3200 gt test drive

[v12v8]

lone granger said:

craigw said: see my profile, I love the wheels. ARE 19 INCH usable without going silly on profile - better fills arches, however no doubt implications with the tricky electronics and handling? - If it is possible, will Mr Trident approve?

Get an assetto corsa - it has a lowered ride height and the 4200 wheels. Actually, the 4200 wheels first appeared on the 3200 Assetto Corsa, but they are titanium coloured.

I would advise against 19" wheels. The wheel arches will not be able to accomoodate them and if you get a wider wheel than standard, you will wear away the tread against the inside of the arch.

[mr_tony]

staying O/T...

Nick - I'm about to upgrade my pads to the assetto harder compound versions - any pros / cond form your point of view?

[chris_crossley]

Just a technical detail.

All wheels have the same rolling diamiter. If your tyre where bigger then you speedo would have a lower MPH and your mileometer would run slow. When you fit 19" it refer's to the Alloy size. To adjust this a lower side profile(tyre wall) will be fitted to the alloy. The lower the profile the more noise/vibration. On the upside the more feedback.

[McNab]

Thanks guys,

Looks like Black/Bordeaux or Blu Nettuno/Navy.

Dealers don't seem to have all the option details yet, but that should be sorted out in the next few weeks.

Tried the colours using the Quattroporte configurator, and it works quite well apart from the 'high-tech' fabric bit across the fascia.

[mr_tony]

Having seen the 'hi-tech' fabric, I would avoid it if possible.

Like the early 80's 911 chequerboard seats I'm sure it's very trendy and of the moment, but will probably date rather poorly.

Black bordeaux would be a great combination.

[McNab - you don't fancy selling it on to me after 12 months do you ?]

[Leithen]

mr_tony said:

[McNab - you don't fancy selling it on to me after 12 months do you ?]

There's already a queue I'm afraid.....

[McNab]

I think I better keep quiet about this until the demonstrator arrives in Scotland!!

[mr_tony]

Well I look forward very much to hearing you impressions Ian when you do drive the demo car!