Avanti Changes!

[mfg]

Can anyone out there in Avantiland name ten things Steven Blake didn't like about the '82 Avanti......and eventually changed?

[pantera928]

Transmission, bumpers, headlights, front turn signals. Will you settle for 4 out of10?🤣

[mfg]

37 minutes ago, pantera928 said:

Transmission, bumpers, headlights, front turn signals. Will you settle for 4 out of10?🤣

Great start!....All good answers!

[pantera928]

1 hour ago, mfg said:

Great start!....All good answers!

I will add brakes and we are half way there.

[mfg]

Yes....Blake definitely wanted to 'lose' the Bendix/Dunlop disc brakes!

[scottgriggs]

He didn't like the "II", the slow steering ratio (fast steering arms), the loss of the rake (partially remedied by smaller front/larger rear tires), the lacquer paint, and the 5 mph front bumper. 

[mfg]

On 11/2/2022 at 3:44 PM, scottgriggs said:

He didn't like the "II", the slow steering ratio (fast steering arms), the loss of the rake (partially remedied by smaller front/larger rear tires), the lacquer paint, and the 5 mph front bumper. 

Well, the above answers sum up everything I had...excepting Blake found the Recaro seats uncomfortable.....and the 'frumpy' engine performance!

 

 

[Nelson]

Also added heavier front and rear sway bars. I think that was his idea?

[mfg]

19 hours ago, Nelson said:

Also added heavier front and rear sway bars. I think that was his idea?

Yes, they came about on his watch!