How can u reduce the evo ix turning radius?
May 30, 2010, 02:16 PM
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How can u reduce the evo ix turning radius?
Hello Guys,
How can u reduce the evo ix turning radius? to make it easier for tight autox racing as well easier in daily driving, etc.
Any kits? or mods to improve that?
Thanks for your help
Cheers!
How can u reduce the evo ix turning radius? to make it easier for tight autox racing as well easier in daily driving, etc.
Any kits? or mods to improve that?
Thanks for your help
Cheers!
May 30, 2010, 02:33 PM
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All Wheel Drive Donuts? LOL If you are trying to make it turn shorter in daily driving get a Yaris. The nature of the suspension on these vehicles and the geometry of the actual suspension components only allows for a tiny bit of improvement with huge losses in the handling department if you try to drive it with those changes implemented. As for the auto-X stuff you would have to ask SmikeEvo on here.
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May 30, 2010, 05:21 PM
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I've never been on an autocross course that's been too tight for the EVO to navigate through. I don't know if you've noticed, but when the car is moving, and under power, the turning radius is significantly less than when you just let it roll at slow speeds like when you're parking.
I could see saying something about making it easier to park, but that's really the only place the turning radius comes into play. when the car is racing, the steering ratio is as good as it gets. if you mess with that to improve something that really doesn't matter anyway, you'll just ruin the car's steering and make it slower in the process.
if you want something easier to park, as someone else said, look into another car. if you want the car to handle tight corners better, learn how to drive better.
I could see saying something about making it easier to park, but that's really the only place the turning radius comes into play. when the car is racing, the steering ratio is as good as it gets. if you mess with that to improve something that really doesn't matter anyway, you'll just ruin the car's steering and make it slower in the process.
if you want something easier to park, as someone else said, look into another car. if you want the car to handle tight corners better, learn how to drive better.
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May 30, 2010, 08:35 PM
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im glad someone else mentioned it. the turning radius is akin to a dodge ram quad cab. i think when people say the evo has tighter steering than a sti its because they just turn it lock to lock and ignore the fact that the evo turning radius is much larger. i think the actual ratios are very close.
May 31, 2010, 01:06 AM
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im glad someone else mentioned it. the turning radius is akin to a dodge ram quad cab. i think when people say the evo has tighter steering than a sti its because they just turn it lock to lock and ignore the fact that the evo turning radius is much larger. i think the actual ratios are very close.
But the sti could turn a tighter circle when doing a U turn or whatever.... I notice it but in the end its a small price to pay for world class handling to have the evo go a little wider. At speed you would should never notice anyway.
May 31, 2010, 08:14 AM
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no...... when people say the steering is tighter than a sti.... they mean its tighter than a sti. Evo steering (mine at least) feels directly connected to the front tire, you touch the wheel and the car moves....my 07 sti (even brand new) felt like it had a bit of slack, wasn't as 'tight' or responsive. Evo handles miles better than my STI just considering the steering rack alone.
But the sti could turn a tighter circle when doing a U turn or whatever.... I notice it but in the end its a small price to pay for world class handling to have the evo go a little wider. At speed you would should never notice anyway.
But the sti could turn a tighter circle when doing a U turn or whatever.... I notice it but in the end its a small price to pay for world class handling to have the evo go a little wider. At speed you would should never notice anyway.
May 31, 2010, 11:57 AM
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as i said in another thread, a lot of the differences come from the **** poor alignment on the sti from the factory. without a doubt the evo is setup better off the showroom floor, but a couple little changes to the sti and its nearly identical. everyone greatly exaggerates the differences.
evo seat is much nicer. i really miss the sti gauges. i cant see anything with sunglasses on in the evo!
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I've never been on an autocross course that's been too tight for the EVO to navigate through. I don't know if you've noticed, but when the car is moving, and under power, the turning radius is significantly less than when you just let it roll at slow speeds like when you're parking.
I could see saying something about making it easier to park, but that's really the only place the turning radius comes into play. when the car is racing, the steering ratio is as good as it gets. if you mess with that to improve something that really doesn't matter anyway, you'll just ruin the car's steering and make it slower in the process.
I could see saying something about making it easier to park, but that's really the only place the turning radius comes into play. when the car is racing, the steering ratio is as good as it gets. if you mess with that to improve something that really doesn't matter anyway, you'll just ruin the car's steering and make it slower in the process.
