Turning radius

[deepakp]

Our FSAE car seems to have a high turning radius. Our steering ratio is 5.5:1. Is there any way to decrease the turning radius?

[deepakp]

Our FSAE car seems to have a high turning radius. Our steering ratio is 5.5:1. Is there any way to decrease the turning radius?

[nowhere fast]

You could shorten the wheelbase.

[DougMilliken]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">You could shorten the wheelbase. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Rear steer could help a lot!

[Dash]

You could decrease the length of something to make the tires turn at a greater angle when you turn the steering wheel.

[Sormaz]

Hi,

Your only solution is to buy a new FSAE car.

I have a (slightly used) FSAE car that I am selling. It has very low turning radius. The vehicle is well maintained, no damages or scratches. I recently moved in Glasgow, MT with my new job and I have the vehicle here with me.You will inspect the vehicle before the payment will be made. The shipping and insurance are included in the price because I won a promotion at Alpine Auto Transporters (1 free shipping). You will also receive all necessary documents in order to finalize the purchase. I am selling the vehicle under market value because I need to pay the bank. Email me back if you're interested and have further questions.
Specs: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4x4 // 89,320 miles // 1 Owner // Clear Title // Engine: 5.3L V8 MPI OHV // Transmission Automatic // Ext&Int Color: Tan with Tan Leather Interior // Air Conditioning // Tilt Steering Wheel // Power Steering - Anti-Lock Brakes - Driver's Air Bag - Passenger Air Bag //Leather Seats - Factory System - AM/FM //Tires: Front Size:/18 Rear Size:/18 // Non-Smoker // Garage Kept.

Thank you,

[Dash]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sormaz:
Hi,

Your only solution is to buy a new FSAE car.

I have a (slightly used) FSAE car that I am selling. It has very low turning radius. The vehicle is well maintained, no damages or scratches. I recently moved in Glasgow, MT with my new job and I have the vehicle here with me.You will inspect the vehicle before the payment will be made. The shipping and insurance are included in the price because I won a promotion at Alpine Auto Transporters (1 free shipping). You will also receive all necessary documents in order to finalize the purchase. I am selling the vehicle under market value because I need to pay the bank. Email me back if you're interested and have further questions.
Specs: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4x4 // 89,320 miles // 1 Owner // Clear Title // Engine: 5.3L V8 MPI OHV // Transmission Automatic // Ext&Int Color: Tan with Tan Leather Interior // Air Conditioning // Tilt Steering Wheel // Power Steering - Anti-Lock Brakes - Driver's Air Bag - Passenger Air Bag //Leather Seats - Factory System - AM/FM //Tires: Front Size:/18 Rear Size:/18 // Non-Smoker // Garage Kept.

Thank you, </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


+1000
Best answer ever. I read the first line and literally laughed out loud.

[Chris B]

the solution is obvious. strap on a turbo to produce 1000 lbs of boost, apply full steering lock on corner entry gun the throttle and when the boost hits power through that hairpin sideways with full opposite lock applied before dissapearing down the next straight in a cloud of smoke and tire fire.

but on a serious note. the first thing id look at would be to buy a new rack/modify that one/steal another rack etc, something to change the steering ratio. this may not be the best solution but to me at least on face value it appears the simplest.

[Spetsnazos]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sormaz:
Hi,

Your only solution is to buy a new FSAE car.

I have a (slightly used) FSAE car that I am selling. It has very low turning radius. The vehicle is well maintained, no damages or scratches. I recently moved in Glasgow, MT with my new job and I have the vehicle here with me.You will inspect the vehicle before the payment will be made. The shipping and insurance are included in the price because I won a promotion at Alpine Auto Transporters (1 free shipping). You will also receive all necessary documents in order to finalize the purchase. I am selling the vehicle under market value because I need to pay the bank. Email me back if you're interested and have further questions.
Specs: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4x4 // 89,320 miles // 1 Owner // Clear Title // Engine: 5.3L V8 MPI OHV // Transmission Automatic // Ext&Int Color: Tan with Tan Leather Interior // Air Conditioning // Tilt Steering Wheel // Power Steering - Anti-Lock Brakes - Driver's Air Bag - Passenger Air Bag //Leather Seats - Factory System - AM/FM //Tires: Front Size:/18 Rear Size:/18 // Non-Smoker // Garage Kept.

Thank you, </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I lol'd so hard I started to cry.

[deepakp]

guys we are here for help right..????

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sormaz:
Hi,

Your only solution is to buy a new FSAE car.

I have a (slightly used) FSAE car that I am selling. It has very low turning radius. The vehicle is well maintained, no damages or scratches. I recently moved in Glasgow, MT with my new job and I have the vehicle here with me.You will inspect the vehicle before the payment will be made. The shipping and insurance are included in the price because I won a promotion at Alpine Auto Transporters (1 free shipping). You will also receive all necessary documents in order to finalize the purchase. I am selling the vehicle under market value because I need to pay the bank. Email me back if you're interested and have further questions.
Specs: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4x4 // 89,320 miles // 1 Owner // Clear Title // Engine: 5.3L V8 MPI OHV // Transmission Automatic // Ext&Int Color: Tan with Tan Leather Interior // Air Conditioning // Tilt Steering Wheel // Power Steering - Anti-Lock Brakes - Driver's Air Bag - Passenger Air Bag //Leather Seats - Factory System - AM/FM //Tires: Front Size:/18 Rear Size:/18 // Non-Smoker // Garage Kept.

Thank you, </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[deepakp]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nowhere fast:
You could shorten the wheelbase. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

thank you for your reply..is there any other way for decreasing the turning radius other than decreasing the wheel base

[whiltebeitel]

Increase the maximum steered angle between the front and rear axles. Shorten the wheel base. Those are really the only two ways to decrease the turning radius. I'f you've run out of travel with your rack before you run the wheel into the control arms, then shorten the steering arm so you can get more angle for the same rack movement. It's not rocket science.

[Edward M. Kasprzak]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">guys we are here for help right..???? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You will get more helpful answers on this forum by phrasing your questions better. Define your problem carefully, tell us what you've tried or researched, and make it apparent that you've done some reading, research, calculations, built something or did some other work to solve the problem before posting here. If it sounds like you're lazy, haven't used the "find" feature on this forum or are looking for a handout you lessen your chances at good answers--regardless of how much work you have or haven't done.