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I shall introduce myself and my 33.

Name: Arjan Kuiper.
Age: 20
Location: Oude Pekela, The Netherlands.
E-mail: kuip3238@planet.nl
ICQ: 61269900
MSN: alfist33@hotmail.com

Data car:
1990 Alfa 33 1.7 16v QV.
The color is 130 Rosso Alfa.

Here are some pictures of my beauty Wink

Saluti Sportive, Arjan.
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Saluti sportive, Arjan Kuiper

Got the pleasure driving Alfa Romeo.

Sergio · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:51 pm Post subject:

Hi Arjan,

Welcome to the 33 discussion forum Smile

Hope you like your stay.

That is a beautiful 33 16v you've got there Very Happy

I love those wheels... I wish I could find some of those here in Portugal... but thats life Sad

What mods have done on your baby Very Happy

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All the Best

Sérgio

(1992 Bianco Argento 33 16 QV )

Alfist · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 9:09 pm Post subject:

Hi Sérgio, thnx for the compliment. Wink

Hmm......a shame that you can't find those Ronals over there in Portugal. Sad

Which mods it has?
Very Happy

Okay here are the mods:
Wooden shiftingknob.
Wooden Personal steeringwheel.
Alu Sparco pedals.
Car-mats with alu kickplate.
Sebring muffler.
Open airfilter of the brand Mann.
15" Ronal A1 wheels.
Lowered.
Alfa-sport seatbelt covers (patches for the shoulders).
White "Birba" dials.
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Saluti sportive, Arjan Kuiper

Got the pleasure driving Alfa Romeo.

Eddie W · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2003 12:23 am Post subject:

Hi Arjan
I agree with sergio , mint car and the best wheels I have seen.What size are the wheels and tyres? They look to have quite a bit of offset, is this so and how does it effect your steering?
Eddie

Alfist · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2003 4:37 am Post subject:

Dreamracers · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2003 9:53 am Post subject:

Same size rims/rubber as ours. The lowering makes all the difference, ours is only lower on the back tho'. - Is yours lowered all round?

Alfist · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2003 1:20 pm Post subject:

Maximilian · Alfasud Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Posts: 39 Location: London, UK

Yeah, I've always liked those Ronal A1 wheels.

But I think they look much better on a Sprint Very Happy

There seem to be lots of Suds and Sprints that I've seen those wheels on cars from Germany and other Continental countries. Maybe they didn't sell many here.

I've never seen silver ones though. They're usually painted white. I've only seen silver ones with five studs, for Alfetta Coupes and 75's.
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1988 Sprint 1.7 QV (35,000 miles)

James Granger · Alfa 33 Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 302

Those Ronal A1s are quite easy to come by at the moment here in Holland. This wasn't the case a few years ago and I presume a lot have since been (unprofessionally) refurbished.

I was initially looking for such as set, but decided to hunt for something a little different. First I tried to find some (optional) 15" Alessio Turbos, which were fitted to the P4 in 14" guise. Then I found the mint Speedlines in nearby Eindhoven for a knockdown price. I couldn't resist and the rest is history!

Maximilian · Alfasud Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Posts: 39 Location: London, UK

Those wheels on your car look really nice, but they wouldn't suit a Sprint or 33 s2.

I was watching an auction for some of those on eBay recently. I would have bought them for a future Alfa 155 when I put the Sprint into weekend-only service, but the bidding went far too high at over 200 quid.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2424909314&category=14771
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1988 Sprint 1.7 QV (35,000 miles)

James Granger · Alfa 33 Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 302

I knocked mine down to 300 euros, but they are really immaculate. The insides cleaned up easily after treating with wheel-cleaner.

I agree that the Super wheels wouldn't suit a Sprint or an earlier 33. The Ronals are the wheels to go for in this case, but decent examples of other original models can look great too.

Eddie W · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2003 10:59 pm Post subject:

Hi all
Seems like a lot of you guys are on 195/50/15s.WHats the ride like on 50profiles? Do you notice much improvement in grip over 185s?
Eddie

Alfist · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 9:20 pm Post subject:

Dreamracers · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2003 11:21 am Post subject:

Oh yes does it grip! To state the obvious - more rubber on the road.

But having said that, I havent tried 185s, so cant give a definative answer.

rallyboy77 · Alfasud Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 76 Location: Sydney

Hey Dreamracers,

Well it's not that obvious as in theory there is no more rubber on the road, your car weighs the same therefore displaces the same amount of tyre... they difference is the contact patch shape static and dynamic (i.e. when you are turning corners hard)

jez Very Happy