Styling KC3 Project Silver

[KC3]

Just adding to the list of mods carried out so far.


Mods to date.
1. Supersprint stainless steel exhaust manifold,200 cell cat and system.
2. Mohair hood.
3. Chrome rear barchetta badge
4. Hard top and storage cover.
5. 17" Khan Rsv2 alloy wheels with 215/40/17 toyo tyres.
6. GSR induction kit.
7. Sparco front strut brace.
8. Vented/grooved discs with fast road pads.
9. Eibach 30mm lowering springs.
10. Chrome hoops.
11. Gear oil changed to Redline MTL 70.
12. HID Headlight conversion.
13. Clear side indicater lenses.
14. Naxos front lip spoiler.
15. Silver center consule
16. Momo race pedals.
17. Carpeted mats.
18. Samco silicone hoses.
19. Dual radiator fans.
20. Specialised breathable waterproof cover.
21. Oven baked sprayed blue rocker cover.



recents mods applied to the list.

22. New mohair hood.
23. Bilstien B6 shock absorbers, (front/back)
24. New style alluminum rear calipers and larger new style front calipers.
25. Goodridge brake line hoses.
26. Dot 4/5 brake fluid.
27. Eibach anti roll bar/ stabiliser kit.
28. Uprated fuel pump and fuel pressure regulater.
29. New front bonnet badge ( chrome B )

Up comming mods to be done will be:

1. Turbo conversion.
2. New complete exhaust system.
3. Full respray.

 

[HP]

Can I ask what the Naxos spoiler is? I've seen a picture of a mk1 type front bumper with a small extra piece in the front, is this it?

 

[KC3]

I'd be more tempted to find which suspension component had been damaged - i.e. bent strut/arm and replace that.

The way the camber is out does not indicate a deffective wishbone and the new shocks were put on after the accident so i,m lead to believe it is the stub axle/hub that connects the wheel that must be bent. Were only talking a few mm but enough to be incorrect. Speaking with my nephew, another mechanic today confirmed that we could correct this problem by enlarging the top mount hole slightly without any adverse affects to the suspension, but i will enquire in any case on how much these hubs or axles are.

 

[KC3]

Can I ask what the Naxos spoiler is? I've seen a picture of a mk1 type front bumper with a small extra piece in the front, is this it?

Hi there, yes that is correct.

 

[docorangepeel]

Nice list of mods KC m8

 

[KC3]

Hiya! Got my B back from the tracking place this evening. Good news was that a second try with the camber bolts and he was able to obtain the correct camber alignment and no need to interfere with the shock.

The wheel has been repaired and she is driving as normal.

 

[Funkstar De Luxe]

The last bunch of pictures you posted... Is that a painted brake disc?!?

 

[Robot]

It certainly looks like it.

 

[KC3]

The last bunch of pictures you posted... Is that a painted brake disc?!?

sprayed them silver and it then (5mins) driving to wear off. Leaves them looking clean and new.

 

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Hmm, that sounds like a terrible idea to me. Surely they'll be rusty again after a shower of rain? Not to mention the damage it could cause.

Beautiful car though KC, can't wait to see how this turbo mod turns out. Did you never condider dropping in a 5 cylinder, 20v turbo from the coupé instead? A bit late now, after all the work you've put in - but still an interesting idea.

 

[HP]

The 5 cylinder is a lovely engine, but it's sodding massive. Has it been fitted to a Barchetta before?

If it's the Alfa 156 1.8 engine in ours (for all intents and purposes) would the Alfa 2.5 V6 fit in...?

 

[Funkstar De Luxe]

I was sure someone had already fitted the coupé engine to a Barchetta... Am I mistaken?

I assume you mean the older generation v6? Not the Arese, as it certainly wouldn't fit. Don't know about the other one, I assume it's pretty damn big though.

 

[paganeli panda]

I ve seen photos of it but i must admit i dont like the look of it... the engine bay looks funky..
I think its the 16v 4 cylinder one that fits into the barch, the five is too big.

 

[HP]

The older Coupe 16V turbo engine would sound more likely.

Was wondering about the Alfa V6 as it's not a lot bigger than the 2.0. Might need some inner wing mods though.

 

[docorangepeel]

The Coupe 16V turbo 4 pot engine fits in the Barchetta and has been done. You need to mod the engine mounts and have the drive shafts done but the engine goes in ok. The main problem is the coupe 16v turbo engine is getting on a bit now, you would need to rebuild the engine as finding a good one is just not going to happen these days.

 

[docorangepeel]

Pictures below for you of a Barchetta with a Coupe 16v turbo engine fitted. Well almost fitted ;-)

 

[Mad Matt]

Glad to hear the suspension is to your liking. I was amazed how much better it cornered afterwards.

 

[KC3]

Had my B up for its Mot inspection and test before asigning it new CY plate.

All ok and past with flying colours. new plate will be KVG 007

 

[KC3]

Finally managed to paint the side sills and the rear valance to.

 

[KC3]

here's the back.