WTI 59 Report post Posted October 13, 2011 Ive got big wheels on so i know it makes a difference but is it nearly as shit on smaller wheels?If so why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted October 13, 2011 mate the gta is just the same, think they have the same steering rack or something so smaller tyres will have no effect. waits for smaky to bitch slap me and tell us the right answer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted October 13, 2011 Ive got used to looking like a useless twat in car parks/tight roads/mini roundabouts etc now the bloke in the Ace Cafe car park looks at you like you're special because you can't park where he's pointing at but i think its to do with the brakes being bigger so need bigger wheels to fit over them so they cut the turning circle 'down' so the wheels dont hit the car (im probly wrong but im sure i read/heard that somewhere:)) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamz3k 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2011 The turning circle on my 147 twinny is pretty grim also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted October 15, 2011 mate the gta is just the same, think they have the same steering rack or something so smaller tyres will have no effect. waits for smaky to bitch slap me and tell us the right answer Why? The turning circle on Alfas is always poor, fact. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisO 2 Report post Posted October 16, 2011 Is this down to the geometry of the front suspension ? If it is then the size of the wheels will make little difference Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 mate the gta is just the same, think they have the same steering rack or something so smaller tyres will have no effect. waits for smaky to bitch slap me and tell us the right answer Why? The turning circle on Alfas is always poor, fact. Yes Mr Technical advice man but why is it so? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Because everyone loves to see people in their beloved Alfas go back And forth And back And forth And back And so on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 In the absence of Smaky i think you may be right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted October 18, 2011 Because the suspension and steering are built like that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. So chew on those apples! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted October 18, 2011 So now we know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted October 19, 2011 I'd go into toe, camber, caster, wheelbase, steering angle, rake, tyre flex and all sorts but for the purpose of this thread it's too deep Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted October 19, 2011 I always thought the spider had a demented camber on the wheels, especially the rear. They appear to toe in. When we first really noticed we also found the bushes had done their fab trick of eating the sub frame... Had the frame welded and polybushed the car, but the camber was still slightly there. Have noticed the new Spider is the same, although her bushes (original rubber type) are in great condition Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted October 19, 2011 3.2 GT? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. So chew on those apples! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Junior 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2011 Ha ha I remember many a red faced car parking incident or seven point turn in my old GT. It had a turning circle like a bloody boat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACAPULCO AL 2 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 yep my old 156 was the same, you could turn the QE2 round quicker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sphinx 7 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 My 147 only needs about 4 lane widths to turn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 My 147 only needs about 4 lane widths to turn Even the spider isn't that bad, Sphinx, come on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 This volvo estate can pretty much turn around in its own length (if that makes sense) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfa156Melb 9 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 mate the gta is just the same, think they have the same steering rack or something so smaller tyres will have no effect. waits for smaky to bitch slap me and tell us the right answer Why? The turning circle on Alfas is always poor, fact. Is there a technical reason for this? Or is this just another mental Alfa thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Front tracking, pressures and load can affect it but the turning circle is larger than most due to the design, tyre size has little to do with it as they still turn at the same rate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk! Because I'm on tour! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfa156Melb 9 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Ok, if it's due to design.. why didn't they design a better turning circle into the car? It's it a limitation of something else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 If your driving is so bad that you need a turning circle smaller than this then you should buy a car with a cup holder... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfa156Melb 9 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 How can you say such things?? Sacre Bleu! I'm quite happy with the lacklustre turning circle and the sI am a bigots from onlookers.. they may be able to manoeuvre their cars, but they still have to drive them.. poor buggers... Nope - I'm just interested in the technical reason behind it.. thats all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Well even when we're sat awaiting recovery... We still look better...and smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
