Turning Radius

[L8APEX]

because racecar

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[Bryman]

because racecar

YES.

 

[JoeDogInKC]

Because not enough right pedal, that's why.

 

[Andella]

Because not enough right pedal, that's why.

. More right pedal... Smaller radius. Couldn't agree more

 

[xlover]

Guy's...calm down! 2015 BMW M4 curb to curb turning radius is 40ft.

It is what it is. Stop picking it apart.

Agree 100%

This turning radius thing is a complete non issue and the radius is in line with most other sports cars of its size thst use similar width wheels

 

[JonBMcD]

I don't know what Ford has done.

I can tell you that it is common to fit steering stops to the rack on road race cars and when fitting really large front tires. You don't need much lock on a race course or autocross track. The only time I ever hit lock is in parking lots and I can work with 40 feet.

So basically the wheel cut degrees is less on race type cars, i.e. PP on the GT? I'm assuming this help prevents oversteering on the track. I know most of you don't think 40' isn't that big a deal, but it's causing me to pause a little on the PP. 40' and 37.8' is big difference to me. I definitely would like the stiffer ride feel and greater acceleration of the PP, but I don't need the upgraded brakes nor radiator. Also less mpg (no biggie) ugh...decisions! :/

 

[Trevon]

I think it's good and bad. The H1 has a radius of 26ft so it'll be a big change for me...but on a track it doesn't matter, in fact it doesn't matter 99% of the time, maybe I'll have to turn around on a dead end, or parallel park, that's it. On the plus side, maybe it'll be much more difficult for the ricers to put a stupid drifting steering setup on these cars.

 

[Trackaholic]

So basically the wheel cut degrees is less on race type cars, i.e. PP on the GT? I'm assuming this help prevents oversteering on the track. I know most of you don't think 40' isn't that big a deal, but it's causing me to pause a little on the PP. 40' and 37.8' is big difference to me. I definitely would like the stiffer ride feel and greater acceleration of the PP, but I don't need the upgraded brakes nor radiator. Also less mpg (no biggie) ugh...decisions! :/

It's not about oversteer on the track because you never turn that far. It's probably more about the wide front wheels and making sure the insides don't hit the suspension members when at full lock.

-T

 

[Brent302]

It's not about oversteer on the track because you never turn that far. It's probably more about the wide front wheels and making sure the insides don't hit the suspension members when at full lock.

-T

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[Boogeyman]

The large turn radius bugs me too, especially since the 2011-14s have much smaller turn radius. I will point out though that the 40' is the same as the m4

 

[DivineStrike]

I would have to agree with the wider front wheel thing. Although I think it might be wider due to the fatter tires in the back as well. Also is the torsen maybe a little stiffer at full lock? Probably grasping at straws with the last one, but just throwing out ideas. The Boss was almost 40 as well, just under.

 

[Moderator]

Im not sure if this is the right sub forum, but anyone know what the turning radius for the 2015s? I know the 2014 had a very good turning radius. 33.4ft

I see that the turn radius on the new S550 is 37.8 with 18 and 19 inch wheels, which isn't great, BUT the GT with the PP is 40ft? What makes it over 2ft worse with the Performance Pack?

There is already a turning radius thread here: http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php/turning-radius-2639.html?highlight=turning+radius

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[aspensilver]

The M4 is also too wide as a DD sports car IMO. Part of the fun of a sports car on the street is squeezing through tight spots, flipping easy U turns, parking easily. I was really bummed when I found out the S550's width. Turning radius, tossability, parking, door dings, etc.

 

[kulfyur]

Because not enough right pedal, that's why.

Ok, I've seen this quite a few times. Can someone please explain this to me or link me to a explanation/tutorial on how to do this? Is it really just "cut the wheel and floor the gas pedal"? Sorry to be the noob here but I tried googling it and i only found one decent explanation and it doesn't seem to be the same thing. Help us out here guys. Please and Thank You.

 

[oyitsagreen]

Ok, I've seen this quite a few times. Can someone please explain this to me or link me to a explanation/tutorial on how to do this? Is it really just "cut the wheel and floor the gas pedal"? Sorry to be the noob here but I tried googling it and i only found one decent explanation and it doesn't seem to be the same thing. Help us out here guys. Please and Thank You.

Yeah that's pretty much exactly it. The rear will rotate while the front stays relatively planted /facing the same direction (long as you don't over do it!).



Basically instead of a semi circle u turn, youre turning the car into a pendulum. Means less space required to fully turn around.



Hope that helps !

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