MC Stradale 2018 ??
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c4sman
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I tried (and mentioned the ZF Auto) but he must have missed that!
On a related topic. Has anyone driven the MC suspension set up? I’m interested in how it compares with skyhook and whether the MC could be a nice compromise with the natural feel of passive suspension but not to stiff if you still want the ZF waft box?
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Even Maserati dealers get it wrong. Although HR Owen you would think should know it isn’t a Stradale as they have been around for years and years.
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c4sman
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Mmmm, sounds like my country lanes are similar and therefore also less suited to the MC. Skyhook is still probably the right answer for me then.
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Lovely car thoughEven Maserati dealers get it wrong. Although HR Owen you would think should know it isn’t a Stradale as they have been around for years and years.
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That is lovely and good value for main dealer car.Lovely car though
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HR Owen Kensington always market their cars very competitively priced unlike most of the other franchises. I’d have bought but 4 owners and 2500 miles is a bit much.
Andyk
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Lovely car though
It sure is. I really like the face lift cars.
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Not tried the MC Suspension but the Stradale (if different) is loads better than my GT Sport Auto with skyhook. Seems more planted yet compliant on British and French roads. this is from experience of being a passenger in Strads and driving mine. I've gone so far as costing out new Strad suspension from eurospares...
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I'm surprised to hear Ewan say that, as I find that the MC suspension (MC handling pack) on mine really good, and where I am in the fens, the roads are terribly bumpy! In fact it copes with it much better than my wifes Audi and my previous Nissan GTR and 350z that I've had while living here.
Personally (only from test drives) I found the Skyhook a bit crashy and harsh in sport, and a bit too soft in normal.
The fixed dampers are more predictable and I think just right. I like the sporty, but still smooth ride of the MC set up very much.
My previous 2011 GTS also had fixed dampers, but not the MC pack. Again, I preferred these to skyhook. They were less sporty in feel to the MC pack, but rode the bumps even better. Probably the best option if you want a smooth predictable ride. Obviously another bonus of the fixed set ups is that they are cheaper and you get the option of selecting 'sport' for noise and gear changes without the harsh ride.
As far as I'm aware (I may be wrong) there are 3 suspension options on the GT and all are interchangeable.
1. Skyhook -
2. Fixed damper option on the pre- 2013 facelift cars - black shock Green springs - nice predictable feel with ride somewhere between Skyhook's Normal and Sport - great for bumpy roads.
3. MC - as fitted to Stradale and cars with MC handling pack. Black shock with Red 'MC' logo and red springs. 10mm Lower ride, predictable feel, similar stiffness to Skyhook in sport mode but without the harshness. Just right for a sportier feel but still capable of riding the bumps.
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I like a firm riding car, but sport mode skyhook is a little too jiggly. I can live with the wallow mode but want exhaust and gearbox in sport. That’s why I thought the MC might be a sweet spot for my use case as I don’t want an MC shift. Might have to pop over to the original post car and take it round the block for comparison….