Bilstein B14 Coilovers for 147 GTA - Compatable ???

Started by cc147gta, April 05, 2015, 10:00:54 AM

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cc147gta

Hey guys, Just wondering if 147 GTA from other countries vary from Aus models. Ive found a seller via ebay selling them for around $1400 delivered and want to buy rather than spending double that here....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bilstein-B14-Gewindefahrwerk-Tuning-Alfa-Romeo-147-937-3-2-GTA-/371291986103?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item5672ba18b7

Cheers Guys !

Alfa156Melb1

No they are the same.

Another supplier you can check out is - http://shop.alfisti.net/Tuning-Styling/Alfa-147/Suspensions/Bilstein-Coilover-Suspension-Kit-B14-PSS::3241.html

We don't have to pay VAT, so make sure you subtract that.

B14's are terrific on 156 GTA's but I've heard mixed reports on the 147 GTA due to the difference in weight distribution i guess.

If you go visit Ausalfa and start a thread, ask for Ausalfista as he's had a number of 156 and 147 GTA's both with B14's and he will tell you the differences he noticed.

In the end though, it's all personal choice - you really should find a car with these fitted and see how it feels.

If you do go ahead, you'll need to put a bit of work into fitting them properly, the Alfa top mounts don't play well with coilovers - but it can be overcome.

wantok

Quote from: cc147gta on April 05, 2015, 10:00:54 AM
Hey guys, Just wondering if 147 GTA from other countries vary from Aus models. Ive found a seller via ebay selling them for around $1400 delivered and want to buy rather than spending double that here....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bilstein-B14-Gewindefahrwerk-Tuning-Alfa-Romeo-147-937-3-2-GTA-/371291986103?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item5672ba18b7

Cheers Guys !


I had Bilstein B6 shocks and Eibach sports springs on my 147 GTA when I was doing a lot of track days and sprints but they were way too hard (and low) on the road and now have B14 Coilovers which are a great improvement and gained 0.5 seconds around the clubman track at QR as well!!

I highly recommend Tim and the guys at Alfisti for both service, advice and price

Cheers,
Alex