Weird reaction when the car is floored.

[Joshua Van Tol]

Hm, didn't notice that it was a quattro, so I'm sure you're right.


On Thursday, May 15, 2003, at 08:31  PM, edkellock at juno.com wrote:

> 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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