Handling and steering of NC versus NC1.5

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Is the difference between a NC 1.0 and a NC 1.5 so significant. I am trying to keep my purchase economical so was going for a NC 1 but I have seen comment that a NC 1.5 is markedly better for steering responce and handling
Dan Barry

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NC2 upgrades over the NC1 were according to the Roadster blog…

Chassis Upgrades

  • The front suspension geometry was revised by altering the ball joints’ vertical pivot position, lowering the height of the front roll centre by 26 mm
  • Decreased fluctuations in vertical load on the outer wheel when cornering so that roll movement caused by steering input is now more linear
  • New suspension tuning for even more precise reaction to steering input
  • Yaw and roll feel more natural for a higher quality ride

So maybe the steering feel is different👍

I’ve got the NC2, previously owned an NC1. It definitely feels tighter and more precise, when I first got it. Alignment, tyres, aging of the bushes etc can of course have a big say in how any age of NC performs steering wise.

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Personally, I’d go for the revised car just for the engine mods

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Whereabouts are you in Cheshire Dan? You’re welcome to come and have a look at my NC2 if that would help.

I would say ‘revised and slightly improved’ between NC and NC2 in the steering and handling departments, rather than “markedly different”. But as said already, I think the biggest improvement area were the engine revisions.

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Thanks for the offer of a visit. Somehow I posted in the wrong region, I am in Staffordshire!
Thanks for the info, I wasn’t aware of engine improvements, are they for power or for economy?
regards
Dan Barry

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Close enough :wink:

Some useful engine info here:

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To me, the NC2 drives like an NA, but with gearing better suited to UK motorways and fewer rattles. So that’s a real compliment.

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