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    Re: Tarmac Rally Stratos Build begins

    Why am I reading this thread.....

    Just something else to worry about!

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    Re: Tarmac Rally Stratos Build begins

    Quote Originally Posted by LPH_UK View Post
    Why am I reading this thread.....

    Just something else to worry about!
    Leigh, I understand that you have to be very brutal with the transmission, for this to happen.
    As Chris Savage has pointed out, a mid engined car does have more 'bite' than a FWD car, when it comes to driven axle grip.
    Having said that, I did see an account (only one) on one of the Alfa forums, of a 156 2.5 owner that did exactly the same thing (see Craig's photo above) with a split right round the gearbox casing.

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    Re: Tarmac Rally Stratos Build begins

    Couldn't resist one more video, a quick clip video of the project

    https://youtu.be/YSbCe7jHsv4

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    Re: Tarmac Rally Stratos Build begins

    I think by far the best mod for the gearbox is the one Neil ended up doing, swap if for an MR2 turbo unit.

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    Re: Tarmac Rally Stratos Build begins

    Brilliant vid Colin, especially the onboards. Wish I could get my kids to pass me a spanner!

    Looking forward to future rally clips etc.

    Cheers!

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    Re: Tarmac Rally Stratos Build begins

    Update video soon, but in the meantime is some of the video of the Stratos @ Targa Tasmania

    enjoy!

    https://youtu.be/ZYpVOEra3q0

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    Re: Tarmac Rally Stratos Build begins

    Looks great and sounds great!!

    Great video tho. When I imagine a Stratos bombing along that's what it looks like.

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    Re: Tarmac Rally Stratos Build begins

    Great video. Looks like it handles really well.

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    Re: Tarmac Rally Stratos Build begins

    Looks great Colin, nice to see a Stradale-bodied car in action for a change

    I know you've got some decent dampers on there, but what spring rates did you go for on front and rear, car looks well balanced?

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