Hey guys!

I've got a 1998 Prelude non-SH, and I've been very satisfied for the whole year I've had it. I have the new timing belt and water pump under my belt, and there have been no major problems.

Cruising down the highway at 70+ mph, the car veers to the left. My assumption is that I need an alignment - an easy fix.

What worries, though, is that this problem seems to be related to more components than just the suspension.

While driving around town, you don't notice the alignment problem at all - except when accelerating. When accelerating quickly from 20 to 30 in second gear, for example, the wheel pulls hard to the left. But while cruising at 30, there's no noticeable pull on the wheel.

This strange behavior makes me think that there's more than an alignment in need. I'm not sure what the problem is - could anybody help?

Thanks

Btw, there is no ATTS / LSD to even consider as the problem.

 

Sounds like torque steer to me. As for pulling to the right on the freeway though - besides simple things like tire pressure differences due to one side of the car being in the sun, the road not being level, and wind - I'd just get an alignment and see if it goes away.

 

Edit: I'm an idiot. I meant to say left.

The car veers left at highway speeds, with acceleration or not. (probably alignment issues)

The car pulls hard to the left when accelerating. (could be torque steer)

It's important to note that the car steers in the same direction with each symptom - seeing as they might be related. Sorry for the confusion. I think I'll just get an alignment soon and see what happens.

 

An alignment should fix the slight veering at highway speeds. Not sure what he other thing is.....probably torque steer-the H22 is a BEAST!

 

hahaha - That's the best way I've heard it put yet. Sounds good.