🍀 A Day Out in Wales with the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio 🍀

[@maxchilds7937]

Thanks for all the great Giulia Quadrifoglio videos, they give a great insight into life with a Quad for someone new to Alfa. i've just signed on the dotted line for my own Quad!

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Glad you like them! It’s not as frightening as some will make out. None of them actually own a QV! Ed

[@maxchilds7937]

@@Back_Road_Hero Yep - pleasantly surprised on an extended test drive just how liveable and civilised it was for such a quick car. Question for you; What fuel do you use - standard unleaded or premium? And supermarket or premium e.g Shell / Esso?

[@EndoJase]

Been watching your videos for the last 10 Months Ed and they have been invaluable for me whilst searching for the perfect Giulia QV. I picked up an MY20 in Vesuvio grey with exposed carbon roof and the Sparco's last week and drove it the 180 miles back home. First time even sitting in a QV with the Sparco's but I really did find them unbelievably comfortable for the whole journey.

[@Back_Road_Hero]

That’s great news. I’m always cautious to recommend something that works for me but might not for others. I’m so glad that you found my videos of some small use. Ed

[@NoiserToo]

That engine is music to my ears - thanks for posting!

[@Back_Road_Hero]

It was a great day out. Ed

[@jamesfoster4045]

Another excellent video Ed, great to see and hear your QV in action.

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Thank you. 🙏

[@paulcarter3271]

Thanks Ed, enjoyed your photography on the Highland trip but always look forward to your Quadrifoglio videos - keep up the good work 🍀💯🏁

[@Back_Road_Hero]

That’s the plan. Thank you. E

[@samhicks2220]

Sam Hicks from New Mexico. Great seats and great drive. All the carbon is really amazing. Hahaha! I could certainly make myself comfortable in those carbon sparco seats! That would be no problem. Thank you for the video.

[@demetriosb5758]

The scenery in this video combined with your Gulia is incredible! The color is so fitting for the environment the car is in.

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Thank you. It’s such a lovely part of the UK. Ed

[@ianlee487]

Hey ed I bet you were getting alot of admiring looks in Wales with that masterpiece.

[@Back_Road_Hero]

I see so few on the roads that it certainly brings a smile to my face every time I personally see one. E

[@ianlee487]

@@Back_Road_Hero I'm the same I get so many people asking me about it .and do you find other alfa owners put the thumb up or give you the alfa wave.

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Sometimes. We get more attention in our 1933 Morris then anything else though. 😂😂😂

[@frankE91210]

great spec with the green and the carbon, and nice to see you use the car for its intended purpose!!

[@Back_Road_Hero]

I intend putting plenty of miles on it. It’s perfect as my daily driver. Ed

[@brianl7025]

Wonderful sound track, great roads, a grand day out with an amazing car. Thanks again for reviews 👍

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Glad you enjoyed it. Ed

[@edombre4637]

Nice drive, beautiful car! She cruises in comfort on the highways, and turns into a beast in the twisties. I have the comfort seats and I find them perfect, but I’ve never sat in the CF seats for comparison though.

[@Back_Road_Hero]

I thought the same. There’s a level of comfort in the standard seats that the carbon ones can’t match but at least they have rake adjustment unlike the Porsche GT products. Ed

[@originalgurj1429]

Amazing even when I’m not driving mine these vides help me till the next drive 😅 what roads where they 👀👀

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Just a random road in Wales. I just wandered about. 👍

[@originalgurj1429]

@@Back_Road_Hero will do the same tah

[@martinkeenan9638]

Great video Ed

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Thanks 👍

[@jaw6651]

Thanks for the video. I previously owned a Quadrifoglio (Montycarlo blue, yellow calipers) from new. After 4 years (27k miles) I sold it. However, going to buy another secondhand (from a dealer) probably in Red but Montreal Green is nice also. Aiming for a 22 plate upwards. Let me know if you have any advice before I make the plunge. I plan to do a lot of driving in it and will enjoy it with regular trips from Cornwall to Berkshire. Thanks 🙏

[@Back_Road_Hero]

There’s probably not much I can tell you as a previous owner. The newer (revised interior) cars lack the rawness of the originals. However with the thicker glass and the OPF in the exhaust they’re considerably quieter as well. Touch screen is nice but not essential. Just wait for your perfect spec to come up and I’d advise against the carbon ceramic brakes. Ed

[@jaw6651]

@@Back_Road_Hero thanks very much. Yes like you said in this review I don’t require the ceramic brakes either. Looking forward to getting back into one soon & thanks again for your videos.

[@MB-zt9eo]

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[@ohhyesitsonlyme]

Nice 👍. If I did that (and had the fun on wide empty roads - none here in Hertfordshire) in my Stelvio Quadrifoglio, I'd be struggling to see 25mpg! Aside from carrying a bit more weight (the car not me), I guess I may have rather more lead in my right foot! Cheers, Per

[@Back_Road_Hero]

It’s the permanent four wheel drive that kills the Stelvio mpg Per. E

[@ohhyesitsonlyme]

@@Back_Road_Hero it’s actually predominantly RWD, with the fronts cutting in if slip is sensed, but the additional drive gear etc does suck the fuel, even when not in use, but it’s SOOOO much fun 🫡🫡😍😍

[@edombre4637]

I meant to ask you: how do you open the valves in adv efficiency mode? In mine, the valves only open in D and R modes (and they do that automatically, and switch off in N and A modes)- I have a MY2020.

[@Back_Road_Hero]

I use a valve controller. Mine is a Squadra which plugs into the OBD port. You’ll also need a Security Gateway Bridge on all cars newer than Feb 2018. My last car had and AHM controller which is hardwired to the valves and works by remote control. There’s another way that you simply pull off the vacuum pipes to the valves and plug the ends. They stay open permanently then and is virtually a zero cost option. The Squadra is the most elegant solution since it provides other functions like launch assist and the ability to lower the front spoiler for cleaning etc. Hope this helps? Ed

[@edombre4637]

@@Back_Road_Hero thank you so much for explaining. I love the sound with the valves open. I might look into this.

[@Back_Road_Hero]

It makes a huge difference for me. Even on Dynamic mode the valves are modulated. Ie they’re not open fully until higher revs.

[@davidfuters7152]

Do you still have the XK ?

[@Back_Road_Hero]

It was a choice between the Maserati 3200GT and the XKR. Both cars were inherited by my wife. She chose the 3200 due to the memories associated with her dad. I argued heavily towards the Jag but lost. Ed

[@fuhrerpolizei86]

Lovely lovely sweet ride Ed. Thanks for the upload! I just saw the facelifted version of your exact car here in Alfa Singapore. Their showroom unit just arrived and it's an exact replica of yours with new headlights and red calipers but minus the bucket seats. Looks epic. Can't imagine the joy u have seeing Valentina is your driveway daily 🎉

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Life is too short to drive a boring car. The facelift 2024 model also has the mechanical limited slip differential and the Matt carbon interior. Either seating option is just great. Depends on your use case. Ed

[@kevdavies3445]

a470 my home turf you could have diverted up th a4059 nice road

[@Back_Road_Hero]

That’s good to know. I was headed to the black mountain pass but I think I got a little lost! Pity. I’ll do it again sometime hopefully. Ed

[@markheard5559]

You don’t want the valves open all time it’s nice to drive it quiet thru villages etc. no need to

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Yes. That’s the way I use it. So easy with the trigger on the stick. E

[@markheard5559]

Y iu don’t need memory seats. U don’t need heated seats plus you use it as a toy like I do not every day.

[@Back_Road_Hero]

This is my daily driver. I use it to go to work. But you’re correct, I don’t need the comfort seats. E

[@fuhrerpolizei86]

Just curious what was the voice that warned u about the speed cameras? Was it the car or your in car camera?

[@Back_Road_Hero]

It was my WAZE app on my phone through the onboard CarPlay. It’s a license saver. 😁

[@fuhrerpolizei86]

Cool thanks for the clarification!