Transformer arrives in Colchester

**john** · 14-04-2016, 13:15

Originally Posted by ProtoTipo

The 215 x 15 Michelin TB15 is the cream of the crop for the front end of a Stratos rep.
The new P7 Corsa might be on a par, but I doubt it's any better.

Yes, maybe, but only if you cannot live without 15" wheels. There is a trade off between appearance and practical handling.

**ProtoTipo** · 14-04-2016, 14:00

Originally Posted by john

Yes, maybe, but only if you cannot live without 15" wheels. There is a trade off between appearance and practical handling.

That's why I hate Ferrari Dinos or 308s fitted with 16" rims and lower profile tyres.
It makes (handling) sense to ditch the 70 series rubber, but if you wanted something more modern?....

**Lancialulu** · 14-12-2016, 16:31

A year on from Shades first MOT with me and another clean pass. Embarrassed to say only did 1000 miles in last 12 months (too many other Lancia events for my other cars....).

My tester found a minimal amount of play in the bottom o/s rear "trunnion" that links the bottom of the hub to the lateral suspension strut. I will obviously look at this but does anyone have recommendation for a replacement bush(s).

BTW Its not my garage

**Stratie.fr** · 14-12-2016, 21:24

Hi Tim

That's a fine MOT passed for Shades!!
Nice picture in front of old Heath Garage!
Hope to see you with Shades next year!!
Cheers
Frederic

**LM mic** · 15-12-2016, 06:51

Good step done for lot next year out drives !! Well done
Me too hope to meet you next year ..... Stoneilelight ??????

**Lancialulu** · 15-12-2016, 08:20

Originally Posted by LM mic

Good step done for lot next year out drives !! Well done
Me too hope to meet you next year ..... Stoneilelight ??????

would be nice to put a face to a name. Stoneliegh is a possibility. I now need to finalise the suspension setup. Am getting there but have found the car has too soft rear springs (Leda struts but fitted with 200lb springs when the car had a Beta Volumex engine - now has Alfa12v), and the front possibly too stiff. Not an expensive fix.

**Stratie.fr** · 15-12-2016, 09:34

That would be great to meet all Fellows in Stoneleigh next year!
Hope I could be off to join SEC for this event!

Merry Christmas to all!!
Frederic

**LM mic** · 15-12-2016, 10:47

Originally Posted by Lancialulu

would be nice to put a face to a name. Stoneliegh is a possibility. I now need to finalise the suspension setup. Am getting there but have found the car has too soft rear springs (Leda struts but fitted with 200lb springs when the car had a Beta Volumex engine - now has Alfa12v), and the front possibly too stiff. Not an expensive fix.

Would you be able to find stiffers ones to suit shock absorbers ???