Guest knd Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 hi all hope you can help me iv been told you lot know you r stuf iv got a 2001 supra twin turbo all standard i have a problom with it talk steering at the rear it only doses it under load not on normal driving iv had some one look at it for me ho said it looks ok if any one has had this problem before and could let me know how they sorted it out i would be very greatful thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 If you have quality tyres on I would then get the geomtry checked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 hi all hope you can help me iv been told you lot know you r stuf iv got a 2001 supra twin turbo all standard i have a problom with it talk steering at the rear it only doses it under load not on normal driving iv had some one look at it for me ho said it looks ok if any one has had this problem before and could let me know how they sorted it out i would be very greatful thanks Hi, all I hope you can help me, I've been told that you lot know your stuff. I've got a 2001 Supra Twin Turbo, standard. I have a problem with it torque steering at the rear. It only does it under load, not on normal driving. I've had someone look at it for me, he said it looks ok. If anyone has had this problem before and could let me know how they sorted it out, I would be very greatful. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 How does it torque steer at the back? would that not happen to the wheels steering the car? i.e the fronts? Do you mean you have a problem with grip when you floor it? oh, and Welcome buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 How does it torque steer at the back? would that not happen to the wheels steering the car? i.e the fronts? correct - has to be fwd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I've too much time to kill Kind of unneccessary, especially after JB's request. Anyway, you spelled grateful wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 It could be that your just stomping on the accelerator, it does kind of push the back end out when you do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Kind of unneccessary, especially after JB's request. Anyway, you spelled grateful wrong. I don't think so, personally. I wasn't mocking him; merely making it easier for others to read and therefore offer opinion. It could be that your just stomping on the accelerator, it does kind of push the back end out when you do that And he did say under load - wonder if it could be worn bushes, making it feel a bit wobbly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 what you describe is quite common. It could be loose bolts on one or more components of the suspension. It could be the alignment is out. Tyre pressures can cause the squirmy back end or a poor quality tyre. A bit of investigation is required im afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDriver Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I would say be carefull and don't drive (to hard) before fixing it. Don't know the techstuff like the other guys and girls Good luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Check the tyre pressures for a start, put them to around 36psi. Assuming nothing is loose under the back, as can be assumed when it's been checked, then it's looking like bushes, alignment or worn components - with a potential mixture of them all. Don't go out and try it in this weather, though. Wait for a dry, warmer day before you put the rear under load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Check the tyre pressures for a start, put them to around 36psi. Assuming nothing is loose under the back, as can be assumed when it's been checked, then it's looking like bushes, alignment or worn components - with a potential mixture of them all. Don't go out and try it in this weather, though. Wait for a dry, warmer day before you put the rear under load. Shouldn't the tire pressures be higher in this weather? EDIT: didn't read the whole post duhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Shouldn't the tire pressures be higher in this weather? EDIT: didn't read the whole post duhhhh If I was going to alter them because of snow I would lower them (but iI don't) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 If I was going to alter them because of snow I would lower them (but iI don't) I always thought it was high in the cold and low in the warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Used to get a lot of snow when I lived up north and we always dropped the pressures - never been in that situation with the supra though but it worked with RWD (Capri) and FWD (SRi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyAndy Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Along with this post - Could any give me advise what to look out for, has i have load of speed bumps around my area, i do go over them slowly, but obviously it don't help the car, so i was just wondering as my car will be going into the garage soon for mot and a general service, so to prepare for it, could i look out for any think that could come loose or maybe look for any kind of damage ? or wear and tear etc ? Thanks guys, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Hi Andy Listen out for any knocking on turning or acceleration as this could indicate suspension problems. Hiting speed bumps won't do your alignment much good either. Check for wear patterns on the inner/outer tyres, anything excessive could indicate tracking is out I don't think alignment checks are covered in general service so maybe get it checked out somewhere that knows their stuff. These cars cars have twitchy rears anyway, as has been said A harder compound tyre won't grip so well in the wet/damp causing the rear to snake around. If the suspension gets the all clear a good set of sticky rubber may be useful - Toyo proxes T1R's are excellent others here may have suggestions. What tyres do you have currently by the way?? Linda x Edited February 4, 2009 by turbonut (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hey we're going left now, ooh now we're going right, no, straight on, hang on, slight left . . . . 'Talk Steer' - now available on all top end Mercedes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 A lot of replies are blocked but has anyone mentioned checking the subframe bolts are tight yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 A lot of replies are blocked but has anyone mentioned checking the subframe bolts are tight yet? It would be nice if Michael produced a list of all of us who are on his blocked list, then we could set our own little club up:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 It would be nice if Michael produced a list of all of us who are on his blocked list, then we could set our own little club up:) Maybe a scrolling banner at the bottom of the page, like a news ticker, that shows who is currently on his numpty list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 It would be nice if Michael produced a list of all of us who are on his blocked list, then we could set our own little club up:) He won't see that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 He won't see that He will now you've posted it:d Or are you on 'the list' aswell? Actually, it's ok, Animal isn't on 'the list'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Don't know if I am on his (or anybodys) list to be honest. Most likely am on somebodies though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Oh, please please don't let me be on Michaels ignore list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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