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Those of you with 500+ ftlbs of torque, how did you battle torque steer?

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Old May 8, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Those of you with 500+ ftlbs of torque, how did you battle torque steer?

As the title says, what did you guys do to counter torque steer? I'm putting down 580 ftlbs right now on stock GSR shocks and lowering springs. Third gear will send me flying into the left hand lane at any rpm. It's insane and I'm really looking for something that will help correct this problem. Include things such as:

Tire Size
Wheel Model/Measurements/Offset
Suspension Modifications (springs, rates, shocks, bushings, etc)
Transmission Modifications (final gear changes, etc)

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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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I wish I had this problem. Lol. Nice power.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Coilovers with a nice corner balance is a good start and a good under hand grip on that steering wheel...
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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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check your mirrors before you slam on it lol
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Old May 9, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Left you say? Might be great for NASCAR.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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I'll hopefully be able to tell you next month.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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better tires?

255/40/17
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Old May 9, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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Are you sure your alignment is ok?
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Old May 9, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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Chasis braces. Replace bushings. PSRS.

Last edited by Tuxevo; May 9, 2011 at 04:39 PM.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Check your suspension and other places like mentioned above
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Old May 9, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Check your alignment and buy a gym membership. In all seriousness though, when I was making 550wtq on my FP Red setup, I never experienced torque steer with lane jumping characteristics.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TSiAWD666
Left you say? Might be great for NASCAR.
LOL.... YoUUUUUUUU think youuu can steeerrrr ta the left bedder den meeeee
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Old May 9, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Montu
better tires?

255/40/17
Enkei NT03 18x9.5 +27 with 275/35/18s are coming this summer. That will solve that issue.


Originally Posted by wizzo 8
Are you sure your alignment is ok?
Had it checked 3 weeks ago.


Originally Posted by Tuxevo
Chasis braces. Replace bushings. PSRS.
I was thinking that upgrading the bushings is going to probably be a necessity... Just wondered what other people experienced with varying companies.

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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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but what kind of tire? what do you have now?

I'm sure a 255 tire would be enough if you get a decent tire.

Mitsu says the chassis bracing under you DP is to keep the car driving strait under heavy accel, maybe look into upgrading it if you have maybe removed it due to dp clearance issues
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Old May 10, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by hamx0r
Coilovers with a nice corner balance is a good start and a good under hand grip on that steering wheel...

Originally Posted by RyuEvoIX
Check your alignment and buy a gym membership. In all seriousness though, when I was making 550wtq on my FP Red setup, I never experienced torque steer with lane jumping characteristics.
This!

Haha, maybe an alignment?
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