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rafael
06-20-2002, 11:10 AM
this hasn't happened once. when i'm a stoplight and try to take of kinda fast and go into 2nd the car pulls to left r right side, it doesn't spin the tiers or nythig,it just like turn to the left or right. wat can his be?
rafael
06-20-2002, 11:12 AM
i mean, this has happened more then once(first sentence)
twanmoney
06-20-2002, 11:53 AM
this usually happens in high HP FWD cars and is known as
"torque-steer"

somehow i doubt a celica GT has the amount of TQ to replicate this.

Im unsure of your current problem. Can this be attributed to the lack of an LSD and one wheel is pulling more than the other?
EzRidA
06-20-2002, 12:00 PM
Most fwd cars pull to either side under hard brakeing. Now if it pulls while driving thats a different story.
Oo DaRk StAr oO
06-20-2002, 12:18 PM
sounds like a lil torque steer.
jer925
06-20-2002, 12:24 PM
i 2nd the above statement!!
CelicaDetective
06-20-2002, 01:03 PM
There is a TSB for 2002 GT and GTS for this problem. See your dealer. Here's the #:

Bulletins for 2002 Toyota Celica GT L4-1794cc 1.8L DOHC (1ZZ-FE) MFI

TSB # ST005R-01
Issued Date: DEC 01
TSB Title: Steering - Vehicle Pulls To One Side, Manual Supplement
rafael
06-21-2002, 11:12 AM
i have a 2001 gt and it pulls only when i'm taking off fast and goin into 2nd gear. not all the time though
djm221
06-21-2002, 11:28 AM
Is it pulling while the clutch is in?
Lonewulf
06-21-2002, 11:50 AM
Mine does it too. I had my alignment check and they said it was perfect. It turns out it was my right tire (I always pulled to the right). They switched my right tire to the left and it pulled to the left. It's a brand new rim so it was not the rim. Hope this helps.
rafael
06-22-2002, 10:45 AM
it does't happen when the clutch is in, the car has pretty new rims and tires,thanks anyways for all the re-plys
2002GT_Celica
06-22-2002, 11:01 AM
Originally posted by Lonewulf
Mine does it too. I had my alignment check and they said it was perfect. It turns out it was my right tire (I always pulled to the right). They switched my right tire to the left and it pulled to the left. It's a brand new rim so it was not the rim. Hope this helps.

I was going to say alignment, but I think in this case it is a little torque steer.
ProToolsKid
06-22-2002, 03:17 PM
It's Torque steer.. Your aftermarket rims an tires might be making it worse too...
1zz-fe ce|ica
06-22-2002, 04:21 PM
what if the road isn't perfectly level .. even a little bit slanted will make it steer in a direction
xav3x
07-08-2002, 10:08 PM
i say its BS... never had a problem until after my accident which messed up my alignment terribly.. and my dealer would not fix it for me after i got it back and claimed it to be torque steer. now every time i hit (LIFT) i'm scared the **** out of my pants 2X cuz this thing goes to the right .. after i had it aligned.. now its going lefty but just a bit.... ughhh i have to hold the wheel super super tight .. very scary