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06-08-2007, 10:59 AM
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| Professional STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Pioneer D3 Location: LA Posts: 449
IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0) |  Feeling odd. I'm not sure if this is normal, but then again I bought the car with 11000 miles on it. Lately it feels like the lay of the road has a big impact on the steering wheel feel. I mean, different little patches, or slopes on the road have influence on the car, and can be felt in the wheel. Might sound stupid, but I mean... the road seems like it is having more control over the car that I'd like. Again, I'm not totally sure if this is normal, or if I need something adjusted. My suspension is all stock for now. Upgrading next month. Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. |
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06-08-2007, 11:03 AM
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Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 3,937
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (15)  | Re: Feeling odd. I belive ALL of us feel that. And if you plan on modding you're suspension it will only increse in degree!.Sway bars will make you feel the road input more, same with springs/coilovers.. Their geared more towards ideal road situations exm.(track)..They like to fight the road rather than to contour to it.. I really dont mind it, and enjoy it because it keeps me on my toe's at all times. |
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06-08-2007, 11:09 AM
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Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: 8-track tape deck, AM Radio Location: D3TR01T Posts: 23,112
IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (6) | Re: Feeling odd. You're probably experience the tramlining effect that we all do. Tell me if this sounds familiar. You're cruising up to a stop (at a light, sign, intersection, whatever) and about twenty feet from a complete stop, the wheel suddenly wants to turn hard left or right. Tramlining. Tires play a big part in this, too, as I noticed it was much less prevalent on my winter tires than it is on my summers. Lesson: Always keep a grip on the wheel, or else the STi will drive YOU. |
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06-08-2007, 11:11 AM
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| Senior STI Driver Car: '06 STi WRB/Gold Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 307
IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5) | Re: Feeling odd. You should get an alignment after the suspension work obviously, and that will increase this feeling. I think it's a good thing though, helps the car better communicate through the steering. |
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06-08-2007, 11:33 AM
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| Professional STI Racer
Car: 2006 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Q-Rack! Location: Southern California Posts: 724
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (4) | Re: Feeling odd. Yeah, happens to me at intersections as well. Everytime I visit my friend's house, there is that first intersection that just takes over the wheels/tires like crazy. I hate it, but like Tyler says, keeps me on my toes.  |
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06-08-2007, 11:48 AM
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| Spec C Club Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: air freshener!!! Location: Santa barbara area Posts: 2,300
IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2) | Re: Feeling odd. Quote:
The stock alignment specs are vague and mine actually came with POSITIVE camber from the factory on one front wheel, what a joke. You'll fall in love all over again after a good alignment. | |
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06-08-2007, 11:49 AM
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| Spec C Club Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: air freshener!!! Location: Santa barbara area Posts: 2,300
IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2) | Re: Feeling odd. 6 in 10....... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. |
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