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  1. 06-12-2007, 01:43 PM #1
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    '69 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Cornering Photos

    I drove the '69 Cad today (it hasn't been driven since May 29) and took some turning photos at the street I took the pics of the '76 limo.

    The '69, being about 1,000 lbs lighter than the limo, did have a lighter feel to it when turning so I was able to go a little faster in the tight circle I was doing... almost 20 mph compared to about 15 for the limo.

    It looks like the '69, even though it could turn faster, had a little more lean than the '76 limo. But that is most likely due to the faster turning speed. Anyway, the photos do show me how the car looks when turning which was the purpose of the "experiment."
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    To be useful and for comparisons you really need to know the diameter of the circles you were running at 15 and 20mph for the cars in question.....
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    thats a nice lookin car, gotta say. the cornering leaves something to be desired, much like the other, but it looks good doing it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine View Post
    To be useful and for comparisons you really need to know the diameter of the circles you were running at 15 and 20mph for the cars in question.....
    A good point. The turning circle is 44.8 feet for the '69, according to published specs.
    To be sure, I guess I could measure the tire markings made in that parking lot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cmcpokey View Post
    thats a nice lookin car, gotta say.
    Thanks, I think so, too. It does get a lot of looks when I'm driving it.

    the cornering leaves something to be desired, much like the other, but it looks good doing it.
    Yeah, it does serve its purpose (gets around corners) but that's about it. I'm glad it doesn't have the "desperate roll and pitch" (Motor Trend's term) of a 1969 Lincoln.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fleet 500 View Post
    A good point. The turning circle is 44.8 feet for the '69, according to published specs.
    To be sure, I guess I could measure the tire markings made in that parking lot.
    What Matra means is that you have to measure the radius of the corner......not your turning circle, which means you car is on full lock in those pictures I suppose...
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    What Matra means is that you have to measure the radius of the corner......not your turning circle, which means you car is on full lock in those pictures I suppose...
    Oh, I get it.
    Yes, the cars were on full lock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fleet 500 View Post
    Oh, I get it.
    Yes, the cars were on full lock.
    which is not really what cornering is all about, but we have to wait for your cars at speed...I may be able to do a few shots next week myself. (My car and the UCP photographer just left for Le Mans )
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    which is not really what cornering is all about, but we have to wait for your cars at speed...I may be able to do a few shots next week myself. (My car and the UCP photographer just left for Le Mans )
    Well, yes, it's more like turning than cornering (although my first photo of the limo was an actual cornering pic).

    Right, the cars at speed will be more revealing. I'll try to get some shots of those as soon as possible.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fleet 500 View Post
    "Your car?" Would that be your Citroen?
    you guessed it
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    you guessed it
    Okay, I'll watch for it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fleet 500 View Post
    Okay, I'll watch for it!
    it will not participate this weekend though
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    it will not participate this weekend though
    I can wait. What's another weekend?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fleet 500 View Post
    I can wait. What's another weekend?
    I don't think the C5 will participate in any weekend race...
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    I don't think the C5 will participate in any weekend race...
    This is exactly what your UCP photographer (in borrowed C5) wants you to believe...
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