Not sure if anyone else has noticed this, but when slow moving with almost full lock on there's a sort of bumping sound from the front wheels? Its fine on normal roads feels tight and planted but tight slow sharp turns throw this noise and feedback through the steering wheel. I borrowed a courtesy car which showed similar characteristics also.
Giulia Steering issue?
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Down under what, Mate?
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I always thought this was a function of the double wishbone front suspension/steering geometry....
Funny though, this car has some of the quickest steering I have ever had the pleasure of driving....really something special...I like the light direct steering of the Quad...one of its best points
Funny though, this car has some of the quickest steering I have ever had the pleasure of driving....really something special...I like the light direct steering of the Quad...one of its best points
Hi i have just read the post, i have a question as would be great if anyone could help me? i am in the UK
I swearing wheel on giulia was slightly pulling to the left the car is only 6 months old and done about 8000 miles but today i took into into a tyre garage to get all the wheel tracking/alinement the front they managed to get alined just in the recommended alinement, but they rear left if 4ml out and they could not adjust this anymore and the bolt where they aline it could not turn anymore, the tyre garage said this could be down to a faulty bush? from the factory? is the a massive issue that i should take up with the alfa dealership as in is this a fault? or is this the way the car is designed??
I have read the above comments and my wheels also feel like that when i am on full lock
Thanks!!!
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You should consult with your dealer on this. If the alignment can not be adjusted to what AR recommends, there is a warranty issue. Let them sort out what's at fault and what the solution is.Hi i have just read the post, i have a question as would be great if anyone could help me? i am in the UK
I swearing wheel on giulia was slightly pulling to the left the car is only 6 months old and done about 8000 miles but today i took into into a tyre garage to get all the wheel tracking/alinement the front they managed to get alined just in the recommended alinement, but they rear left if 4ml out and they could not adjust this anymore and the bolt where they aline it could not turn anymore, the tyre garage said this could be down to a faulty bush? from the factory? is the a massive issue that i should take up with the alfa dealership as in is this a fault? or is this the way the car is designed??
I have read the above comments and my wheels also feel like that when i am on full lock
Thanks!!!
Just in case you don't already know, the front only has a toe adjustment, while the rear has a camber & toe adjustment.
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I hear this sound at much less than full lock, as well. Only when I am navigating a parking spot, really. I figured it was just another "quirk".
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For those in colder and wetter climates. I swapped the Pirelli Corsa Assimetrico's for a set of Ultra High performance 3 season tires, Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3+. Living in Seattle where it rains for about 6 or 7 months and is about 50 F or 10C through that time period, these tires are great in the wet, handle and perform beautifully and have eliminated the steering lock grinding. I will put the Pirelli's on from May to end of September an probably get an extra year or two of wear out of them and hopefully have the best of both worlds.
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Wonderful! Thank you very much jwq2!
Now I wonder where is the best place to locate a jack stand when lifting from the jack point? I tried the knuckle/hub when I had mine off for the Forza controller install but it didn't seem very stable or safe. I ended up blocking the whole thing at the control arm mounts. Hmm maybe on that new beefy crossmember corner?
Now I wonder where is the best place to locate a jack stand when lifting from the jack point? I tried the knuckle/hub when I had mine off for the Forza controller install but it didn't seem very stable or safe. I ended up blocking the whole thing at the control arm mounts. Hmm maybe on that new beefy crossmember corner?
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Get a Jackpoint Jackstand and use the same point for both. Apparently very popular, I've been on the waiting list for 12 weeks now. ETA 2-3 weeks for me.Wonderful! Thank you very much jwq2!
Now I wonder where is the best place to locate a jack stand when lifting from the jack point? I tried the knuckle/hub when I had mine off for the Forza controller install but it didn't seem very stable or safe. I ended up blocking the whole thing at the control arm mounts. Hmm maybe on that new beefy crossmember corner?
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There really isn't. When I swapped my wheels, I lifted one corner at a time. Yes, I relied on the floor jack to hold the car. I did not not put my head or legs under the car.Wonderful! Thank you very much jwq2!
Now I wonder where is the best place to locate a jack stand when lifting from the jack point? I tried the knuckle/hub when I had mine off for the Forza controller install but it didn't seem very stable or safe. I ended up blocking the whole thing at the control arm mounts. Hmm maybe on that new beefy crossmember corner?
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Yeah, I guess the under panel may have to come off, even then, I would want to use some rags or some cushioning on the cradles.
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Question for those who also have a Stelvio or have spent a good amount of time in one: Does its steering make similar sounds? I'm asking because my wife is considering one and will probably find it very concerning. She thinks the front wheels are about to fall off of my Giulia and doesn't accept "Ackerman angle" as an explanation.
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We have a QV and a Stelvio. The only difference I've noticed is with the tires. In the colder weather it does feel like the fronts about to fall off with the pirellis...no such feeling with the stelvio. Also on sharp turns into driveways the stelvio handles much better than the QV...I've actually gotten stuck before in the QV on our sons school entrance....never in the stelvio. Fwiw, my wife can't stop praising the stelvio...and she's pretty picky.
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If you got Summer tires, they actually have a lower temperature limit typically around the 40f mark. Summer tires and cold weather don't play well and you'll hear a skipping of a tire sound if they're not warm. You'll also get the bonus of uneven tire wear and possibly void of warranty depending on the brand.
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That thumping noise is not a result of the tire. It's a result of having the wheel at full lock while parking. No matter what tires you have, it will thump while parking.
The thumping is due to the high performance design of the steering and/or suspension design. It's a compromise, of sorts. It can be tuned out, but then you loose the high performance in the canyons and other winding roads. Since it only happens while at full lock, while parking, it's a small price to pay for superior handing at speed (IMO).
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