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  1. 9th August 2008, 09:53 AM #1
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    Handling question

    Hey what are the handling characteristics of the isuzu's like compared to the v8. On and off the road? Does the weight make noticeable difference? Does it feel like the chassis gonna snap sometimes with the suzy?
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  2. 9th August 2008, 09:54 AM #2
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    Oh yeah is the steering heavier?
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  3. 9th August 2008, 01:31 PM #3
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    snap the chassis????? Have you seen it? You won't snap that!
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    I have not driven a V8, but I have no problems with the handling, although any comparison will depend on the load. As Kaa45 comments, you won't snap the chassis. The steering, being power assisted does not notice the extra weight.

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    you cant point and squirt on road like you can with the V8 but you can walk it anywhere you like in low gears...
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  6. 15th August 2008, 12:18 AM #6
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    The handling is pretty similar, but when pushed REALLY hard, the extra weight increases the tendency to understeer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by isuzurover View Post
    The handling is pretty similar, but when pushed REALLY hard, the extra weight increases the tendency to understeer.
    INCREASES the understeer... doesn't bear thinking about!
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