2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

Traction Problems

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Old 11/23/04, 03:47 PM
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Is anyone else having front end traction problems. I think it might be the 50 series tires, but when I take a fast turn the front wheels lose traction.
Old 11/23/04, 04:26 PM
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It sounds to me the car is under steering. This is normal & is built into the car as most people prefer a car that once it under steers you just back off the gas & the front comes back. Or; if you have lots of power, surface is slick or know how to rotate the car with the gas pedal makes for a secure feeling car.

That being said I don't know your level of skill but an old adage is "in slow out fast" Once the car is settled you should be able to accelerate before the apex. I have modified this to "in fast & out faster" but that is for another thread.

I have also experimented with the tire pressure. The Pirelli's respond better at 35 cold. Try those two things & let us know if the car is better.
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I have experienced this exact thing also. My car also likes to hop or kind of bounce laterally while powering through long sweepers.
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