Front end stange behaviour
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I've just noticed this today and i was abit surprised. While stationary, if i turn the steering wheel from lock to lock , the nose of the car goes up and down depending the position of the wheels. We are talking about a good inch of movement that i can notice on the bonnet !
Does anybody have a clue why this is happening ie anything to do with active suspension ?
Does anybody have a clue why this is happening ie anything to do with active suspension ?
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by spiros' post='883478' date='May 19 2009, 06:08 PM
I've just noticed this today and i was abit surprised. While stationary, if i turn the steering wheel from lock to lock , the nose of the car goes up and down depending the position of the wheels. We are talking about a good inch of movement that i can notice on the bonnet !
Does anybody have a clue why this is happening ie anything to do with active suspension ?
Does anybody have a clue why this is happening ie anything to do with active suspension ?
1979 posts and such an educated answer
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='883482' date='May 19 2009, 11:12 PM
Probably just for better handling and stuff.
1979 posts and such an educated answer
1979 posts and such an educated answer
yes, i was just admiring the depth of knowledge and the use of niche technical terms used on the reply
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by spiros' post='883493' date='May 19 2009, 06:19 PM
yes, i was just admiring the depth of knowledge and the use of niche technical terms used on the reply
I am sure someone else will chime in to give you a real answer
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This is to get better handling and responsiveness. As far as I know only Mercedes and BMW has this feature, and basically the front wheels do not turn only but also lean like a motorcycle towards to the direction you are turning the wheels.
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by leventor' post='883668' date='May 19 2009, 08:22 PM
This is to get better handling and responsiveness. As far as I know only Mercedes and BMW has this feature, and basically the front wheels do not turn only but also lean like a motorcycle towards to the direction you are turning the wheels.
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Originally Posted by spiros' post='883478' date='May 19 2009, 05:08 PM
I've just noticed this today and i was abit surprised. While stationary, if i turn the steering wheel from lock to lock , the nose of the car goes up and down depending the position of the wheels. We are talking about a good inch of movement that i can notice on the bonnet !
Does anybody have a clue why this is happening ie anything to do with active suspension ?
Does anybody have a clue why this is happening ie anything to do with active suspension ?
You can ready about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caster_angle
Even if your car does have active suspension, it would be dormant becuase the car is stationary.
All cars do this, the more caster, the more it does it.
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Originally Posted by leventor' post='883668' date='May 19 2009, 08:22 PM
This is to get better handling and responsiveness. As far as I know only Mercedes and BMW has this feature, and basically the front wheels do not turn only but also lean like a motorcycle towards to the direction you are turning the wheels.
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Originally Posted by spiros' post='883493' date='May 19 2009, 03:19 PM
yes, i was just admiring the depth of knowledge and the use of niche technical terms used on the reply
It's time for Junior to get back to class!! 