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Originally Posted by stressdoc
Not what the reviews state. The stiffened chassis allowed for a different suspension tuning on the coupe than previous models, more neutral. We need a back-to-back blind test...
But clearly we all agree that the c-pillar needs to be debadged!
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Agree that a proper test would determine it. But I Division were crystal clear in Leipzig that the i8 carbon cell is extremely stiff and does not limit the i8 coupe in any way.
I am 100% certain the new claims are just marketing spin to justify the added weight on the coupe.
The stiffened the rear, to make it understeer less I understand (or oversteer more
). They could do that on the original just as easily.
It's a bit of a fudge though, as the real fix is wider wheels all round, and perhaps moreso on the front.
That's what Lotus did with my Elise many years ago when I sent it to their tuning division for a custom upgrade (as well as different suspension, track brake pads, braided hoses etc).