RE: Understeer problems

[Chuck Simpson <csimpson@zeltech.com>]

Anthony,

As you have heard... your problem is torque-steer.  I have a '98 GLX with
stock suspension & rims and had a real problem with torque-steer during
the first few months of my ownership.  I also noticed my steering wheel
wasn't completely center, so I ended up paying for a 4-wheel alignment.
This not only got rid of my crooked steering wheel, IT ALSO GOT RID
OF 90% OF MY TORQUE-STEER!!  :)
I only experience torque-steer when I quickly accelerate under bumpy
roads.

I hope this helps a bit.  I only wish VWOA placed a recall of our VW's
for a free 4-wheel alignment.  As many of you know, torque-steer can
be very dangerous (especially when your car takes control of where it
wants to go!)... and apparently, many VW's left the Puebla plant with
poor alignments.

-Chuck Simpson...
'98 White Jetta GLX-VR6
-Garrett Chip v.11
-Modified AirBox + K&N drop-in filter
-Votex Dual Round Headlights
-Golf Hood & Grille
-European Headlight Switch (No DRL's)
-Rear Foglights
-Programmable Wiper Relay
-Painted Calipers (Red)


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:	Anthony Noel [mailto:Anoel@holyredeemer.com]
>> Sent:	Monday, September 20, 1999 1:40 PM
>> To:	'Jetta'
>> Subject:	Understeer problems
>> 
>> I am having problems with some understeer. I have stock suspension, and
>> wheels. I have been noticing after I start to shift after a red light, or
>> at a stop, the steering wheel to give to the left or right. If I lightly
>> hold onto the wheel, the car gives a lot more than holding the steering
>> wheel tighter.
>> Would any type of suspension get rid of this at all? Or any type of strut,
>> or sway bars help? I don't really need a suspension yet, since my car is a
>> 98 with only 16,000 miles on it. 
>>