Anyone for a sequential shifting MX5

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Anyone for a sequential shifting MX5

Post by Gary Morrison » Thu Mar 04, 2004 10:30 pm

I believe the Alfas with the Selespeed shift are the ones to avoid...


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Post by joanie » Thu Mar 04, 2004 10:52 pm

Avoid an Alfa!
wash your mouth!

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Post by joanie » Thu Mar 04, 2004 10:52 pm

Avoid an Alfa!
wash your mouth!

Lou Girardin

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Post by Lou Girardin » Fri Mar 05, 2004 9:59 am

The Jap ones are the ones to avoid, Toyota, Daihatsu, etc.
Lou

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I second this. A freind had a 156 and went through 2 x selespeed 'boxes within 6 months. replaced under warranty, but you wouldn't want to fork out that dough for one yourself.

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How about stripping out the MX5 to about 440kg and replace the engine /
gearbox with a bike setup from a Hayabusa GSX1300R. (a nice 6 speed
sequential box)

Have a look at the Westfield (a lotus 7 replica from the UK)
http://www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/m ... kitcar.htm

420 BHP !!! and a 0 to 100 time of 3.48 seconds.

Lou Girardin

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Post by Lou Girardin » Fri Mar 05, 2004 9:59 am

The Jap ones are the ones to avoid, Toyota, Daihatsu, etc.
Lou

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I second this. A freind had a 156 and went through 2 x selespeed 'boxes within 6 months. replaced under warranty, but you wouldn't want to fork out that dough for one yourself.

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How about stripping out the MX5 to about 440kg and replace the engine /
gearbox with a bike setup from a Hayabusa GSX1300R. (a nice 6 speed
sequential box)

Have a look at the Westfield (a lotus 7 replica from the UK)
http://www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/m ... kitcar.htm

420 BHP !!! and a 0 to 100 time of 3.48 seconds.

Gary Morrison
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Anyone for a sequential shifting MX5

Post by Gary Morrison » Fri Mar 05, 2004 2:33 pm

Actually there have been some pretty average Alfas over the past 20 years. Its a brand that rests mostly on its heritage, without delivering much of substance or excitement any more.


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Avoid an Alfa!
wash your mouth!

joanie
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Anyone for a sequential shifting MX5

Post by joanie » Fri Mar 05, 2004 3:12 pm

I have to admit Alfa156 selespeeds do have a bit of a reputation -the word
from an expert alfa serviceman is they must be serviced and recalibrated every
6 mths ( or 3mths if you drive demandingly!) I guess this could well apply to
other vehicles with selespeeds too...very rarely to you get something for
nothing (assuming you think sequential shifting is the bees knees)
Whoops we'd better get back to talking about MX5's eh ;-)
Joan H
(1 MX5 + 5 Alfas!)

joanie
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Anyone for a sequential shifting MX5

Post by joanie » Fri Mar 05, 2004 3:12 pm

I have to admit Alfa156 selespeeds do have a bit of a reputation -the word
from an expert alfa serviceman is they must be serviced and recalibrated every
6 mths ( or 3mths if you drive demandingly!) I guess this could well apply to
other vehicles with selespeeds too...very rarely to you get something for
nothing (assuming you think sequential shifting is the bees knees)
Whoops we'd better get back to talking about MX5's eh ;-)
Joan H
(1 MX5 + 5 Alfas!)

joanie
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Need, more, 5-ing, time....
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Anyone for a sequential shifting MX5

Post by joanie » Fri Mar 05, 2004 3:16 pm

Actually there have been some pretty average Alfas over the past 20 years. Its
a brand that rests mostly on its heritage, without delivering much of
substance or excitement any more.


Phew luckily ours are all over 20 years old! I have to agree with you
though- we don't like the modern Alfas much either!.
Mind you the 147 gta they say; is GOOOOOOD!
Joan H

joanie
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Anyone for a sequential shifting MX5

Post by joanie » Fri Mar 05, 2004 3:16 pm

Actually there have been some pretty average Alfas over the past 20 years. Its
a brand that rests mostly on its heritage, without delivering much of
substance or excitement any more.


Phew luckily ours are all over 20 years old! I have to agree with you
though- we don't like the modern Alfas much either!.
Mind you the 147 gta they say; is GOOOOOOD!
Joan H

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