Differential issues
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1st Gear
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Differential issues
What is the hop hop hop or banging that is going on in the differential of my c7 zo6 when I turn the wheel to lock? Took it to Chevy and they said it is inherent because of the wide track. I don't buy it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2017
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From: New Orleans LA
The front tires turn at different angles to each other to improve handling at higher speeds. So one wheels is dragging a little bit when you turn it. The run flats make it much worse. I don't have run flats and I don't feel it at all. I also have 18's though.
Melting Slicks
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There is a warning tag about this in new cars and a mention of it in the owner's manual. I've noticed this even back in my C6 with more recent compound tires. I just avoid going full lock when driving my vette.
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Bill
Drifting
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From: Lake Bluff IL
The same thing happened on C5 and C6. It might have occurred a few times on my C4 but I can't remember well enough to be sure. It never occurred on my two C3s. Not a big deal. It is the nature of the beast and nothing is wrong with the car so nothing to be upset about.
Bill
Bill
Melting Slicks
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I only really notice it on my driveway because I park my other 2 cars on 1 side and I turn to almost full lock just after clearing the 2nd car. I've since stopped doing it on my C7 because the effect can be really dramatic.
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From: Norman OK
It doesnt a hurt a thing, it is the tires skipping across the pavement surface.