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Hows the steering radius?

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Old 11-13-2008, 08:06 PM
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Hows the steering radius?

Im wondering if the steering radius is still horrible like in the ss/sc models.Im not sure if they changed anything in the steering,thats why i ask.Do u guys still need a 3 lane road to make a u-turn in one shot?lol.
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I would say,yes you do need a 3 lane road,lol,or at least a shoulder in the other lane.Never owned an s/c but the turn radius kinda dissapointed me when it became apparent.
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its the same suspension parts so the steering will be the same...
Old 11-13-2008, 08:23 PM
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Well, I had a 2.4 before I had my T/C, and it really hasn't changed much. It still kinda sucks. I need two full lanes, and possibly a shoulder...
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pshhh turning radius! just cut the wheel and give a little tug on the fun lever in the center console!
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lol The turning radius is pretty good when compared to my previouse 2001 Camaro and my 1970 chevelle. lol
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I believe that the turning radius is actually a bit worse than the SS/SC. From what I have read, they made it a quicker ratio for aggressive driving (track use). I think that the quicker ratio you have, the more you are limited with the turning radius.
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It's not much worse than my old Cavalier. I just can't pull into my parking spot in my garage if the car beside is parked there.

People that do U-turns **** me off.
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Originally Posted by TrevMo
I believe that the turning radius is actually a bit worse than the SS/SC. From what I have read, they made it a quicker ratio for aggressive driving (track use). I think that the quicker ratio you have, the more you are limited with the turning radius.
I'm wondering why a tighter ratio would effect turning radius ? The only affect would be you have to turn the wheel fewer times to get the stops.
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its still in the higher 30-ft radius zone

wide tires + FWD rack = no tight turning radius for you
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Bigger than the SC...
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Originally Posted by Acey


Bigger than the SC...
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