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[JamesV6CDX]

As title, want to load the boot and see if the rear sags excessively. Full 100litre to be safe.

Ta. 

Could you explain why you would do that please?
Thanks

As Chris says, to test how much the rear end would sag.

And I guess potentially, to work out the effect on handling?

[feeutfo]

Main reason is have removed self levelling suspension in favour of far better Bilstein shocks and irmscher springs all round. The ride hight is 30 mill lower than stock now, and I have several fairly hefty speed bumps on my commute. My concern is the extra weight of the tank plus fuel, and posdibly a load of  junk for holidays snd tools for newent might lower the rear excessively.

On the other hand, It is noticeable that the back end is a little skittish on an empty petrol tank, choppy even, but on a full petrol tank the ride is far more supple, think transit van empty and fully loaded.  .  So the extra weight may even help...? Although it needs set up, tomorrow, as rear camber is excessive due the the lower ride hight.

I could re fit sl shocks if the rear is too low, but that would be a real shame, or fit a gay little 80 litre tank and be done. Suspect it will be fine with 100 litre though, and settle the rear into the bargain.

[TheBoy]

Main reason is have removed self levelling suspension in favour of far better Bilstein shocks and irmscher springs all round. The ride hight is 30 mill lower than stock now, and I have several fairly hefty speed bumps on my commute. My concern is the extra weight of the tank plus fuel, and posdibly a load of  junk for holidays snd tools for newent might lower the rear excessively.

On the other hand, It is noticeable that the back end is a little skittish on an empty petrol tank, choppy even, but on a full petrol tank the ride is far more supple, think transit van empty and fully loaded.  .  So the extra weight may even help...? Although it needs set up, tomorrow, as rear camber is excessive due the the lower ride hight.

I could re fit sl shocks if the rear is too low, but that would be a real shame, or fit a gay little 80 litre tank and be done. Suspect it will be fine with 100 litre though, and settle the rear into the bargain.

Difference between an 80 and 100 weight wise is 7kg in fuel, and probably about double that in the tank itself, though the CoG will be a shade higher.

Weight was one of the reasons I went with the 80, plus I know its a tried and tested 'easy fit' (if I knew where to drill the holes )