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Old May 17, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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I was watching a video on YouTube the other day and a guy was backing his vette (C6 I think) out from where it was parked and he just used the palm of his had to turn the steering wheel. It was a rather sharp turn. I got to thinking....... there is no way I could do that with my '96. I mean, I have to grab hold of the wheel to turn it hard like that. Is mine normal for a C4? Or do I have a problem with power steering. I do have 9.5's on the front but it was this way with the OEM tires to.

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Old May 17, 2008 | 06:21 AM
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I can easily turn with one hand.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 86PACER
I can easily turn with one hand.
I even converted my to the stiffer sport rack (wasn't available in 96) and can easily turn it with one hand...at least I think I can. I'll have to try later.
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Sounds like you have a PS problem. My 94 is an easy 1 hand turner.
What kind of pressures are you running in your front tires?
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Originally Posted by 03blackburb
Sounds like you have a PS problem. My 94 is an easy 1 hand turner.
What kind of pressures are you running in your front tires?
32-35 tire pressure. I can turn it easily with one hand but not with the palm of my hand. In other words, without grabing the steering wheel with you fingers. Not ever haveing a Vette before I just figured it was meant to be tight like it is. You know what I mean.......not so quick when you turn the wheel.
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