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arci_331,7 Alfa Arna
Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 9 Location: Pireaus,Greece
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:55 am Post subject: Strut bar |
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Does anyone know wheer i could find a strut bar,If it makes any difference and aproximately how much??Thanks |
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ChrisC Alfa Sprint
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 11:33 am Post subject: erp |
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Also wondering if it makes a difference given the additional firewall between the struts, assuming we are talking about the front anyway. _________________ Alfa Sprint QV - Gone to a better home and in happier health for it
Silver Lancia Beta HPE Volumex - under restoration |
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gritsop Green Cloverleaf
Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 766 Location: Ekali, Athens - Greece
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 11:48 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
There is no need to install a strut bar in the front.
Generally speaking Sud based vehicles (33, 145, 146) have this advantage being the struts connected via the fire wall.
Many other cars would like to have this firewall! that's why the braces are made for them
By the way, it is nice to have another Greek fellow alfisti here !
Arci, what make of 33 do you have? other info would be nice to know.
Have you heard of Hellenic AROC?
You can check the website for more info, events etc.
www.alfaclub.gr
Sorry guys, it is only in Greek for the moment, soon I 'll have the English version uploaded.
Regards. _________________ Thanassis Gritsopoulos
1991 Alfa 33 1.4 IE
2001 Alfa 147 1.6 Distinctive
http://www.alfa-restoration.co.uk
Parts Shop: www.alfa-restoration.co.uk/shop |
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arci_331,7 Alfa Arna
Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 9 Location: Pireaus,Greece
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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I have a series2 1,7 8v i no cat. Has a bodykit 15 intch MOMO black wheels, Koni yellow +Apex springs and everything i assume from QV. I need to strengthen the struts due to the really hard suspension and the italian cars tendency, including alfas, to injure the struts.I found one OMP 75e. |
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Eddie W Alfa 33
Joined: 31 Jul 2003 Posts: 375 Location: new zealand
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:59 am Post subject: |
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You could need the front braces that the series 3s have that I've asked about in another thread.
Eddie _________________ A LITTLE FURTHER A LITTLE FASTER |
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alfaqv33 Alfasud
Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 44
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:26 am Post subject: |
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try aw-delta in germany, they have it (they have a sport one) |
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sportwagon haydn Alfa Arna
Joined: 09 May 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Wiltshire, England
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: Strut bar |
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arci_331,7 wrote: |
Does anyone know wheer i could find a strut bar,If it makes any difference and aproximately how much??Thanks |
Hi,
I have run both of my 33`s (race & road) with & without a brace.
They handle much better with, due I suspect to the strut top flex.
Turn in is much sharper & torque steer reduced, however for the road it makes the car feel very "harsh" through the wheel.
I have now settled on using the latest front struts on my series 2 road car with a conversion plate (from 4 to 3 bolt fixing) welded to the strut top, this seems to provide the best of both worlds |
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arci_331,7 Alfa Arna
Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 9 Location: Pireaus,Greece
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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THis convertion plate u mentioned is sth plug and play?Is alfa part??How exactly is it mentioned?? I need also new shock absorvers?? |
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