Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Anyone Ordering One
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James P said:
BlackPorker said:
James P said:
Just been told that 'my' car should be arriving at the dealers in week 3 of December 2018. Am I reasonable to expect a turn round of no more than a week to being ready?
Yep, they got mine ready next day!
generationx said:
Yes mine was quick too. From my experiences please check with your insurers, as mine wouldn't touch it without fitting an approved tracker, which can of course add a day or so to the delivery time (my dealer was very helpful by the way).
Out of interest, how much is an approved tracker to buy and install?bagsofsmoke said:
generationx said:
Yes mine was quick too. From my experiences please check with your insurers, as mine wouldn't touch it without fitting an approved tracker, which can of course add a day or so to the delivery time (my dealer was very helpful by the way).
Out of interest, how much is an approved tracker to buy and install?generationx said:
Yes mine was quick too. From my experiences please check with your insurers, as mine wouldn't touch it without fitting an approved tracker, which can of course add a day or so to the delivery time (my dealer was very helpful by the way).
Good point. Although it’s a business car I do have another car with the same insurers that doesn’t have to have a tracker (although it has got one) but that is garaged.Mav2405 said:
Mav2405 said:
Has anyone changed their Corsas for any other all weather tyre type other than MPS4’s?
Has anyone tried Dunlop?
Can anyone recommend any other tyre they’ve used/using?
Can anyone assist please..?????Has anyone tried Dunlop?
Can anyone recommend any other tyre they’ve used/using?
If you want a set of actual winters I use Michelin Alpine PA4, Pirelli sottozero are also available.
Basically whatever tyres you go for it’s Pirelli or Michelin unless you want to go for something that is less performance orientated.
Have a look on the various tyre supply websites for a full range:
Basically whatever tyres you go for it’s Pirelli or Michelin unless you want to go for something that is less performance orientated.
Have a look on the various tyre supply websites for a full range:
Mav2405 said:
Hi,
Thanks for your replies. It was just that MPS4s didn’t seem to make the correct tyre size for the rears....!!??
Thanks though for coming back.
MP4S are not available in 285/30, so go for 295/30 instead. If you want to keep the front/rear same diameter, go for 255/35 (instead of 245/35) fronts.Thanks for your replies. It was just that MPS4s didn’t seem to make the correct tyre size for the rears....!!??
Thanks though for coming back.
Edited by rassi on Monday 12th November 14:34
Went for a second, longer test drive today, and after slogging through horrendous traffic, managed to find some clear country roads and slipped it into Dynamic (given the slippery roads, cold Pirellis, an unfamiliar car and my two children in the back, I decided Race wasn't a sensible option). Absolutely awesome car - I'm totally smitten. Amazingly, so was the wife.
Croydon Motor City had a 2019 model in the showroom too, with rear folding seats and a third passenger seatbelt in the back too. Looked awesome in Competizione Red, with black wheels and red calipers.
Planning to put an order in in the New Year, once I've sold my Audi. Can't wait!
Croydon Motor City had a 2019 model in the showroom too, with rear folding seats and a third passenger seatbelt in the back too. Looked awesome in Competizione Red, with black wheels and red calipers.
Planning to put an order in in the New Year, once I've sold my Audi. Can't wait!
florio said:
Hello all,
I've been running my Giulia here in Germany for over six months and 8000km now. Overall, I think it's fantastic, but it does have a few niggles the dealer has been unable to help with.
1. At low speeds the brakes often squeal terribly. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it's far from subtle... To date, I've been unable to figure out when it will or won't happen.
2. I have a manual gearbox, and both first and second gear can be somewhat tricky to get into. I realise the UK only has the auto, but was hoping you may have come across something on another forum.
3. On full lock the front tyres rub in the arches. The dealer insists "they all do that". Oddly, it's currently on winter tyres (Michelin PA4 in original sizes) and has stopped rubbing.
Any suggestions on any of the above?
Many thanks in advance.
Came across this post, so somewhat belated I can reply, as a manual QF owner too:I've been running my Giulia here in Germany for over six months and 8000km now. Overall, I think it's fantastic, but it does have a few niggles the dealer has been unable to help with.
1. At low speeds the brakes often squeal terribly. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it's far from subtle... To date, I've been unable to figure out when it will or won't happen.
2. I have a manual gearbox, and both first and second gear can be somewhat tricky to get into. I realise the UK only has the auto, but was hoping you may have come across something on another forum.
3. On full lock the front tyres rub in the arches. The dealer insists "they all do that". Oddly, it's currently on winter tyres (Michelin PA4 in original sizes) and has stopped rubbing.
Any suggestions on any of the above?
Many thanks in advance.
1) Unusual, mine are fine though they are CCB
2) So does mine, but this is because Alfa Romeo specifies a ridiculous thick gear oil 75W140, when ZF recommends 75W80. I had mine changed to Castrol Syntrans 75W and it is smooth as butter, huge change.
3) It is the steering geometry, most pronounced with Corsa, much less so with winter tyres. For summer tyres, the Michelin PS4S are supposed to help too.
bagsofsmoke said:
Went for a second, longer test drive today, and after slogging through horrendous traffic, managed to find some clear country roads and slipped it into Dynamic (given the slippery roads, cold Pirellis, an unfamiliar car and my two children in the back, I decided Race wasn't a sensible option). Absolutely awesome car - I'm totally smitten. Amazingly, so was the wife.
Appreciate this was a test drive, however does this bother owners out there? the compromise during the winter months of not being able to give it the full beans for fear of losing the rear end. I get it is a total beast in dry weather.. but in the UK with the weather we have, how careful do you need to be? G
no compromise needed just change the corsas to a more sensible tyre that can cope with the weather, be it alpins in my case (i run to sets of rims) or mp4s in most others.
edit to add, we have bought 60k+ (well 70k+ now) cars, a 2nd set (or replacement set) of rubber isnt (or at least shouldn't) to be an issue to put on (be it cost or laziness terms), to allow the car to do whats it does so well.
edit to add, we have bought 60k+ (well 70k+ now) cars, a 2nd set (or replacement set) of rubber isnt (or at least shouldn't) to be an issue to put on (be it cost or laziness terms), to allow the car to do whats it does so well.
Edited by TPMMPT on Thursday 31st January 15:29
Picking up my Vesuvio Grey Giulia Quadrifoglio next week. Very much looking forward to its first drive through Europe the day after.
To an earlier poster concerned about being able to control themselves while driving one in poor weather, it may be best to book yourself on a driving course which can give you guidance on self control!
Best to get all the thrills at a track day. The tyre bill may control your right foot. I find I drive slower on the way home after anyway!
To an earlier poster concerned about being able to control themselves while driving one in poor weather, it may be best to book yourself on a driving course which can give you guidance on self control!
Best to get all the thrills at a track day. The tyre bill may control your right foot. I find I drive slower on the way home after anyway!
Gio G said:
bagsofsmoke said:
Went for a second, longer test drive today, and after slogging through horrendous traffic, managed to find some clear country roads and slipped it into Dynamic (given the slippery roads, cold Pirellis, an unfamiliar car and my two children in the back, I decided Race wasn't a sensible option). Absolutely awesome car - I'm totally smitten. Amazingly, so was the wife.
Appreciate this was a test drive, however does this bother owners out there? the compromise during the winter months of not being able to give it the full beans for fear of losing the rear end. I get it is a total beast in dry weather.. but in the UK with the weather we have, how careful do you need to be? G
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