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  1. 10-12-2009, 10:08 PM #1
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    Default Might as Well

    I was going to wait until I had a chance to get some proper pictures but I've had the car since Thursday so I may as well share. No, I don't have the SAAB anymore.

    I don't know how many people were wondering about my sig...I mean maybe some people thought I was just on an Alfa Romeo high while other people were just thinking "Bullshit, he doesn't have an Alfa."

    Well...here she is ladies and gentleman.





    1995 Alfa Romeo 164LS, 17" Alessio rims, Remus exhaust, 164Q 45mm intake runners, lowered on B&G Springs...all I can think of right now.

    It needs a few little things here and there, the most important being paint (surprise) on the bumpers. These cars came in two-tone originally with black plastic bumpers. Whoever painted them did a horrible job because it's chipping on the corners.

    I also have a wood-grain steering wheel and a set of European tail-lights that I'll be installing soon. My leather wrapped wheel is starting to get all cruddy. The difference between the Euro and U.S. spec tail-lights is mainly in the turn signals. The Euro tails have separate amber turn signals whereas the U.S. spec's turn signals have the whole brake light flash. If anyone knows about steering wheel installation and/or tail-light wiring, I'd greatly appreciate the help!




    Anyway, the car drives great...there are a few small issues such as the horn that doesn't work and a passenger window that doesn't go down. I have a spare window motor in case that's the issue, or it could just be a relay. I'll need new headlight bulbs...HIDs maybe since this has the European spec headlights with projectors.

    The family I bought it from are huge Alfa nuts and very Italian. They've got five other Alfa Romeos...a '73 GTV, a '74 GTV, and Alfetta Sedan, a Milano Verde, and another 164. They also have a 156 in Italy. They've taken great care of the car and I aim to keep it going. This car is very quick, extremely comfortable and it sounds incredible. It needs a bit of TLC as all Italian cars do...but yes, I'm enjoying this car quite a bit and I'm ready for all of the potential headache and heartache. It's all in the fun of owning an Alfa Romeo, right?
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    Congrats buddy. You have good taste.

    Mine's the red one.
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    Wonderful car! Underhood pics soon please, those engine bays are beautiful.

    ^^ Yeah, I drew a frame of a man running on each fan blade. That is him running at idle
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    Oh wait, haha a couple pictures from his ad on AlfaBB.








    I managed to keep this a secret from my friends for quite some time, so their reactions were pretty fun.

    Big ego boost on the road...a guy in a Lotus Elise gave me a thumbs up.
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    Jeremy Clarkson would be proud of you!
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    This is cool.
    Can't wait for a ride.
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    A buddy of mine has a GTV of some variant. Haven't really talked to him much since highschool other than on facebook and such.

    Bozzio for president.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VooDooXII View Post
    I managed to keep this a secret from my friends for quite some time, so their reactions were pretty fun.
    LOL I know what that's like.

    Mine's the red one.
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    Nice ass car. I can never find cars like this when I am in the market. Reps for something different.
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    nice!!! dont see many alfas at all
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    i want itz!
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    I just passed one of these the other day at Deals Gap.
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    Beautiful car, personally I'd get a Spider.... but thats me. And good luck with it.

    Did you see the 164 on Top Gear?
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    That looks sexi.. good luck with it.. i know parts are gonna be fun to come by. but definitly keep us updated. the car looks awsome.
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    VooDoo...very good choice. Talk about a rare car here in the states. If you see fingerprints or hand prints on your car one day. It's probably gonna be mine unless there is drool too then that would be my friend's.


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    ooohh me like:..
    i would take take that anyday

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    Nice man..

    Cant wait to see it all Clean up and mint...

    Gl with it
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    different but where are you going to get parts for this car? well if you have another dd i guess ebay can be your friend......


    but nice car thou, if it would have been rhd would have been down right nasty, you are almost in Europe man
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    damn man thats really cool

    ive never seen on of those on the road EVER

    lol

    good luck man, nice buy
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    Thanks for the feedback guys! I already know of a a couple shops that work on Italian cars and most of the important stuff in the engine has already been taken care of in the last six months including the timing belt, serpentine belt, idler bearings, tensioner bearings, spark plugs, catalytic converter, ignition coils, etc.

    Oddly enough, I just saw another black LS on the road this morning.

    Quote Originally Posted by Revmaynard View Post
    A buddy of mine has a GTV of some variant. Haven't really talked to him much since highschool other than on facebook and such.
    Was it one of these?



    I like those quite a bit.

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    Beautiful car, personally I'd get a Spider.... but thats me. And good luck with it.

    Did you see the 164 on Top Gear?
    Thanks man! The Spider is a gorgeous car but I'm not so into drop-tops.

    I've seen the 164 on old Top Gear where they compared it to its platform mates, the SAAB 9000 and the Lancia Thema. I know James May used part of a 164 for the limousine he built for the Top Gear Challenge.
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    Nice looking alfa.

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    Great car, that instrument panel is nuts!
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    Those intake runners look sweet! Congrats on the car, very original.
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    Impressive.
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    Congrats! I know you have spoken highly of Alfas for a long time, and I am glad to see you with one now.
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    Is that the last of the Saabs on IA?

    Saabs and Alfas....you sir, are a glutton for punishment.

    Enjoy it, Its an awesome car. I drove one of these right before I got my 900. Very fun.
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    I have just decided some Fikse wheels are a must.
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    DIFFERENT...AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE OF THAT..GOOD JOB MAN



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    Quote Originally Posted by VooDooXII View Post
    Thanks for the feedback guys! I already know of a a couple shops that work on Italian cars and most of the important stuff in the engine has already been taken care of in the last six months including the timing belt, serpentine belt, idler bearings, tensioner bearings, spark plugs, catalytic converter, ignition coils, etc.

    Oddly enough, I just saw another black LS on the road this morning.



    Was it one of these?



    I like those quite a bit.



    Thanks man! The Spider is a gorgeous car but I'm not so into drop-tops.

    I've seen the 164 on old Top Gear where they compared it to its platform mates, the SAAB 9000 and the Lancia Thema. I know James May used part of a 164 for the limousine he built for the Top Gear Challenge.


    Yea, his is gray/silver though. I want to say it's a GTV6 but I know those are pretty rare. But considering some of the cars him and his father have owned I really wouldn't be surprised if it was.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nerdsrock22 View Post
    Is that the last of the Saabs on IA?

    Saabs and Alfas....you sir, are a glutton for punishment.

    Enjoy it, Its an awesome car. I drove one of these right before I got my 900. Very fun.
    My thoughts as well.

    Its like "I love it... but is it worth the grief?"

    Edit: Alfa intake runners > 99% of everything.
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    Already ran into my first headache with it today...failed emissions.

    The guy I bought it from said it passed emissions in New Jersey, and I'm quite sure they've got stricter rules up there. I know it isn't the cat or the spark plugs because the spark plugs were changed quite recently and I have the invoice for the work on the catalytic converter.

    I might try that "Emissions Juice" at Pep Boys/Autozone first.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nerdsrock22 View Post
    Is that the last of the Saabs on IA?

    Saabs and Alfas....you sir, are a glutton for punishment.

    Enjoy it, Its an awesome car. I drove one of these right before I got my 900. Very fun.
    very nice car voodoo, and there is one other saab i know of on here.


    and that would be ALVIN.
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    Keep an eye out for it at the Riverside meet tonight!
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    oh wow.

    I just realized your name is Voodoo12. I always read it as Voodoo2.
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    nice pickup...cant wait to see more!
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    that car is f'n tits!!!!
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    AHHHH so bad ass. I am buying one next for a DD.

    I have some Alfa parts! Including BRAND new badges, still with sticky tape and everything.
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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett View Post
    AHHHH so bad ass. I am buying one next for a DD.

    I have some Alfa parts! Including BRAND new badges, still with sticky tape and everything.
    Thanks man! You've got Alfa stuff? Haha nice, I'm going to have to see your inventory. The guy I bought it from...his dad has another 164LS in black that's for sale. It's also in great shape...but that also means a trip to New Jersey. I can vouch for them, great people, beautiful Alfa collection, and they've got a great Italian restaurant.
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    wow congrats buddy! suits you well, i need to see it in person soon! im an alfa virgin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by osnap View Post
    wow congrats buddy! suits you well, i need to see it in person soon! im an alfa virgin.
    Haha it suits me? Thanks man!

    I'll definitely be bringing it to the Varsity...haven't been there in a while and that lot could use a dose of Italian.
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