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Originally Posted by kannibul No, because for whatever reason, I can take corners with my 97 ford ranger faster than I can with the Z without the rear end trying

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Old 07-11-2009, 04:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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No, because for whatever reason, I can take corners with my 97 ford ranger faster than I can with the Z without the rear end trying to swing out.

My truck USED to do it, then I put new shocks and tires on it...
Dude, if your truck corners better than your Z, something is very wrong.
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Dude, if your truck corners better than your Z, something is very wrong.
I think what he's saying is that he's used to driving vehicles with a longer wheelbase. These will always tend to track better in a straight line.
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I think what he's saying is that he's used to driving vehicles with a longer wheelbase. These will always tend to track better in a straight line.
That's something I've not even considered - lol...

It could also be weight distribution too...

My truck obviously rolls more in corners - but I can take a highway interchange near here at 60...and it'll freak me out a bit when I hit the bridge on the exit ramp (and it's bumpiness)

Do the same thing with the Z, and I'll be trading paint for cement.

Smooth-flat surfaces, Z corners WAY better.
Rough surfaces, toss up.
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Dude, if your truck corners better than your Z, something is very wrong.
It could be that I'm just way more used to driving my truck too...

What I'm speaking of specifically is when you hit a bump, the Z loses traction (and the rear swings out) easier than my truck due to the wheel hopping off the bump.

My truck does it too, just it grabs again quicker...
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