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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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My previous car was a 96' 240SX and I am noticing that I could make tighter turns in that car then my xB.
I am 3 point turning on streets that I didn't have to in the 240. Anyone else think the turning radius is big for such a small car?

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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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For some reason, that is the case. xB's have a shockingly very wide turning radius.
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:54 AM
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Yes it's terrible turning radius I hate it
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Good at least I am not the only one that has noticed this. I wonder how hard it is to improve. Something like the drifters increased angle kits they run on their cars. Tie rod spacers or something similar.
Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:26 AM
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Wish I knew.
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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I know it scuffs the tires when turned to the stops and try to push it in neutral omg! Someone didn't do their homework when they designed the front suspension.
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