Alternative parts, what everyone needs to know...

[Parisien]

Hats off to you Frank. I have a used set of fronts in my garage. They are very heavy, let's see how he gets on with the rears.

Its no prob Conaero...if it helps in any way and keeps our cars on the road for longer...plus encourages owners to drive them more...then brilliant......other guys on the board have done an awful lot more, just trying to contribute something more to the cause than words............plus they are sorta in my backyard, plus he was very appreciative of your efforts and interactions too.

Also, do the Ferrari people have as much grief with 900% mark-ups on their brakes pads and discs too????!!!....

Finally........clutch costs.................had we tried going down the relining/refurbing avenue....discussed that too today with another guy whose done it for Ferraris..thoughts?




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[lozcb]

Its no prob Conaero...if it helps in any way and keeps our cars on the road for longer...plus encourages owners to drive them more...then brilliant......other guys on the board have done an awful lot more, just trying to contribute something more to the cause than words............plus they are sorta in my backyard, plus he was very appreciative of your efforts and interactions too.

Also, do the Ferrari people have as much grief with 900% mark-ups on their brakes pads and discs too????!!!....

Finally........clutch costs.................had we tried going down the relining/refurbing avenue....discussed that too today with another guy whose done it for Ferraris..thoughts?




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Can they or do they refurb/replace the springs and the fingers in the clutch plate aswell as replacing the friction material

regards loz

 

[Emtee]

I have a clutch I'm happy to contribute also if this helps. (well I will have next week)

 

[lozcb]

Can they or do they refurb/replace the springs and the fingers in the clutch plate aswell as replacing the friction material

regards loz

Could they even reline the clutch with Kevlar or carbon ceramic now thats definately worth probing


regards loz

 

[Parisien]

Could they even reline the clutch with Kevlar or carbon ceramic now thats definately worth probing


regards loz

Not BBrakes Loz...another company in England, am awaiting details of what exactly they are capable of doing....


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[lozcb]

Not BBrakes Loz...another company in England, am awaiting details of what exactly they are capable of doing....


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In sheffield or Coventry by any chance


regards loz

 

[Parisien]

No idea...he has to look up the info....will know more next week......hoping something comes of its........it wouldn't be a bad result if we get brakes and clutch issues nailed in one week....


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[lozcb]

Around a £100 a pair for the fronts and maybe £130 a pair for the rears would be a right result , hoping but really that should be about the true cost , after all the standard spec is far from special into todays market , the average standard evo and scooby discs are far superior


regards loz

 

[Parisien]

.....we are in the ball park there Loz.......couldn't find any reference nos on it though....do they wear off....or?...plus as I got this disc off another guy, I asked BBrakes to take a pic of it so one of you guys can tell me it is a Maserati disc...just to be sure!!!


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[lozcb]

I'll need measurments to confirm that Frank


regards loz

 

[Parisien]

I'll need measurments to confirm that Frank


regards loz

They will supply all those details too Loz........


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[Parisien]

Although these guys are in the sponsors list am wondering what else we can buy from them apart from our Selespeed pumps......currently at £230 incl.....below.....


https://www.shop4parts.co.uk/?name=store&op=Details&ProdID=3319&sku=9321


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[lozcb]

Although these guys are in the sponsors list am wondering what else we can buy from them apart from our Selespeed pumps......currently at £230 incl.....below.....


https://www.shop4parts.co.uk/?name=store&op=Details&ProdID=3319&sku=9321


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gees Frank thats an amzing prce


regards loz

 

[Parisien]

Thought they'd been at that price Loz for a while.......?!

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[Parisien]

Can anyone verify this claim...................off the German forum.....same for the 4200?

"The cabin air filter from the 3200 GT is identical with the Alfa 166"

Dunno if theres a price differential!


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[philw696]

That is correct and there is a big cost saving on the one i bought from eurospares.
I did post the cross reference numbers for Fram and Mahle.
The Purflux oil filter for the 4200 seams to be a no no though.
Phil.

 

[Parisien]

Is it on this thread Phil.....?

4200 compatible too?

Will stick with original oil filter though!


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[Parisien]

I have a clutch I'm happy to contribute also if this helps. (well I will have next week)

Miles, any word on your worn clutch parts? Plus was it yourself who had the spare old front brake disc......we can chip in to post to BBrakes?!

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[Emtee]

Hi P, The clutch is being removed from the car as I speak. Happy to donate once removed. Yes I have spare front brake disks also, though they are a bit rough. Good enough to show the specification though I think. How are things progressing with BB? Regards, Miles.

 

[Parisien]

Miles, happy to chip in postal costs.....no further up-date offered today from BBrakes , although I asked for one! Also asked the guy who knows about the clutch relining but hes yet to get back to me.

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