Is that 250 bhp at the wheels or flywheel? mind you I don't suppose it really matters. That much power through the front wheels with no electronic gizmos to help must be a real handful, especially if you are running with high boost. I'll bet it will spin its wheels in any gear when the turbo kicks in. How long do your tyres last????
Bob Craig (Q2-267) p.s Can I have a shot On 28 Dec, 16:18, Matthew Wastell <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks very much for the link, i'll be sure to read that when I get a moment. > Been looking for something in laymans terms. > > I've around 250bhp and 260 ft/lbs torque and torque steer has to be treated > with respect. Even with 140 bhp zetec it was apparent. Wouldn't change it > tho, it never fails to scare the passenger :-) > > matthew > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ROBERT CRAIG <[email protected]> > Sent: 28 December 2008 11:54 > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Out to play > > Torque steer is not a huge problem for me as I am still running almost > standard XR2 stuff with 60 profile 14" wheels. May be worse once I > eventually get round to changing the cam and fitting the twin DCNFs and free > flow exhaust. I found a good article by Dave Coleman on the mini forum which > explains torque steer in almost laymans terms. > > http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=49272&mode=t... > > Basically, the more work you do to your car to improve power and handling, > the worse the torque steer will be. Manufacturers have spent millions trying > to reduce it. Will be interesting to see how the new Focus RS copes with it- > Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
