The definitive Suspension thread.

[Steve Webb]

It seems like suspension kits have got lost by the wayside over the past couple of months. (I'm as guilty of this as anyone) So I thought it would be a good idea to start a new thread to talk through the options that we have open and where, if anywhere people have got with suppliers.

We know Intrax racing can supply kits, very good but very expensive.

D2 racing - any info on this?

Anyone else?

Steve

[Steve Webb]

This post will be updated with all D2 racing suspension info.

D2 suspension seems to be a go-er now, so if you are interested in a set @ $545 usd please add your name to the end of this thread.

So far we have

• Alfista_AR - Dario
• XTI - Chris
• Steve Webb
• Jim Nielsen

[alfista_AR]

This post will be updated with all D2 racing suspension info.

Steve

D2 needs only a complete standard suspension kit, to develop new ones for Q4.
I'm not able to find the parts and ship to Taiwan, sorry.

May be you guys can do it.
-Dario.

[Steve Webb]

does anyone know if there is a Taiwan Alfa club? Maybe we have a Q4 owner over there. I know for sure we have Q4 owners in Japan.

[matias]

* Alfista_AR - Dario
* XTI - Chris
* Steve Webb
* Jim Nielsen
* Matias (from Argentina too)

Thank you!

[Steve Webb]

* Alfista_AR - Dario
* XTI - Chris
* Steve Webb
* Jim Nielsen
* Matias (from Argentina too)

Thank you!

Looks like we are half way there already.

[alfista_AR]

Looks like we are half way there already.

Hey guys!
Well, seems that we are in the middle of the street!!!
I'll ask Helen if they can ship to both locations, (Argentina and Europe) because I think that we can have more Argentinian guys that want to have a kit too (there are at least 7, Q4 owners here!)

Matias, we can put the same thread in www.cuoresportivo.com.ar forum, to ask for possible buyers.
I'll follow this with you locally.

About payment, If we reach 5 guys in Argentina and 5 in Europe (or whichever combination of 10!) we can do two different payments, one person can organize this issue in Europe (may be you Steve) and another one from this side.

I will ask Hellen too, if she can Cc: the messages to you guys to be all "synchronized" ;-) and avoid undesirable surprises, Ok?

Taiwan is far and now we are talking about money, right?

About which kit we'll get, should be the street one http://www.d2racing.com.tw/type-street.htm

But I was reading the specs of those of rally asphalt http://www.d2racing.com.tw/type-asp.htm
and my right foot goes up and down until imaginary 7k RPM !!!!! :-)
Any way we can ask for rally types and evaluate the price.

Please send your email address to me privately if you want to be added to D2 messages (I swear that won't be used for spam purposes!!!)

That's all by now, will be in touch.
-Dario.

[Xti]

Hi Dario !
I've just sent my email adress to you via PM.

Thanks a lot,
Chris.

[Steve Webb]

So far we have

• Alfista_AR - Dario
• XTI - Chris
• Steve Webb
• Jim Nielsen
• Matias (from Argentina too)
• RMB-Racing - Ronnie

6 Already then

[Steve Webb]

• Alfista_AR - Dario
• XTI - Chris
• Steve Webb
• Jim Nielsen
• Matias (from Argentina too)
• RMB-Racing - Ronnie
• Juan ALZAGA (possible)
• ecl (possible)

So thats 6 definites and 2 possibles.

[Steve Webb]

Just to keep up to date with what is going on

• Alfista_AR - Dario
• XTI - Chris Asphalt Rally
• Steve Webb Asphalt Rally
• Jim Nielsen
• Matias (from Argentina too)
• RMB-Racing - Ronnie
• Juan ALZAGA (possible)
• ecl (possible)
• Mindus Street kit

[Steve Webb]

I'll send out a mail to all users to catch anyone who hasn't seen this post yet.

[Steve Webb]

Just to keep up to date with what is going on

• Alfista_AR - Dario
• XTI - Chris Asphalt Rally
• Steve Webb Asphalt Rally
• Jim Nielsen Asphalt Rally
• Matias (from Argentina too)
• RMB-Racing - Ronnie
• Mindus Street kit
• j1v
• Q4Jan Asphalt Rally
• Juan ALZAGA (possible)
• ecl (possible)
• Brul(tm) (possible)

So that looks like 9 definite and 3 possible. And I had been mailed by a couple of people who are also considering at the moment.

Next question is can we get a list together of where (country) everyone is. As for the european part of the order, I guess the sensible option would be to get the suspension shipped to the EU country with the lowest import taxation. As once it is in the EU there shouldn't be any more tax to pay.

[j1v]

• Alfista_AR - Dario
• XTI - Chris
• Steve Webb
• Jim Nielsen
• Matias (from Argentina too)
• RMB-Racing - Ronnie
• Juan ALZAGA (possible)
• ecl (possible)
• J1v

So thats 6 definites and 2 possibles.

I haven't even read the hole topic, but at this price, the list should look like above

Btw, someone mentioned Ksport, my racetrack car is equipped with these, and it's a great track suspension.

[jimnielsen]

I want the Asphalt Rally version as well please. Is this solution for the front suspension only?

Thanks, JimN~

[Q4Jan]

I like to be on the list to.

I only have one question. My left rear suspension is a little of track. (Toe in on one side and this is not adjustable with normal Q4 suspension.) (I once bumped the left rear wheel on a curve and had most parts changed to new onces, except the fixation on the car were the onces slightly bend. Not the replaced parts... )

Will any of these 2 sets make it possible to adjust this?

I think i opt for the rally asphalt version as the small price difference makes for a much more complete package.

I have a widebody Q4, i think they share the same suspension parts, but would like to know for sure. Suspension arms on the rear (draagarmen in dutch) are different as smallbody ones do not fit my widebody car.
Jan.

[alfista_AR]

I haven't even read the hole topic, but at this price, the list should look like above

Btw, someone mentioned Ksport, my racetrack car is equipped with these, and it's a great track suspension.

Wooohaaa!!!

With J1v we reach 10!!!
Now is a matter of money only ;-)

I'm glad to see that all the efforts give Us a happy end!
-Dario.

[Stuntz]

i can get hold of whole active suspension but as i am building my own q4 i wont be able to finace it sooo if you want it i could buy it for you and send it to taiwan

[Steve Webb]

I've just mailed the Alfa Romeo club of Taiwan to see if any of its members have a Q4. Might be able to sort out getting a complete suspension to D2 without needing to send it out there physically.

Also, I'll approach Alfa to see if it might be possible to get hold of the technical drawings of the Q4 suspension.

[Stuntz]

Keep me posted will be glad to help.

[Xti]

I've now read the whole D2 suspension thread. I'm in too for a Q4 complete suspension kit from D2, of course for a reasonable price considering we'll order more kits from them.
Mine is 1995 widebody.

In about couple (but can't promiss yet) of weeks I'll have a garage to start my Q4's rebuild and than I should be able to help with shock absorbers and stuff for sending it to D2. Keep in touch here.

Cheers,
Chris.

[alfista_AR]

Guys,

VERY GOOD NEWS FROM D2 TO US!!!!

Please see the email below from Helen (D2 sales Rep.) that she sent to me.

Hello Dario

I have a good news would like to tell you,
that is we find Alfa Romeo 155 Q4 this car,
so you no need to send the coilover to me,
if would like to customize the min order is 10 sets, one is USD 545,
these terms in our previous mail, I already told you and you also agree.

Now, I would like to ask you,
if you would like to order,
please let me know how many sets,
and please give me your delivery address, phone number, receiver,
company's name, than I can make an invoice for you,
after we received the payment, I will process your order immediately,
and let you get the goods quickly thanks.

Look forward to hearing from you soon

Have a nice day

Best Regards
Helen


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dario Opezzo" <dopezzo@automodelli.com.ar>
To: "Helen" <helen@d2racingsport.com>
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: Information for D2 Racing Sport

> I'm afraid that you already forgot me :-)
>
> So sorry for may late, late answer but you know, the family and work has
> the priority one for me .
>
> These are the last news about Q4 suspensions kits:
>
> We are not able to find a complete new stock suspension kit (coilovers &
> shocks, front and rear) to ship to you.
> Instead we are doing huge efforts to find used parts, in reasonable good
> shape, and ship those to you (if this can be used as reference for
> customize a new kit).
> During this time, many others guys made some noise about suspension
> providers, one of them is KSport, they claimed that his kits are
> actually ready for the Q4 and don't need customization, besides that
> they actually have dealers in UK and Denmark that simplify the buying
> process for the guys of Europe.
> Anyway we are on the final lap to finish this issue and probably decide
> a group buy with the best offer and quality product.
> I'll let you know.
>
> Thanks a lot for your time and effort to help us.
>
> Sincerely.
> Dario.
>

Steve and others, this really simplify the buying process and no need to ship samples anymore (I think that they don't like to hear about competitors "ready to use product" ;-) )

Then we only need to reach 10 kits in one group buy to have the special agreed price.

Hope it helps!
-Dario.

[Xti]

Dario, many many thanks for your efforts. I'm sure everyone appreciates.

As I said before, I'm in for a complete set, the 545 USD/set sounds great. Can they give us some details about the complete set ? I think we'd like to know the shipping costs too if its not too much to ask. Anyway, count me in boys.

How should we do about the 10 sets order? I'm ready to pay at any moment.

Cheers,
Chris

[Steve Webb]

Thats really good news Dario, and the price is really good as well. Thanks for putting all the work in. Just a couple of things to sort out then

We need to get together at least 10 people to buy a set. Chris is a definite, so am I, so everyone else who is interested add your name to this thread.

Are they able to ship to people individually, or are they only able to ship to one address and we have to re-distribute?

[AlfaJack]

Sorry guys, I would have a year ago but I had no choice but to replace it then as it was shot! Hope you get the 10 orders