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Torque steer on 96 EK

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Old May 11, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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Suspension is stock minus Koni shocks and ebay coil overs,
Engine is bone stock

Recently had the alignment done and noticed my steering off center to keep the car straight, but now i'm also noticing that under medium throttle the car pulls to the right and at higher speeds when you give it some gas it will shake a bit on the front right side.


What could it be?

Any help would be appreciated as I have a long drive towards the end of the month to get some interior work done.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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Default Re: Torque steer on 96 EK

shaking from the front end is a sign of bad struts
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Old May 12, 2010 | 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by b20hatchek
shaking from the front end is a sign of bad struts
The strut is brand new, and it doesn't happen while coasting or breaking, only during medium -heavy throttle.

I suspect maybe some suspension component is either loose or broken but could it be an axle issue or maybe a motor/tranny mount?
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Old May 12, 2010 | 05:53 AM
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Default Re: Torque steer on 96 EK

yeah either one of those can do it also
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Old May 12, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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Sounds like they didnt straighten the wheel when they aligned the car. When the car is aligned properly, the wheel should be straight when the car goes straight, on a flat surface. As for the shaking, jack the car up and check bushings, wheel bearings, loose bolts, etc.
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Old May 12, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Yeah the alignment is my first issue of concern. But just to be safe over the weekend I will jack up the car and look around at some of the components mentioned above. This time i'll try a different shop to do the alignment.
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