The old Triumph Spitfires (mid 60's) did that too . The wheels would turn so far that the car would literally push straight ahead if on a slightly slippery surface.
The sign by the front tire says it is set up for drifting. The professional drift cars usually have extra steering travel like this. My guess is that it makes the tires scrub less when they are at opposite lock during a drift.
I could see that getting a amateur getting in to trouble pretty quick. Not really sure of it's purpose.
ReplyDeleteThe old Triumph Spitfires (mid 60's) did that too . The wheels would turn so far that the car would literally push straight ahead if on a slightly slippery surface.
ReplyDeleteThink only London cabs are able to turn their wheels even more.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I did not know that. I bet the local tire shop loved it! $$$
ReplyDeleteThe sign by the front tire says it is set up for drifting. The professional drift cars usually have extra steering travel like this. My guess is that it makes the tires scrub less when they are at opposite lock during a drift.
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