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during WOT, steering wheel jerks to the sides when shifting

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Old 03-20-2006, 04:23 PM
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i have been noticing when im WOT when i shift, the steering wheels jerks to the sides. im thinking maybe its my tires not being able to handle it or the surface im on, but i really dont know. what u guys think?
 
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Old 03-20-2006, 04:29 PM
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Default RE: during WOT, steering wheel jerks to the sides when shifting

You have a FWD, the jerkng that you are experiencing is called torque steer. Its a very common thing with FWD cars especially if you dont have a limited slip diff
 
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Old 03-20-2006, 04:29 PM
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its called torque steer and its VERY common in fwd cars
 
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Old 03-20-2006, 04:30 PM
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I would think you are getting torque steering. FWD cars generally get this..caused by how power is distributed and where you get grip.

Not sure how Audis are with this, but I used to have a accord and it could be quite noticable.
 
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Old 03-20-2006, 05:06 PM
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dude, get used to it, it happens to me as well.
 
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Old 03-20-2006, 06:39 PM
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man you are an idiot..
 
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Old 03-20-2006, 07:26 PM
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Default RE: during WOT, steering wheel jerks to the sides when shifting

i've also noticed this with more worn tires on one side. try rotation.
 
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Old 03-20-2006, 07:35 PM
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yea mine does it to
 
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Old 03-20-2006, 08:32 PM
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Default RE: during WOT, steering wheel jerks to the sides when shifting

ya the torque steer makes perfect sense. well it doesnt reallly bother me, i mean im still in complete control of the car i was just curious on what it could be
 
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Old 03-20-2006, 08:33 PM
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man you are an idiot..
are u calling me an idiot? if so, for what reason, not knowing exactly what torque steer is?
 


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