steering question
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steering question
I have a 22 stingray, Z51, mag ride control, with about 3K miles. On a recent road trip I noticed getting a lot of "feedback" from the steering wheel at high speeds. By feedback I mean kind of a vibration feel. I don't feel it at normal highway speeds or below. During these times the car is stable and no steering input is required from me to compensate for what ever is causing the "feed back". It really doesn't feel like an out of balance tire issue. I was in Z mode so I assume the steering was set for high speed conditions. I was wondering if the mag ride control could contribute to this condition?
Any thoughts would be appreciated. I can tell you, it was a very uncomfortable feeling at the time.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. I can tell you, it was a very uncomfortable feeling at the time.
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I have a 22 stingray, Z51, mag ride control, with about 3K miles. On a recent road trip I noticed getting a lot of "feedback" from the steering wheel at high speeds. By feedback I mean kind of a vibration feel. I don't feel it at normal highway speeds or below. During these times the car is stable and no steering input is required from me to compensate for what ever is causing the "feed back". It really doesn't feel like an out of balance tire issue. I was in Z mode so I assume the steering was set for high speed conditions. I was wondering if the mag ride control could contribute to this condition?
Any thoughts would be appreciated. I can tell you, it was a very uncomfortable feeling at the time.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. I can tell you, it was a very uncomfortable feeling at the time.
Le Mans Master
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From: North Dallas 40 TX
Depending on the steering and suspension settings, and road conditions you will get more feedback through the steering wheel. The higher the speed, the more the feedback (can feel like vibration at high speeds). For many that feedback is desired. I had a Lotus Elise (manual steering and R compound tires), you could feel every road imperfection through the steering wheel and any tire slippage, and there no mechanical problems or wheel/tire balance issues. If you are not used to it, I could see how some would think there was a problem.
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From: Bay Area CA
Check for tire balance, tire pressure 30 psi cold, alignment, warped rotor and for a rim out of round. I feel no vibration at any speed, 2021 coupe, Z51 with mag ride. However, depending on the road surface, I do feel tire road grain, the roughness of the road surface. That is different from steering vibration.
Last edited by Mike's LS3; Mar 8, 2023 at 10:35 AM.
