Turning ability
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Turning ability
Aren't corvettes supposed to be good turning cars? How do we rank up against other cars? I was just pondering this, I noticed that my vette turns better than the other cars in my family. :steering:
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Re: Turning ability (SCVetteGuy)
by turning, i assume you mean handling. turning typically means, well, turning, as in diameter of turning circle.
handling on the other hand, has several factors. resistance to roll, utilization of weight transfered, etc. without going into detail suffice it to say that a c-3 in a good state of upkeep and taking in some advantages of newer technology, a c-3 with newer tires, good shocks fresh bushings maybe even upgraded springs can out handle 90% of all new cars. with extensive modifications, they can be made to handle on par with c-4s and even c-5s. however, at that level, the stock suspension configuration becomes unforgiving. it is very tiring to drive for prolonged periods of time on the track and uncomfortable to drive on typical streets.
there are more sophisticated 'packages' that have been developed for the c-3 to deliver that level of performance with less compromise.
long answer to a short question but the c-3 is still a fantastic car especially compared to other vehicles of its era.
handling on the other hand, has several factors. resistance to roll, utilization of weight transfered, etc. without going into detail suffice it to say that a c-3 in a good state of upkeep and taking in some advantages of newer technology, a c-3 with newer tires, good shocks fresh bushings maybe even upgraded springs can out handle 90% of all new cars. with extensive modifications, they can be made to handle on par with c-4s and even c-5s. however, at that level, the stock suspension configuration becomes unforgiving. it is very tiring to drive for prolonged periods of time on the track and uncomfortable to drive on typical streets.
there are more sophisticated 'packages' that have been developed for the c-3 to deliver that level of performance with less compromise.
long answer to a short question but the c-3 is still a fantastic car especially compared to other vehicles of its era.
