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TORQUE STEER
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

TORQUE STEER

Learn how to reduce torque steer in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec by adjusting the VCD. Understand its causes in FF and 4WD cars.

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Learn how to reduce torque steer in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec by adjusting the VCD. Understand its causes in FF and 4WD cars.

Torque steer is a handling characteristic that affects front-engine, front-wheel-drive (FF) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. It occurs when the turning wheels are also receiving power, creating a sensation similar to understeer. This is typically noticeable in lower gears when you are accelerating hard out of corners, specifically in 1st or 2nd gear, when the engine is at the peak of its torque curve.

  • A front-engine, front-wheel-drive (FF) or four-wheel-drive (4WD) car.
  • Access to the Vehicle Coefficient of Drive (VCD) tuning menu.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Identify if your car is experiencing torque steer, usually during hard acceleration out of corners in lower gears.
  2. 2
    Navigate to the tuning menu for your vehicle.
  3. 3
    Locate the setting for the Vehicle Coefficient of Drive (VCD). This setting controls the amount of power sent to the front wheels.
  4. 4
    Gradually decrease the power sent to the front wheels by adjusting the VCD setting.
  5. 5
    Test drive the car after each adjustment to feel the reduction in torque steer.
Tips
  • Torque steer is most prominent when you are in the 'fat part' of your torque curve, meaning when the engine is producing maximum power and torque.
  • Lowering the VCD setting too much may negatively impact acceleration. Find a balance that reduces torque steer without sacrificing too much performance.

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