The Q2...

OperationAlfa · #1 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Oh my god...

This little unit is amazing.. the difference is unbelieveable!

Many thanks to Ned and the team at Autolusso!

Hamster · #2 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

So, you like it then?

OperationAlfa · #3 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Put it this way, ned put me on a roundabout and said try it out.... I was there for 30 mins!

boxer456 · #4 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Hmm, I need one.How much and where?

boxer456 · #5 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Autolusso, good bunch, how much?

OperationAlfa · #6 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

It was £500 but the price of the q2 has just gone up a bit.. I'd give Ned a call.

Auto Lusso - UK's Largest Independent New Alfa Romeo Supplier and Alfa Romeo Servicing

Hamster · #7 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Feeling sick OA?

boxer456 · #8 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Thats not bad, Autolusso do seem to come highly recommended, did you go for the conversion due to a problem or just because you wanted to? Either way, seems like an excellent decision.

#9 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

I wonder how much it is for the 2.5 V6 156, must be a massively worthy upgrade of any 156 to be honest,

OperationAlfa · #10 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Originally Posted by Hammy156

Feeling sick OA?

keep walking into things!

Originally Posted by boxer456

Thats not bad, Autolusso do seem to come highly recommended, did you go for the conversion due to a problem or just because you wanted to? Either way, seems like an excellent decision.

Well I was going to have it done regardless this month...

However my diff was on it's way out so it was just as well I had a problem that meant the car was with Autolusso earlier than planned.

Hamster · #11 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

keep walking into things!

that good, eh?

boxer456 · #12 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Month after next for me then, think I might get those Koni shocks fitted at the same time, sorry to harp on but my car has the original diff aftr 93,00 miles, but it can last forever!

Mr_Caine · #13 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

My diff was on it's way out

What were the signs?

OperationAlfa · #14 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

It was making a horrible rattly noise on idle!!

(which we originally thought was the gearbox)

When the diff was taken out this was confirmed as the diff. both side cogs were loose and there was a crack in one of the shafts..

(if that makes any sense..

. sorry)

boxer456 · #15 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

I meant can't last forever, why sooooooooo good?

OperationAlfa · #16 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

because the front wheels dont go half as beserk when you put the power down on a hard corner!

The diff allows the outside wheel to grip more...

+ YouTube Video

boxer456 · #17 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Amazing, in a way its a shame Alfa didnt do these things to start with but in a way, also glad they didnt, as this is the kinda thing that makes Alfa enthusiasts!

boxer456 · #18 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Excellent video, Alfa are learning! Me even slower than Alfa. Im getting a Q2.

Pud237 · #19 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Originally Posted by Darren156

I wonder how much it is for the 2.5 V6 156, must be a massively worthy upgrade of any 156 to be honest,

It would be the same price, as its the exact same unit..

Really glad you're happy with it Joe.. I think the Q2 really makes the GTA 'complete'.

boxer456 · #20 (**Post Link**) 13-05-2008

Q2 Definately on my list, but thinking (I have only owned this car for a month), cambelt last changed 08/2005 @ 52,282 miles,now done 93,500 miles?? front anti roll bar linkage need doing, rest of suspension ok, air con capput (nothing wrong with compressor etc but hose needs replacing). All normal problems I suppose, should I keep this car and improve or buy a lower mileage one for more money (I paid £7,000, really is in excellent cond, 1 good owner)

BigFoot · #21 (**Post Link**) 14-05-2008

Are there any downsides to the Q2?? Just wondering.

#22 (**Post Link**) 14-05-2008

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Are there any downsides to the Q2?? Just wondering.

It's so popular, everyone will have one. That means we early adopters can't play the smug susan anymore.....

No downsides whatsoever that I can see. It's very cost effective, improves handling significantly and can prevent diff problems (esp it would appear in the 147 GTA). For once, we can have jam on it.

Joe, glad you like it. I was flying around some of my favourite twisty bits last night loving the Q2 and was glad of the PF pads when a fox jumped out in front of me. Certainly burnt off any glazing with that stop. Great combination of mods, thanks Ned and Autolusso.

Cheers,

Nigel

Trailbraker · #23 (**Post Link**) 14-05-2008

Not really

A smidgin of extra torque steer on uneven roads if pushing, but balanced against less torque steer on any other type of road and far better mechanical traction and control around corners.

For heavily modified cars the extra torque steer on very bumpy roads might be more noticable than when compared to a clutch type LSD which doesn't have instantaneous torque transfer as load changes on the wheels and will resist spinning up a single wheel better..

The Q2 is silent and unobtrusive for normal driving and is as tough as nails.

At that price it really is a no brainer..

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Are there any downsides to the Q2?? Just wondering.

OperationAlfa · #24 (**Post Link**) 14-05-2008

Originally Posted by Trailbraker

At that price it really is a no brainer..

Couldn't agree more..

I had tube problems in London this morning so I had to drive to work...

I love roundabouts....

Autolusso · #25 (**Post Link**) 14-05-2008

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

Couldn't agree more..

I had tube problems in London this morning so I had to drive to work...

I love roundabouts....

I thought you were going to crash your car on that roundabout last night

Ned

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