[Z06] Why does the Z06 have a different turning radius & track?
09-19-2001, 08:55 PM
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Why does the Z06 have a different turning radius & track?
Perusing the latest Corvette Quarterly I was reading the specs on the ’02 Z vs. the coupe/convertible:
Turns, lock-to-lock: 2.66 (coupe/conv.), 2.46 (Z06)
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb: 39.4 (coupe/conv.), 42.3 (Z06)
And also:
Track (front/rear): 61.9 in./62.0 in. (coupe/conv), 62.4 in/62.6 (Z06)
Why are these different? (the steering ratio is the same for both at 16.1:1) Is there a limit on the amount of steering input the Z allows so that the larger tires don’t rub? (fewer turns lock-to-lock and a larger turning diameter). Is the track increase just the wheels and tires or are there other suspension piece changes?
Turns, lock-to-lock: 2.66 (coupe/conv.), 2.46 (Z06)
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb: 39.4 (coupe/conv.), 42.3 (Z06)
And also:
Track (front/rear): 61.9 in./62.0 in. (coupe/conv), 62.4 in/62.6 (Z06)
Why are these different? (the steering ratio is the same for both at 16.1:1) Is there a limit on the amount of steering input the Z allows so that the larger tires don’t rub? (fewer turns lock-to-lock and a larger turning diameter). Is the track increase just the wheels and tires or are there other suspension piece changes?
09-19-2001, 11:42 PM
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Re: Why does the Z06 have a different turning radius & track? (Jackhammer)
As stated the difference in track is due to wheel offset. The wider wheels/tires also require different steering stops which limit Z06 angular wheel travel to a lesser amount than other C5s. This would explain both the larger turning radius and less "lock to lock" steering wheel turns.
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09-20-2001, 03:26 AM
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Re: Why does the Z06 have a different turning radius & track? (TLaverty)
The 2002 has a 2.5 foot tighter turning radius than the 01 Z06 FYI
09-20-2001, 02:42 PM
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Re: Why does the Z06 have a different turning radius & track? (TLaverty)
Need a shorter turning radius?
Just blip the throttle, drop the clutch, and give the steering wheel and sharp yank one or the other. ;)
Just blip the throttle, drop the clutch, and give the steering wheel and sharp yank one or the other. ;)
09-20-2001, 03:01 PM
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Re: Why does the Z06 have a different turning radius & track? (tjfees)
Need a shorter turning radius?
Just blip the throttle, drop the clutch, and give the steering wheel and sharp yank one or the other. ;)
Just blip the throttle, drop the clutch, and give the steering wheel and sharp yank one or the other. ;)
09-22-2001, 10:44 PM
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Re: Why does the Z06 have a different turning radius & track? (tjfees)
Need a shorter turning radius?
Just blip the throttle, drop the clutch, and give the steering wheel and sharp yank one or the other. ;)
Just blip the throttle, drop the clutch, and give the steering wheel and sharp yank one or the other. ;)
