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3LGODZILA

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i know SFA when it comes to the suspension and handling side of things, so as most of use probably know the turning circle in a 33 is shyte i cant even do a u-turn in some tight streets, what aftermarket mods will help this? can i adjust anything?

rough prices on parts would be nice, and also will a hicas lock bar make it much worse then it alredy is?

(B1) MR_fanny Grand Master

(B1) MR_fanny

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how often do you need to do a tight turn anyways? will the cost in mods and labour justify it all? Im no expert but i think trying to increase your turning circle will probably adversly affect your handling which you use more of..I may be wrong. I have no problems with my 33. If I need to do a tight turn I come to a complete stop then full lock. Sometimes I surprise myself that I actually make it in one go when I do a U-turn in small steets.

Just my 2 cents.

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I'm not much real help, but I've seen it done for drift cars... so it can be done. However, it wasn't for a skyline. Speak to a suspension shop that sets up drift cars, if anyone's going to know anything about it, it'd be them. I'd start there.

bubba Grand Master

bubba

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Simple.

Step 1: turn steering wheel full lock.

Step 2: raise RPM sufficiently.

Step 3: drop clutch.

Step 4: smile as your turning circle is reduced to almost nothing!

:D

Even more effective with a decent LSD :)

Habler Rising Star

Habler

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Lock spacers can help with this. Will only cost $20 plus a wheel alignment once you have installed them.

Heaps of placers sell them but I just grabbed some URAS ones off Trent - http://www.statustuning.com/?section=contact

As for your other question a hicas lock bar will not change anything with your turning circle.

**RB2530** Proficient

**RB2530**

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Adjust both your rear wheels with lock to the left as much as you can :( ....This will reduce turning circle to the right but increase it to the left. It will be awesome for U-turns though which solves your dilema!!..(If you're in the US though make sure you adjust your rears with lock to the right though...)

I really am a solutions man.... :)

HEKT1K Grand Master

HEKT1K

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Simple.

Step 1: turn steering wheel full lock.

Step 2: raise RPM sufficiently.

Step 3: drop clutch.

Step 4: smile as your turning circle is reduced to almost nothing!

:)

ahh the old zero-point turn! lol this is such a good idea

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