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Well, I’m back… I sold my 2019 Ti Sport for a bit of profit and decided to add a 4C Launch Edition (number 075 of 500) to my Alfa garage! I found a deal I simply couldn’t pass up—under 3,000 miles, perfect condition, climatized storage… Completely stock. It is an absolute beast of a little car, not going to lie and it’s stunning.
I’ve only had a little over a week and already started modding a bit.
First to go, the stock race side exit chrome exhaust. It’s a great exhaust, loud, with a great pitch; but when looking for my 4C, one thing I wanted was center exit—which it came stock with as an option in later years. But, the launch editions are special—even though I got the most common color, Alfa Rosso—it came loaded up with every option including $8K worth of stock CF bits which would cost well over that now to replace.
So, first mod installed today. A Centerline Competizone center exit exhaust developed by Magnaflow. It’s the Corsa sound (no mufflers) and Nero. Comes complete with the replacement diffuser screens. Have a little listen to this beautiful beast… Nothing quite like it and it sounds like I have a jet engine behind me between the engine revs, shifts and rocket for an exhaust. Make no mistakes, the 4C is designed for the racing enthusiast—carbon fiber tub coming in at a little over 2,000lbs and absolutely zero creature comforts. Power steering? Nah. Glove compartment? Nope. Sun visors? Barely.
I have new rubber on order (the original ones are in fantastic shape—I’m just burning them up), 15mm front spacers and 25mm rear spacers from Eurocompulsion just came in (will install during tires); new racing engine mount (you can watch the engine flexing in the rear view, needs a bit more rigidity); throttle controller coming in; and researching ECU clones to push this tiny super car over 400WHP.
Other than these things, only minor aesthetic changes—I replaced the orange side markers with darks from and OEM Fiat 500 Pop/Lounge (non Abarth). Ordered the Biscione shields, replacing the white side blinkers with dark; adding a CF engine cover (displays nicely through the vented back window); nothing much else. At first I didn’t like the old school logo with the gold trim; but after getting rid of the chrome side exit exhaust, it has a classic look that I really like.
So, over the past 2 years and a 9 months, I’ve owned 5 Alfa Romeo’s, 3 currently and I have had a total of three unscheduled shop visits. Two battery replacements and a fuel sensor on the 2022 Stelvio within the first week of delivery. I went ahead and purchased a MOPAR full warranty on the 4C since it had lapsed—this gives me some piece of mind that any gremlins that plagued the early models (very few, mostly tranny issues as a result of a moisture shield needing to be added—I’m adding that shield and had the TSM flashed today with the most current software). This has by far been the most reliable and fun brand I have every owned.
Anyway, a couple of pics of the Quadrifoglio—just PPF’d, ceramic coated and added tint yesterday—and the rest of the garage. I was sad to let the Ti Sport go—had everything, including options that are no longer available. But, the QV, even with the track rubber Pirellis are brilliant in most conditions over 35 degrees. Even in the rain, I can throttle down everything and it cruises right along. Add some Sottozero 3’s on it during the winter and I think I’ll be good with the Stelvio in the lineup as well.
I’ve learned a ton about the brand and these machines since starting this journey—happy to answer any questions
So, over the past 2 years and a 9 months, I’ve owned 5 Alfa Romeo’s, 3 currently and I have had a total of three unscheduled shop visits. Two battery replacements and a fuel sensor on the 2022 Stelvio within the first week of delivery. I went ahead and purchased a MOPAR full warranty on the 4C since it had lapsed—this gives me some piece of mind that any gremlins that plagued the early models (very few, mostly tranny issues as a result of a moisture shield needing to be added—I’m adding that shield and had the TSM flashed today with the most current software). This has by far been the most reliable and fun brand I have every owned.
Anyway, a couple of pics of the Quadrifoglio—just PPF’d, ceramic coated and added tint yesterday—and the rest of the garage. I was sad to let the Ti Sport go—had everything, including options that are no longer available. But, the QV, even with the track rubber Pirellis are brilliant in most conditions over 35 degrees. Even in the rain, I can throttle down everything and it cruises right along. Add some Sottozero 3’s on it during the winter and I think I’ll be good with the Stelvio in the lineup as well.
I’ve learned a ton about the brand and these machines since starting this journey—happy to answer any questions
Quick shot of a launch at 3500 RPM (see note, picking up a friend, neighbors wanted to see a pull, so they closed up the street and all got behind me):
Some aesthetic shit--replaced the white blinkers with dark gloss and amber bulb; replaced the amber markers with dark (they actually came off of a Fiat 500 Hopper, lmao). I'm toiling with the yellow Biscione Scuderia on the side--I LOVE the way the yellow pops on the Alfa Rosso--and while it's perfectly acceptable to have it on the fenders, too many people confuse it with a Ferrari, which isn't what I want, at all. Since this is a Launch Edition (075/500, although only 341 made it here), it's listed as a 4C Quadrifoglio Verde (the clover). Alfa never released them with the badging; but they make the official aluminum and ceramic badges for them. I found them in Italy and ordered--put them on based on Alfa's unreleased LE's images. You can see pics of both below.
Making over 317HP now at the wheels (up from 237) with the upgrades--I'd like to get to 347+ with the intake and stage 2 ECU tune. Could get to close to 400 with a new intercooler and stage 3 ECU--but, I'm honestly really happy with where it's at right now. It keeps up with the big boys without issue at its weight and smokes through turns--fucking go-cart.
^ Last three shots--only two Alfa's invited to The Event 2 -- largest super and hypercar event in the midwest, raising money for Make-a-Wish: https://theeventohio.com
Shmee gave a shout out to the Giulia in his coverage video
There were more Lotus's than Alfa's lmao.
And some minor updates to the Giulia--some Koshi CF bits here and there, de-chromed as much as possible, same to the Stelvio (de-chromed, didn't add any CF bits). Also added PPF/Ceramic Coat/Tint to the QV.
Last edited by hdcolumbus; 06-25-2022 at 01:08 AM.
It absolutely is—and I just bought the stage 2 ecu clone—it’s about to get a whole lot louder and faster haha! A 2022 NSX was thumbing me up on the highway today—looked like it had a few mods, including exhaust. I was holding my own and then he dropped into another dimension. I couldn’t get to 4th quick enough and all I saw was his taillights until he let off. I knew right then that I was ordering the stage 2.
it might be a member’s nsx in the forum—it had a purple wrap, central Ohio area.
Love the cars. Is that carbon grille one of the mods you did or does it come from the factory like that?
It’s an overlay by Koshi. I’m not overly happy with it because it really doesn’t sit as flush as I’d like. So, I ordered an OEM CF grille that used to come with CF optioned models. I haven’t put it on yet because it requires pulling off the front bumper—not excited to do that, most assuredly I’ll snap a fastener.
Same, keeping the Quadrifoglio badging and placed one of the Alfa Scuderias on the engine cover for homage to both Enzo and Biscione. It’s slightly visible through the back window.
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I’ve posted in this thread. Major updates to the 4C, including a stage 2 tune, added intakes, lightened it up a bit. Had some custom carbon fiber designed for both the Giulia and 4C; picked up my third Stelvio—a 2023 Quadrifoglio in Verde Montreal.
The tune on my 4C is pushing close to 360WHP and currently holds the 1/4 mile record for a non Quad Alfa on Dragy, with just over 11s at 119MPH. I’m also in the process of adding a stage 2 ECM tune to the Giulia quad from Ideal Race—including new intakes and catless downpipes. Also added a double-h front pipe from the GTAm. That should be finished this week and will be making over 605HP after it is said and done.
In preparation for the extra HP and torque, I had custom forged wheels made; updated the size of my tires to 255/295 front and rears. It’s been an awesome ride, you can follow my IG @alfaromeo.614 to follow along.
Here is a bit of media if you don’t feel like messing with IG.
01-27-2022, 09:35 AM
@ 4C... 
Congratulations!
