torque steer

[Josie172cup]

hi people

i'm the proud owner of a 172 cup for about three months now and i've noticed that through 1st and 2nd gears there is a mountain of torque steer.

i was just wondering if anyone else has this problem and if is there anyway of overcoming it...

 

[dandycaptain]

No real way of overcoming it tbh, the drive shafts are different lengths (as they are on a lot of cars) so giving it razz from rest you'll get different torque going to each wheel. Just 'man it out!'

 

[S22 JGS]

isn't this half the fun of a hot hatch? why on earth would you wanna get rid of it

 

[Josie172cup]

lol a bit scary though

 

[Christopher]

i like it

challenging!

 

[swank1982]

lol a bit scary though

Lets you know you're in somthin with a bit of go!

 

[dandycaptain]

^Agreed! And Christopher, have you changed your hair colour or something?

 

[Henry]

they're not too bad for torque steer imo; rubbish road surfaces don't help though

 

[MarkCup]

i like it

challenging!

Yep, keeps you awake.

For me, it gets worse as the tyres wear down.

 

[DebV6]

I quite like it, makes it more fun!

 

[Josie172cup]

i like it

challenging!

Yep, keeps you awake.

For me, it gets worse as the tyres wear down.

sounds like something to look forward to mind it shouldn't be too long the amount of wheel spin in this weather

my tyres are basically brand new aswell

 

[Martin_172]

im used to it and dont notice it, only time i notice a difference is when driving a dynamique it feels like a driving game on the PS2 with a steeringwheel, no feedback or anthing lol

 

[John D]

How to overcome it? - Firm grip on the steering wheel perhaps I quite enjoy it personally.

One thing I noticed was that new front tyres reduced torque steer significantly on my Cup. I think this is because worn tyres actually have more contact with the road and therefore more grip (in dry conditions!). Obviously it isn't economical to keep fresh tyres on the front all the time, but it may be worth looking at if yours are getting worn.

 

[davebem]

You do get used to it, tbh some people see it as a good sign the engine is running ok and performing as it should.

 

[Josie172cup]

thanks for the help people i think il try the new tyres

 

[Stevo_172]

thanks for the help people i think il try the new tyres

Nobody has mentioned tyre pressure or tracking. Just a smaller amount of PSI loss on one side can affect traction on the front.

Get your tyres upto 33PSI on the front and get the tracking checked as this could be causing you a problem.