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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:29 AM
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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."
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:30 AM
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No, they blow cack.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:32 AM
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I find myself having to back up a sometimes in order to get into a parking spot..

but that's europe i guess..

or maybe i'm just a shitty driver LOL
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:34 AM
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Oh no. Mine is the same way. Serious pain in the ass sometimes.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:36 AM
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okay good, sorta'. Now I know mine isn't broken..
You know you drive a cobalt when...
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 05:20 AM
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na yer def right, It really sucks when I miss a turn sometimes cuz U-turns can be a beeeeech
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by tylerjclance
Not sure if this has been posted before, but the turning radius on my ss/sc sucks ass hole ****.
Think about it for a second. You think in the 5 years this forum has existed you're the first genius to notice the turning radius isn't so great?
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 05:37 AM
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Notes sarcasm.
I've only been on this forum since August.



i searched before posting.
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Old Jan 9, 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.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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yea turning radius blows. my 06 civic si could basically do a u turn where it stood. the balt has a turn radius of a truck.
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Old Jan 9, 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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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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my cavalier turns tighter than the cobalt....
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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My 4dr base seems to U-turn fairly simple but it is my first car so not sure how it compares to others.
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Old May 10, 2022 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tylerjclance
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."
An 18 wheeler has a better turning radius than my cobalt...I need the whole street to make a 23 point turn...
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Old May 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
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