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Old 23-06-2008   #1
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Thumbs up New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

I recently baught a Fiat Grande Punto, i should be picking it up later in the week!! can't wait

I noticed the punto has this power assisted steering button where it makes the steering ultra light for parking.

Would the punto end up on its roof if you was travelling at 90mph and turned the power assisted steering on and then turned the wheel to full lock? lol, would be crazy, i would love to see what would happen

doubt anyone would do it though, i certainly wouldnt.

Thats not why im here, im just here to gather your oppinions of your grande punto's.

I purchased a light blue 3 door 1.4 dynamic sport, with the light blue seats and pannels to match.
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

why would you wish to do that..
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

yeah ok...

Believe it deactivates when you go over a certain speed.
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

Your on about the Girly City Button?
I use it all the time


Well try it and get a friend to send us a pic of you and your car on its roof
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

i think just about any car would flip at 90mph if u put full lock on with or without "city" steering on! F**KIN stupid idea TBH
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

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yeah ok...

Believe it deactivates when you go over a certain speed.
Not on my stilo. I turn it off on the motorways as a little movment and ur in the next lane so sensitive with city button on
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

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i think just about any car would flip at 90mph if u put full lock on with or without "city" steering on! F**KIN stupid idea TBH

I agre but can you still post the pics when you try it?
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

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Would the punto end up on its roof if you was travelling at 90mph and turned the power assisted steering on and then turned the wheel to full lock? lol, would be crazy, i would love to see what would happen
Nothing at all, the 'city' button deactivates after 30mph. Even if it didn't it would have exacly the same reaction as if the button wasn't pressed. It doesn't increase your steering or turning circle, it just makes it lighter for parking etc.
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

I dont wish to do it, ide love to see it lol, just to see what would happen, it would take some guts to do it, even if you didnt have to pay for the damages lol if you survived.
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I dont wish to do it, ide love to see it lol, just to see what would happen, it would take some guts to do it, even if you didnt have to pay for the damages lol if you survived
yer would be amazin to watch some body detroy there car and there life!
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

I dont think it possible having the city mode on at that can of speed. As I believe it deactivate when you reach 30mph (correct me if im wrong)

Also the steering on the GP is already very light, compare to other car that I have driven so you can easily flip your car with a full lock at that speed (only if you're are insane)
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Someone on drugs here......?
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Someone on drugs here......?
Why you after some??
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

Originally Posted by 4DY View Post
I dont wish to do it, ide love to see it lol, just to see what would happen, it would take some guts to do it, even if you didnt have to pay for the damages lol if you survived.
i'll personilly paypal you a fiver if you try it...
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Re: New Grande Punto Crazy Steering Idea!!!!

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I dont think it possible having the city mode on at that can of speed. As I believe it deactivate when you reach 30mph (correct me if im wrong)

Also the steering on the GP is already very light, compare to other car that I have driven so you can easily flip your car with a full lock at that speed (only if you're are insane)
I duno, even if it does im sure someone out there will be able to turn that off so it is available at them speeds lol.
But it bet it would get allot of hits on youtube
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