Turning in the tl-s
#1
![Question](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/icons/icon5.gif)
Has anyone noticed the very large turning radius of the TL-S? I test drove both the TL and TL-S and the TL-S seemed to make very wide turns when making a U-turn. I also parellel parked both cars on the dealer lot and found that the TL is A LOT easier to park than the TL-S. I don't understand why one car is able to make tighter turns than the other.
Anyone else notice this?
Anyone else notice this?
#2
Parting out 02 Type S :(
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: LA,CA
Age: 74
Posts: 1,299
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Post](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
The turning radius is raised due to the 17' rims on the type s. This seems unnecessary to me, but the engineers obviously did it for a reason. When parallel parking it, there shouldnt be a difference in the two.
Trending Topics
#8
Instructor
![Post](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by avatar07:
That's still a crappy number considering that the M5 comes stock with 18" rims and it can still do a full circle in only 37 feet.
That's still a crappy number considering that the M5 comes stock with 18" rims and it can still do a full circle in only 37 feet.
#9
Guest
Posts: n/a
![Post](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by davest:
Specs state:
Turning Circle 3.2 TL - 36.8 ft. (curb-to-curb)
TL Type S - 40.0 ft. (curb-to-curb)
Must be the tires.
Specs state:
Turning Circle 3.2 TL - 36.8 ft. (curb-to-curb)
TL Type S - 40.0 ft. (curb-to-curb)
Must be the tires.
Height of TL tire = 25.69
This is based on Std. equipment for each car.
My guess is the turning circle is based on
the front suspension geometry for each car.
Here's a cool link for tire calculations... http://www.venommotorsports.com/howt...ldiameters.htm
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SidhuSaaB
3G TL Problems & Fixes
18
05-30-2020 12:40 AM
navtool.com
5G TLX Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
31
11-16-2015 08:30 PM