How low can you go.....

**sprintgtc** · #1 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 02:44 PM

I just finished up a complete rebuild of the differential in the Super. It leaked horribly and was really the last unknown part on the car. Anyway, I installed 'red' springs in the car when first assembled and the rear was a bit too high for my taste. I decided to try another set of 'red' springs from the shelf that had been cut 2 inches (coil and half). The car sits level now. Is it too low or just right? I can't decide.

BTW, it handles well, rides fine, clears speed bumps, and is very driveable at this height, so it is really just a style issue. I'm interested in your collective thoughts. - Thanks.

**Peter** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 03:18 PM

It does not look bad at all, but I think it's just a tad too low for my taste

**Andrew** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 03:51 PM

Looks good to me. My ground-scaper Berlina is too low for me (see photo; I didn't do it), but this car looks just fine.

Andrew

**Ish-Man** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 04:08 PM

Could you drop a photo into the post with the taller rear spring height? It would be great to compare in one location.

How could you not like your beautiful Giulia.

py105 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 04:13 PM

Mike - I think it's perfect mate. It certainly doesn't look lowered, if you get what I mean.

Hans-Peter · #6 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 04:46 PM

It looks exactly right to me

Giulia Bianca · #7 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 11:34 PM

magnificent car !!!!

**italiansedanman** · #8 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 03:22 AM

Spot on. Lurvely car man.

orden · #9 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 03:35 AM

I think 1 inch higher at the back or 1 inch lower at the front. it reminds me of my old Berlina with sagging back springs. The super has a much better stance than the Berlina ready to pounce!

Damo105 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 04:22 AM

Looks perfect. Great stance on the road

super1750 · #11 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 05:48 AM

Looks very good to me too. If anything at all, I'd drop it down about 3/4 of an inch in the front too. That would probably make it look a tad more aggresive. After all, it is a sports car!
regards
Bob

Alleggerita · #12 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sprintgtc

BTW, it handles well, rides fine, clears speed bumps, and is very driveable at this height, so it is really just a style issue. I'm interested in your collective thoughts. - Thanks.

**lowmileage** · #13 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 07:09 AM

Mike,
That is one snazzy cruiser

. Rates a 10 in my book

. Er, nice undercarriage

Regards, Fred

**sprintgtc** · #14 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 09:21 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. The rear is about 1 1/2" lower with the short springs. The front came up a bit, too. I think I'll run it through the summer and see how I feel then. Below is a 'before' pic. You can see a lot more rear tire.

Fred: I know, but I can't seem to bring myself to lay on the ground and scrub the underside. Maybe someday. I did spend about 3 hours cleaning the diff casting. I'm amazed how clean it came.

**lowmileage** · #15 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sprintgtc

... but I can't seem to bring myself to lay on the ground and scrub the underside. Maybe someday.