|
Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions Discuss all other cars and automotive news here. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
11-11-2019, 02:31 AM | #1 |
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.
__________________
Last edited by dhuang; 11-11-2019 at 02:54 AM. |
The Following 17 Users Say Thank You to dhuang For This Useful Post: | alphasaur (11-13-2019), bcj (11-13-2019), bhmax (11-13-2019), Braces (11-25-2019), Coaster (11-13-2019), Dadhawk (11-13-2019), gravitylover (11-13-2019), Gunman (12-01-2019), humfrz (11-13-2019), Irace86.2.0 (11-11-2019), JD001 (11-13-2019), korhun (11-11-2019), Lantanafrs2 (11-11-2019), new2subaru (11-11-2019), RToyo86 (11-13-2019), shiumai (11-13-2019), Tristor (11-12-2019), why? (11-13-2019) |
11-11-2019, 03:03 AM | #2 |
Because compromise ®
Join Date: Jan 2012
Drives: Red Herring
Location: australia
Posts: 7,723
Thanks: 3,993
Thanked 9,346 Times in 4,127 Posts
Mentioned: 60 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
The thing that impresses me most about the 4C is the carbon tub at the price point.
__________________
My car is completely stock except for all the mods.
|
The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to Captain Snooze For This Useful Post: |
11-11-2019, 10:30 AM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Drives: Q5 + BRZ + M796
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Posts: 7,884
Thanks: 5,668
Thanked 5,805 Times in 3,299 Posts
Mentioned: 70 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
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] 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?
__________________
My Build | K24 Turbo Swap | *K24T BRZ SOLD*
|
11-12-2019, 10:50 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 619
Thanks: 3,059
Thanked 595 Times in 300 Posts
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
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.
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Tristor For This Useful Post: | dhuang (11-12-2019) |
11-12-2019, 11:20 PM | #5 |
-
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: '13 FRS - STX
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 10,365
Thanks: 13,733
Thanked 9,479 Times in 4,998 Posts
Mentioned: 94 Post(s)
Tagged: 3 Thread(s)
|
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.
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to strat61caster For This Useful Post: | funwheeldrive (11-13-2019), Irace86.2.0 (11-13-2019) |
11-13-2019, 12:03 AM | #6 |
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, 12:06 AM | #7 | |
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)
|
Quote:
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. Exactly.
__________________
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to dhuang For This Useful Post: | Irace86.2.0 (11-13-2019) |
11-13-2019, 01:22 AM | #8 |
[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, 02:58 AM | #9 |
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)
|
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.
__________________
|
11-13-2019, 04:48 AM | #10 |
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] |
The Following User Says Thank You to korhun For This Useful Post: | dhuang (11-13-2019) |
11-13-2019, 08:17 AM | #11 |
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.
|
11-13-2019, 08:51 AM | #12 |
JHerbert Racing
Join Date: Feb 2013
Drives: 2013 Scion FRS
Location: Syracuse NY
Posts: 1,425
Thanks: 769
Thanked 1,186 Times in 593 Posts
Mentioned: 20 Post(s)
Tagged: 3 Thread(s)
|
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.
__________________
|
11-13-2019, 08:53 AM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Drives: Subaru BRZ
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 838
Thanks: 868
Thanked 562 Times in 337 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
So.... Road Atlanta that bitch?
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Code Monkey For This Useful Post: | strat61caster (11-13-2019) |
11-13-2019, 08:54 AM | #14 |
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
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Goingnowherefast For This Useful Post: | strat61caster (11-13-2019) |
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
I bought and totaled a BRZ. Then I bought another. | unhappymeal | BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics | 51 | 06-07-2017 07:54 AM |
FI Guys: Were you more excited when you bought your car, or when you bought boost? | husker741 | Forced Induction | 28 | 02-25-2014 03:57 PM |
Best store bought or online bought wax | ThatManAnt | Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) | 16 | 03-12-2013 09:32 PM |
Perfect Run? | yomchi1989 | AUSTRALIA | 4 | 01-13-2013 10:38 PM |
GTS owners... difference between 'sports' abd 'vsc sports' button? | UnLeasHer | AUSTRALIA | 5 | 07-26-2012 03:22 AM |