Palmball
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Right...need some serious opinion here please chaps.
There are two suspension systems in question here - 1) the MC Handling Pack which is a factory option on any GT-S and 2) the set-up from the MC Stradale.
I had a call from GP today to confirm all the part numbers they quoted are for the MC 'Handling Pack' yet they are in fact identical part numbers as those fitted to their MC Stradale demonstrator. With the sole exception of the dampers.
So, the difference between the two set-ups is entirely down to the dampers but I reckon its the dampers that are key to the way the Stradale drives so it's important I get this right. Just to confirm....all the other bits - anti-roll bars, bushes and springs - are all identical whichever set up I go for but they are keen to sell me the 'handling pack' option dampers as thats the one thats approved for my car.
They say that Maserati don't approve the fitment of the MC Stradale dampers despite the fact that if I fit them with all the other bits, it'll be identical to the MC Stradale - IMO, of course Maserati don't approve because they want me to actually buy the full car lol!
Personally, I can't see any reason not to fit the MC dampers given all the other components have been designed to work with them (to such good effect too) meaning the only difference between my car and an MC Stradale chassis wise would be the extra 100kg of weight...so, no different to having a large person in the passenger seat.
They will fit the MC Stradale dampers if I want and I can see no reason not to especially as I reckon the MC Stradale versions will have benefited from more intensive development than the dampers from the MC 'Handling Pack'. I 'm also keen to go for this option as I have driven and have been mightily impressed with the MC Stradale but I have had no experience of the 'Handling Pack' option.
Thoughts?
There are two suspension systems in question here - 1) the MC Handling Pack which is a factory option on any GT-S and 2) the set-up from the MC Stradale.
I had a call from GP today to confirm all the part numbers they quoted are for the MC 'Handling Pack' yet they are in fact identical part numbers as those fitted to their MC Stradale demonstrator. With the sole exception of the dampers.
So, the difference between the two set-ups is entirely down to the dampers but I reckon its the dampers that are key to the way the Stradale drives so it's important I get this right. Just to confirm....all the other bits - anti-roll bars, bushes and springs - are all identical whichever set up I go for but they are keen to sell me the 'handling pack' option dampers as thats the one thats approved for my car.
They say that Maserati don't approve the fitment of the MC Stradale dampers despite the fact that if I fit them with all the other bits, it'll be identical to the MC Stradale - IMO, of course Maserati don't approve because they want me to actually buy the full car lol!
Personally, I can't see any reason not to fit the MC dampers given all the other components have been designed to work with them (to such good effect too) meaning the only difference between my car and an MC Stradale chassis wise would be the extra 100kg of weight...so, no different to having a large person in the passenger seat.
They will fit the MC Stradale dampers if I want and I can see no reason not to especially as I reckon the MC Stradale versions will have benefited from more intensive development than the dampers from the MC 'Handling Pack'. I 'm also keen to go for this option as I have driven and have been mightily impressed with the MC Stradale but I have had no experience of the 'Handling Pack' option.
Thoughts?
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