Hi All
I'm wanting to find from those with narrowed beams what there turning circle is like?
Does one side turn-in better than the other side?
Cheers
Flintstones Custom Title Time!
1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Narrowed beam turning circle
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
yep, but i haven't had a look to see if its fixable.
Left turns are a bitch.
Left turns are a bitch.
VWFREAK VWFREAK
2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·
I'm running a 4 1/2 inch narrowed beam and the turning circle is pretty close to close to 90% of the original depending on how slammed you go.
135's and a little head light clearancing soon help.
Can't beat the look of a narrowed beam
135's and a little head light clearancing soon help.
Can't beat the look of a narrowed beam
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
I think I need to see if my steering is central. It doesn't hit anywhere, just runs out of lock.
Flintstones Custom Title Time!
1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Craig, I agree with the left turns not co-operating
With your tie rods I gather you cut the same amount off each one?
Bone Collector, Did you come across the same problem that Craig and I have experienced?
what did you do with the tie rod lengths, how much did you cut off each one? Did you cut more off the longer one?
what was the fix?
I appreciate your assistance
Cheers
With your tie rods I gather you cut the same amount off each one?
Bone Collector, Did you come across the same problem that Craig and I have experienced?
what did you do with the tie rod lengths, how much did you cut off each one? Did you cut more off the longer one?
what was the fix?
I appreciate your assistance
Cheers
BOOMERDOG Officially Full-On Dubber
204 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
yeah got a narrowed front end on my 54',i use citroen 2cv tyres on the front, 125x15 [firestones] clears the buckets a treat,the way i have welded the sway aways in i have them on full height adjustment ,they only just make the 100mm clearance for nsw regs,but i can wind them to the deck....the narrowed front end does make it a little twitchy but FUN ride...:thumb
[yes all my camber & caster angles/toe -in are correct before anyone asks...]
so all in, the turning circle is alright in my book ..:thumb
[ Edited on 25-9-2007 by BOOMERDOG ]
[ Edited on 25-9-2007 by BOOMERDOG ]
[yes all my camber & caster angles/toe -in are correct before anyone asks...]
so all in, the turning circle is alright in my book ..:thumb
[ Edited on 25-9-2007 by BOOMERDOG ]
[ Edited on 25-9-2007 by BOOMERDOG ]
VWFREAK VWFREAK
2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·
I just took off 2 inches from each rod and added adjuster nuts to make life a little easier instead of using multi grips for adjustments. Also check your steering box arm is well centered when adjusting everything up. Also possibly check you linkpin shims are correct, as the car may have had a hit in the past, bent arm etc throwing things out of wack.
BOOMERDOG is on the money with the car being a little twitchy. I wouldn't recommend this mod for an inexperienced driver.
[ Edited on 25-9-07 by Bone Collector ]
BOOMERDOG is on the money with the car being a little twitchy. I wouldn't recommend this mod for an inexperienced driver.
[ Edited on 25-9-07 by Bone Collector ]
Flintstones Custom Title Time!
1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Thanks Guys,
I'm running a BJ beam, which is new so I know it's not bent.
I'll double check on the pitman arm to make sure it's straight and then work my way out to the wheels to ensure I have all the adjustments in check
Cheers
I'm running a BJ beam, which is new so I know it's not bent.
I'll double check on the pitman arm to make sure it's straight and then work my way out to the wheels to ensure I have all the adjustments in check
Cheers