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crackdownuk
28-08-2002, 21:39
:confuse:confused: what is it??
siranui
28-08-2002, 22:13
When transmitted power pulls at the steering wheels (the front ones) and causes the car to drift slightly under acceleration.

Not something you need to worry about in a RWD :)
JB
28-08-2002, 23:52
Originally posted by crackdownuk
:confuse:confused: what is it??

Come for a spin in my Lancia and you'll find out exactly what torque steer is :eek:
crackdownuk
29-08-2002, 09:08
Originally posted by JB


Come for a spin in my Lancia and you'll find out exactly what torque steer is :eek:

:p what lancia u got???
Billy
29-08-2002, 11:29
Originally posted by crackdownuk


:p what lancia u got???

It's a Thema, if I remember right.

JB, is it a turbo, or is it the 8.32...:eek: :eek: :eek: :D (It has a Ferrari engine, for those of you wondering! :) )
kerfumph
29-08-2002, 11:37
Originally posted by Billy


is it the 8.32...:eek: :eek: :eek: :D (It has a Ferrari engine, for those of you wondering! :) )

Oh yes oh yes please, and looks bog standard ( well untill the rear spoiler lifts out of the boot)
dunc
29-08-2002, 11:45
I've never heard of this beasty! Which Ferrari engine does it use, I take it this car was made a good few years ago now?
JB
29-08-2002, 12:33
Originally posted by Billy


It's a Thema, if I remember right.

JB, is it a turbo, or is it the 8.32...:eek: :eek: :eek: :D (It has a Ferrari engine, for those of you wondering! :) )


It's the 1993 Thema 8.32. 8 Cylinders and 32 valves of Ferrari 328 scrabblyness. It's fast in a straight line (thought no faster than the 200) and deadly on twisty bits, especially in the rain where you have to be very gentle with the throttle to avoid ploughing straight on into a field. Also has the legendary reliability that Lancia is famous for :rolleyes:
Billy
29-08-2002, 12:59
Originally posted by JB



It's the 1993 Thema 8.32. 8 Cylinders and 32 valves of Ferrari 328 scrabblyness. It's fast in a straight line (thought no faster than the 200) and deadly on twisty bits, especially in the rain where you have to be very gentle with the throttle to avoid ploughing straight on into a field. Also has the legendary reliability that Lancia is famous for :rolleyes:


You're my hero!:p

No, really! It's one of those cars that makes you grin maniacly, just because it exists. You'd never consider running one yourself, but praise the Lord for those people who do, for without them the 8.32 would never had seen the light of day. Or the Fiat Dino 2300, or the Lotus Carlton, or the Citroen SM, or, er, you get the drift.....

Does it have the insane electronic climate control, and the door/bulb warning system that warns you that the door/bulb warning system is malfunctioning? My Prisma even had central locking lock/unlock buttons on the dashboard, presumably to save you having to reach around to pull the door toggle! Mad, but wonderful too. :D
Wak
30-08-2002, 21:34
Originally posted by JB



It's the 1993 Thema 8.32. 8 Cylinders and 32 valves of Ferrari 328 scrabblyness. It's fast in a straight line (thought no faster than the 200) and deadly on twisty bits, especially in the rain where you have to be very gentle with the throttle to avoid ploughing straight on into a field. Also has the legendary reliability that Lancia is famous for :rolleyes:

DON'T TAKE IT OUT IN THE RAIN - IT WILL RUST!!!!:D