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i also hate how the HID washers come on when u want to wash ur windshield
there should be a separate function to operate them.....cuz whenever i get a lil spec of shit i wanna get rid of (and for argument sake lets say ive JUST cleaned my car), if i put the washers on, its gonna get water crap all over my bonnet.....and me no likey....
Whoever said the euro has no torque steer either has an auto or isn't trying hard enough. Under hard acceleration in 1st or 2nd, I can feel the front end lighten up and squirm. It's not really a complaint as it is way better that the 3.5 Magna I used to own.
yup, the euro looks really poo boring with the normal non leather seats. the leather seats make a big difference. and i accidently once pressed the horn when trieng to press the volume button on the steering wheel, that was embarrisng :P
i actually enquired abt changing the cloth seats to leather when i was checking out a standard euro and the dealer said its a $2000 option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Entity
so its possible to custom the upholstery?
how about when the doors tend to close if not opened with adequate force therefore hitting girlfriends, mothers aswell as drivers ;) unexpectedly.
I'd rather that then people who slam the door shut! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by exISeuro
It is my comment - I drive a manual and don't drive like a granny either.Quote:
Originally Posted by vex66
Not sure what your definition is of torque steer - what you are describing sounds like a loss of traction. "Front end lighten and squirm" - that isn't torque steer.
On a perfectly flat road try full throttle in 1st or second and don't hold the wheel. Does the car go in a straight line or in different direction? Mine goes straight.
Try that same exercise, for example, in a Mazda 626 V6 (1997 model). Steering will tug like crazy and pull in a different direction fast. Now that is torque steer.
Compared to my 163kw 320nm Magna sports = Torque steer city
The euro has almost ZERO torque steer. The VSA controls it as does decent suspension, tyres and most importantly spread of torque.
You have to be doing something ridiculous to effect a torque steer situation IMO.
FYI I forgot I wasnt driving my Euro in the wet today and I had my Missus Lantra 2.0l man. I flung it into a roundabout and whooops..180 degree spin, corrected and drove out.:p
Man theres a bit to complain about, BUT get out of the euro for a bit and drive like you normally drive in another carand you will see how well sorted this car is. It make you a better driver. No doubt in my opinion.
Mines in for a service today for a realignment of the wheels (to sort out the nervousness) repair of a scratch, fitting of the Tauraus rear parking sensor and general sorting out for its 5000km. Pity i scratched the 18 inch alloy speed lites a few days a go though, it would have been perfect.
Totally agree, I've had two Magna Sports, one with over 220HP @ the wheels and they are not only Torque Steer Department cars, but Floaty as well...
Fair comment about it not really being torque steer. Still, it can be disconcerting mid-corner. The euro definitely kills anything of that size (that I have driven) for handling.
the wait from the order date to showroom to be picked up " I WANT MY EURO!!!!"
My off centre nevrousness has reduced a lot. I got a honda dealer to rebalance and re align the wheels properly. Tracking very well now.