Ry_YNWA Posted 25, February 2013 Report Share Posted 25, February 2013 Hi all, hope that everyone is well. I'm Ryan, obviously a Newbie. I drive a white RS 265 Trophy, I'm sure I don't need to point out that it's an amazing vehicle! The only downside to it, is the torque steer. :/ I'm just wondering if anyone knows where I can get RS265 specific accessories, genuine, or after-market.. I can't find a decent sunshade and other various novelty things, I've tried ebay, even UK and French versions of the site, as well as other forums too, and I'm not having much luck, if anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it. Thank all! -Ry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 25, February 2013 Report Share Posted 25, February 2013 Welcome Ryan, Keep hunting on OS (UK or France) eBay - it's probably your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 25, February 2013 Report Share Posted 25, February 2013 Welcome Ryan and congrats on the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 25, February 2013 Report Share Posted 25, February 2013 Hi all, hope that everyone is well.I'm Ryan, obviously a Newbie. I drive a white RS 265 Trophy Welcome! I'm still waiting for mine The only downside to it, is the torque steer. :/ So all those reviewers were lying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozz Posted 25, February 2013 Report Share Posted 25, February 2013 The only downside to it, is the torque steer. :/ So all those reviewers were lying? I think I'm the only one on the forum to have complained about any type of torque steer on the 250 (265), and even I can't believe you've got an issue with it Ry_YNWA! (Not doubting you, just surprised!) A very unusual observation, so I'd have to guess that your tyres aren't inflated the same each side, you need a wheel alignment, or you're going hard and experiencing the LSD goodness. Mine was mostly new tyres needing wheel alignment with maybe a touch of torque steer remaining if I try to make it happen. Let us know how you bring it on, or if it goes away! Oh, and welcome by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbo Posted 25, February 2013 Report Share Posted 25, February 2013 Interesting you bring up torque steer. Most of my drives were on deserted mountain roads = no torque steer. However, from the lights the other day with 50%-75% throttle = slight torque steer. Summary: Don't accelerate at half throttle.... classic french car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave200 Posted 25, February 2013 Report Share Posted 25, February 2013 Welcome! Not sure about your torque steer problem, its probably something specific to your car like inflation pressures left to right as said before. Torque steer in these cars is virtually non existent. Even if it tugs a tiny bit in certain situations, its hardly a downside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 25, February 2013 Report Share Posted 25, February 2013 Ryan sorry to distract from your welcome with my (mostly) tongue in cheek comment I must admit even in my (still current!) ride, an XR5, in 99% of driving i.e. day to day I don't even notice torque steer in that! And it's supposedly quite bad.. maybe on the track. Obviously the endemic wheelspin and driveline clunk in the XR5 is masking it for me Enjoy the drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 25, February 2013 Report Share Posted 25, February 2013 welcome mate! good to see ya made it to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onurbmil Posted 26, February 2013 Report Share Posted 26, February 2013 Welcome! I have noticed torque steer (I suspect as the engine has opened up more you will feel it more) but its only on non-leveled roads (think those with depressions from all the trucks etc or badly cambered?). Have to watch accelerating hard on those roads!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 26, February 2013 Report Share Posted 26, February 2013 ^ also been told even suburban streets are slightly cambered to the left. One of the guys here had wheel alignment(s) done because of this supposed torque steer and was told it was perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Name is Earl Posted 26, February 2013 Report Share Posted 26, February 2013 My XR6 work ute torque steers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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