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alfista_AR
15-04-07, 16:53
Guys another topic on this!

Sorry about my questions but I need help before "hurt" :D my machine !!!

After install the 17" wheels (215/40/17 do you think that Jamex spacers or similar should be installed with this wheels?) I can't find the right setup and allignment of the car it continues to vibrate and the steering wheel pull to the right side.
One guy told me that it could be a hydraulic steering problem, (something about a valve that is loosing pressure)
did you hear something similar before?

I'm going to do a major work on front suspensions (wishbones and shocks) and fix the steering issue during this process if needed.
About wishbones do you recommend the Powerflex bushes?

Thank you guys!
Dario.
AlfaJack
16-04-07, 13:59
I have 17" wheels with these same size tyres and no problems.

I think the problem could be the track rod ends or the wishbones (ball joint of the bushes) are worn, check them well with a crowbar and see if there is movement :)
Brul(tm)
16-04-07, 14:35
I have 17" wheels with these same size tyres and no problems.

Same here, 17"wheels with an ET of 37.
I also lowered the car 50mm.

Greetings,
Marc
alfista_AR
16-04-07, 14:51
Thank you guys!

What about spacers ? did you use one of what size 5 mm, 8 mm ? please let me know.

About Powerflex bushes any tip or suggestion ?

Dario.
Brul(tm)
16-04-07, 17:30
What about spacers ?

I don't use them.



About Powerflex bushes any tip or suggestion ?


Can't say. I have a couple of wishbones waiting. But first the old ones have to give up.

Greeting,
Marc
AlfaJack
16-04-07, 18:36
Thank you guys!

What about spacers ? did you use one of what size 5 mm, 8 mm ? please let me know.

About Powerflex bushes any tip or suggestion ?

Dario.

Here is a good guide on how to fit them :)

They are a bit expensive but the bushes will not wear out, but remember the ball joint will.

http://www.daiblack.f2s.com/alfa155com/Technical/Bushes/bushes.htm
q4fatboy
19-04-07, 06:51
Hi Guys, I'm thinkling of getting a set of 17" Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 (4 stud version) like these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300102676403&ih=020&category=9888&ssPageName=STORE:PROMOBOX:NEWLIST#LIST

Anyone any comments on suitability, fit etc. What tyre size is best 215/40 ?
AlfaJack
19-04-07, 10:41
Hi Guys, I'm thinkling of getting a set of 17" Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 (4 stud version) like these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300102676403&ih=020&category=9888&ssPageName=STORE:PROMOBOX:NEWLIST#LIST

Anyone any comments on suitability, fit etc. What tyre size is best 215/40 ?

215/40/17 is what I run with no problems :)
OpaNkaR
21-04-07, 23:42
Here is a good guide on how to fit them :)

They are a bit expensive but the bushes will not wear out, but remember the ball joint will.

http://www.daiblack.f2s.com/alfa155com/Technical/Bushes/bushes.htm
Is this part called ball joint? :oops:
http://www.mobisux.com/album/data/500/20924power01.jpg

Can this ball joint also be replaced with polyurathane part?
AlfaJack
22-04-07, 00:59
Yes thats the ball joint, but I have never heard of it being upgraded to polly :? :?
OpaNkaR
22-04-07, 10:49
So theres no point in fitting powerflex bushes if the ball joint is worn out?
Well, wishbones on my 155 have never been changed and im thinking of fitting powerflex bushes. Is it worth putting powerflex bushes on wishbones with probably worn out ball joints or should i buy some new wishbones with good ball joints and than fit powerflex bushes? As there is no PU replacement for the ball joint, can it be replaced with standard one without buying new wishbones?
AlfaJack
22-04-07, 21:59
Yes, If I wanted powerflex I would buy new wishbones and fit the new bushes to them and swap the bushes to new wishbones when the ball joint wears out - the ball joint takes quite a while to fail though :)