Turning radius
01-09-2011, 04:29 AM
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Turning radius
Not sure if this has been posted before, but the turning radius on my ss/sc sucks ass hole ****.
maybe that's just because i'm driving in europe but,
The military vans we drive (mercedes) can turn at least 3x tighter than my 2 door coupe can.
Does anyone else feel the same way about theirs?
the only thread i did find that relates to this is
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/gene...teering-78380/
and i found this on about.com
"Put your SS through its paces on a curvy road, or on a roadrace course, and you'll discover that it is nice and flat through the curves. Even though the SS is a front-wheel drive vehicle, torque steer (the tendency of front-wheel drive vehicles to pull to one side under power) is barely noticeable. Steering feel is good, though the turning radius is much wider (39.4') than you'd expect for a compact car, which could be an issue in parking lots."
maybe that's just because i'm driving in europe but,
The military vans we drive (mercedes) can turn at least 3x tighter than my 2 door coupe can.
Does anyone else feel the same way about theirs?
the only thread i did find that relates to this is
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/gene...teering-78380/
and i found this on about.com
"Put your SS through its paces on a curvy road, or on a roadrace course, and you'll discover that it is nice and flat through the curves. Even though the SS is a front-wheel drive vehicle, torque steer (the tendency of front-wheel drive vehicles to pull to one side under power) is barely noticeable. Steering feel is good, though the turning radius is much wider (39.4') than you'd expect for a compact car, which could be an issue in parking lots."
01-09-2011, 06:18 PM
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The turning radius isn't so bad on the base models. Every SS I've driven (NA, SC, TC) have all had a **** turning radius.
Small price to pay for high speed stability and quick turning response.
Small price to pay for high speed stability and quick turning response.
the balt has a turn radius of a truck.
01-09-2011, 06:36 PM
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wow i actually find my turning radius is very tight,..might just be from the cars i have driven previously ..but i am quite happy with the turning radius of my balt
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Not sure if this has been posted before, but the turning radius on my ss/sc sucks ass hole ****.
maybe that's just because i'm driving in europe but,
The military vans we drive (mercedes) can turn at least 3x tighter than my 2 door coupe can.
Does anyone else feel the same way about theirs?
the only thread i did find that relates to this is
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/gene...teering-78380/
and i found this on about.com
"Put your SS through its paces on a curvy road, or on a roadrace course, and you'll discover that it is nice and flat through the curves. Even though the SS is a front-wheel drive vehicle, torque steer (the tendency of front-wheel drive vehicles to pull to one side under power) is barely noticeable. Steering feel is good, though the turning radius is much wider (39.4') than you'd expect for a compact car, which could be an issue in parking lots."
maybe that's just because i'm driving in europe but,
The military vans we drive (mercedes) can turn at least 3x tighter than my 2 door coupe can.
Does anyone else feel the same way about theirs?
the only thread i did find that relates to this is
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/gene...teering-78380/
and i found this on about.com
"Put your SS through its paces on a curvy road, or on a roadrace course, and you'll discover that it is nice and flat through the curves. Even though the SS is a front-wheel drive vehicle, torque steer (the tendency of front-wheel drive vehicles to pull to one side under power) is barely noticeable. Steering feel is good, though the turning radius is much wider (39.4') than you'd expect for a compact car, which could be an issue in parking lots."
05-10-2022, 11:59 PM
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Lsj has a faster steering rack than stock base models and it’s very noticeable difference. The lnf has a faster rack yet. Add tire clearance differences and they can’t get much more ratio and keep the performance gains. Very common on performance models of cars never intended to be Performance models. Modern electronic power steering can get the best of both worlds in this regard less noticeable on newer vehicles.
my Canyon can easily do a u turn in one lane and my lnf can barely do it in two lanes without needing a three point turn. Kinda embarrassing if you can’t swing wide. People just think your stupid in a balt
my Canyon can easily do a u turn in one lane and my lnf can barely do it in two lanes without needing a three point turn. Kinda embarrassing if you can’t swing wide. People just think your stupid in a balt
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