Torque steer like a mofo!
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so i was too lazy to read 3 pages, but i had the same problem. my mechanic re-did my alignment and toed out the wheels just a couple degrees. i can't believe how much it helped. seriously, torque steer is almost gone and now it is a lot better in the quarter and from start.
Alright guys I need you help once again, I did a quick search but didn't really find the answer i'm looking for.
Every since I got the car tuned the torque steer is crazy with the numbers I have, so crazy that it has almost caused me to wreck the car more than once. Its pretty scary when you step on the gas and the car heads for the middle median.
Are there any products out there that help reduce or possibly eliminate torque steer, or does anyone have any idea what might help? I am looking into a 300+whp daily driver and do not want to add anymore power until I solve this problem. What happens if my dad decides to pass a car and the steering wheel gets yanked out of his hand, thats what I'm worried about. I know to expect it but no one else does.
Thanks for your help.
Every since I got the car tuned the torque steer is crazy with the numbers I have, so crazy that it has almost caused me to wreck the car more than once. Its pretty scary when you step on the gas and the car heads for the middle median.
Are there any products out there that help reduce or possibly eliminate torque steer, or does anyone have any idea what might help? I am looking into a 300+whp daily driver and do not want to add anymore power until I solve this problem. What happens if my dad decides to pass a car and the steering wheel gets yanked out of his hand, thats what I'm worried about. I know to expect it but no one else does.
Thanks for your help.
All FWD vehicles have torque steer to some degree. The more power going to the front wheels the worse it'll be obviously. Like someone else said just have two hands on the wheel and you should be fine.
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He was commenting on my story about the girl smashing her car into the guard rail with the OWNED comment... it wasn't even directed at the OP.
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I guess you don't remember my torque steer thread then... Ok so you want a useful post: All FWD cars have torque steer and there's not much you can do about it. Just don't slam the gas in 1st and 2nd. I heard it's best to roll into the throttle for 1st and 2nd. Then mash the gas for the rest of the gears.
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Alright guys I need you help once again, I did a quick search but didn't really find the answer i'm looking for.
Every since I got the car tuned the torque steer is crazy with the numbers I have, so crazy that it has almost caused me to wreck the car more than once. Its pretty scary when you step on the gas and the car heads for the middle median.
Are there any products out there that help reduce or possibly eliminate torque steer, or does anyone have any idea what might help? I am looking into a 300+whp daily driver and do not want to add anymore power until I solve this problem. What happens if my dad decides to pass a car and the steering wheel gets yanked out of his hand, thats what I'm worried about. I know to expect it but no one else does.
Thanks for your help.
Every since I got the car tuned the torque steer is crazy with the numbers I have, so crazy that it has almost caused me to wreck the car more than once. Its pretty scary when you step on the gas and the car heads for the middle median.
Are there any products out there that help reduce or possibly eliminate torque steer, or does anyone have any idea what might help? I am looking into a 300+whp daily driver and do not want to add anymore power until I solve this problem. What happens if my dad decides to pass a car and the steering wheel gets yanked out of his hand, thats what I'm worried about. I know to expect it but no one else does.
Thanks for your help.
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I guess you don't remember my torque steer thread then... Ok so you want a useful post: All FWD cars have torque steer and there's not much you can do about it. Just don't slam the gas in 1st and 2nd. I heard it's best to roll into the throttle for 1st and 2nd. Then mash the gas for the rest of the gears.
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I guess you don't remember my torque steer thread then... Ok so you want a useful post: All FWD cars have torque steer and there's not much you can do about it. Just don't slam the gas in 1st and 2nd. I heard it's best to roll into the throttle for 1st and 2nd. Then mash the gas for the rest of the gears.
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(not as much fun as a rwd but thats life 
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The tune is staying I just changed it in first and second now instead of smoking the tires it goes. I don't need a smoke show I just want the other guy to be roasting his ttires while i'm already half way down the track and just hit 3rd where it kicks into 100% power.
I don't need a trip to the gym I can hold the wheel but I would sure like to focus on shifting on time and the road and not the pull of the steering wheel It scares the crap out of everyone who rides with me when they see me fighting with my steering wheel all the way to 3rd. Once I shift into 3rd its fine there is no more TQ steer but 1st and 2nd you better hold on for the ride.
FYI I love the Saab 9-3 with the 6 speed!! 2600 rpm at 80!
Only if it weighed 400 lbs less.