understeering - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

lunar916 · 05-12-2002, 10:31 PM

i own an Matrix XR
there were a few times when i was going up or down the highway ramp, i noticed the understeering problem... and i wasn't even driving fast..
the car seem to be really weak at cornering..
i know the car is really high up.. but i thought the stiff suspension would counter the problem..
what do u guys think about it??

ps. plan to add a sway bar later.. dunno if that'll help..

Dredd2099 · 05-12-2002, 11:49 PM

lowering springs!

RAAMaudio · 05-13-2002, 02:39 AM

What wheel and tire package do you have. The 16" aloys come with some sorry all seasons that will do that. The 17's are much better. I have a bit of overkill with 19's but it does stick like glue.

***mistamatrix*** · 05-13-2002, 09:45 AM

I've only test driven the XRS w/17 x 7. IMO, for such a tall car it handles "like it's on rails".
The 16's are only 6.5" wide. Perhaps you should look into a wider wheel.

SGS · 05-14-2002, 02:10 PM

Mine corners like a BOAT!!! I hate it!! no fun at all!! can't wait till next winter!!

I need to get stiffer springs and slam it a bit! and probably some sway bars!