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Mr.Riviera Expert

Name : Matthew Age : 31 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4392 Merit : 101
 | Subject: torque steer Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:55 pm | |
| for those who dont already know, torque steer is where one of the front drive wheels is biased durring acceleration causing the car to pull left or right. imports and semi-performance FWD cars sometimes have this problem. i was just wondering if anyone has this happen in the riv? i could pretty much mash the gas from a stop and not touch the steering wheel and it would go straight.(i havent actualy tried that, but i dont ever feel it pull L or R). i dont think i have ever done a one wheel burn out either. so can i assume we have 50/50 distribution from the differental? or is my car just different? also when i start moving from a stop my steering wheel will turn a few degrees to the left if i'm not touching it. is this normal? it doesnt matter how slow i start off or if im on a hill. it will always angle left, then i straighten it up, and it will go perfectly straight for a long ways. (i dont need an alignment btw) _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black -daily  |
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oldsman105 Junkie

Name : Enrique Patino Age : 32 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 9
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:12 pm | |
| Neither have I. I have read that after 250hp is when torque steer becomes noticeable. |
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99Rivman Aficionado

Name : Randall Location : North Carolina Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 2009 Merit : 87
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:51 pm | |
| This problem was more obvious in the late '80s and early '90s FWD cars, with the electronic assist steering our cars have, it isn't there. |
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TType_Riviera Fanatic

Name : Rob Age : 35 Location : ohio Joined : 2007-03-05 Post Count : 422 Merit : 0
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Sun Jun 24, 2007 12:20 am | |
| my car torque steers...pulls to the left when i mash it.. |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 40 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18327 Merit : 240
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Sun Jun 24, 2007 12:59 am | |
| Yeah, mine pulls, but doesn't bother me. I can control it with one hand on the wheel, Would probably end up in the wall quickly if I didn't correct it. _________________ '98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '05 GTO • 85k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26 Because fun'70 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe • 116k miles • 455 Rocket V8 Because cool'95 Celica • 152k miles • 0-60: yes Because free |
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SpaceBar Aficionado

Name : Patrick Age : 31 Location : Quincy, MA Joined : 2007-04-08 Post Count : 1199 Merit : 3
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:07 am | |
| Mine pulls too. Its not too bad at all though. I can controll it with one hand too. |
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98riv Moderator
Location : USA Joined : 2007-01-14 Post Count : 956 Merit : 30
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Sun Jun 24, 2007 3:38 pm | |
| Mine doesn't do it too bad, some times it seems worse because of the road services. I have driven a Grand AM Gt and it had a lot more torque steer than our cars. _________________ 1998 Supercharged Riviera - Custom CAI, Alpine spx-13ref, Infinity 6x9's, Alpine 4 Channel Amp, Kicker KX3, Silverstars, STB, Hawk Brake Pads, Monroe Air Shocks, KYB GR2
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T Riley Guru

Name : Travis Age : 28 Location : Your wife's box Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5126 Merit : 9
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:49 am | |
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kylan_13 Member
Name : dylan Location : livonia, michigan Joined : 2013-09-22 Post Count : 76 Merit : 0
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:07 pm | |
| a 3.0 pulley on e85 tune with out any repairs to the original suspension has scary torque steer. you better be ready when it shifts down to first. lol. it is a million time better now that I have fixed many steering/suspension parts, but it is still noticeable. im glad to see its not just me having this problem. |
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Abaddon Expert

Name : Scott Location : Macomb, Michigan Joined : 2010-02-24 Post Count : 4209 Merit : 175
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:27 am | |
| - kylan_13 wrote:
- a 3.0 pulley on e85 tune with out any repairs to the original suspension has scary torque steer. you better be ready when it shifts down to first. lol. it is a million time better now that I have fixed many steering/suspension parts, but it is still noticeable. im glad to see its not just me having this problem.
Put a gear in it. It gets worse..... |
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matt270avian Expert

Name : Matt Age : 22 Location : Frederick, MD Joined : 2012-01-15 Post Count : 2678 Merit : 49
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Thu Feb 18, 2016 3:39 pm | |
| Mine barely did it (if at all). Same deal with spinning both wheels. |
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kylan_13 Member
Name : dylan Location : livonia, michigan Joined : 2013-09-22 Post Count : 76 Merit : 0
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:51 pm | |
| I didn't have a problem till I put on any pulley smaller than 3.4 |
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turtleman Expert

Name : Codith Age : 30 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3601 Merit : 125
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Fri Feb 19, 2016 1:44 am | |
| I don't remember torque steer being much of an issue prior to putting in the torsen diff in. Now it's well... exactly like all the reviews describe the fwd focus RS. Check that alignment if it's doin anything goofy |
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kylan_13 Member
Name : dylan Location : livonia, michigan Joined : 2013-09-22 Post Count : 76 Merit : 0
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:37 am | |
| the torsen diff made it worse? |
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turtleman Expert

Name : Codith Age : 30 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3601 Merit : 125
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:37 pm | |
| - kylan_13 wrote:
- the torsen diff made it worse?
You could say that. It's said that the torsen cures the torque steer inherent to an asymmetrical drive-line situation and I believe it does but what you get in return is more violent, especially with grippy tires and stuff. When you get on the throttle and it downshifts, it does something that i found to be strange and had to really get used to - it suddenly surges somewhere and you need to be hanging on to the wheel and make some correction. That's not a bad thing because it is very affective - the car freakin goes and you can steer it which by contrast never happened with the open diff under power - but yeah, you do need to pay due attention rather than take a nap like you could before |
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kylan_13 Member
Name : dylan Location : livonia, michigan Joined : 2013-09-22 Post Count : 76 Merit : 0
 | Subject: Re: torque steer Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:27 pm | |
| cool, thanks for the info. |
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