Daily driver 2002 Alfa Romeo 916 Spider 2.0 TS Phase 2b Lusso

October 2023 I bought this daily driver and rolling project at 225k kms. Update March 2026: 261k kms.

NB. April 2024 I replaced the broken odo. Add 27k kms (posts before April 2024) to read the official mileage.

Specs

• German import, Lusso Momo interior, power hood, decent paint, no accidents.
• Winter tyres on Teledails: Vredestein Wintrac 205/55/R16 (very good).
• Summer tyres on original Teardrops: Vredestein Ultrac 205/55/R16 (reasonable)
  > Alt. Michelin PS5 are now available for 16″.
• Daily parked outside under protective cover, which lasts about 2 years and is washable.

Reviews

• My life with a practical youngtimer.
• Hagerty on 916
• Nice-to-read 1998 Spider TS on AutoWeek.
• Upgrade: La Mosca Racing Turismo underpinnings (calibration BC Racing set).

Spiderlife: the daily beater log

Q2 2026

• Work done:
• ToDo:
• Wishlist: stainless steel exhaust (Supersprint equal length header?) + cat back, forged pistons, JTS cams (?), worked valves, maybe paint winterwheels gold, maybe repaint polyester bonnet (contact detailer, or dip nose orange).
• Experience: thrice a week 360 kms job run, #DauwtrappeRS runs to Friesland, Goeree-Overflakkee, <>
• Driven: 261,343 to x = x kms > (1:?)

Q1 2026

• Work done: removed all tacky PF badges, designed Novecentosedici badges (but so far did not add stickers), replaced winterwheel caps with black and white parts, replaced shifter knob by custom aluminum piece by Olivier Voisin, washed the damned thing, since April 2 back on summer wheels.
• Experience: no hibernation, just drive. Thrice a week 360 kms job run. A few #DauwtrappeRS runs + PCG visit, Amsterdam Cafe Crema C&C, happy #DauwtrappeRS meet at NDSM.
• Driven: 257,392 to 261,343 = 3,951 kms > 1:11

Q4 2025

• Work done: (October 6 and 7) steel braking lines and better pads, BC Racing coilover kit La Mosca Turismo, strut brace, MOT and service, winter tyres, balanced wheels, new thicker protective cover.
• Experience: #DauwtrappeRS runs, weekly runs to Tilburg interim job, testing the new underpinnings, afternoon drives searching for autumn gold, run to Visscher Classique.
• Driven: 252,641 to 257,392 = 4,751 kms > 1:13.

Q3 2025

• Work done: nothing.
• Experience: daily runs, frequent after dinner drives, Octane Magazine meeting, #Dauwtrappers runs, Heaven911, Cafe Crema C&C.
• Driven: 248,327 to 252,641 = 4,314 kms > 1:13.

Q2 2025

• Work done: Summer tyre switch, wax job, re-balanced 1 wheel (dent), trunk lock oiled.
• Experience: daily runs, Premium Classics C&C, spring outings, bollenrit, Rico Customs visit, kids Dream Ride, frequent after dinner drives, Octane magazine meeting.
• Driven: 244,604 to 248,327 = 3,723 kms.

Q1 2025

• Work done: odo reset to +27k kms (31 January).
• Experience: daily runs, Metropole Druten, Sam van Dalen, road to Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, #DauwtrappeRS C&C Hierden and the usual river landscape hoons.
• Driven: 750 kms + (242,853 to 244,604 = 2,500 kms.

December 2024

• Work done: winter tyres on Teledials.
• Experience: daily runs, Stupid Car Meet, Road to Metropole Druten.
• Driven: from 216,605 to ? = about 750 kms.

November 2024

• Work done: welding bottom plate (old damage).
• Experience: Dawn Raid to Hierden, daily transport, autumn runs.
• Driven: from 215,695 to 216,605 = 910 kms.

October 2024

• Work done: scheduled for November.
• Experience: AR FWD meeting, just the usual daily routine runs albeit choosing detours due to the pretty skies October has to offer, PCG run.
• Driven: from 214.500 to 215.695 = 1.195 kms.

September 2024

• Work done: new front control arm, new thermostat, refurbishment steering rack, NOS rear exhaust damper, impregnate roof, MOT, balanced wheels (one dent, rear), small bits here and there, budget done now…
• Experience: summer runs, Visscher Classique Octane meeting, and an occasional run due to substantial garage time.
• Driven: from 213,980 to 214,500 = 520 kms.

August 2024

• Work done: spacers to rear wheels, sorted out brake line leak, greased rear suspension.
• Experience: summer runs, Luftgekühlt Zevenhuizen, NDSM meeting, Louwman SLS Rally.
• Driven: from 212,323 to 213,980 = 1,657 kms.

July 2024

• Work done: scheduled for August.
• Experience: dinner in Nijmegen, summer runs, GP Elite visit, Tachyon C&C.
• Driven: from 211,000 to 212,323 = 1,323 kms.

June 2024

• Work done: tighten rightside blinker, checked bits of rust under the bonnet, tightend steering again (need a better steering rack soon).
• Experience: Octane C&C #9 dawn raid, Road to Rockanje, #DauwtrappeRS meetings.
• Driven: from 209,667 to 211,011 = 1,344 kms.

May 2024

• Work done: a month without gremlins is a good month.
• Experience: sunny spring runs wearing t-shirts and shades, trip to Antwerp avoiding highways, Maasvlakte meeting, Dino Day 2, NDSM #DauwtrappeRS meetup.
• Driven: from 207,828 to 209,667 = 1,839 kms.

April 2024

• Work done: cockpit unit switch to working NOS odometer, fresh summer tyres on the gorgeous Teardrops, leather seats out and cloth seats in, replaced winter wheels to decent 16″ Teledails (stored).
• Experience: Dutch Octane Cars & Coffee #6, several spring outings.
• Driven: well over 1,500 kms.

March 2024

• Work done: another wash.
• Experience: after about 7,000 kms the Twinny Spider behaved pretty good, Sunday 17th Spider Register Tour was a gas.
• Driven: hardly 1,000 kms…

February 2024

• Work done: a wash!
• Experience: oil consumption seems to get better.
• Driven: about 1,500 kms.

January 2024

• Work done: lock cleaning and greasing, spacers added to make the 10-point stars fit, fix hood folding handle, added 0.5 litre 10w60, fixed alarm lights, smooth hood folding.
• Experience: so many smiles per mile, what a car!
• Driven: about 1,300 kms

December 2023

• Work done: Din box with USB connections and kill switch, headlights upgrade, steering rack adjustment, rear window replacement (NOS!), added 0.5 litre 10w60, fresh Vredestein Wintrac winter tyres on a set used 10-point stars, fuse replacement.
• Experience: four equal tyres make all the difference, razor sharp steering and grippy in the dry.
• Driven: approx 1,000 kms.

November 2023

• Work done: replaced fuse box holder (I kicked it!), replaced inner tyre valve, added 0.5 litre 10w60.
• Experience: so far torque is strong and top-end is getting better.
• Driven: approx 1,600 kms.

October 2023

• Bought: tuesday 10, 2002 916 Spider 2.0 TS (Alfa 916 register, info) built by Pininfarina, sourced at Italian car Specialist Van Neerijnen (Utrecht, NL).
• Saturday 13th, first test drive.
• Friday 20th: pick up with fresh MOT, new clutch, belts + pump, rear brakes, and bought a protective hood to avoid excess of bird poo, UV and water.
• Work done: fixed headlights.
• Driven: approx 1,000 kms.