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t5tart
Friday 6th January 2006, 18:07
Just got one
but what can i expect different after i fit it ....

whats your experiences of them ?

BigJC
Friday 6th January 2006, 18:20
Since I fitted mine it turns in better but can make the rear a little frisky with lift off oversteer. Generally it's more predictable.

t5tart
Friday 6th January 2006, 18:21
so makes it a bit sharper in turns.... not as much front end drifting ?

BigJC
Friday 6th January 2006, 18:49
The turn in is sharper but will still push wide under power, it doesn't wander as much on the motorway but I have also had new (better quality) tyres up front as well.
Not as much torque steer under hard acceleration but the fronts do still spin!

t5tart
Friday 6th January 2006, 20:39
sounds good to me
anything that makes the turn in quicker has to be a good thing

chriskay
Friday 6th January 2006, 23:29
I find reduced torque steer one of the greatest benefits, but it also does reduce understeer.

JUDGENINJA
Friday 6th January 2006, 23:54
I noticed all the above comments. Also the car will feel more stable in the corners as the load on each suspension strut can transfer to the other side. which should make the car seem more upright(less lean)...this will give you more confidence on corners....

I don't know how you drive now but you'll really only notice the difference if you drive hard before fitting.... but it'll have the usual wow factor for all the Chavs....he he..

fireclown
Saturday 7th January 2006, 00:10
hi they maintain steering geometry. if that helps.

t5tart
Saturday 7th January 2006, 00:28
excellent cheers chaps ill look forward to tomorrow now

hehe and yes i like to drive hard

no point in having 280 ponys and driving like an old grandad is there

t5tart
Monday 9th January 2006, 12:18
cant help it ...just driven to work

have to come in though the country lanes


still grinning

LeeT5
Friday 27th January 2006, 01:12
Bought today from Main stealer for £68.

The dogs bolox.

1. Stiffer front end
2. Positive steering and self centers quicker
3. Almost no torque steer
4. Less wheel spin
5. Looks the nuts.
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