Wheelbase has a very large effect on ride. It is much of the reason that a limo rides softer than a Mini. Those are the extremes. The GTV6 and Milano are in the middle of the extremes, but the fact is that wheelbase does affect ride. Longer = softer, shorter = harsher. The shorter wheelbase will also give sharper handling.
Two cents passed along, Ben -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian Shorey Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:46 PM To: 'ira kaufman' Cc: 'alfa' Subject: RE: [alfa] GTV-6 Suspension questions >we're forgetting an important part of the setup.the 75/milano wheelbase 2510 and the gtv wheelbase 2400.two diffrent animals entirely. I don't think the wheelbase difference makes them 'different animals entirely'. The front and rear suspension geometries are identical. These cars have a lot more in common than differences, they're not different animals. And I certainly don't think a shorter wheelbase results in a harsher ride. My .02, bs -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected] -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
