Re: [Chrysler300] 300 handling

["Steve Galezowski" <stevenlulu@xxxx>]

I too am an owner of both a 300 (300L) and a corvette (66 roadster). Without
a doubt the corvette is the better handling vehicle, which I attribute to
its lower center of gravity, lower weight, more even weight distribution and
independent rear suspension. However, I have taken both the 300L and the
corvette up to 135MPH and I can say that at that speed the 300L feels much
more solid while the vette has significant front end lift you can feel in
the steering. I would not want to take a curve in either car at that speed.

Steve Galezowski

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marty McDonough" <oldtimer@xxxx>
To: <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 6:25 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] 300 handling


> Jim Bartuska wrote:
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> >Hi Aussie, I've lived with Big Block (427 & 454 ci. in.) Corvettes all my
> adult life & have learned some of the problems that make them handle
funny.
> I have driven them up to 140 MPH, mostly on race tracks, & never had
> problems with the rear end not tracking properly. Corvettes built between
> '63 & '82 had the same basic frame/suspension system and are prone to two
> common problems. First, age deteriorates the rear trailing arm bushings.
> Second, in the colder climates where gobs of salt are used on the roads,
> rust will weaken the frame at the attaching point of the trailing arms.
Both
> of there conditions will cause the rear end to wander or "steer" from the
> rear. A properly maintained & aligned rear suspension in a Corvette will
> produce cornering results that exceed the capability of our trusty 300's.
> 300'ly yours,
>
> Hi Folks - I agree with Jim, and I am agreeing from a position of
strength.
> I have in my garage, quite close to each other a 300C Coupe that we have
> owned for many years, and have put many miles on it, some at speed, and a
> 1964 Corvette Big Tank Fuelie Coupe which we have also driven at 120MPH.
> There is no question in my mind that the Corvette is a much more
comfortable
> car at speed. This one has a 3:08 rear end so it has nothing till 3500rpm
> but then......... Jim is much braver than I, as the mid-year vettes get
> very light on the front end starting at 125, and are almost undriveable
over
> 140
>
> Marty McDonough
>
> Pahrump, NV
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