In preparation of my project, maybe it?s about time to introduce my Q4. I already posted some pictures from my car a couple of times. Here?s the story about my Q4.
It all started in November 2002 when I needed another car after a crash incident with my Alfa Romeo 33. I always had a wish to own a 155 because of the beautiful design of this car. I only had one wish, it has to be equipped with air conditioning. It didn?t matter if it was going to be a 1.8 or a 2.0 engine. Well I came home with a Q4. Below a couple of pictures how the Q4 looked when I bought the car.
The engine compartment
Standard interior.
As you all can see, quit a standard car. In the mean while I have changed a lot to the point I am at.
It started by changing the exhaust system. The original exhaust system wasn?t good enough for this car, so that has to go.
I wanted a better sound, but also improve the way the car responds.
this got replaced by a stainless steel system with a 3? pipe replacing the first two silencers and fitted a small back box.
Other modifications came along like:
- Sparco strut brace.
- Sparco roll cage.
- Sparco Evo seats.
- Sparco 3? harness with 6 fastening points.
- Squadra combi-prom with four mappings/programs.
- Goodridge braided brake hoses.
- Tarox G88 brake discs at the back.
- Brembo sport brake discs (drilled) at the front.
- Boot lid by Savali.
- 17? Tecnomagnesio Sport TM wheels.
- Custom air filter.
- Forge dual-piston atmospheric valve, FMDV0004 with valve spring tuning kit.
- Qv skirts from the Alfa 145 Qv.
- Defi link system v2 with currently only a boost pressure gauge.
- Adjustable Koni sport shocks with Intrax racing springs 50mm lowering.
- DTM wiper.
I think I?ve got the most of it, probably forgot a couple of things.
Below a couple of pictures with the modifications in place.
And sometime I take the car to a trackday.
At this moment I stored the car due to cam belt problems. I am planning to rebuild the engine and will share the progress from this project in this thread. Also I hope to figure out what is the root cause of my belt failure in 2007.
Currently I am planning to start in April this year by taking out the old engine. I will start by cleaning every part and also spend some time and effort in the appearance of everything. I hope to do as much as possible by myself with help from friends and hire help when required. So there will be questions from me to you for advise, but also to hear how you guys solved problems encountered.
Regards,
Marc
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