How much to get a 147 lowered?
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This isn't something I have much knowledge with.
I want to get a 147 and all the ones i've seen look as though they are stilts. The car really needs to be lowered!
How much and how do you go about getting them lowered? I'm thinking low low, but low enough that there isn't a big gap in the wheel arches.
I want to get a 147 and all the ones i've seen look as though they are stilts. The car really needs to be lowered!
How much and how do you go about getting them lowered? I'm thinking low low, but low enough that there isn't a big gap in the wheel arches.
If it's just for appearance you can fit lowering springs from people like H&R, PI, Eibach, Spax and so on. Usual drop would be 40mm. You could see if he's still got them...
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=11...
If you want a proper result you would ideally fit new dampers at the same time, but that's obviously much more costly.
Apparently the story was always that the 147 sits so high because of the position of the front indicators. There is a minimum height that they can be. It's one of the reasons why the GTA has a completely different front bumper/spoiler.
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=11...
If you want a proper result you would ideally fit new dampers at the same time, but that's obviously much more costly.
Apparently the story was always that the 147 sits so high because of the position of the front indicators. There is a minimum height that they can be. It's one of the reasons why the GTA has a completely different front bumper/spoiler.
www.autodelta.co.uk/
"Autodelta 147 J12 | Suspension & drivetrain
Autodelta offer a complete range of handling solutions for the Alfa Romeo 147. Lowering options are either 25 mm to 40 mm, which improves handling without sacrifice in ride quality. Additionally, for the 25 mm lowering springs, there is a sport and comfort package which eliminates leveling out. A custom-made sport anti-roll bar reduces body roll for improved cornering confidence. This includes larger diameter front and rear bars, together with polyurethane bushes.
Cross-drilled discs with 4-pot lightweight Brembo calipers significantly improve braking capability. The Autodelta 147 J12 is offered with custom-built 8.0 x 17" ET30 light alloy wheels shod with 215/45/R17 tyres.
To make the most of the enlarged power band, Autodelta offer a different ratio 10% longer fifth gear. Cruising in top at 80 mph (129 km/h) is now at only 3,750 rpm."
"£149.50 (inc VAT)
£130.00(ex VAT) Alfa 147 1.6/2.0/Selespeed Sports Springs"
"Autodelta 147 J12 | Suspension & drivetrain
Autodelta offer a complete range of handling solutions for the Alfa Romeo 147. Lowering options are either 25 mm to 40 mm, which improves handling without sacrifice in ride quality. Additionally, for the 25 mm lowering springs, there is a sport and comfort package which eliminates leveling out. A custom-made sport anti-roll bar reduces body roll for improved cornering confidence. This includes larger diameter front and rear bars, together with polyurethane bushes.
Cross-drilled discs with 4-pot lightweight Brembo calipers significantly improve braking capability. The Autodelta 147 J12 is offered with custom-built 8.0 x 17" ET30 light alloy wheels shod with 215/45/R17 tyres.
To make the most of the enlarged power band, Autodelta offer a different ratio 10% longer fifth gear. Cruising in top at 80 mph (129 km/h) is now at only 3,750 rpm."
"£149.50 (inc VAT)
£130.00(ex VAT) Alfa 147 1.6/2.0/Selespeed Sports Springs"
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