Eliminating Understeer

[DeathBeast]

Understeer on my Talon is horrible. I want to be able to kick out my tail, and get sideways. I've seen EVOs do it in videos, and I was wondering what could be done to better drift a Talon?

1.)What steps can I take to eliminate understeer on my AWD Talon?
-I know shocks and springs will improve my grip, but will they eliminate the understeer?
-How will shocks/springs effect sliding?

2.)Has anyone ever been able to acomplish donuts in a Talon? I've seen an EVO do it, but never a Talon.

Thanx,
DeathBeast

 

[Cesar]

Thicker rear sway bar will dramtically reduce understeer. I would not recommend donuts.

 

[92awddsm]

Heavier rear sway bar and active rear toe link eliminators(http://www.taboospeedshop.com/index.htm) will make your car tail happy. I wouldnt try to drift it or you might end up having to replace tranny and drivetrain parts.

 

[mach1one]

My friend and I just installed a 1" ST rear swaybar on my talon, handling is much better. Much more neutral, took out /alot/ of the bodyroll. If my shocks weren't so blown it'd be really great

 

[kpt4321]

How is this engine performance? Read the damned forum catagories!

 

[btracer]

if u wanna slide get a rx7 or 240sx

my original plan was a REW swap on a 2nd gen rx7... that would get sideways pretty easy

 

[DeathBeast]

Here are some pics of me at the drift track; I can get loose and smoke all 4 tires, but the understeer was pretty bad, and I never got all the way sideways.

~I'm going to tighten up the e-brake and see how that helps.

Thanx,
DeathBeast