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R50/53 Torque steer.....

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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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1996 328ti
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I too feel torque steer when accelerating in a turn.
The car feels like it is getting away from me. More gas tucks it back in.
I'm too used to RWD.

I think a Quaife is now optional.

If I was to do it again I'd get the Quaife and bag the Nav.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996 328ti
I too feel torque steer when accelerating in a turn.
The car feels like it is getting away from me. More gas tucks it back in.
I'm too used to RWD.

I think a Quaife is now optional.

If I was to do it again I'd get the Quaife and bag the Nav.
When you accelerate hard from a turn all FWD will give you torque. This is because the weight, contact patch size, and steering geometries (at this moment) are unequal on two front wheels. Limited slip will not change that. LSD will only limit the wheel spin. In fact, it might even agrivate the torque.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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If you go to SF, call ahead of time and make an appt. Then plan on a day in the City:smile: I have had good results with them, and they have a way cool showroom.
 
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