Adjustments needed for a drive to Italy.
Discussion
So a quick synopsis, friends are getting married in Italy(near Assisi) in June next year, decided I want to to drive there in the Caterham (previously done a 2500 mile euro drive in a Caterham 10+ years ago, so know what’s to be expected)
My 7 is quite track oriented so will need to do a few changes, most notably raise the suspension and fit a higher temp thermostat.
The last time I did a long trip in a 7 across Europe, it was far more set up for road use with the leather seats and soft suspension. Whilst I think I can cope with the Tillets, I’m wondering if them combined with the ‘track spec’ Bilsteins will be a bit too much? Has anyone done a long tour with the Tillets and track Bilsteins?
Obligatory pic for reference:
My 7 is quite track oriented so will need to do a few changes, most notably raise the suspension and fit a higher temp thermostat.
The last time I did a long trip in a 7 across Europe, it was far more set up for road use with the leather seats and soft suspension. Whilst I think I can cope with the Tillets, I’m wondering if them combined with the ‘track spec’ Bilsteins will be a bit too much? Has anyone done a long tour with the Tillets and track Bilsteins?
Obligatory pic for reference:
antonio.cocchi said:
Hi!
I'm based in Italy, driving with tillet is not an issue if we speak about stifness and ass confort, different if we involve temperature. Remember that here we can have High temperature all day long, last May there was several day with +35°C from 10am to 6pm.
Prepare to have wet back.
My summer setup involve no Doors and a half Hood. Sun hit as f
k!
I'm based in Italy, driving with tillet is not an issue if we speak about stifness and ass confort, different if we involve temperature. Remember that here we can have High temperature all day long, last May there was several day with +35°C from 10am to 6pm.
Prepare to have wet back.
My summer setup involve no Doors and a half Hood. Sun hit as f
k!Edited by antonio.cocchi on Tuesday 12th December 07:19
antonio.cocchi said:
Looks like we have very similar 7’s!!
The heat isn’t an issue for me, half my family is Texan and Im completely content over there in 40+ degree heat.😁
Aeroscreens said:
Toured for many years with a Tillett and aeros and found it more than comfortable but I do have one of Oxted Trimmings leather inserts. I've sprinted and toured with the same set-up for many 1000's of miles, but I do have one way adjustable dampers. Just do it and enjoy yourself and the drive by avoiding motorways.
I’ve got an aero screen as well, but will not be using that for the drive 😄.Edited by Aeroscreens on Wednesday 13th December 22:33
I’ll probably use motorways for the drive down, but take a more scenic route coming back.
Current coilovers are incredibly firm, so thinking about picking up a used set of softer ones to fit for the drive. Will definitely look into the Tillet inserts though.
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