2016 FRS steering feel lighter than the previous models? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

86wtywly · 09-06-2016, 05:09 PM

Juz got a 2016 frs. Everything is fine except steering feels lighter than before. Drove a 2014 model two years ago. The steering used to feel a little heavier. To me, that provides more steering feel.

Anyone know what's going on? They changed the steering on the 2016 model?

SmireyFase · 09-06-2016, 05:10 PM

maybe it was the alignment!!! jk lol Idunno XD

Tcoat · 09-06-2016, 05:13 PM

Same tires, suspension, air pressure?

No changes were made between the 14s and 16s other then calming the suspension a bit. Should be noticeable difference.

86wtywly · 09-06-2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Same tires, suspension, air pressure?

No changes were made between the 14s and 16s other then calming the suspension a bit. Should be noticeable difference.

That's weird. I do felt the different though. Is there anyway to improve the steering feel by making it feel heavier?

86wtywly · 09-06-2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SmireyFase

maybe it was the alignment!!! jk lol Idunno XD

It's a new car though

shouldn't be having any problems with alignment

Tcoat · 09-06-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 86wtywly

That's weird. I do felt the different though. Is there anyway to improve the steering feel by making it feel heavier?

Bigger stickier tires is the only way. The steering is electric motor assisted so no adjustments are possible.

86wtywly · 09-06-2016, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Bigger stickier tires is the only way. The steering is electric motor assisted so no adjustments are possible.

When u first got the car, how do u think about the steering feel? On the light side or heavy?

gramicci101 · 09-06-2016, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 86wtywly

It's a new car though

shouldn't be having any problems with alignment

OEM has a range for its alignment, not specific values. The tires could be within the approved range and still produce iffy results, especially if they're each at a different point within the range. I think that would be my first mod: camber bolts and an alignment, to make sure everything is where it should be.

86wtywly · 09-06-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

OEM has a range for its alignment, not specific values. The tires could be within the approved range and still produce iffy results, especially if they're each at a different point within the range. I think that would be my first mod: camber bolts and an alignment, to make sure everything is where it should be.

So I should check my alignment first?

Tcoat · 09-06-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 86wtywly

When u first got the car, how do u think about the steering feel? On the light side or heavy?

Too subjective to answer since we are not calibrated as to what is "light" or "heavy". I drive a 13, 14 and 15 in quick succession once and found them all about the same.

FX86 · 09-06-2016, 05:33 PM

not sure about 2013/14 models but 2015/16 have the same steering feel (automatic and manual transmissions)

86wtywly · 09-06-2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

To subjective to answer since we are not calibrated as to what is "lighyt" or "heavy". I drive a 13, 14 and 15 in quick succession once and found them all about the same.

Juz checked with dealer today and tried another 2016 model. It feels the same as my new car. That's why I am wondering the year of the model does matter indeed

Tcoat · 09-06-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 86wtywly

Juz checked with dealer today and tried another 2016 model. It feels the same as my new car. That's why I am wondering the year of the model does matter indeed

The brand new tires on the newer cars could be giving you a false feel. The 14 tires will be worn more.

86wtywly · 09-06-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FX86

not sure about 2013/14 models but 2015/16 have the same steering feel (automatic and manual transmissions)

Drove a 2014 two years ago. That steering feels heavier and provides more steering feel in my opinion

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