), been trying to work out what differences there are between the two. Probably not too fair are Kar is running sweet atm (as ever ) and the GLT really does need some tlc (e.g, no spaceman silver tubing between the manifold and airbox, which whenever it breaks on Kar makes the engine stall, teh Jetronic on teh GLT does a damn good job of keeping the engine running, but is a damn lumpy idle, and I'm not watching how much fuel it's drinking)Most noticable differences are:
Suspension. Ok, so Kar needs new shocks, but the difference between the two is amazing. The GLT feels so comfy to ride in, and doesn't bouncy round anywhere near as much as Kar does. Maybe exagerated because Kars are on the way out, but I think the GLT suspension is well sweet (not sure if it's been replaced, I havn't had it apart yet)
Power Steering. Having a kind of love hate relationship with it -still. Apart from the fact I'm now the master of parralell parking too quickly and sticking the GLT 3 foot from the kerb, it does make putting it where you want it easier, but also means I'm dry steering a lot. On the motorway, just have to remember it's there
. But will probably have to fit a rack into Kar now (unless in a few hours I hate it again)Brakes. Ok, so the GLT is a lot heavier, but the brakes are no where near as sharp as Kar's (or Fake's for that matter). People who arn't used to Kar sometimes lock it up, so I could just be being picky, but it's what I'm used to still. Very nearly been in the back of a car stopping at lights in the GLT
Power. Definately not a fair comparision, as the GLT needs a service, but doesn't feel much more pokey at all, though torque is there at lower revs. Might have to be an on going test on this one.
Goodies. Definately not fair, as Kar was one of the last 300's off the production line (even though they are on G and H plates, Kar's still nigh n two years younger), and was toyed up out the box. But the GLT had everything Kar has, and fogs too, so I guess not bad
And theres not too much more they could have put on, other than the taxi meter (which would have come out ) and A/C. I think all GLT's had powersteering, which is another plus point for the goodies total whether you like it or not.Conclusions???
Erm nope, other than my girlfriend who I originally made enquires about the GLT for, as it had power steering and she was more than interested (and those of you who met her at the BKV will agree she was adamently against getting one), ain't getting it yet. I've got a bit attached to the GLT now, dispite that fact it's going to take a bit to get it back up to scratch. Add to the fact that Kar is not going up for sale, ever, means that I might be selling a 1.7 soon.
Now then... did anyone suss out if you can fit that 2.3 head onto a 360??? If I'm keeping the GLT it's gonna have to prove its a higher power car.
Mmm... 2.3 turbo. Though mine feels pretty nippy again after a 92bhp 405, which isn't particularly slow in itself.
Mine doesn't 
