Perfect AWD = Hops off the line?

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Last night I was using the 99 3000GT VR4 and I noticed when I launched the car, it started going to the right a little bit..I dont use analog, all digital so I couldnt have touched it..this happens a couple of times too...what do you think? does it actualy hop off the line?:odd:
 
I sure haven't noticed that... And the 3000GT VR-4 was one of my first cars. I used it for a good 200 miles, and never noticed this. And my current 3000GT VR-4 Turbo never does this.

I strongly suggest not using digital, though, because even though it is easier, it is not as good when you use it. You get better control with the analog.
 
Not sure but as digital and analogue are both active even when your are only using one could be a factor. Especially if when you turned on the PS2 the stick was sltightly out of place and calibrated as centre, if you then centre the stick it will actually be out slightly. Hope that makes sense
 
You never use digital in GT3, the buttons and d-pad are analogue too, pressure sensitive. Digital is on or off, so your either flooring it or your not pressing the gas at all ect.
 
Sorry, I neglected to mention that im using the dual shock 2, ya know the pressure sensitive buttons? Also, I know the joysticks are not out of place when I power up the PS2, I learned many times on the n64 not to have the joystick out of place when powering up the console..:P
 
I guess it might depend on the track, if the track is cambered at the start then you will move to one side.
 
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Yes, I'm running LSD to the max.
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If you mean you have the settings all maxed out, thats not good.
 
I thought I recall M-Spec saying there was a slight case of torque steer in the WRX STi he test drove. Maybe this is that?

Yeah, it's a stupid idea, but it's one more post to 500.
 
If it's only slightly, it's ok, BUT NOT like in Underground, you floor it , let go of the clutch (yeah, theoretically) then bang into a car parked 10 feet to your right :lol::lol:
 
Im guessing its a way of simulating torque steer in FWD and 4WD cars. Ive noticed a tendency for my hybrid Mini (300hp, FWD, very little weight) to jump around a bit on harder launches with traction control on. Try turning that off (if it is on) and use a bit of throttle control and the torque steer should subside.
Or, you know, you could just countersteer if your too far off line.
 
if it happens again, CHECK YOUR REPLAY to see if the "steering wheel" moves... if not, then i'm guessing the LSD is the cause...
 
its only happend to me when the tires spin heaps and the road is cambered or the wheel is moved. its strange though. can somebody try this out and see what they get?
 
i forgot the name for what its called when turbo cars turn a little bit on their own.. but it happens in real life... torque ssteer or something like that. i dunno.
 
GabKicks,

Torque steer is a trait that almost all high-torque, Front Wheel Drive or Four Wheel Drive cars exhibit under hard acceleration, or while accelerating while turning.

During acceleration, the torque output of the engine, especially in lower gears that multiply the torque output causes the drive wheels to try to turn either left or right, causing a change in direction. During accelerating and turning, the torque steer manifests itself in the sudden tendency of the car to try to go straight, or understeer.

So, it is a trait that occurs in FWD/4WD cars, not just turbo cars.
Now if a RWD car is changing direction while accelerating, that is called Wheel Hop, and is common in live-axle cars.


Hope that helps a bit.
 
Yeah i know. but its more present in higher power cars ie. turbo cars.... anycar w/ a decent amount of power. i just wasnt sure of the name for it
 
Perhaps the road is cambered and you car is doing the not-so-all wheel drive glitch, sending all power to the rear on slippage and causing the car to swerve like it would if it were RWD...
 

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