The tendancy for Neons to roll has been well documented in road racing
situations. How much of that was driver induced is questionable. As for
autocrossing, I can't remember any of them rolling, however, I have seen the
underside of several. All of them were on sticky tires. I have seen a few
others go over though, three BMWs, including one Z3, three VWs, 2 of them
Rabbits, one a Sirrocco, one Ford Escort, and a Suzuki. All except the
Suzuki had sticky tires....
Phil O.
Subject: Neon--likely to flip?
> I've seen little hints here and there about Neons getting upside down.
No
>specific reports, just arch suggestions.
> Someday I will have to buy another car. Neons being low priced,
>relatively speaking, I might end up with one. A tendency to roll is
something
>to consider when making a purchase decision.
> Of course I'm not likely to put racing rubber on my car. I won't say I
>never will again, but it is improbable.
> Anyone heard of a Neon rolling over in an autox on street tires? Or,
if
>any have rolled, were they on racing compounds?
>
>Ray Elliott
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