Super sensitive steering? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

iBrian · 04-28-2018, 03:00 PM

Hey everyone, just picked up a 2014 BRZ Limited w/24k miles on it a few days ago. I've got a bit of a concern and thought I might have the answer but just found out that wasn't the case.

Under hard acceleration, approaching higher speeds 70+ the front end feels super unstable, almost like i'm unable to keep the car in a straight line. I took it in to have the alignment and toe checked and both came back spot on. The car is entirely stock and they checked underneath and didn't see any signs of damage or wear. Cruising at 80+mph I can literally tap the steering in one direction and the car jerks hard. Is this common with the BRZ/FRS?

Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks for the help in advance.

Stang70Fastback · 04-28-2018, 03:04 PM

It's a sports car with quick ratio steering. What kind of car are you coming from?

carsebuco · 04-28-2018, 03:23 PM

It's best used for when people on the highway are just perfectly spaced out so you cannot pass, but because you're driving a twin then you can just insert yourself in between them with a quick jerk of the wheel.

ryoma · 04-28-2018, 05:42 PM

what exactly is "spot on" for your alignment? AFAIK, the OEM alignment is a wide range.

Mr.ac · 04-28-2018, 06:11 PM

Not sure exactly what your version of a tap is. Like others said if your new to this cheap sports car then it gets some getting used to.

I would suggest you ask the mechanic drive it at the same speeds. That way they can identify the problem, if any.

Spuds · 04-28-2018, 06:51 PM

OP, what are your tire pressures?

iBrian · 04-28-2018, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

It's a sports car with quick ratio steering. What kind of car are you coming from?

Focus ST, lol. i'm used to torque steer.

iBrian · 04-28-2018, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Not sure exactly what your version of a tap is. Like others said if your new to this cheap sports car then it gets some getting used to.

I would suggest you ask the mechanic drive it at the same speeds. That way they can identify the problem, if any.

i can take my pinky, put it on the bottom of the steering wheel, barely flinch it and the steering responds like I put a lot of input into it.

iBrian · 04-28-2018, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

OP, what are your tire pressures?

I honestly didn't think to actually check, tire shop said they were good and it just slipped my mind, i'll go out and check it in just a few moments.

krayzie · 04-28-2018, 08:14 PM

Stock tires? Probably not right cuz of the year and mileage of the car.

Did you get a printout from the alignment tech? I wonder what's your caster.

Greenbean · 04-28-2018, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Not sure exactly what your version of a tap is. Like others said if your new to this cheap sports car then it gets some getting used to.

I would suggest you ask the mechanic drive it at the same speeds. That way they can identify the problem, if any.

I love how you say "cheap" sports as if the steering is bad. Literally the most liked thing about the twins is the steering response and feel.

Tcoat · 04-28-2018, 08:27 PM

Need to find the guy on here that said he was developing an injury because his steering was so stiff and trade cars!

Brink · 04-28-2018, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Need to find the guy on here that said he was developing an injury because his steering was so stiff and trade cars!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125098

wbradley · 04-28-2018, 09:01 PM

When I first took my twin on the highway it felt to me like it drifted off course very easily. Turns out it was just the effect of a short wheelbase, sensitive steering ratio (13.2:1 If I recall, identical to the STI) and possibly combined with RWD. Mechanic test drive necessary.

04-28-2018, 03:00 PM	#1
iBrian Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Maricopa, Az Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Super sensitive steering? Hey everyone, just picked up a 2014 BRZ Limited w/24k miles on it a few days ago. I've got a bit of a concern and thought I might have the answer but just found out that wasn't the case. Under hard acceleration, approaching higher speeds 70+ the front end feels super unstable, almost like i'm unable to keep the car in a straight line. I took it in to have the alignment and toe checked and both came back spot on. The car is entirely stock and they checked underneath and didn't see any signs of damage or wear. Cruising at 80+mph I can literally tap the steering in one direction and the car jerks hard. Is this common with the BRZ/FRS? Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks for the help in advance.

04-28-2018, 03:04 PM	#2
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carsebuco How do I shift? Join Date: Nov 2016 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Location: AZ Posts: 377 Thanks: 399 Thanked 129 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's best used for when people on the highway are just perfectly spaced out so you cannot pass, but because you're driving a twin then you can just insert yourself in between them with a quick jerk of the wheel. __________________

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ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what exactly is "spot on" for your alignment? AFAIK, the OEM alignment is a wide range. __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,369 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,558 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not sure exactly what your version of a tap is. Like others said if your new to this cheap sports car then it gets some getting used to. I would suggest you ask the mechanic drive it at the same speeds. That way they can identify the problem, if any. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

04-28-2018, 06:51 PM	#6
Spuds The Dictater Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: '13 Red Scion FRS Location: MD, USA Posts: 9,432 Thanks: 26,115 Thanked 12,432 Times in 6,147 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OP, what are your tire pressures?

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krayzie Drive From Home Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BRZ STI Performance Location: Filth City Posts: 4,914 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 3,111 Times in 2,007 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Stock tires? Probably not right cuz of the year and mileage of the car. Did you get a printout from the alignment tech? I wonder what's your caster.

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