Alfa 156 2.4JTD Suspension

[tezzam]

Am the proud owner of the updated 2.4JTD Lusso, engine is fantastic, but suspension isn't great. After reading through some of the posts it seems like the Lusso setup can't handle the 2.4 lump - has anyone tried changing the setup to something else? Its not a problem on the motorway, but around town (especially speed humps) it gets annoying.

[pwig]

How olds the car? I know they do sports suspension for the older ones, I can enquire tomorrow if they do it for the new ones too if you want?

[tezzam]

Only two years old, on an 02 plate with the updated engine. Anything that stops it bottoming out on speed humps...

[Wombat Rick]

First port of call is a strut brace. £100 from your friendly dealer. Bit less for the same (Momo) item from Demon Tweeks or similar. It makes a BIG difference.

After that, contact EB Spares and ask about their Harvey Bailey kit:
www.ebspares.co.uk/news28.htm

[pwig]

Offical Alfa sports suspesion is £154 for the suspension and 6 hours labour to fit.

So your looking around 682 all in fitted.

[tezzam]

Thanks fellas, appreciate the quick feedback. Has anyone tried fitting either the Alfa sports suspension or the Harvey Bailey kit?

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