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dhuang · 11-11-2019, 02:31 AM

Alfa Romeo 4C

"WHAT A CAR!!!"

Those were the words I screamed after I hit peak boost with both hands clutching the odd shaped steering wheel for dear life.

I understand why members like @Braces and @MarkR171 chose a 4C over say a //M-car or P-car.

Just like the BRZ / 86, a car cannot simply be measured by numbers. Smiles per gallon is the only metric I go by, and this little Alfa gives you plenty to overdose on.

One car is incredibly balanced, predictable, communicative, an amazing daily driver, and rewards good driving habits.

The other is a vice, criminally unique, abusive at slow speeds, constantly tries to kill you, and rewards bad behavior.

I'm lucky to have both sharing the same garage space.

Captain Snooze · 11-11-2019, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dhuang

Alfa Romeo 4C

The thing that impresses me most about the 4C is the carbon tub at the price point.

Irace86.2.0 · 11-11-2019, 10:30 AM

Nice choice! I always liked the 4C, especially the 4C Quadrifoglio and these two custom ones:

https://carbuzz.com/news/this-is-the...-of-our-dreams

https://www.carcrushing.com/is-this-...fa-romeo-ever/

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpnhCkAhY4I[/ame]

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

The thing that impresses me most about the 4C is the carbon tub at the price point.

Is it fully carbon fiber or is it carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) like on the BMW i3, or maybe CFRP wrapped in a layer of carbon fiber for looks?

Tristor · 11-12-2019, 10:50 PM

I love the 4C. Made some compromises in the design that made it impractical as a dual-purpose car, but as soon as I get a daily and start stripping my BRZ for track, I plan to find one used I can pick up and have as my weekender. Driving the 4C was an experience I've yet to have replicated in any other car I've been in.

strat61caster · 11-12-2019, 11:20 PM

The claim is a fully carbon fiber tub, this video is pretty, but doesn't show the tub parts coming off a mold so there could be some Italian shenanigans but the close up shots definitely sure cf everywhere. Regardless, neat car, mid engined, <2500 lbs, 240hp, Italy does Lotus.

DarkSunrise · 11-13-2019, 12:03 AM

That's a beautiful looking 4C, probably the nicest one I've seen. The dark colored wheels go well with the black accents and lip spoiler. Well done.

dhuang · 11-13-2019, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Nice choice! I always liked the 4C, especially the 4C Quadrifoglio and these two custom ones...

...Is it fully carbon fiber or is it carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) like on the BMW i3, or maybe CFRP wrapped in a layer of carbon fiber for looks?

The Quadrifoglio is a thing of beauty and Pogea Racing is one of the best tuners for the platform.

As far as the tub being CF or CFRP, I'm leaning towards the former, I know they cut out weaves to showcase the "carbon fiber-ness" on the parts that are exposed in the cabin, but it ain't Pagani levels of pretty.

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Originally Posted by Tristor

...Driving the 4C was an experience I've yet to have replicated in any other car I've been in.

Exactly.

Mr.ac · 11-13-2019, 01:22 AM

Not bad at all.
One question, is it true that there is no hood/bonett?

dhuang · 11-13-2019, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

One question, is it true that there is no hood/bonett?

None.

In fact, to remove the front "hood" you have to undo quite a few bolts and it isn't suppose to be user serviceable.

Underneath is the brake + window washer reservoirs.
In typical Italian sensibility, you are provided two funnels to fill both without having to remove the hood.

korhun · 11-13-2019, 04:48 AM

It's pretty easy.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBDzy2lpc_Q[/ame]

funwheeldrive · 11-13-2019, 08:17 AM

Very sexy car for sure. Sounds like they won't be making them much longer which is a shame.

Takumi788 · 11-13-2019, 08:51 AM

My HPDE student had one of these and I got to drive it. Wow. Talk about point and go. Seriously. My student had a tremendous tendency to overdrive and the Alfa just dealt with it and obeyed every input. When I got my student to calm down the car was just hooked up. My only complaint was that I chose to drive it with the super intrusive traction control on. It wasn't my car after all. I don't know about ownership but I would defiantly rent one for a day. One of my favorite cars I have driven.

Code Monkey · 11-13-2019, 08:53 AM

So.... Road Atlanta that bitch?

Goingnowherefast · 11-13-2019, 08:54 AM

I'll just leave this right here: https://shopeurocompulsion.net/colle...u-clone-system

They pick up SOOOOOO much power with a tune. My student had one and I basically spent the next day on autotrader desperately trying to find one I could afford.

11-11-2019, 02:31 AM	#1
dhuang Cannonball Record Guy Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Series.Yellow, 4C, Fit Location: Houston / Atlanta Posts: 493 Thanks: 480 Thanked 429 Times in 223 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Bought the perfect sports car to complement the BRZ Alfa Romeo 4C "WHAT A CAR!!!" Those were the words I screamed after I hit peak boost with both hands clutching the odd shaped steering wheel for dear life. I understand why members like @Braces and @MarkR171 chose a 4C over say a //M-car or P-car. Just like the BRZ / 86, a car cannot simply be measured by numbers. *Smiles per gallon* is the only metric I go by, and this little Alfa gives you plenty to overdose on. One car is incredibly balanced, predictable, communicative, an amazing daily driver, and rewards good driving habits. The other is a vice, criminally unique, abusive at slow speeds, constantly tries to kill you, and rewards bad behavior. I'm lucky to have both sharing the same garage space. __________________ 2017 Series.Yellow 2013 Whiteout VINwiki - Changing Automotive History Last edited by dhuang; 11-11-2019 at 02:54 AM.

11-13-2019, 12:03 AM	#6
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	That's a beautiful looking 4C, probably the nicest one I've seen. The dark colored wheels go well with the black accents and lip spoiler. Well done. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

11-13-2019, 01:22 AM	#8
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,369 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,558 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not bad at all. One question, is it true that there is no hood/bonett? __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

11-13-2019, 08:54 AM	#14
Goingnowherefast Senior Member Join Date: May 2019 Drives: AP2 S2000, 91 Miata 1.8L Rotrex 5MT Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 465 Thanks: 275 Thanked 299 Times in 187 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll just leave this right here: https://shopeurocompulsion.net/colle...u-clone-system They pick up SOOOOOO much power with a tune. My student had one and I basically spent the next day on autotrader desperately trying to find one I could afford. __________________ 2022 Hyundai Elantra N 6MT SCCA TT S3//Will be back in an 86 eventually

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korhun Database error Join Date: Jun 2019 Drives: BRZ Location: Turkey Posts: 806 Thanks: 4,712 Thanked 1,657 Times in 614 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's pretty easy. [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBDzy2lpc_Q[/ame]

11-13-2019, 08:17 AM	#11
funwheeldrive Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP Posts: 3,447 Thanks: 7,830 Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Very sexy car for sure. Sounds like they won't be making them much longer which is a shame.

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Code Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 838 Thanks: 868 Thanked 559 Times in 337 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So.... Road Atlanta that bitch?

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