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[Andy A]

What is different between the 2.2i and 2.6 both FL's suspension, steering rack/box, chassis setup etc?

The steering and handling is so different between the two it's very noticeable. I would have thought both would be similar.

Thanks

[Andy A]

To work on, I find the 2.2i is a much easier engine to work on but the 2.6 is so much better in steering feel and handling/ride than the 2.2i.

Why is this?

[05omegav6]

V6 has servotronic steering... assuming that cars are otherwise identical, same body/gearbox/wheels/tyres/tyre pressures steering box is only difference...

GLS, CD and CDX share the same suspension for any given engine, Sport/MV6 should be 15mm lower and taughter, Elite is same ride height as GLS etc but softer sprung with self levelling rear shocks

[Andy A]

The better feel/ride difference is nothing to do with the front springs or shocks being different between the 2.2i and the 2.6. 

So it's all down to the weight of the V6 engine on the same front suspension that is making it feel more planted on the road and gives it a much smoother ride. 

I much prefer the Servotronic steering in the V6 over the 2.2i and the extra weight on the front suspension.   

Thanks Al. 

[05omegav6]

No just the steering... the springs are different for each engine type

[tunnie]

I have 2.2 & 3.2, the 2.2 is indeed a joy to work on. Everything is so easy, space, access is all good, I really enjoy working on it.

The 3.2 is pig to work on, but does feel nicer to drive. Perhaps the almost 100 extra horses helps? 

All mine run on normal shocks and springs, except the 3.2 has Elite front shocks which are tad softer.

Thing is, given most are what 10-15 years old at least & 100k, they will all feel so different