BJL
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Some time ago I spoke with Matthew at Giallo enquiring whether the QP GTS Bilstein setup could be retro fitted to my 07 Sport GT with Skyhook.
After much research on his part he concluded that it could be done and the cost would be approx £1800 including revised geometry setup and the magic work of the Sonic Screwdriver etc.
I had asked Meridien sometime earlier if this could be done but got the impression they would rather not but during the enquiry from Giallo about parts required Meridien became aware of my negotiations with Matthew and felt somewhat hurt that I should consider going elsewhere. They did confirm that Giallo sources parts from them on a regular basis and that they hold them in high esteem as an independant but even so as they have looked after my cars for a decade or so they would prefer it if I let them do the work.
Obviously I did not wish to offend Meridien who have always offered first class service and will be providing the new Cali when it comes out so I spoke with Matthew and explained the situation. he was most understanding and made it very clear he had no wish to upset the good relationship I had with Meridien so the job was done last week.
What a transformation. Gone is the body roll, the car feels so much more planted as if running on rails. It feels as if hewn from solid with no jitters groans or creeks. I've set the tyre pressure at 2 bar alround which gives plenty of initial compliance but as in the GTS a very taught ride.
The price from Meridien was to be £2,200 all in but unfortunately one of the hub bolts would not free and stripped the thread, which I understand can be an issue after a few years, which added another £1,000 to the bill but even at that amount it has transformed the car and made it feel brand new again. Win Win with the best gearbox and the best setup.
Meridien did say that the stripped thread could be helicoiled at no cost but Maserati would not approve them doing it which is understandable. This is of course where an indi would benefit by not being bound by the retraints from above.
All in all my thanks to Matthew for confirming it could be done and being so magnanamous and to Meridien for an exellent job.
After much research on his part he concluded that it could be done and the cost would be approx £1800 including revised geometry setup and the magic work of the Sonic Screwdriver etc.
I had asked Meridien sometime earlier if this could be done but got the impression they would rather not but during the enquiry from Giallo about parts required Meridien became aware of my negotiations with Matthew and felt somewhat hurt that I should consider going elsewhere. They did confirm that Giallo sources parts from them on a regular basis and that they hold them in high esteem as an independant but even so as they have looked after my cars for a decade or so they would prefer it if I let them do the work.
Obviously I did not wish to offend Meridien who have always offered first class service and will be providing the new Cali when it comes out so I spoke with Matthew and explained the situation. he was most understanding and made it very clear he had no wish to upset the good relationship I had with Meridien so the job was done last week.
What a transformation. Gone is the body roll, the car feels so much more planted as if running on rails. It feels as if hewn from solid with no jitters groans or creeks. I've set the tyre pressure at 2 bar alround which gives plenty of initial compliance but as in the GTS a very taught ride.
The price from Meridien was to be £2,200 all in but unfortunately one of the hub bolts would not free and stripped the thread, which I understand can be an issue after a few years, which added another £1,000 to the bill but even at that amount it has transformed the car and made it feel brand new again. Win Win with the best gearbox and the best setup.
Meridien did say that the stripped thread could be helicoiled at no cost but Maserati would not approve them doing it which is understandable. This is of course where an indi would benefit by not being bound by the retraints from above.
All in all my thanks to Matthew for confirming it could be done and being so magnanamous and to Meridien for an exellent job.
