Stilo Schumacher GP

[Normal_aspirated]

there is a UK variant of Fiat Stilo Schumacher........wonder TTS will bring it in or not ?

 

Check out here:

 

http://www.italiaspeed.com/new_models/2005...er_uk/0505.html

 

Stilo Schumacher GP

 

Impressive though this factory specification is, Fiat Auto UK was keen to go a step further, so as to offer customers something even more special. Thus, a unique UK-based chassis development programme was undertaken to bring the car to the level of best in class. Carried out in conjunction with Prodrive, the globally acclaimed, high profile UK specialist automotive engineering concern, this intensive programme has led to the production of an aftermarket handling package known as the Stilo GP kit.

 

The Prodrive developed GP kit, which is a UK fitment, consists of front and rear road springs manufactured by Eibach, Bilstein front struts and rear dampers, 7 x 18" OZ Superturismo alloy wheels, low profile 215/40 ZR18 Continental Contisport Contact 2 tyres, and a stainless steel rear silencer with twin outlet pipes.

 

The kit has been created to produce a more sporty car, both in terms of looks and driver involvement, and is designed to appeal to customers seeking exclusivity in the 'hot hatch' market.

 

A more sporty look has been achieved through lowering the Stilo to give a slight nose- down stance compared to the standard car, (approximately 25mm lower at the front, and 17mm at the rear), with uniform wheelarch clearances front and rear. The twin outlet stainless steel rear silencer visually highlights the more sporting nature of the car, and the restrained yet sporty exhaust note amplifies the attractive sound characteristics of Fiat Auto's twin overhead camshaft five cylinder 20V engine.

 

New suspension settings were developed through extensive testing, both at Prodrive's private test facilities near Warwick, and on specific sections of public road including motorways, 'A' roads and challenging 'B' roads. The aim of the engineering developments was to enhance the sporty potential of the standard car for the more enthusiastic driver, without compromising its comfortable ride.

 

Key to enhancing this sporty nature is to offer good steering response with informative feedback, and to inhibit the comparatively large body motions of roll and pitch, so the car feels 'tight' and well connected to the driver. It is the judicious combination of springs, dampers and tyres in the GP kit that achieves this aim.

 

Increased spring rates help to reduce roll and pitch angles, allowing the vehicle to be cornered 'flatter', and thus giving the driver more confidence. The reduction in ride height, particularly at the front, lowers the centre of gravity slightly and also lowers the front roll centre. This inclines the vehicle's roll axis further, which gives the dual benefits of reducing steady state understeer and improving steering response.

 

The bespoke new dampers were especially designed for the GP kit by Bilstein, and were then fine-tuned by Prodrive, on both road and track, to provide an enhanced sporty character. Front struts and rear dampers are a gas filled mono-tube design, which offers increased body control and greater fade resistance. The damper tune significantly increases body control, in roll, yaw and pitch, but maintains a significant level of compliance, so bumps and ridges on the road are well absorbed. This is particularly noticeable during motorway driving, where the level of comfort is very similar to the standard car.

 

The change to 18" OZ Superturismo wheels and low profile Continental Contactsport 2 tyres has dramatically increased the grip level and improved steering response and feedback.

 

This is attributable to a reduced sidewall height that has less distortion under load and keeps the contact patch flatter on the road. The Continental tyre structure and compound maintain a significant amount of vertical compliance, allowing a comfortable ride, but with increased lateral stiffness benefits.

 

Overall, the Stilo Schumacher GP provides customers with the option of creating a more sporty looking and handling car, while retaining the standard vehicle's comfortable ride and secure handling, making this exclusive Stilo a real competitor in a performance arena currently dominated by the Ford Focus ST170 and Vauxhall Astra SRi Turbo.

Edited March 1, 2007 by Normal_aspirated

[Cool_jazz]

Your wheels already look the part.

Now all you need to make yours better is to put in an LSD

[Poortraveller]

chey ... i tot got Group Purchase

Edited March 1, 2007 by Poortraveller

[Normal_aspirated]

Sure, if u can get three or more pple to do group purchase of this GP version.....heard tat TTS does do special indent order for certain Fiat models. Even for one piece, i believe TTS will even do it.

[Normal_aspirated]

Mine rims r 17" Novitec ones.......the GP version is using 18" OZ rims.

[Contax]

This :

http://www.auto-option.fr/php/template.php...ews=1237&lang=1

 

and this:

http://www.auto-option.fr/php/template.php...ews=1277&lang=1

 

or this:

http://www.auto-option.fr/php/template.php...ews=2752&lang=1

 

looks much better imo...

[Normal_aspirated]

these r juz body kits fer Stilo Abarth or MS ........but the GP version of Stilo Schmaucher is specially tuned by Prodrive of UK.

[Contax]

they call this tuning:?

"The Prodrive developed GP kit, which is a UK fitment, consists of front and rear road springs manufactured by Eibach, Bilstein front struts and rear dampers, 7 x 18" OZ Superturismo alloy wheels, low profile 215/40 ZR18 Continental Contisport Contact 2 tyres, and a stainless steel rear silencer with twin outlet pipes.

 

The kit has been created to produce a more sporty car, both in terms of looks and driver involvement, and is designed to appeal to customers seeking exclusivity in the 'hot hatch' market. "

 

You can do it locally , even better and cheaper but classier since PRODRIVE usually comes with a premium.

[Normal_aspirated]

PRODRIVE is famous and branded, mah. Btw, Prodrive is oso the tuning house fer WRX & STi.

No warranty issue if purchased from TTS too.

Edited March 1, 2007 by Normal_aspirated

[Normal_aspirated]

Now all you need to make yours better is to put in an LSD

issit this Stability Control as explained here?

 

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Stilo and Punto HGT oredi hv ASR (Anti Slip Regulator)........is the same thing.

Edited March 1, 2007 by Normal_aspirated

[Cool_jazz]

Mine rims r 17" Novitec ones.......the GP version is using 18" OZ rims.

OIC... looks the same to me from the pics.....

[Normal_aspirated]

i saw one set of Novitec chrome 18" rims at Alfa Sportivo@Sin Ming.

Edited March 1, 2007 by Normal_aspirated

[Cool_jazz]

Nope.

ASR and VDC in Alfa Romeos and Fiats are just different forms of Electronic Stability Program. Or you can call it Electronic Traction Control. They are not Limited Slip Differentials (LSD).

 

If I am not mistaken, the last Alfa Romeo to have the LSD was the 75. That's one of the reasons why it handled so well. Now Alfa Romeo has a new LSD that they are putting in the diesel version of the 147 and Alfa GT. They call it Q2. Not sure about Fiats.

 

 

Open Differential

Unless specifically mentioned, most cars have an Open Differential. An Open Differential send equal amount of torque to both driving wheels.

 

So when you corner hard, centrifugal forces causes the car's weight to be transferred to the outer wheels (traction too) and your inside wheels go light. In such an instance your inside wheel will spin. ASR/VDC will do one or a mixture of the following:

• apply the brake on the spinning inside wheel to stop/reduce the spin,
• reduce engine power/output to your wheels, (although your leg is still hard on the accelerator), so as to reduce the weight transfer to the outside wheel, thereby slowing your cornering speed

 

Limited Slip Differential

With a Limited Slip Differential, when a wheel slips, the LSD will allow more torque to be transferred to the non-slipping wheel. The key word is 'transferred'.

 

So when you corner hard, centrifugal forces causes the car's weight to be transferred to the outer wheels (traction too) and your inside wheels go light. In such an instance the LSD will transfer the torque that was going to your inside wheel to your outer wheel. It does not attempt to brake the inside wheel nor will the engine reduce power/output to your wheels.

 

In theory, this should mean you can steer a tighter line without losing power. So you corner better and quicker.

 

 

 

Cars that has LSD without ESP:

• Honda Accord Euro-R
• Certain models in the MX-5
• Alfa Romeo 75
• etc.

Cars with Electronic Stability Program + LSD

• M3
• Evo
• AR 147/GT with Q2 system
• etc.

 

More details about LSD can be found here http://www.answers.com/topic/limited-slip-differential

[Cool_jazz]

More about the new Q2, (i.e. LSD)..........

 

 

Summary:

"The clever Q2 set-up maximises the GT

[Cool_jazz]

wow....

better to stay with your 17" cause bigger wheels increases your unsprung weight.

 

generally 1kg of unsprung weight = 4kg on the move

[Normal_aspirated]

thanks, will keep current 17' rims.

 

Thanks oso fer the write ups on LSD.

 

ASR does prevent skidding on wet roads, on my trip back from Port Dickson the ASR kicked in to during aquaplaning at 130kmph on the NSH. Ride feels rock solid.....

Edited March 1, 2007 by Normal_aspirated

[Cool_jazz]

Yeap that's what ASR and VDC will do & you are most welcome dude.

[Normal_aspirated]

i heard from TTS the current version of Stilo MS still hv available stock......dun say i din warn u too if u test drive it .....juz like all Alfas, very addictive. All are italian belles.......

Edited March 4, 2007 by Normal_aspirated