must be said. the Alfa is far quicker given it has the same size engine, but doesn't quite corner the same - the weight of the V6 up front is quite noticeable; that said now that the lower wishbones have been replaced I'm sure it'll handle even more betterer. I've always had a soft spot for Alfas, and have driven and worked on a friend's 33QV some time back.

Currently mine's off the road with a *ahem* "technical issue" which I'll post on a different board if anyone cares to have a look. It's not insurmountable (I hope!) but friggin' annoying just the same.

Apart from that glorious engine, I'm astounded at how quiet the 156 is when cruising - it's quieter than my '12 Mondeo daily.

Cheers from TA,

Mike

[poohbah]

Welcome Mike from the furthest Australian point west of you possible.

Great choice (though pity you sold the 944 ). I'm onto my second V6 156, and they are brilliant. I would still be on my first (6sp manual) if it hadn't caught fire!

What sort of technical issue?

[singlespeeder]

Welcome Mike from the furthest Australian point west of you possible.

Great choice (though pity you sold the 944 ). I'm onto my second V6 156, and they are brilliant. I would still be on my first (6sp manual) if it hadn't caught fire!

What sort of technical issue?

Hey there,

Yeah when I saw the 944 being driven off I knew I'd done something dumb.

Here's the link to my woes, can't drive the car until I get this resolved.

Cheers,

Mike

[poohbah]

Sorry, seems that you have forgotten to post the link.

[singlespeeder]

oops!

here 'tis

http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php?topic=16581.0

[poohbah]

Still can't read it for some reason - error message comes up coming up saying that "This topic doesn't exist on this board."

[aggie57]

Maybe here:

http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/new-production-alfas-non-usa-1992-current/558001-replaced-lower-wishbones-now-i-have-problem.html

[poohbah]

Yep that works, thanks Aggie.

Unfortunately I can't help you Mike. Last time I needed lower wishbones replaced, I got it done by local Alfa specialist. Sure wasn't cheap but it did make a huge difference to ride and handling.

[bazzbazz]

Ok, the trick to fitting the lower wishbones is you have to first loosen off the anti-rollbar bolts first, allows you to get the bolts holes aligned properly. Once you do this it makes it so much easier.

Baz