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I recently picked up an '07 MCS with LSD
The car torque steered like crazy. On WOT it pull hard right in the lower gears. Every little bump under power caused change in direction (severe bump steer). Just didn't seem right.
It had the stock run flats with plenty of tread left but I really don't care for the feel of the RFs. I also did some reading here and some had said the RFs increase the torque steer but I never saw a definitive post (or couldn't find one anyhow) that stated it clearly could be solved with tires.
This post was the most helpful: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...77-post33.html
So I decided to try the easiest first and went with Falkens.
Torque steer is now negligible. I would have never believed there would be that much of a change in torque steer due to tires but there you have it.
Also much quieter, of course.
Just thought I'd add this to the forum for others who might search in the future.
The car is now much more fun to drive.
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Mark
'07 MCS w/Sport, Premium, Convenience, LSD
'97 Porsche 911 turbo
'96 Porsche 911 cab
'57 Porsche Speedster Replica (100hp of pure fun)
'06 Porsche Cayenne (Family Truckster)
The FWD drive is quite different from the P-cars you have. I have tracked both and TTO is a regular technique the FWD drivers use to reposition a car which I would not in a P-car.
The FWD drive is quite different from the P-cars you have. I have tracked both and TTO is a regular technique the FWD drivers use to reposition a car which I would not in a P-car.
Have fun in the Mini.
Yes, very different!
RWD and rear engine vs. FWD and front engine.
Still fun, just different.
I suppose I will do a DE with the Mini eventually to play with the FWD dynamics. Based on the road feel, it should be fun
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Mark
'07 MCS w/Sport, Premium, Convenience, LSD
'97 Porsche 911 turbo
'96 Porsche 911 cab
'57 Porsche Speedster Replica (100hp of pure fun)
'06 Porsche Cayenne (Family Truckster)
Nice!
If I ever consolidate toys, this is what I will buy.
GT3RS is awesome as hell and all....
but I'm more jealous of your 993 Turbo! One of the best cars ever.
__________________ 2006 MINI Cooper S JCW GP--GP#1599 -Stock...I think?? 2008 MINI Cooper S R56--Astro Black/White--Gone -JCW Turbo | Aquamist HFS-3 Meth injection | RMW AP Tune | Helix FMIC | DDM CAI | Riss Racing Catless DP+Invidia Exhaust
Much better steering feel!
Before the change I liked the car but the understeer was pretty dissatisfying.
Also didn't like the way the "AWD" transferred power to the front. Long story and technical but it is very unpredictable in these early AWD cars.
Now I love it.
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Mark
'07 MCS w/Sport, Premium, Convenience, LSD
'97 Porsche 911 turbo
'96 Porsche 911 cab
'57 Porsche Speedster Replica (100hp of pure fun)
'06 Porsche Cayenne (Family Truckster)
Much better steering feel!
Before the change I liked the car but the understeer was pretty dissatisfying.
Also didn't like the way the "AWD" transferred power to the front. Long story and technical but it is very unpredictable in these early AWD cars.
Now I love it.
If it were me i would have sold the car and a bought proper wheel drive porker.
Mini Me - 2008 Laser Blue/Black MCS - 6 sp Auto, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Piano Blk/Anthracite, Black JCW R105 Double-Spoke 18-inch Wheels on Pirelli PZero RF
