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What does the term 'pronounced body roll' in reference to a car mean?
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What does the term 'pronounced body roll' in reference to a car mean?
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when you take a hard turn (tire-screecher) the body tilts. the more it tilts the more the "roll".
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that means the car rolls to one side when turning under moderate or hard acceleration
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It means the suspension is soft and body control when turning or going over bumps is less than desirable. A common trait in American cars...
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