What would you change?

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BRR

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Imagine you were given the funds and technical resource to make any changes to your car what would they be?

For me the GS is near perfect but there's a few things i'd change:

  • I'd have a manual gearbox, not the one from the 4200, but i'd definitely prefer a manual, a DCT/DSG option would be good too
  • Longer gearing in 6th, mine revs at over 3k RPM at 80MPH which seems quite high considering what's typical for a V8 of this power, can't be great for economy
  • I'd quite like it to have a basic trip computer
 
conaero

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For me the 4200 has always been a bit flat in the low rev range, so I would basically rob the engine and running gear (and box) from a GTS

Boomerangs, without a doubt.

Away from that, a central arm rest or high level centre consul like the GTS. I always fall into the middle when I go round a right hander.

I guess what I am saying is a hybrid of the two cars, GS size and weight, with the guts from a GTS.
 
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My requirements are simple...

Sound like a Stradale (induction & exhaust mods)
Re-map to get some more power
A cup holder
Up-to-date satnav/audio system
Longer gearshift levers
Spacers or slightly wider offset wheels (see Benny's car)
And I'd probably have some wiring done to put in a couple of power-only USB ports to charge phones etc...

But in general, I'm happy, this really is a great little car
; )
 
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Good suggestions, the 4.7 and Boomerangs would be great

i've sorted the ICE thing by going aftermarket
 
2b1ask1

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Strictly sticking with the car here... I think it would be to find a data feed crack to replace the NIT and display; lose the buttons and have a larger touch screen, custom manifolds, top to toe service and everything else is in hand :)
 
zagatoes30

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Better music & sat nav with bluetooth, IPod connection & steering wheel controls - it is something I am already looking into (well other than the controls).

A bit more power / torque especially low down (you can never have too much power). A lot less scuttle shake but not at the expense of more weight, in fact if it could lose a few kilos that would be nice.

Over than that I think overall it is a nice balance, fast enough to be fun, reasonably well planted but allows a bit of wiggling when you want it, lovely sound and for a ragtop surprisingly comfortable.
 
Contigo

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Cruise, Volume controls ie MFSW, Decent Stereo and speakers, Xenon's and auto lights, wipers, dimming rear view.

Lol is it underspecced?
 
BennyD

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Conaero said:
For me the 4200 has always been a bit flat in the low rev range, so I would basically rob the engine and running gear (and box) from a GTS

Boomerangs, without a doubt.

Away from that, a central arm rest or high level centre consul like the GTS. I always fall into the middle when I go round a right hander.

I guess what I am saying is a hybrid of the two cars, GS size and weight, with the guts from a GTS.
Click to expand...

That's sounds like an Alfa 8C.
 
Parisien

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Eeeeemmm....who am I.......to second guest professional and iconic car makers outputs and car stylists inputs??!!


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Felonious Crud

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A 7th gear so I can motorway cruise at sub-3.5k rpm.
More torque so I can overtake with extreme prejudice without dropping a couple of gears to hit the sweet-spot in the rev range. I know, I know - it's all part of the fun but I do miss the XFR's willingness to turn into rocket with just a squeeze of the right foot and nothing else. But probably only 30% of the time.
A more robust interior - some of the materials on the GTS' interior are a bit thin (NOW I'm nit-picking... but on a car spec'd at over 100k I'd expect better).

But would I buy another one? **** yeah!
 
BennyD

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Another 50 bhp, a 7th (overdrive) gear, bigger brakes, better electronics and stone-chip resistent paint.
 
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