matz1982
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i think thats wot its called when u boot it and the car pulls all over the place anyone know wot causes it and is it a major problem to fix. or does it just mean my car has more power than first thought!!!
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Adam
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A 1.4 8v will not have torque steer, check the tracking
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A_Venables
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You would be suprised mate, I get the same feeling on mine, but its ussually to do with bad road camber and the very low peak torque of the engine, quiet fun tho! Always seems to go to the left and yes the tracking and wheel balencing are ok
[Edited on 27-06-2004 by A_Venables]
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Dom
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quote: Originally posted by A_Venables
You would be suprised mate, I get the same feeling on mine, but its ussually to do with bad road camber and the very low peak torque of the engine, quiet fun tho! Always seems to go to the left and yes the tracking and wheel balencing are ok
[Edited on 27-06-2004 by A_Venables]
aye, i get this on my 1.2...i know but its only in some places i go, but its usually when i boot the fucks outta the car in 2 on a sharp turn and like venables said, it pulls to the left (even though tracking etc is fine). But like i said, its rare i get this (no shite there ) and theres only one roundabout near me where i can pull this off abit, but thats because its a tight turn etc
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AK
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trust me.... it isnt...
That will just be your car following the road. Are you running wider wheels?
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BabyBlade
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yes the offset plays a big role, my offset is slightly big (i think) and heavy braking or accelerating causes the car to pull to one side, bit dangerous really.
[Edited on 28-06-2004 by Sethion33]
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A_Venables
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mmm, That could be it, 195 tyres and lowered, still fun having to tug at the steering wheel!
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PaulW
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mine always used to pull to the left when floored in 1st & 2nd...
wasnt the road either, even did it on an old disused runway near me.
it's not overly powerful mind, its only slight, but the more out the tracking, camber, of with a fcuked dif, it will go bad style.
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3CorsaMeal
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as AK says, is ur car following the lines of the road, refered to as "Tramlining"
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AK
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un-even driveshafts...
the left shaft is shorter (left looking out of front window)
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broster
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quote: Originally posted by Adam Kindness
un-even driveshafts...
the left shaft is shorter (left looking out of front window)
thats what causes torque steer
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AK
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but shagged susp components, poor setup etc etc will just magnify this and maybe give you the impression your driving a powerfull car
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A_Venables
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Thats wot it is, knackered shocks, I wont bother putting the new ones on then!
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broster
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quote: Originally posted by Adam Kindness
but shagged susp components, poor setup etc etc will just magnify this and maybe give you the impression your driving a powerfull car
yes also replace the bushes and ball joint to stop it, i have worn ball joints and the car handles wank and is all over the place on the brakes and under acceleration....i have a 400bhp corsa lol
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AK
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good example of this... bit extreme but .....
700 bhp MR2 on sunday could not keep straight... it had a knacked bush on onew rear... making the car very unstable under acceleration.
I have a vid of a bit of torque steer in my 2.0 corsa..... mainly in 2nd gear
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J100RSA
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yep 2nd gear is bad on my 1.0 12v its undriveable sometimes
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