Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde (Launch edition)
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That wasn't very fun 
I started at 9.30, and didn't finish until 12.00 ish
First I had to remove these bolts underneath, and then some hidden Torx screws
Then some Phillips screws in the whe arch, and again with a hidden Torx screw..
Next were some T55 Torx on top of the engine bay
From the video I was following, there should be little catches on the side and by the headlights, these just popped out
After a bit of shuffling, there was success!
The grille wasn't too bad to remove, although I had to cut this little part off
Onto the headlights
This was much easier once the headlight had been removed, instead of them in situ
And the dipped beam LED
And indicators
One done and one not, to show the difference, they're not the brightest that the company do
https://youtu.be/dieKX2ecd2s?si=-NH5SCRUzQxszs7Q
Putting the bumper back on was a lot trickier, I couldn't get the under tray to line up correctly, and the clips at the top
I managed it in the end though!
And with the headlights on
The new grille did come with a new badge, but I wanted to keep the gold original on, so I switched them around.. I do like the look of the new ome though, but the rest of the badges on ybe car wouldn't match then.
Certainly not as bad as I thought it would be, but I'm hoping I don't have to change the bulbs again for a while!!
I started at 9.30, and didn't finish until 12.00 ish First I had to remove these bolts underneath, and then some hidden Torx screws
Then some Phillips screws in the whe arch, and again with a hidden Torx screw..
Next were some T55 Torx on top of the engine bay
From the video I was following, there should be little catches on the side and by the headlights, these just popped out
After a bit of shuffling, there was success!
The grille wasn't too bad to remove, although I had to cut this little part off
Onto the headlights
This was much easier once the headlight had been removed, instead of them in situ
And the dipped beam LED
And indicators
One done and one not, to show the difference, they're not the brightest that the company do
https://youtu.be/dieKX2ecd2s?si=-NH5SCRUzQxszs7Q
Putting the bumper back on was a lot trickier, I couldn't get the under tray to line up correctly, and the clips at the top
I managed it in the end though!
And with the headlights on
The new grille did come with a new badge, but I wanted to keep the gold original on, so I switched them around.. I do like the look of the new ome though, but the rest of the badges on ybe car wouldn't match then.
Certainly not as bad as I thought it would be, but I'm hoping I don't have to change the bulbs again for a while!!
CarlosSainz100 said:
Those bulbs look loads better. Where did you source the LEDs from?
Thank you. I like that the dipped beam matches with the LED Daytime running lights now. The indicators were from Ali express, and the dipped beams were from Amazon
Both were recommended on the Giulietta Facebook page, which was good.
They do a brighter more expensive one, but these should be fine and certainly better than the originals.
There's no error codes either. I have seen that the bulbs can be changed with the bumper in situ, if they go wrong in the future, at least I can do that..
Another quick update,
After looking at the car for a while, since I re fitted the bumper, the gap between the bonnet looked too large, or not quite right,
Looking on the Giulietta Facebook page, one of the members said underneath the T55 Torx screws that I had to remove/replace, theres another T55 torx that you can adjust to bring the bumper back in line, these must have moved as I was undoing the others, after a bit of adjusting, I think I have it right now
This is before, just over the grill, you can see the gap
This is after
My numberplate also was peeling off, as the plinth is slightly curved, I heated up the numberplate with the OHs hair dryer, and bent it into shape
And after some research, this is said to be pretty strong
It certainly looks better than it did, it was peeling off from the far side, we will see how long it holds! I've tried to take it off, and it it doesn't seem like it's going far
The car is asking for an oil change now, it may well have been done in the last service, but the oil light has to be reset separately apparently, I'll get it to my local garage to get them to do the change, that's not something I'll attempt..
Still really pleased with it as a daily, it does seem to get a lot more compliments than I thought it would.
After looking at the car for a while, since I re fitted the bumper, the gap between the bonnet looked too large, or not quite right,
Looking on the Giulietta Facebook page, one of the members said underneath the T55 Torx screws that I had to remove/replace, theres another T55 torx that you can adjust to bring the bumper back in line, these must have moved as I was undoing the others, after a bit of adjusting, I think I have it right now
This is before, just over the grill, you can see the gap
This is after
My numberplate also was peeling off, as the plinth is slightly curved, I heated up the numberplate with the OHs hair dryer, and bent it into shape
And after some research, this is said to be pretty strong
It certainly looks better than it did, it was peeling off from the far side, we will see how long it holds! I've tried to take it off, and it it doesn't seem like it's going far
The car is asking for an oil change now, it may well have been done in the last service, but the oil light has to be reset separately apparently, I'll get it to my local garage to get them to do the change, that's not something I'll attempt..
Still really pleased with it as a daily, it does seem to get a lot more compliments than I thought it would.
the-norseman said:
Started looking at Giulietta's again but realised it looks like all the Q-V are auto's? So now looking at QV-Line 1.4 170's
They did do the Cloverleaf, pre 2014, basically the same 1.75, with 235 hp instead of 240, these came with a manual https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402156...
The 1.4 170 Multi air is a great engine as well, and also very good on fuel.
C5_Steve said:
What a ballache 
I thought removing the wheel arch liner was a hassle for my old Evo bulb changes!
Looks nicely updated now though so well worth it.
It was certainly a job I wish I hadn't started I thought removing the wheel arch liner was a hassle for my old Evo bulb changes! Looks nicely updated now though so well worth it.
Getting the bumper off wasn't too bad, but when I couldn't seem to get it back on again, I was starting to worry, also the chap in the YouTube video I was following seemed to do it so effortlessly!
To be honest, I think removing the arch liner in this may be a faff as well.
the-norseman said:
Well I've joined the red Giulietta gang today, only a 1.4 150 "Speciale" but the 150/170 both map upto the same power anyway... it also very importantly has the big bucket seats!!!
I've never miss badged a car before (always been quite anti it) but I really want to fit Quadrifolgio Verde side badges (the clover leafs)
Congratulations on the purchase I've never miss badged a car before (always been quite anti it) but I really want to fit Quadrifolgio Verde side badges (the clover leafs)
and in Red as well, great engine that, and like you said, a remap away to 170. The seats are lovely, comfortable and supportive in the
corners as well.
Also, I would up ahead with the badges, really adds something to the front wings
When do you collect?
Edited by jamesbilluk on Saturday 27th April 19:58
the-norseman said:
Got it already, it was "prepped" for sale, including a flat battery, so they have fitted a new one.
Its not perfect, wheels need refurb, needs a going over with some cutting compound, polish and wax.Interior looks mint though.
Its also got a squeak from the front drivers side suspension, but I bought a 6 month warranty with it so going to claim on that Monday and see if its worth the paper its written on, might take it to Autolusso and get them to give it a look over.
Great to hear you've got it! Its not perfect, wheels need refurb, needs a going over with some cutting compound, polish and wax.Interior looks mint though.
Its also got a squeak from the front drivers side suspension, but I bought a 6 month warranty with it so going to claim on that Monday and see if its worth the paper its written on, might take it to Autolusso and get them to give it a look over.
They are great fun,
Do you have any pics?
the-norseman said:
I'm going to do a proper thread in a bit, I was going to add it to my Volvo/Smart/Triumph one but decided to give it, its own thread.
I have purchased a yellow OBD cable for it so I can reset the service light (they have serviced it but not done the light). As it turns out AlfaOBD app and a bluetooth dongle isn't enough, you need the yellow cable as well.
Here is the front end, I need to either chop the bottom of the plates off or put black vinyl over them, I think the black at the bottom of the bumper is factory.
Look forward to having a read of the thread I have purchased a yellow OBD cable for it so I can reset the service light (they have serviced it but not done the light). As it turns out AlfaOBD app and a bluetooth dongle isn't enough, you need the yellow cable as well.
Here is the front end, I need to either chop the bottom of the plates off or put black vinyl over them, I think the black at the bottom of the bumper is factory.
I think it's definitely worth starting its own readers cars
Looks lovely! Bet your thrilled with it, I really like the added black on the bumpers too.
Ah yes, my plate was similar, I replaced it in the end, annoyingly there's a raised bit of plastic from the bumper behind the plinth.
the-norseman said:
Need to switch the headlights asap as well, my previous daily (2010 Smart) had projector headlamps, I tried LED bulbs in them but the light was poor so fitted HID kit in the end.
Agreed there, the stock headlights are not great. I do have the LEDs in now, although I've not tried them in the dark so far..Looking online , there is a way to change the bulbs without removing the bumper.
If your on Facebook, have a look for Giulietta Enthusiasts, that's been really helpful, friendly group of members too.
the-norseman said:
My thread is up
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
not much on it so far need to take some pics, auto fold wasn't an option unfortunately. You can buy aftermarket kits to do it though.
Will have a look now https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
not much on it so far need to take some pics, auto fold wasn't an option unfortunately. You can buy aftermarket kits to do it though.
I may have gone a bit mad, but recently, I've realised the Facelift grille goes with the Facelift front end of the Giulietta, and this being the LE, I wanted it to take it back to original,
The 2013 mid facelift grilles seem quite hard to come by, these have the anthracite slats, instead of shadow chrome of the standard. New, I was quoted £240, but I managed to get one on the Giulietta FB page for £40, there is a tiny mark in one of the slats, this can easily be touched up though.
Off came the bumper again!! It was much quicker this time,
I also wanted to put some original Clover leaf badges on the side, they're aluminium instead of white of the aftermarket ones I bought, also a bit smaller, I fitted these as well
I am pleased with the results, I quite like the fact that the grille is slightly smaller, also that's it's back as it was out of the factor(apart from the exhaust.....)
The car has recently asked for an oil change, I've looked through the history, it has had a service recently, but an oil change wasn't mentioned, I'll get it done just incase, so it's all up to date.
The 2013 mid facelift grilles seem quite hard to come by, these have the anthracite slats, instead of shadow chrome of the standard. New, I was quoted £240, but I managed to get one on the Giulietta FB page for £40, there is a tiny mark in one of the slats, this can easily be touched up though.
Off came the bumper again!! It was much quicker this time,
I also wanted to put some original Clover leaf badges on the side, they're aluminium instead of white of the aftermarket ones I bought, also a bit smaller, I fitted these as well
I am pleased with the results, I quite like the fact that the grille is slightly smaller, also that's it's back as it was out of the factor(apart from the exhaust.....)
The car has recently asked for an oil change, I've looked through the history, it has had a service recently, but an oil change wasn't mentioned, I'll get it done just incase, so it's all up to date.
the-norseman said:
Looking good, I've got a set of them aftermarket badges waiting to go on mine.
Thank you, really pleased with how it's looking, some aren't a fan of the chrome, but I really like it with the Red.I Bet your looking forward to getting the car back and the badges on
Great weather for a drive as well! Edited by jamesbilluk on Friday 10th May 12:08
Cambs_Stuart said:
I've been having a look at these, they look good value, and a LSD plus a remap isn't a huge amount of money.
How are they for space in the back? My eldest son is 6'2" and growing so some rear leg room is a priority.
They do seem great value compared to alternatives.How are they for space in the back? My eldest son is 6'2" and growing so some rear leg room is a priority.
A Celtic remap should take it to 294hp which should be more than enough, and higher redline, although I'm not sure now the E Q2 diff would manage. It has quite a bit of torque steer as it is, although it's quite fun. They can also map the gearbox for faster changes.
Space wise, if could be better, and with the sports seats, leg room is slightly reduced. We have the 4 year old and a car seat in the back, and it's fine, although the rear facing for the younger one is a squeeze.
Cambs_Stuart said:
I quite like a bit of torque steer and turbo lag. Having to do a bit of work is more fun that just flooring it.
Definitely, all adds to it's character. Watching the Harry Metcalfe review, with his Son, they took it in turns to review the Veloce Giulietta (same as the QV) they both decided it's the Alfa they would pick the keys up for, and both enjoyed the fact that you have to work it a bit. Another quick update, the cars been saying to change the oil, it may well have been done with the recent service, but i couldn't see a mention of it,
I booked it into our local garage, oil change all completed, although he did find that the inside of the brake disks were quite rusty, and could do with changing..
Also my rear drivers side coil spring is very corroded, so will need changing ASAP, Looks like it will be an expensive oil service!
I booked it into our local garage, oil change all completed, although he did find that the inside of the brake disks were quite rusty, and could do with changing..
Also my rear drivers side coil spring is very corroded, so will need changing ASAP, Looks like it will be an expensive oil service!
the-norseman said:
My car wanted its oil changed but was told it was done in Jan, I checked the colour on the dipstick and yep it was lovely and golden so just got the light reset.
I should have checked that to be honest! This certainly does sound smoother since it's been done, unless it's my imagination.
I just need to look for some new coil springs, it may be worth replacing all, or the 2 rears. I've always thought tend rivers side rear looks a bit lower than the other side.
the-norseman said:
I'd get as a bare minimum both rear ones done.
Thank you, I'll start researching now. I could ask my local specialist or the chap who did the oil service. Not sure about to do about the brakes either, they're rusty inside, but fine on the outside, the braking performance is fine as well, from looking at the history, they look to be aftermarket vented items.
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