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[gaffer1986]

Interior condition doesn't matter as I plan to sort it. I will pay more for a recent oem suspension refresh and ITBs. I have my eye on two already, my budget is very flexible, it all depends on what I can get for my money. For example, if I can get a car that has already had the suspension refresh for cheaper than it would cost me to pay someone to do it. A silver car with an ITB kit would be amazing. An M32 alfa gearbox would also me excited.

[mbes2]

You bored of the HMS BMW already ?

[gaffer1986]

Haha, yes she is not my car of tea. Apparently I'm more of a purist when it comes to sport cars. Can't fault it though, it's a wonderful car.

[ChrisS1]

Have you read the 'ITB Evangelists' thread about software support for ITBs?

 

Vocky is currently working on it but it may sway your decision if a solution can not be found easily.

[gaffer1986]

Thanks for that, I'll look into. I am also happy with an NA, just like the sound of throttle bodies. The only place I found the NA wanting more power was Snetterton. On the road and at Cadwell 145 bhp seemed enough to me. Until you get stuck behind someone in a fast car who is slow in the corners. BMWs lol

[techieboy]

And good luck with the search for one including an Alfa gearbox. There's only one of those in existence, on any VX.

[gaffer1986]

There is an ITB silver one in the Isle of Man. This has a Zafira box I believe. Used to be J4EY Ds car.

[gaffer1986]

And good luck with the search for one including an Alfa gearbox. There's only one of those in existence, on any VX.

Do you mean Neil's? (Vocky)

[techieboy]

Yeah, that's a totally different thing. A Zafira box is just a 4.17 final drive 5 speed F23.

 

There are 6 speed GM M32 conversions out there on a handful of cars.

 

But only Vocky has pulled apart an Alfa M32 and customised/combined the ratios for his car.

[gaffer1986]

Yeah I know it's different, but still better than a standard box, I like short gears as I find it more fun. Thanks for the info though as I thought the M32 was a common easy mod but obviously not.

[vocky]

it's certainly not a common or very easy cheap mod to fit the M32   

[gaffer1986]

That sucks, I was looking forward to it. I was thinking £500 would do it.

[The Batman]

Add 2k and that will get you a 6 speed box Probably won't be an Alfa one tho

[gaffer1986]

That's big bucks for an extra cog. I can see why most people don't do it.

[techieboy]

That and the questionable reliability of the chocolatey gears themselves.

 

The Zafira 4.17 box is probably a must for the ITB's though.

[gaffer1986]

Nothing wrong with a bit of chocolate, I'm a controversial 85% coco man myself.

[vocky]

All you need is the M32 upgrade kit

 

http://www.courtenay...arger-bearings/

 

http://www.courtenay.../prod_1335.html

 

I really need to fit mine, just cannot be bothered and it does look pretty sat on the shelf

Edited by vocky, 31 May 2016 - 04:28 PM.

[gaffer1986]

So does this kit convert it from a chocolate gearbox to a hard toffee gearbox?

[myles]

So does this kit convert it from a chocolate gearbox to a hard toffee gearbox?

Made of Wham bars.

[The Batman]

oooo i love a wham bar

 

and a iron bru bar