[alfa] RE: alfa-digest V9 #802

[Brad Anesi <brad.anesi@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bill-  Is this a "USA spec" car or one that got in through the backdoor?
I'm inclined to think the later, as the earliest USA spec car I've ever seen
had a 1/90 build date.  But I suppose it's possible some 89's were official
imports.

Any way, the spacer thing didn't happen until mid 1990 - June 1990 or so.
My 3/90 built car does NOT have the spacers.  I'm not aware of any other
changes that happened along with the spacers.  Obviously you'd need an
alignment if you were to install a set on an early car.

Let us know how this works out.

Brad
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From: "AlfaBill LLC /alfabill.com" <mail@domain.elided>
Subject: [alfa] 164 that zigs....

Hi digestibles;

I need some help from some of the European/non USA owners or maybe a USA
owner.

I just acquired a beautiful 91 164 L 5 speed, I dare say one of the nicest 
around for it's age. Garaged, pampered and in wonderful condition, along 
with full service records since day one, one owner. ($24K in maintenance 
receipts (!) ) 16" Euro wheels, new Michelins, needless to say, I am very 
happy to have it here with the other 3 164s that call Rancho AlfaBill their 
home.

So here's the catch.... It's an early build car, 1989. As I remember, the 
early cars were famous for torque steer. This car is tight. New rack 6 
months ago, New struts, bearings, PowerFlex bushings, everything is new! I 
mean tight. But when you accelerate, (even gently) it pulls a little to the 
right, and when you let off it drops off to the left. I have had 7 164s and 
none have done this. It's a bit unsettling.

Alfa made some mods with the sub frame spacers. This car does not have the 
10mm or so spacers. What other mods were made to the later cars to combat 
the torque steer, if that's what I have?
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