Weird reaction when the car is floored.

[edkellock at juno.com]

I've never driven one but I'd have to strongly disagree with the torque
steer comment.  A type 44 quattro non-turbo can't possibly have enough
power to cause torque steer with a healthy suspension/alignment.  My
chipped '89 200q doesn't show the slightest bit of torque steer even at
full boil (1.8 bar).

I definitely agree with the worn suspension angle however.  That and a
crowned or rough/uneven surfaced road could definitely cause wandering or
drifting.

Ed
Colorado Springs

On Thu, 15 May 2003 17:54:36 -0500 Joshua Van Tol <josh at spiny.com>
writes:
> Something is worn in the front suspension or tires, most likely,
> although some amount of torque steer may be normal in that car.
>
>
> On Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 01:29  AM, Max Lowry wrote:
>
> > I own a 1989 100 quattro that when you floor it starts to drift to
> the
> > right.  to keep the car going straight  i have to turn the wheel
> left.
> >  I
> > thought this was normal when i got the car because it is my first
> > audi.  I
> > found out this was weird when i drove my aunts 91 200.  does
> anybody
> > know
> > how to fix this problem?
> >
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