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Old 06-17-2011, 10:55 PM
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Torque Steer 2008 TLS

How evident is the torque steer on your TLS? I test drove a CBP TLS the other day and it pulled to the right on a flat road without touching the steering wheel.

I am shopping for a TL and have mostly driven non S TL's at this point and I have not noticed this same issue. Is this normal?

Regardless, at this point I think I need a TLS. It is such a nice car for the dough. Its a few extra bucks but it seems to be worth it when you are already buying a nice car.

Problem is finding one... This one seems great, just a matter of the torque steer and it also has a bit of a dirty engine https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=dirty+engine
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you wont feel torque steer if you drive normally obviously . On the other hand i love it when i floor it in first gear and it seems all hell is breaking loose . Just a feeling of raw power.

Lets see for example an BMW M3 amazing car but not as much fun to drive then lets say a Corvette just because its so sophisticated and easy to control. Still more fun then an ACURA TL for sure dont get me wrong but you get the idea....
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If you get better tires, it reduces the torque steer a little.
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Originally Posted by Ch33sE1
If you get better tires, it reduces the torque steer a little.
and keeping your hands on the steering wheel helps a lot!

The FWD setup of the TL is prone to torque steer since the shafts are not of equal lengths between the left and right wheels (connecting to the transmission). A good set of tires and and learning how to launch a car properly will help you overcome the torque steer.
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If the TL-S was automatic torque steer is relatively minor. Now the 6spd manual Type S torque steer is ridiculous. I have owned both cars and it gets pretty crazy especially in first and second with the 6spd manual.
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the base 6MT TL has crazy amount of torque steer without a GREAT set of tires.
Goosing it in a turn will result with a mishap into the barrier if you aren't careful.
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Just makes it all the more exciting!
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