Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde (Launch edition)
Discussion
jamesbilluk said:
I've also got my eye on this for the future,
240 to 294hp, and they do a gearbox map,
https://www.celtictuning.co.uk/services/performanc...
I visited the Derby branch and had my Giulia remapped (and gearbox). I'd recommend it if you are able to, their facility is very nice and you get a rolling road before/after too.240 to 294hp, and they do a gearbox map,
https://www.celtictuning.co.uk/services/performanc...
Mr Tidy said:
That's much more interesting than another Golf GTi!
Shame there aren't any manual ones though.
Thank you, certainly fun thing to drive daily! And not many of these seen, compared to the GTi Shame there aren't any manual ones though.
That is a shame, regarding the gearbox, they did do the early 1.75 QV with the manual, but the aluminium block, 4C engined one, was only TCT, it doesn't seem as good as the DSG alternative.
Oh bugger. I thought I I would give the various black parts a coating of Meguires Ultimate Black, and try some recommend Carpro Deluxe afterwards at some point, all was going well until I tried to do the fading mesh of the grill.
Then this happened...
This was just giving it a light clean before the coating, hardly any pressure applied to it at all. I'll have to get a new Scudetto now. I may get one of these instead, with a dark surround, not cheap though!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313830033185?mkcid=16&a...
Looking online, it looks like the bumper has to come off to change the grill, whilst it's off, I may fit some LED headlights.
Also I'll need another pair of cloverleaf badges, as mine are quite faded.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175205789572?mkcid=16&a...
Then this happened...
This was just giving it a light clean before the coating, hardly any pressure applied to it at all. I'll have to get a new Scudetto now. I may get one of these instead, with a dark surround, not cheap though!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313830033185?mkcid=16&a...
Looking online, it looks like the bumper has to come off to change the grill, whilst it's off, I may fit some LED headlights.
Also I'll need another pair of cloverleaf badges, as mine are quite faded.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175205789572?mkcid=16&a...
Edited by jamesbilluk on Monday 18th March 19:43
Edited by jamesbilluk on Monday 18th March 19:46
Still very much enjoying the Giulietta, we had a trip to Tenby, drove brilliantly there, and back (the iPace would have been hopeless with the lack of range and no chargers near by!)
Looking at new radiator grills, it seems I need to take the front bumper off to do that, also changing the headlight bulbs is seals to be easier when the bumper is off, so I'll do that at the same time.
The process looks relatively simple, although I'll need some Torx 55.
I am wondering which one to go though...
Another silver edged facelift grill,
Or a black one
Or, as it's an LE, to get the original 2014 facelift grill, they did seem to change the design from the early slatted ones.
I would like to get the remap done, and the TCT change speed increased soon.
Looking at new radiator grills, it seems I need to take the front bumper off to do that, also changing the headlight bulbs is seals to be easier when the bumper is off, so I'll do that at the same time.
The process looks relatively simple, although I'll need some Torx 55.
I am wondering which one to go though...
Another silver edged facelift grill,
Or a black one
Or, as it's an LE, to get the original 2014 facelift grill, they did seem to change the design from the early slatted ones.
I would like to get the remap done, and the TCT change speed increased soon.
jamesbilluk said:
Thank you, certainly fun thing to drive daily! And not many of these seen, compared to the GTi
That is a shame, regarding the gearbox, they did do the early 1.75 QV with the manual, but the aluminium block, 4C engined one, was only TCT, it doesn't seem as good as the DSG alternative.
Aside from being a bit down on power and less tunability, is there anything inherently "bad" about the earlier engine?That is a shame, regarding the gearbox, they did do the early 1.75 QV with the manual, but the aluminium block, 4C engined one, was only TCT, it doesn't seem as good as the DSG alternative.
Lovely car btw.
Matt Clay said:
Aside from being a bit down on power and less tunability, is there anything inherently "bad" about the earlier engine?
Lovely car btw.
Thank you. Lovely car btw.
From what I've read on the forums, the original engine is still great, and they don't vary much at all power wise, only 235 vs 240 new. I think the later variant had an aluminium block as well.
I was looking at the early manual ones first, it was only seeing the launch edition that made me go for a newer one.
I have a 15 plate QV, same colour etc however obviously not launch edition.
I bought it August 2017 at 31,000 miles and still have it now at 70,000. I did have the tct gearbock replaced under waranty however I was told I was very unlucky.
I look after it and have it maintained by the brilliant Autolusso Bournemouth and it has been faultless. Ive never kept a car so long. I could change it if I wanted however I still really like it.
Great cars, just enjoy it.
I bought it August 2017 at 31,000 miles and still have it now at 70,000. I did have the tct gearbock replaced under waranty however I was told I was very unlucky.
I look after it and have it maintained by the brilliant Autolusso Bournemouth and it has been faultless. Ive never kept a car so long. I could change it if I wanted however I still really like it.
Great cars, just enjoy it.
ncp15 said:
I have a 15 plate QV, same colour etc however obviously not launch edition.
I bought it August 2017 at 31,000 miles and still have it now at 70,000. I did have the tct gearbock replaced under waranty however I was told I was very unlucky.
I look after it and have it maintained by the brilliant Autolusso Bournemouth and it has been faultless. Ive never kept a car so long. I could change it if I wanted however I still really like it.
Great cars, just enjoy it.
That's a great mileage I bought it August 2017 at 31,000 miles and still have it now at 70,000. I did have the tct gearbock replaced under waranty however I was told I was very unlucky.
I look after it and have it maintained by the brilliant Autolusso Bournemouth and it has been faultless. Ive never kept a car so long. I could change it if I wanted however I still really like it.
Great cars, just enjoy it.
That's bad luck with the gearbox too, but get that it was changed under warranty, how did it feel when it started to fail? I've heard very good things about them too!
It really is a brilliant thing to drive, great steering feel, and quick enough, I can see me keeping it too. Lovely car to daily drive.
Yes,it was under warranty from Alfa. It started making a metallic noise between third and second , no performance trouble however it just didnt sound very pleasant!
Snows in Southampton eventually replaced the whole gearbox, the fluid engine mounts and the battery , all under warranty.
I think if you can find a decent independent like I have with Autolusso it just makes it so much better to own, someone to trust and knows the make.
I have had the belts changed twice and serviced etc and its been brilliant.
I still love the inside, I did have a different exhaust put on it, wizard I think, made by an Alfa nut I believe and that it.
I wont do it now however i wish I had had it remapped just for even extra smiles!
Snows in Southampton eventually replaced the whole gearbox, the fluid engine mounts and the battery , all under warranty.
I think if you can find a decent independent like I have with Autolusso it just makes it so much better to own, someone to trust and knows the make.
I have had the belts changed twice and serviced etc and its been brilliant.
I still love the inside, I did have a different exhaust put on it, wizard I think, made by an Alfa nut I believe and that it.
I wont do it now however i wish I had had it remapped just for even extra smiles!
ncp15 said:
Yes,it was under warranty from Alfa. It started making a metallic noise between third and second , no performance trouble however it just didnt sound very pleasant!
Snows in Southampton eventually replaced the whole gearbox, the fluid engine mounts and the battery , all under warranty.
I think if you can find a decent independent like I have with Autolusso it just makes it so much better to own, someone to trust and knows the make.
I have had the belts changed twice and serviced etc and its been brilliant.
I still love the inside, I did have a different exhaust put on it, wizard I think, made by an Alfa nut I believe and that it.
I wont do it now however i wish I had had it remapped just for even extra smiles!
That's great service though, and nice to know that it's been done now! Snows in Southampton eventually replaced the whole gearbox, the fluid engine mounts and the battery , all under warranty.
I think if you can find a decent independent like I have with Autolusso it just makes it so much better to own, someone to trust and knows the make.
I have had the belts changed twice and serviced etc and its been brilliant.
I still love the inside, I did have a different exhaust put on it, wizard I think, made by an Alfa nut I believe and that it.
I wont do it now however i wish I had had it remapped just for even extra smiles!
We have NJS just down the road, who looked after my previous Alfas, very true that, it's great to have local independent!
Do you have the alcantara looking seats in yours?
Ah yes, I had a Wizard system on my GTV, sounded stunning, I didn't know they made a Giuletta QV exhaust as well, I think mine has one that seems to have been fitted by Veloces in London, I think it's a rebadged system though.
They do seem to produce some good power with a remap, I am tempted with mine, but unsure about the TCT clutch at 62000 miles..
jamesbilluk said:
That's great service though, and nice to know that it's been done now!
We have NJS just down the road, who looked after my previous Alfas, very true that, it's great to have local independent!
Do you have the alcantara looking seats in yours?
Ah yes, I had a Wizard system on my GTV, sounded stunning, I didn't know they made a Giuletta QV exhaust as well, I think mine has one that seems to have been fitted by Veloces in London, I think it's a rebadged system though.
They do seem to produce some good power with a remap, I am tempted with mine, but unsure about the TCT clutch at 62000 miles..
I am glad you have someone good to look after it for you.We have NJS just down the road, who looked after my previous Alfas, very true that, it's great to have local independent!
Do you have the alcantara looking seats in yours?
Ah yes, I had a Wizard system on my GTV, sounded stunning, I didn't know they made a Giuletta QV exhaust as well, I think mine has one that seems to have been fitted by Veloces in London, I think it's a rebadged system though.
They do seem to produce some good power with a remap, I am tempted with mine, but unsure about the TCT clutch at 62000 miles..
Yes I have the Alcantara and leather seats. Mine exactly the same inside and out including the colour as yours minus the launch edition extras.
They all came with our seats as standard as did the qv line. The qv line posted here with tan leather is an option. There are some QV with leather seats options however as lovely as they are I dont think they look as good.
I have just looked at the autolussos website and it is a wizard exhaust made my the founder of Autolusso. I am sure yours is a good exhaust also from Veloces, I got beaten to buying a Guilia QV from there and there good people.
Yours at 62,000 will be fine for a remap as would mine at 70,000 its just I wish I had done it seven years ago when I bought it, my son may have mine when I get rid of it so I dont want it even faster now!
ncp15 said:
I am glad you have someone good to look after it for you.
Yes I have the Alcantara and leather seats. Mine exactly the same inside and out including the colour as yours minus the launch edition extras.
They all came with our seats as standard as did the qv line. The qv line posted here with tan leather is an option. There are some QV with leather seats options however as lovely as they are I dont think they look as good.
I have just looked at the autolussos website and it is a wizard exhaust made my the founder of Autolusso. I am sure yours is a good exhaust also from Veloces, I got beaten to buying a Guilia QV from there and there good people.
Yours at 62,000 will be fine for a remap as would mine at 70,000 its just I wish I had done it seven years ago when I bought it, my son may have mine when I get rid of it so I dont want it even faster now!
I really like the seats, they seem comfortable l, and supportive as well (I love the look too) Yes I have the Alcantara and leather seats. Mine exactly the same inside and out including the colour as yours minus the launch edition extras.
They all came with our seats as standard as did the qv line. The qv line posted here with tan leather is an option. There are some QV with leather seats options however as lovely as they are I dont think they look as good.
I have just looked at the autolussos website and it is a wizard exhaust made my the founder of Autolusso. I am sure yours is a good exhaust also from Veloces, I got beaten to buying a Guilia QV from there and there good people.
Yours at 62,000 will be fine for a remap as would mine at 70,000 its just I wish I had done it seven years ago when I bought it, my son may have mine when I get rid of it so I dont want it even faster now!
I was very impressed with the quality of the Wizard on the GTV, and a lovely sound without drone on the motorway, this tends to drone a bit at 70
I may do that at some point then! I've just bought some goodies for it, some new cloverleaf badges, and a new grille, with the silver surround, also a new numberplate, as a hate having the original garage name on the bottom.
Ah, that's fair enough! It will probably be quick enough as it is!
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