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MattyB · 09-03-2008

Never driven a 156 of any form but...

Torque steer isn't an issue, IMO. I never had significant problems with it, but you do get it a little. Q2 diff is pretty much and essential upgrade, both in terms of preventative maintenance and as an upgrade.

Understeer is more of an issue, its bound to be with a big V6. Tweeked geo and stiffer rear ARB helps. Coilovers really are a big improvement too, both in handling and avoiding it grounding out.

And .... I was always informed that the 147 handled slightly better than the 156 out of the box? Its got VDC aswell.

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MattyB AO Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Mids Posts: 523 Member car: 147 GTA	Re: 147 GTA owners views. Never driven a 156 of any form but... Torque steer isn't an issue, IMO. I never had significant problems with it, but you do get it a little. Q2 diff is pretty much and essential upgrade, both in terms of preventative maintenance and as an upgrade. Understeer is more of an issue, its bound to be with a big V6. Tweeked geo and stiffer rear ARB helps. Coilovers really are a big improvement too, both in handling and avoiding it grounding out. And .... I was always informed that the 147 handled slightly better than the 156 out of the box? Its got VDC aswell. -- Matt Nuvelo 147GTA