A310 vs GTA handling

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A310 vs GTA handling

Postby xranalli » Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:08 am

Dear friends
I'm curious to know from you which one has more handling, 310 or GTA, and/or which one has better driving feeling
please share your opinions
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Re: A310 vs GTA handling

Postby Alpineandy » Mon Mar 27, 2017 1:59 pm

That depends what you mean by 'driving feeling'.
In my opinion;
The A310 is a bit smaller, lighter and generally feels a little bit more 'Go-Kart' like than a GTA (but less than an A110).
However the GTA isn't far behind on size & weight, and is much more comfortable, whilst having better power...
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Re: A310 vs GTA handling

Postby simontaylor » Mon Mar 27, 2017 2:14 pm

And for cars that are now 30 years old, they are not the same as when new and are probably not like you would expect a car of today to handle. Lets say that they will have more "character" than today's cars.
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Re: A310 vs GTA handling

Postby xranalli » Mon Mar 27, 2017 5:33 pm

I can say that the feeling of my 310 is good, I mean it seems to have a good handling, very good steer feeling (no servo needed) altought my car has tyres 205/50 in front, the car is light so with not very high power the performances are good, I've not reached the limit because I'm waiting to change tyres. Maybe with more power it could be more funny but I cannot to say it now, I would to do more km
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Re: A310 vs GTA handling

Postby Tony Smith » Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:26 pm

IMO the A310 possibly handles better but its limits are lower. A310 feels more on tip toe ,GTA feels more planted. For A310 think more Lotus Elise, for Gta more Lotus Esprit if you get my drift.
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Re: A310 vs GTA handling

Postby xranalli » Tue Mar 28, 2017 2:07 pm

Of course, it is clear.
Maybe the 310 engine is better than Elise one because displacement is higher, with better torque curve.
Now I'm thinking to mount the distancers for the wheels, where can you find them?
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Re: A310 vs GTA handling

Postby Alpineandy » Tue Mar 28, 2017 10:31 pm

xranalli wrote:Maybe the 310 engine is better than Elise one because displacement is higher, with better torque curve.

It depends if you prefer top end power or low end power.

xranalli wrote:Now I'm thinking to mount the distancers for the wheels, where can you find them?

Probably best to go to your local alloy wheel centre/shop and ask them.
If they sell them, you can possibly try different size spacers, as you'll need to check for clearance, especially for the front when turning the steering.
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Re: A310 vs GTA handling

Postby xranalli » Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:41 am

I noted that my car has Koni dampers, do you know if they are original or you think that they are aftermarket pieces
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Re: A310 vs GTA handling

Postby Tony Smith » Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:09 pm

Konis will be aftermarket, very good shocks :0)
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