Milano Verde Springs & Engine Stands

["Frank P.Filice" <filice@domain.elided>]

Hello All,

I'm looking for suggestions/prior experiences as to which springs are best 
for the rear end of my '88 Verde?  A year ago I ordered the Milano Verde 
'88 on 'Sport' springs from Ricambi and instead received their universal 
'Sport' replacement springs (AL4710 - spec'd for Milano 2.5 up to '87 and 
Alfetta) which will work on all transaxle Alfas but vary in stiffness and 
height dependent on the model (body weight) that they are installed in.  If 
I use the springs sent to me, the rear of the Verde will lower by 2" and 
the stiffness will be increased by 33%.  While the stiffness sounds OK, 
lowering by 2" is not acceptable.  I was hoping for the 1" - 1.5" lowering 
as advertised in their monthly ad in the Alfa Owner with the 'Sport' 
springs specifically for the '88 on models.

By the way, it sounds like they only stock the AL4710 in the 'Sport' stiffness.

My goal with using the 'Sport' springs was to replace the sagging/soft 
original springs, lower the car 1"-1.5", and have a little bit stiffer rear 
end for the Verde.  I was not going to do anything with the front torsion 
bars.  The only other change would be to add Koni 'Yellow' shocks on all 4 
wheels.

Any ideas/suggestions as to which springs I should use for the rear of the 
Verde - this is an everyday driver and I want to keep it somewhat 
comfortable?  Is it unrealistic to think that I can change the rear springs 
only and not mess with the front torsion bars?

Regarding engine stands, I had one made that is very similar to the Alfa 
engine stands that use the motor mount studs as mount points and can rotate 
the block assy..  If anyone wants detailed digital pics - let me know.

TIA
Frank


74 GTV, 81 GTV6, 88 Verde
Houston, TX

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