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Went for my first "long" drive in my car over the weekend, Went fishing at Port Hughes (about 2.5 hours away)

Car feels stable around 100/110, But up around 120/130 where the turbo tends to drag it, It seems pretty "floaty" or "twitchy" to say the least, Like its tramtracking.

Is there a bush or some suspension component i can change to make the steering seem more solid and stable?

[Alex]

I don't get what you mean. First you say the steering is floaty (ie lack of response) then you say it's twitchy (over responsive) is that what you mean? it alternates between the two?

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I don't get what you mean.

First you say the steering is floaty (ie lack of response) then you say it's twitchy (over responsive)

is that what you mean? it alternates between the two?

Whooops, Yeah does sound a bit confusing, Probably over responsive. And seems to Tram track sometimes.

[B4TT]

B4's steering get shit as you go faster .... 180+ they feel like they are no longer on the road and just floating over it...

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B4's steering get shit as you go faster .... 180+ they feel like they are no longer on the road and just floating over it...

Yeah i noticed that, Almost felt like it was steering with the rear wheels.

[RX25SE]

Wheel align (toe) out???

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Wheel align (toe) out???

It only had a wheel alignment about a month ago.

[CodeBurn3r]

shocks getting worn maybe? not enough rebound so your literally floating accross and the twitching is it getting some force on the road again?

[RX25SE]

It only had a wheel alignment about a month ago.

Done any highway driving since?

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Done any highway driving since?

Nope, I have never taken the B4 50k's past Adelaide, This was a 400k round trip.

[RX25SE]

Nope, I have never taken the B4 50k's past Adelaide, This was a 400k round trip.

Dodgey alignment?

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Dodgey alignment?

Would that be the cause of the steering being so twitchy though, Or is that just how they all are?

[RX25SE]

Too much toe out will cause twitchy steering. Also makes the car turn in faster. Are you saying you have NEVER been more than 50k in the B4? I noticed that our RX felt 'twitchy' the firt time I drove it at 100kph. Actually 'twitchy' is probably not the right word, more like 'direct' but I'm comparing it with a Commodore wagon. The wagon is a far better highway car.

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Too much toe out will cause twitchy steering. Also makes the car turn in faster.

Are you saying you have NEVER been more than 50k in the B4?

Not in a single trip, Until the weekend.

My old car seemed more solid on the 110k country roads.

[CodeBurn3r]

Not in a single trip, Until the weekend.

My old car seemed more solid on the 110k country roads.

....Gen2 +1 lol

i know my gen2 is glued to the road, i spent $2.20 on my way to Mildura and all i got was a rock steady ride.
in the VE though i tried to see how much its worth and lets just say brown marks at $1.80

[Morgan]

Not in a single trip, Until the weekend.

My gosh. How do you do that!
I do between 60-100 km on an average weekday!
Today alone i am doing 165km round trip if all goes to plan! (according to google maps)

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[buzzda]

Went for my first "long" drive in my car over the weekend, Went fishing at Port Hughes (about 2.5 hours away)

Car feels stable around 100/110, But up around 120/130 where the turbo tends to drag it, It seems pretty "floaty" or "twitchy" to say the least, Like its tramtracking.

Is there a bush or some suspension component i can change to make the steering seem more solid and stable?

Pretty much any suspension upgrade will help.

I know mine feels tight even on a country rd after the boost gauge has hidden the needle (185+)... quick lane changes @ 120/130 no worries.

[Scuba-Roo]

My car was similer, then When I replaced the suspension it fixed it.,.. Could even be shit road?

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What about a "bump steer kit" or whatever its called, Doesn't that make steering firmer? Would that help?

[buzzda]

What about a "bump steer kit" or whatever its called, Doesn't that make steering firmer? Would that help?

Bump steer/roll reduction kits are intended for lowered cars....

Hurry up and lower it already !!