Xmas treats for the Integrale...

[DJC]

Its winter time and therefore time for the car's annual winter pamper service.

What does the old girl deserve this year? Any nominations? My wheels need recon. but Ive been holding off because Ive been pondering over buying a set of the white ultra-lightweights instead. What do we think?

Im not after tuning the car, it stays standard in the engine dept.

This plan is course dependant on the wife not scalping me for "wasting" more money on "that chav" car!

[The Londoner]

DJC said:

This plan is course dependant on the wife not scalping me for "wasting" more money on "that chav" car!

Can you not trade her in for a more understanding model? It is one of the biggest motoring regrets of my life that I turned down a chance to have an Integrale as a company car when they first came out

[DJC]

That wouldnt go down well ...esp with my family who regard marrying my wife as the only sensible decision Ive taken in 30yrs!

[jacobyte]

Get some suspension, it makes a world of difference, providing a modern ride and even better handling. RSR is very good, and Ohlins better still if you have the budget.

Edited by jacobyte on Friday 21st November 08:46

[TCEvo]

DJC said:

This plan is course dependant on the wife not scalping me for "wasting" more money on "that chav" car!

when I first got mine my mates wife referred to it as a chavmobile - something to do with, in her opinion, looking like a nova!

Agree with the OP - go with the suspension dude..

& the wheels...

& ....

[jackal]

can you get ohlines for the EVO2 ?

how much ?

and is it any good on the road with a proper supple compliant ride

[jacobyte]

Yes, Ohlins is available for 8/16v and Evos. It is an excellent setup; probably the best avaiable for a Grale. RSR is almost as good and about half the cost.

[jackal]

is it strictly for the circuit ? and how much is it ?

[jacobyte]

It's like having modern suspension on the road, ironing out bumps whilst controlling the springs really well on fast bumps. Then adjust it to your preference and it's an excellent track setup. For very smooth tracks like Silverstone you might want to swap the springs for stiffer ones, but no real need. I thimk it's about £3-4k