My father has a black/black SE with Journey package coming in two weeks (Automatic, no LSD )

How is the torque steer on this car, compared with the '02 and '03 models?

Also, under full acceleration from a stop, do you have to hold onto the wheel as tightly as you did with the '02 and '03 models? On my mother's '02 GLE, the car is very unstable under hard accleration.

Thanks for your comments.

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I can't compare to prior yr Max's, but the torque steer is bout the same as it was in my '02 auto Altima... Probably same for prior Max's.

 

There is quite a bit of torque steer. Put it this way, as long as you are paying attention you should have no problem. I wouldn't suggest you floor it while trying to reach for something under your seat.

 

'02+ Altima 3.5SE, definite torque steer when floored

As for prior Max's, I haven't expereinced torque steer one bit during the time I had my '98 SE, which was all stock. Even w/ flooring it once in a great while I didn't feel any torque steer.

I'd doubt that the 4th gen's 3.0L VQ, at stock ratings of 190hp and 205 lb-ft of torque is hardly enough (if non-existant) to cause concern for torque steer, unless modded of course. Even in 3rd gens. torque steer would be non-existant also at stock levels, unless modded as well.

 

I am an 04 SE wiht the Elite package. Below is a link to pics.

I defiantley feel torque Steer when hitting it hard. However, as long as I as paying attention and holding onto the wheel, its not a problem at all.


http://04blackmax.netfirms.com

 

Yes... it could definitly take you by surprise if you're not prepared for it.

But once you know what to expect.... no prob!

 

Just checkin to see if I'm right but torque steer is when the car goes to the side when hittin the gas???? I forgot.

 

Yep...it's due to the way the engine/tranny is laid out in FWD vehicles (not all of them)...one driveshaft shorter than the other (the side with the short one is the side it will pull towards).

 

I have an 04 SE 6-Speed Drivers Preferred , HLSD, and don't really notice a whole lot of torque steer. I've floored it a few times (Just finished breaking in the engine ) and am not feeling a lot of pull. At least on straight relatively flat roads. Nothing like Car and Driver was describing that's for sure.

-Ed

 

Unless I move to an area with snow I will not buy another FWD car! I HATE FWD! My Maxima was bought when I lived in a snow area, that is where the FWD is great.

 

This whole torque steer thing is way over-exaggerated. Even though this is a sporty and powerful car, how often are you flooring it from a dead stop? 99% of the time you won't even know it's there.

 

Exactly!

 

While it is true that 99% of the time you won't even know its there.... it is also true that it doesn't necessarily require flooring it from a dead stop to notice the torque steer!

 

Must be the autotragic then. If I have to get on it hard and unexpectedly in 1st in my 99 5spd, the torque steer can (and almost did once) send you flying into the curb if you don't quickly grab the wheel.

 

I read in a magazine that the torque steer is alleviated with the limited slip option

 

I have a 2002 6 spd, and I've driven the 04(manual and auto)...the torque steer is less than my 02.

 

Interesting.... Good to hear Nissan is improving the TS issue.