Tuning "Rally" prepping a Tipo

[ohowson]

I've currently got a '90 Tipo 1.4 Formula, shortly to acquire another Tipo of unknown origin (but in better nick/lower mileage than mine!). And by the looks of it, we're going to be driving from London to Mongolia in the new one (using mine as a donor). That's 8,000-odd miles with some hard-going terrain. So, I'd like some advice on rally-prepping the car!

1) Suspension. Raising it a couple of inches would be useful to gain ride height. Is this just a case of changing the springs, or would the shocks need changing out as well. If the prior, can anyone suggest a car we could nick longer springs from that might be compatible sizes? If the latter, ditto. :yum:

2) Fuel tank: I'm considering roof-mounting it, again for ride height and to avoid damage. thoughts on this? is it just a case of mounting a tank on the roof (which is also going to have a lot of spare wheels/tyres on it) and attaching a hose, or are there more complex things to think about?

3) Sump guard: Is going to be in the form of scaffolding planks mounted in a removeable bracket underneath. Is there anything else in the liable to be damaged? I'm not a mechanic, and don't have access to a car lift to have a good look underneath.

Anything else we should be thinking about?

thanks in advance!

Oli

 

[delta]

Hoi,
would not roof mount the fuel tank, if you roll the car,(not that i hope you would!) your gonna be soaked in petrol/ablaze!!
fuel cell from a rally/race centre probably a better idea and a lot safer. mount it in the boot/rear seat area for the rally car feel. demon tweeks a good place to start.

delta

 

[thepottleflump]

Isn't this a repost fro the lets talk fiat section........

 

[delta]

just arrived, thought i'd throw in my tippence worth!!