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Drivetrain Tuning and Torque steer. My observations FWIW

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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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Tuning and Torque steer. My observations FWIW

I seem to have lost my torque steer after the tune last week. I am thinking that a smoother power curve is responsible. I had a differential high on the list just to accelerate straight, but it seems like if and when I add one, it will be for a different reason. 47F this morning, severe clear and there wasn't the slightest squirrliness in the car.

Just an observation.

The R53 smooth curve helps. I doubt the R56 would do the same thing with their massive (read "he's jealous") peaks.

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*Ooops, wrong forum...sorry guys.

EDIT: Second drive. The car has way less of the torque steer, but there is some still there. I just notice a lot less of it and posted FWIW.
 

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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Moved to correct forum.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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That's interesting. I rarely get torque steer in my car unless I'm really on it and if i'm already moving the steering wheel. Even then it's hardly noticeable.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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i have destroyed control arm bushings, hopefully when I put new ones in I can have a lack of torque steer, but right now, nothing is stopping it.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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My skinny snow tires made it almost unbearable. I think I have 215 on now and that alone helped a huge amount.

There still is a bit felt mostly on uneven pavement, but I still think it is much less than before.
 
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