Weird reaction when the car is floored.

[Dave Aukerman]

Most likely a badly worn out strut bearing.  If you think it is bad in a Q,
try it in the front drive version.  Makes you think you have Saab type power
for a while.  Well, that is until you look at the speedo. :)

Dave

----- Original Message -----
From: <edkellock at juno.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: Weird reaction when the car is floored.


> 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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