Alfa GT - recommended improvements?
Discussion
Hello all,
I bought a 2006 Alfa GT in Rosso Alfa about a year ago.
I'd like to make some slight modifications, but don't want to go too mad. It's currently on 16's are I loathe to change them incase I lose some feel and agility.
Are 17's/ 18's going to be loads different?
Also, I am thinking of an Eibach AR bar, short shifter kit and maybe all new standard suspension - is this a good idea? I don't want a rock hard ride and I don't want to lose feel. Also, is a proper intake an improvement? Exhaust
Its not quick, but its very good on A-B roads, I think I just want a bit more poise.
Love your thoughts/suggestions. Cheers!
I bought a 2006 Alfa GT in Rosso Alfa about a year ago.
I'd like to make some slight modifications, but don't want to go too mad. It's currently on 16's are I loathe to change them incase I lose some feel and agility.
Are 17's/ 18's going to be loads different?
Also, I am thinking of an Eibach AR bar, short shifter kit and maybe all new standard suspension - is this a good idea? I don't want a rock hard ride and I don't want to lose feel. Also, is a proper intake an improvement? Exhaust
Its not quick, but its very good on A-B roads, I think I just want a bit more poise.
Love your thoughts/suggestions. Cheers!
Edited by Atmospheric on Thursday 23 May 16:12
I had a GT Blackline which ran on 18” wheels - the ride comfort was fine, even on 225/40 tyres. I’m biased, but I thought the 18s suited the car - 16s look a bit lost in the wheel arch.
The best ‘mod’ I ever did was to fit new OE spec suspension (at about 200,000 miles, so the originals were shot…). With good tyres, it handled pretty neatly for a FWD hatch derivative.
The best ‘mod’ I ever did was to fit new OE spec suspension (at about 200,000 miles, so the originals were shot…). With good tyres, it handled pretty neatly for a FWD hatch derivative.
It's been a while since I was in a GT, but the things that people always used to recommend were:
A Q2 diff, the thicker anti roll bar, I thoughts wheel at 17" were considered the best compromise but I might have misremembered. Suspension - I can't recall as it never really bothered me, but I bet they would be feeling a bit tired now and a refresh certainly won't hurt, along with new upper wishbones if not done recently (they always need changing, just buy TRW as they were OEM and nothing else)
Most people from an aesthetic perspective, like to fit the later chrome whiskers at the front too.
A Q2 diff, the thicker anti roll bar, I thoughts wheel at 17" were considered the best compromise but I might have misremembered. Suspension - I can't recall as it never really bothered me, but I bet they would be feeling a bit tired now and a refresh certainly won't hurt, along with new upper wishbones if not done recently (they always need changing, just buy TRW as they were OEM and nothing else)
Most people from an aesthetic perspective, like to fit the later chrome whiskers at the front too.
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