seeking input on improving turning
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Car: 1987 Z28 Camaro (T-tops)
Engine: Carb'd 305
Transmission: 700R4 (auto)
Axle/Gears: Posi / 3.27
seeking input on improving turning
Ok, so I have a pretty much stock '87 Z-28. My car has a quirk I'd like to fix. When I turn the wheel all the way in one direction, the car will turn smoothly for the first 3/4 of the wheel turn but eventually the tires start to skid? At least it feels and sounds like skidding. Why is it doing that? I use my car as a daily driver and when Im in parking lots, it can be a pain trying to turn into parking spots. I know these cars arent known for being tight turners, but anything would help.
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Re: seeking input on improving turning
That last portion of turn ratio to lock renders the ackerman angles to fail and cause a toe-in condition. This makes the tires fight eachother. Skinnier tires will help. It is an inherent defect built in to the stock geometry.
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Re: seeking input on improving turning
If you haven't installed a Wonderbar, you might wish to consider the following link:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...questions.html
JamesC
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...questions.html
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