[alfa] RE: 164 struts/ coil overs

[Brad Anesi <brad.anesi@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bill-  I can't believe you would charge such an exorbitant rate for such
parts!  Everyone knows you can purchase coil-overs that look almost the same
for half that price in Afghanistan and then have them transported via
container, arriving only six months later.

I know you didn't actually announce the price, but I just wanted to be the
first to flame you.... :o) <VBG> <LOL>  etc....

In all seriousness (wait, he wasn't serious?), coil-overs are a great way to
go for a car that may see mixed street/track/4-season/etc use.  A side
benefit is the fact that you can run wider, lower profile tires, due to the
additional clearance provided by the smaller diameter spring.  More bonus
point in this case, as it appears the bearing is correctly located on shock
top rather than bottom.  What was Alfa thinking, any way?  If I hadn't
already upgraded to Konis and sport springs, I'd be getting on this line....

Brad
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From: AlfaBill <mail@domain.elided>
Subject: [alfa] 164 struts/ coil overs

Hi Alfisti, 

As I have 4 164s in the drive and likely, just as you are, wondering what
I'm going to do for struts as they keep getting more expensive,  I am
investigating a complete replacement coil over strut set that is a bolt
in designed for the 164.

This wouldn't be for everyone, but if you have a nice 164 that you plan
to keep and want something of an upgrade, this might do it. 

It has a top mounted bearing for rotation instead of the plastic center
piece. I'm getting landed pricing and hopefully a set to check out
shortly. 

If there is interest, please let me know.
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