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Old 07-24-2014, 09:45 AM
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I've had my 05 for about 2.5 years and it has always seemed to have a tight steering feel when compared to other cars. But the most notable thing is that after turning a corner it doesn't straighten back up on it's own, you have to turn the wheel back to straight. Is this normal or not.
Old 07-24-2014, 09:52 AM
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Actually I believe the complaint was with the early C6 models (05-07) that the steering was to lose. I know in 08 they changed the steering feel making it a little tighter.

Think the wheel return has to do with the wide tires.

Others will know more.
Old 07-24-2014, 09:54 AM
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Wide tires and alignment. Do you know what your alignment on the front is now (camber, caster, toe)? Caster will be the biggest contributor.
Old 07-24-2014, 10:50 AM
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My first thought is that it needs more caster. Get it on an alignment rack and check it out.
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So it's not normal
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How are the tires wearing? Any scrubbing or uneven wear? This would indicate and possible alignment issue.
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car drives straight and no uneven tire wear.
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Have you checked the power steering fluid level?

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