Steering wheel feels looser since i bought the car
10-21-2018, 11:55 AM
#1
Steering wheel feels looser since i bought the car
Bought the car sept 2016. And i noticed this year the steering wheel isnt as sharp as when i bought it. Still feels good but just looser. Could this be an alignment thing?
10-21-2018, 12:15 PM
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Race Director
Most likely an alinement issue and or tire wear. While you have the car in the shop have the shocks checked for leakage and the condition of all suspension components including the power steering components.
10-21-2018, 01:01 PM
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10-21-2018, 01:08 PM
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Loose how? Like it moves front to back? Ot loose like it's super light to steer? These cars have light steering because of electric power steering. Most all cars do nowadays. If you want steering feel you have to buy a C4 ornearlier..
If its loose front to back, the wheel nut may be coming loose.
If its loose front to back, the wheel nut may be coming loose.
10-21-2018, 01:09 PM
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Based on some of your previous threads, have you considered something other than a Corvette?
10-21-2018, 01:15 PM
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Loose how? Like it moves front to back? Ot loose like it's super light to steer? These cars have light steering because of electric power steering. Most all cars do nowadays. If you want steering feel you have to buy a C4 ornearlier..
If its loose front to back, the wheel nut may be coming loose.
If its loose front to back, the wheel nut may be coming loose.
Last edited by gandeboz; 10-21-2018 at 01:19 PM.
10-21-2018, 03:26 PM
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Melting Slicks
Loose how? Like it moves front to back? Ot loose like it's super light to steer? These cars have light steering because of electric power steering. Most all cars do nowadays. If you want steering feel you have to buy a C4 ornearlier..
If its loose front to back, the wheel nut may be coming loose.
If its loose front to back, the wheel nut may be coming loose.
10-21-2018, 03:33 PM
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Simple solution. Loose nut behind the steering wheel.
Think about it......
Think about it......
10-22-2018, 02:47 PM
#11
Burning Brakes
AFAIK, all things being equal caster will affect the perceived looseness or tightness of the steering. I would have the alignment checked.
10-22-2018, 04:26 PM
#14
Race Director
Depending on the year, latter c6s with mag ride will stiffen the steering up when put in sport setting. Touring mode is super sloppy and loose in my opinion. Everyone is moving over to EPS systems at the expense of nice firm steering. Part of why most new sports cars feel like crap imo.
10-22-2018, 06:45 PM
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Melting Slicks
10-22-2018, 09:07 PM
#17
Melting Slicks
You're the one that came up with that. FAUEE mentioned electric power steering and you mocked him for that. Magnasteer is electronic. Yes, the c6 uses hydraulic power assist. It also uses electromagnetic drag. Both are right. imagine that, huh?
Last edited by Sox-Fan; 10-22-2018 at 09:08 PM.
10-22-2018, 09:36 PM
#18
Melting Slicks
The C6 does not have electric power steering, the C7 does using a electrically controlled, worm-gear rack and pinion system. The C6 uses hydraulically controlled steering with electric assist, big difference and not considered electric steering in the auto world.
10-22-2018, 10:12 PM
#19
Racer
Either alignment or maybe you've gotten used to it? Was there a sudden change? Or something you're just wondering about?
10-23-2018, 09:41 PM
#20
tbh it feels sloppy and loose at very slow speeds like in parking lot but when im at the speed limit or cruising the steering is sharp and reacts right away.