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[Andy B]

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The Smarts only corner so well because they're rear wheel drive and four feet long

along withthe fact your bum is only inches off the floor & the suspension is fairly firm     (though some lower them even more  )

[swordfish]

yes' i hate front wheel drive shit boxes . and i dont drive round like an extrack driver . but going from a carlton gsi 24v to the elite it just feels a bit wooley in the corners. i might switch to mv6 set up

[omegatron182]

Swordfish, your inbox is full. Please let me know when I can reply to your pm. Thanks, joe

[Diamond Black Geezer]

After much deliberation I opted for poly'd front wishbones, MV6 suspension and Bilstein B4 'oem replacement' (in reality slightly firmer than original) suspension.

Still smoother in a straight line than anything, and still capable in the corners, without compromising on anything. As said, if you want a sports car, get a sports car, however I'd recommend slowly replacing the suspension components for new, refurbed, or good known used parts so as to give you the best shot at good handling. TO be fair if the springs are all original they could well have sagged a fair whack.

When I replaced my rear springs for MV6 the back end lifted by about 1-2 inch... for 10mm lower-than-standard lower springs.  The originals were sagged a fair bit, which I never realised until I changed them. 

[05omegav6]

Man that's weird...

Nothing for over three years, then two posts on the same day...

[BazaJT]

To be honest I like my Elite the way it is[standard as far as I know]It can be hustled along quite nicely,treat them for what they are and there's no problem.

[05omegav6]

You do all realise that this thread is...


THREE YEARS OLD

 

[ronnyd]

Blame omegatron

[Diamond Black Geezer]

I say we now get this to over 40 pages to beat Webby's 0-60 thread