04 maxima common problem?

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SilverBeast
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Car: 2004 Nissan Maxima SE 6spd

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Just Bhought 04 max 6sp it runs like a dream , only it has a problem , well here it is I just got back from doing an allignment and it rides straight if you don't hit the gas as soon you hit the gas it pulls toward the left side it did that before the allignment also. The dealer said that it was done right and showed me the numbers comparing how it was before and after , so he wants me to pay another 100$ just to check the whole car, maybe anyone else ran into this problem and could help me out??? Clean carfax


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jsmithsole
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Yes, it's called torque steer:Torque steer is the influence of the engine torque on the steering for front-wheel drive vehicles. For example, during full acceleration the steering may pull to one side, which may be disturbing to the driver. This either causes a tugging sensation in the steering wheel, or else the car veers from the intended path. As the torque steer effect is directly related to the engine torque capabilities, this problem becomes more and more evident with high output engines with strong torque in the low RPM range.


SilverBeast
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Oh never had the problem with my any other cars. It doesn't have to be full acceleration though, it could only be a 1/4 acceleration of it on the highway and is still pull, little less on the streets with out holding the steering wheel??? This is normal???Thanx alot for the info , nice max.quick Q: I have Halogen lights in my 04 max what are my best choices to change into HiD ??Thanx again , Martin

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jsmithsole
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Hmm, not sure about that, maybe someone with a bit more mechanical knowledge can jump in.

And thanks!!

As for the HID upgrade, my only advice is don't try and go cheap, you get what you pay for for sure. I upgraded my stock HID's with McCulloch bulbs they are great!


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