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Double wishbone suspension #479308 09/11/2007 03:23 09/11/2007 03:23
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 928 Wimbledon paddy OP Enjoying the ride
paddy OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 928 Wimbledon	The newer Alfa's like the 147, and the 156, (which also apparently an evolution of the tipo floorpan ) use double whishbone suspension up front. Could this work on the coupe, or is it missing the relevent mount points for the upper wishbone? Last edited by paddy; 09/11/2007 03:24.

Re: Double wishbone suspension [Re: paddy] #479324 09/11/2007 03:31 09/11/2007 03:31
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Nobby Unregistered N	Good question, i haven't a clue though. Apparently you can fit the rear subframe from a GTV on the coupe and its more adjustable (unsure how easy it would be)

Re: Double wishbone suspension [Re: ] #479327 09/11/2007 03:32 09/11/2007 03:32
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,123 Cumbria stan Dr. Frankenstan
stan Dr. Frankenstan Forum Demigod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,123 Cumbria	I suspect Carl would be one of the few people to know but I doubt it could be done from what I've seen under there I'm kind of hoping to be proved wrong though

Re: Double wishbone suspension [Re: stan] #479390 09/11/2007 04:22 09/11/2007 04:22
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,349 North Wales Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58
Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58 Forum Fossil Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,349 North Wales	You could all have an extra paranoia then, as you'd have an extra suspension arm to replace The top arm is just as prone to wearing out as the rest.

Re: Double wishbone suspension [Re: Theresa] #479439 09/11/2007 06:23 09/11/2007 06:23
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,580 Melbourne, Australia Scuderia My life on the forum
Scuderia My life on the forum Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,580 Melbourne, Australia	It wont fit, the design is very different. The strut towers were altered to suit.

Re: Double wishbone suspension [Re: Theresa] #479471 09/11/2007 12:45 09/11/2007 12:45
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,123 Cumbria stan Dr. Frankenstan
stan Dr. Frankenstan Forum Demigod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,123 Cumbria	Originally Posted by Theresa You could all have an extra paranoia then, as you'd have an extra suspension arm to replace The top arm is just as prone to wearing out as the rest. Trust you to think of the negatives

Re: Double wishbone suspension [Re: Scuderia] #479543 09/11/2007 14:18 09/11/2007 14:18
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 928 Wimbledon paddy OP Enjoying the ride
paddy OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 928 Wimbledon	OK - Cheers