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Originally Posted by woosh
Yeah that was early 2011 I think. How's the 130i in comparison to the Altezza? I've always been a fan of that chassis (the is/rs).
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Ahh yes I was getting a new clutch installed then! so long ago, I didn't keep that car very long after.
The E87 chassis is great however does flex a bit in comparison to my altezza with a host of chassis bracing. Everything is lighter in the altezza (clutch, steering wheel etc) also the steering rack in the altezza seems much slower. The altezza needs to be revved to get anywhere whereas the 130i will stay comfortably in higher gears for climbing hills etc, a more refined vehicle overall the 130i although they only differ around 15KG in weight (1360KG vs 1375KG)
suspension compliance altezza > 130i
NVH 130i > Altezza
Steering 130i > Altezza
power usability 130i > Altezza
chassis rigidity Altezza > 130i
alignment adjustability (stock) Altezza > 130i
driving dynamics (stock for stock) 130i > Altezza