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#137057 - 09/07/08 02:44 PM Turning circle
Artstu Offline
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I see that the ST has an 11.4 metre kerb to kerb turning circle, and any other Fiesta has a 9.3 metre kerb to kerb turning circle.

I imagine then that the ST rack has limited travel to stop the larger ST wheels from catching on the steering arms or underbody at full lock.

So if you want a Fiesta taxi don't buy the ST, no good for all those U-turns!

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#137058 - 09/07/08 02:52 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: Artstu]
STonefly Offline
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Registered: 04/05/07
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That's why it's fitted with a handbrake...

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#137059 - 09/07/08 03:20 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: STonefly]
sasst Offline
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o the handbrake, need to get my adjusted, but yeah either handbrake, or j turn

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#137060 - 09/07/08 03:32 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: sasst]
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Yeah, catches me out all the time. Turning into a tight space sometimes needs a little '2 point turn'
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#137061 - 09/07/08 06:25 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: Pacman83]
cra1g Offline
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that was one of my main na about the st, crap turning circle, used to moan about it lots, rex has a crap turing circle aswell..10.6 metres
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#137062 - 10/07/08 09:04 AM Re: Turning circle [Re: cra1g]
JJST Offline


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yep ST turning circle is awful. To get into my work car park I have to make a very tight turning, it's embarassing if anyone is outside as I look like I can't drve... it's the turning circle!!
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#137063 - 10/07/08 09:08 AM Re: Turning circle [Re: JJST]
cra1g Offline
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yep ST turning circle is awful. To get into my work car park I have to make a very tight turning, it's embarassing if anyone is outside as I look like I can't drve... it's the turning circle!!




use the handbrake lmao

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#137064 - 10/07/08 10:55 AM Re: Turning circle [Re: cra1g]
steve1981 Offline
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Registered: 26/09/06
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I thought it was just me who couldn't park! I had a standard fiesta as a hire car in germany on monday at it was sooooo easy in comparison!
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#137065 - 10/07/08 02:06 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: steve1981]
STrick Offline


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i dont really have a problem with mine!! i dont notice much difference!
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#137066 - 10/07/08 02:10 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: STrick]
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Registered: 22/07/07
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Loc: Staffordshire
I don't notice it either. Seems alright parking at supermarkets etc. I had a Pug 106 before and I can't tell the difference lol.
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#137067 - 10/07/08 02:14 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: FluffySheep]
STrick Offline


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maybe its something in the water near us fluffsheep?! lol
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#137068 - 10/07/08 02:15 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: STrick]
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Registered: 22/07/07
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maybe its something in the water near us fluffsheep?! lol




Must be lol. You can call me Rich btw
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#137069 - 10/07/08 02:16 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: FluffySheep]
STrick Offline


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ok rich! im rick, my profile name gives it away a little lol
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#137070 - 10/07/08 10:46 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: STrick]
JJST Offline


Registered: 20/04/07
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if you drive any other car you will notice the difference. It is the worst turning circle I've ever come across! My mates Merc E type is massive but turns so much more easily than my car in a like for like situation!
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#137071 - 10/07/08 10:54 PM Re: Turning circle [Re: JJST]
STrick Offline


Registered: 16/09/07
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Loc: near derby
its just not something i take any notice of!!
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