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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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I don't know if this is a big deal or what not.... Sometimes when I take off it will pull to either the left or right.. more commonly the right... and when i come to a stop sometimes it will pull to the right... I have 18s and am lowered by spy springs.. Anyone else notice anything like that?
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Yeah, same thing, but on goldlines and 16x7 et25. Just sometimes it'll pull., not very often though.. wierd.
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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HA! I knew i wasnt the only one.
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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Folks it's called tork steer almost all fwd cars do it to some degree. It's becouse one axel is longer then the other.
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but this is under braking too..
I know about torque steer, thanks "folks".

It def' got more of that when I went with the low offset, but ..

This is different because it changes which way pulls and it pulls on take off and brake, but only once in a while.. you know, it reaches out to grab you and throw you into a tree.

Low offset wouldn't put more presure on the steering mechanics, would it, as if you're not 100% straight going in, it amplifies the forces?
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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thats just the mighty 108 hp releasing the beast within!


Old Mar 30, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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Check and adjust your tire pressure. Your alignment may need to be adjusted also.

Cars with "over sized" wheels and short sidewalls will be more affected by anything being "off".
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 05:41 PM
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I agree with Kevin. I work at Discount Tire, and one of the things we get a lot of is comments and complaints after people get newer (read - bigger) rims is a change in tracking while accel/braking. Same thing with dropped cars - you're altering the suspension geometry, so an alignment should help. Tire pressure too, as was previously mentioned, plays a factor in this too. Recommended pressure is between 32-35psi on 18"s at work, but it really depends on how you drive and how cushy a ride you want. Granted 3psi won't make a huge difference, but it makes one nonetheless . Hope you get it sorted out soon.
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