'99 Spider 2.0TS

[ALXege 75]

Time to introduce mine, i guess..

It's a '99 Spider 2.0TS, Eclipse Grey with Red leather interior, and unfortunatelly, with a manually operated roof..

I bought it with 16" wheels, a Zender exhaust (only the final backbox being replaced), a Sony HU and JBL speakers (including the OEM sub being replaced with a 20mm coaxial speaker), a HID kit, and a damaged back window.

I soon bought a set of 17" Teledials and replaced the HU with a nice Alpine. Also replaced the side repeaters with a set of clear white ones, and repaired the back window. Later on, I also added a front Strutbar.

Last summer, I temporarily exchanged the Teledials with the 18" Multispokes from my GT. I definitely wanted 18" from that point on..

So the right time came and recently I purchased a set of 18" MAK Variante wheels.

The wheels came with a set of over used tires, so I had to find some replacements. I found these Continental SportContact3, 225/40 on the front and 235/40 on the back.

This is how the car looks now, awaiting for a good clean and some better photos! Also, for a lower suspension and some PU bushes on the back.

[Paso 239]

I love it! One thing is clear - you should enter our photo competition right away!

P.S.

My favorite version is with GT multispokes!

[Thanos 193]

I love it! One thing is clear - you should enter our photo competition right away!

P.S.

My favorite version is with GT multispokes!

+1

very nice pitures!

[charlee 314]

Great car and photos

[ALXege 75]

Thanks guys! I already signed up for the photo competition this month

[Afrosrodos 12]

Very nice car! Well done!

[Hailtech 20]

I love it too!

What about the interior trim?

[ToxyMaTT 49]

Nice looking spider !

[acer54 0]

Very nice looking Spider!

[daveypark 2]

Fantastic Alxege, nice licence plate too.

[ALXege 75]

Finally, the suspension is in place!

After failing to install a set of Bilstein B6 designed for the V6, I've got myself another set (same Bilstein B6 + Eibach springs) for TS. While fitting, I also installed PU bushes for the whole back of the car. New lower arms in the front and new sets of brake pads front&rear (they caught me by surprise and I didn't had many options, I went for Ferodo Premier which are OEM equivalent, should do the job for now) and she is ready!

I still need to sort the center caps for the wheels, since the 159 caps don't fit most probably I will have to manufacture them myself, starting from the original caps (hence they're missing in the pics).

And since this month's photo competition theme is underground parking, I tried shooting some pictures in an underground garage. Enjoy!

[Paso 239]

Wooow! This is great!

P.S.

I can already say that the next photo competition will be a killer!

[charlee 314]

She's looking great now!

And I like the photos At least we can know what to expect

[ToxyMaTT 49]

[Afrosrodos 12]

Your Spider is fantastic... is adorable :wub: ..... but my photos are better than yours!!! :lol: :lol: See ya on the April's photo competition!!

[Bruno Galrito 3]

Very beautiful spider

[ALXege 75]

Thank you guys! I hope that pretty soon i will get the center caps sorted.

Afrosrodos: :lol: I must admit, both your Alfa and garage look awesome, so you have great chances!

[Afrosrodos 12]

You too my friend! :thumbsup:

[credulone 16]

Oh, this spider.... Soooo beautiful!

And the photos are very well done! Great!

[ALXege 75]

Not quite what I expected, but ok for the moment..

And some shot of the interior

[Thanos 193]

Great!

Like the yellow badge on the wheels.

[Paso 239]

Great photos!

[daveypark 2]

... and great wheels.

[ALXege 75]

A bit of interior TLC:

- removed the seats from the car

- applied a good clean to the red carpet using some foam from Starwax

- applied a good clean & hydration to the seats using Leatherique products

- lowered the driver's seat about 20mm by removing the 2 sets of rear spacers (using the guide available here)

Some Before&After shots & The final result:

[Bruno Galrito 3]

RED CARPET

nice, now the driving position, what do you feel, better?