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  1. 24th January 2013, 12:13 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by RFollia View Post
    That was what I wanted to hear and read, and my impressions were right, the 04MY D2 handled just much better, even though it had no ACE.

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    They did change the springs and the valving in the shocks in MY03 also.
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  2. 24th January 2013, 12:22 AM #12
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    Steering geometry pre-02MY vs post-02MY

    I just wish it didn't take 18 lanes to do a u-turn with my d2a.

    Worst turning circle of any car ever.
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  3. 24th January 2013, 04:40 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by brougham View Post
    I just wish it didn't take 18 lanes to do a u-turn with my d2a.

    Worst turning circle of any car ever.
    This is true, but it's also probably the reason my 255/85R16 tires don't rub the radius arms.
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  4. 24th January 2013, 06:51 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by jafir View Post
    This is true, but it's also probably the reason my 255/85R16 tires don't rub the radius arms.
    It's worse on the 18" equipped vehicles. The 16" wheeled d2's used a shorter steering lock stop. There is a Tech Bulletin related to the longer stops affecting 18" wheel vehicles. The bulletin covers the method of determining the minimum stop length to fit to improve turning circle but avoid the tyre fouling on the body/chassis.

    Tech bulletin is posted on this page:
    Difficulty in manoeuvring into tight spaces | DiscoTD5.com

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  5. 24th January 2013, 07:10 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by brougham View Post
    I just wish it didn't take 18 lanes to do a u-turn with my d2a.

    Worst turning circle of any car ever.
    You can adjust the steering stops. Later D2s were set up with stops adjusted to suit the widr 18" wheels. If you have 16" heel, then you can adju them in.
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  6. 24th January 2013, 10:39 AM #16
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    Steering geometry pre-02MY vs post-02MY

    Got 18"a on (HSE) but might look at swapping to 16"s if it makes a big difference.
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  7. 25th January 2013, 04:55 AM #17
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    just adjust (grind ) to 22mm(Paul?) my 18" shod turns just as well now as my old green one did,, the first thing to touch will be in reverse at full lock
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  8. 25th January 2013, 08:20 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by brougham View Post
    I just wish it didn't take 18 lanes to do a u-turn with my d2a.

    Worst turning circle of any car ever.
    You have not driven a Mitsubishi Pajero or Triton of the same vintage then?
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