Wat betekent torque steer?

Wat betekent torque steer?

Torque (Engelstalig) betekent: draaimoment, koppel. Torque steer betekent: stuurgedrag dat tussen de beide wielen van dezelfde as een bepaald koppel teweegbrengt. Dat veroorzaakt een instabiel weggedrag tijdens het ‘onder vermogen’ rechtuitrijden over een ongelijk wegdek.

Wat is Koppel vectoring?

Het principe is om verschillende hoeveelheden koppel naar ieder wiel te sturen om de auto beter te kunnen controleren en te besturen. In een bocht krijgt de buitenste achterband extra aandrijving, waardoor die de auto richting de apex stuurt en onderstuur wordt verminderd.

What are the solutions to the torque steer problem?

The solutions to the torque steer problem are as varied as are the things that cause it. Check the pressure of the tires. If one of the tires is low, the car will pull towards the low side, under power.

What does torque steering feel like?

For the driver, torque steer feels like a tugging of the steering wheel from side-to-side, along with a pull towards the side of the car with the longer half shaft. With most cars having a shorter half shaft on the left, torque steer usually pulls the car to the right.

Is torque steer a thing of the past in performance cars?

When the Focus ST was refreshed in 2015, the new model added better torque management. The FK8 Honda Civic Type R can put over 300 hp to the front wheels without any noticeable torque steer. Engineering may be reaching the point where torque steer in performance FWD cars will be a thing of the past.

How do I Stop my Car from torque steering?

Avoid deep dish wheels; you want the the steering axis of the ball joints as close to the center of the tire tread as possible to decrease the torque steer tendency. The more your wheels are offset, as in deep dish wheels, the more torque steer your car will have. Check the control arm bushings for damage or softness.