So...Might just keep it.

aziraphale · #1 (**Post Link**) 10-05-12

Now i definitely know what's wrong with the suspension on my 156 GTA (Cheers Joss!) and it's a really simple and maybe free fix, i've considered keeping the car.

I've been driving like a granny although it's damn hard to do what with it going like something brown off a greasy stick and i can persuade 90 miles out of £20 of fuel (14.40L at last fill) at the moment so economy's not so bad.

What can i do to further improve the car and the general drive? i've noticed the car seems to handle better with weight in the boot, i'm guessing that's due to the balance being shifted, should i permanently leave something heavy-ish in the boot and/or move the battery, or is moving the battery considered a no-no by the purists?

Brakes all round are a "to-do".

What would a remap do for performance and economy?

Dr GTA · #2 (**Post Link**) 10-05-12

Remap doesn't do much.

Eibach ARB's... at least you don't have to touch the shocks to fit them!

Keithy · #3 (**Post Link**) 10-05-12

If you stick weight in the boot you are going to be lugging more stuff around, hence less mpg.

aziraphale · #4 (**Post Link**) 10-05-12

OA - the ARB's are standard, but replaced within the last year, so they're not getting touched for a while although if i could get a rear one on it's own, i would replace that because it's a doddle.

Keithy, true, but a better drive....even taking the spare wheel out makes it feel more nose-heavy.

Dr GTA · #5 (**Post Link**) 10-05-12

Sure, but they are the best upgrade you can do to the car!

aziraphale · #6 (**Post Link**) 10-05-12

so i've heard - but then not so long ago i heard FSD's were, and now people are saying differently! :P

Dr GTA · #7 (**Post Link**) 10-05-12

I never rated them.

Keithy · #8 (**Post Link**) 10-05-12

Assume you have done the top engine mount?

aziraphale · #9 (**Post Link**) 10-05-12

first thing i did

alfabeat · #10 (**Post Link**) 12-05-12

Originally Posted by aziraphale

What can i do to further improve the car and the general drive? i've noticed the car seems to handle better with weight in the boot, i'm guessing that's due to the balance being shifted, should i permanently leave something heavy-ish in the boot and/or move the battery, or is moving the battery considered a no-no by the purists?

Sell it and buy a Sportwagon?

Keithy · #11 (**Post Link**) 12-05-12

Originally Posted by alfabeat

Sell it and buy a Snortwagon?

aziraphale · #12 (**Post Link**) 12-05-12

haha, but who would trade a saloon for an SW?

Joss · #13 (**Post Link**) 12-05-12

Eibach anti roll bars
CF2 Manafolds with EQUAL Length front pipes ( not the wizard ones as they aren't EQ but Dans as they produce the power) They are a git to fit mind

Keithy · #14 (**Post Link**) 12-05-12

Originally Posted by aziraphale

haha, but who would trade a saloon for an SW?

Errr..., that would be me!

TBF, it was from a 2.5 to a 3.2, but even so.

aziraphale · #15 (**Post Link**) 12-05-12

well, yeah, trading "up" in that sense.

i got my words wrong anyhoo, i meant who would trade a SW for a saloon, if you get me.

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