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turning circle
stephen.holdcroft - 15/5/10 at 06:34 PM

hi, i have problems with my locosts turning circle or lack of it. I have heard of the achermann angle an do not seem to have a difference on inside and outside wheels. will moving the steering rack forward or backwards increase this angle. also wheels could turn further but my steering rack will not go anyfurther. solutions please

speedyxjs - 15/5/10 at 06:40 PM

Heavier right foot

55ant - 15/5/10 at 08:49 PM

as above, dohnut time!

stephen.holdcroft - 16/5/10 at 09:10 AM

Thanks guys, 168 views, anyone got a more technical solution dont thing mr plod would be happy every junction i did a doughnut

Steve Hignett - 16/5/10 at 09:28 AM

quote:
Originally posted by stephen.holdcroft
Thanks guys, 168 views, anyone got a more technical solution dont thing mr plod would be happy every junction i did a doughnut


Usually more technical solutions appear after more technical info is given.

What steering rack is it?
What uprights are used?
etc, etc...

If you don't privide this advice then I'm afraid you will get stuff posted by people who have lesser technical knowledge on topics such as ackerman etc.

StrikerChris - 16/5/10 at 09:59 AM

to be honest my striker's turning circle appears bad,sure the escort the rack came off must have been better,but then it could be the fact your sat over the back axle i look a noob missing carpark spaces!

stephen.holdcroft - 16/5/10 at 11:01 AM

ok,
1, steering rack is mk1escort lock to lock is 2.5.
2, uprights are cortina
3, steering rack is forward of the wheels
4, turning circle is 14 + meters
5, wheels could turn approx 2-3 inches more before hitting the body, but rack stops short.

Has before was wondering if altering the position of the rack would alter this as the track rod angles would change.

help

stephen.holdcroft - 23/5/10 at 12:06 PM

still no body out there with any answers .
sombody must have cracked this problem.

mad-butcher - 23/5/10 at 12:57 PM

as already said. heavier right foot.
would also help if we knew what the car is

[Edited on 23/5/10 by mad-butcher]

britishtrident - 23/5/10 at 02:45 PM

Or very light throttle --- amaze you how much even a little throttle increases the turning circle. At full lock and anything above 1mph slip angles come into play.

rusty nuts - 23/5/10 at 06:04 PM

I noticed a fair improvement in steering lock when I fitted a 2.9 quick rack from RD but if your wheels foul the body work it won't help