Q4 lowering options
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Could be. They were a pain to get. Only Jason could source them for me.
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I agree. I mentioned in another post that I have sold Eibach for Alfa's for 21 years, some are really good and some are just not. The RWD is too low. Ruins the entire look of the car and geometry. Eibach for the Alfa 164 did the same thing, so I worked with B+G to offer something for the 164 that lowered correctly.
Last time I lowered a car it was right after I bought a new VW Jetta TDI back in 2003. When I added lowering springs I also replaced the shocks/struts with Bilstein sport shocks/struts as the stock bits would likely not last long with the lowering springs. If I install the Eibach Q4 springs, will I be causing premature wear to my adaptive dampers?
I am also interested about this. Does anyone know if the factory adaptive dampers will handle the lower ride height?
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I've done this multiple times through the years (I'm old). My experience is yes, you will cause some premature wear of the adaptive dampers. Exactly how much? I can't make a reasonable calculation with the data set I have. That being said, these Eibach Q4's have lowered my car less than an inch. Further the spring rates are not that much more than stock. My experience says that if you don't lower too much and you don't increase the spring rate dramatically, you don't have much premature wear.
My best guess is these will cost me 5-10% of the life of my stock dampers which is worth it to me.
Of course my opinion + $1 will get you a Coke out of some vending machines.
My best guess is these will cost me 5-10% of the life of my stock dampers which is worth it to me.
Of course my opinion + $1 will get you a Coke out of some vending machines.
I appreciate your insight.I've done this multiple times through the years (I'm old). My experience is yes, you will cause some premature wear of the adaptive dampers. Exactly how much? I can't make a reasonable calculation with the data set I have. That being said, these Eibach Q4's have lowered my car less than an inch. Further the spring rates are not that much more than stock. My experience says that if you don't lower too much and you don't increase the spring rate dramatically, you don't have much premature wear.
My best guess is these will cost me 5-10% of the life of my stock dampers which is worth it to me.
Of course my opinion + $1 will get you a Coke out of some vending machines.
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I's say it's worth mentioning on this string that finally we've got the V3 coil over setups for the Giulia Q4 cars. We've been waiting on this release for some time now and it's great to offer it for Giulia owners.
This is from KW Suspensions, and it's a big jump in performance over doing just lowering springs. While the cost is more, you can benefit from the KW's greatly increased tunability in terms of dialing in your ride height front and rear, and easy to use independent compression / rebound setting control.
Here are two shots from the KW Giulia 952 press release:
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This is from KW Suspensions, and it's a big jump in performance over doing just lowering springs. While the cost is more, you can benefit from the KW's greatly increased tunability in terms of dialing in your ride height front and rear, and easy to use independent compression / rebound setting control.
Here are two shots from the KW Giulia 952 press release:
Saw that yesterday. Definitely the route I will go. From my experience the V3 ride quality can be as good as OEM or stiffened if wanted. I think this is what I’m looking for since to me all the lowering options lower the car too much for what I use the car for. I also find the ride a bit too soft. I don’t have electronic suspension so this also an ideal option for me. Not my priority at the moment but is in my list. Now would be great if I can find a way to make the steering a bit stiffer that would be great.
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Hello, do you
I have a set of Q4 17' springs in stock. Same with RWD, heck I have QV too. All in stock.
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Do I have these?
Yes I carry them all. 2017 springs work well to lower 2018 cars roughly 3/4-1" depending on model. Have done a few and lots of Qv's.
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I also carry KW for the Q4. This is truly the only way to lower properly. Lowering springs alone just don't cut it most of the time, they are essentially for cosmetics only. Handling can actually be reduced despite the lower stance and stiffer spring.
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Hello,
can someone help me with lowering springs for my 2018 alfa giulia veloce Q4 with adaptive dampers?
Thank you.
can someone help me with lowering springs for my 2018 alfa giulia veloce Q4 with adaptive dampers?
Thank you.
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Alright it's time to mount these babies on. (2017 Q2).
@Alfissimo I remember seeing this thread mentioning how the rear springs are a real pain to install; and that some bolts need to be replaced in the process. I saw those bolts for sale on your website a while ago but they're not there anymore.
Any suggestions? Are they required?
@Alfissimo I remember seeing this thread mentioning how the rear springs are a real pain to install; and that some bolts need to be replaced in the process. I saw those bolts for sale on your website a while ago but they're not there anymore.
Any suggestions? Are they required?
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