first post here.. Spyder elan +2 driven
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 12:40 am
hello all
this is my first post here, as usually im on PH, but i was advised here would be better for the classic elans.
i recently test drove and had a good look around a spyder +2 for sale up at spyder engineering
its a very high spec car, that has had all the spyder mods done.
overall was very impressed, and it really would make a great useable classic. ive owned a number of classic british and french fibreglass cars in the past
however, 2 points for concern;
1. the ride height on the car (and another i saw there) was very high. looking under the car, the exhaust hangs low, and lowering the car even 1 inch will compromise the ground clearance greatly. Ive seen twincam engined cars sitting at correct ride height and often lower without issue
2. the steering i found surprisingly heavy, even once on the move, and not condusive to a light weight sports car. The car has 185x14 tyres.
these 2 factors put me off purchasing the car
i would appreciate any thoughts or opinions on the above, thank you!
this is my first post here, as usually im on PH, but i was advised here would be better for the classic elans.
i recently test drove and had a good look around a spyder +2 for sale up at spyder engineering
its a very high spec car, that has had all the spyder mods done.
overall was very impressed, and it really would make a great useable classic. ive owned a number of classic british and french fibreglass cars in the past
however, 2 points for concern;
1. the ride height on the car (and another i saw there) was very high. looking under the car, the exhaust hangs low, and lowering the car even 1 inch will compromise the ground clearance greatly. Ive seen twincam engined cars sitting at correct ride height and often lower without issue
2. the steering i found surprisingly heavy, even once on the move, and not condusive to a light weight sports car. The car has 185x14 tyres.
these 2 factors put me off purchasing the car
i would appreciate any thoughts or opinions on the above, thank you!