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Old 05-18-09, 01:35 AM
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when braking on a uneven surface steering wheel will turn to the sloping side and u would have to fight it to keep it straight
then when you go over a bumpy road steering wheel will go berserk(well not crazy berserk) and you will have to fight it to control?

anyone get this .. i get this ... its kinda annoying that i have to fight hte steering wheel so much while cruising .. its making my arms muscular
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Old 05-18-09, 01:49 AM
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Lol my steering wheel acts like that, but I think its normal.... You made it sound 10x worse.
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Old 05-18-09, 01:51 AM
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oooh its YOuuuuu -.- i wanted that intake :P
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Old 05-18-09, 03:08 AM
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Yeah it happens to me, not complaining though.
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hmmm if ur steering wheel didnt fight u at all and just stayed straight, why would people need hands to drive?
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It happens, makes your arms stronger...why are you complaining!! haha
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Originally Posted by panda327
when braking on a uneven surface steering wheel will turn to the sloping side and u would have to fight it to keep it straight
then when you go over a bumpy road steering wheel will go berserk(well not crazy berserk) and you will have to fight it to control?

Do you have wider tires on your car? After I put wider wheels/tires on my mustang, the problem that you're describing when braking was MUCH more noticeable.

I agree with you, it's annoying, because it's UNPREDICTABLE. I'd go up to a stop light, and sometimes the car would just "push" toward a side. You'd never know which side, if any (unless you've been on that road before).

In the end, I think it's just due to wide tires that have more contact patch taking the car where the road slopes.
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Old 05-18-09, 08:14 AM
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i have the same problem too. well its not really a problem, you kinda have to expect something to be different when you lower your car and have aftermarket rims, i think the camber has something to do with it. but the lines on the freeways where the pavement is kinda pieced together, my car seems to be guided by that and i have to fight for control there i dont know if anyone has that problem too
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Old 05-18-09, 10:37 AM
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No.

btw, What suspension/tire/wheel modifications have you done, if any?
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Old 05-18-09, 10:42 AM
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my car is bone stock
i asked dealer and they say its due ot my 18 inch wheels and its its more grabby 0.o
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seems normal, happens to me to. ..
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Old 05-18-09, 10:54 AM
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it's normal.. you're lucky you don't drive something sportier with even firmer steering! Was your last car a Honda with itsy bitsy wheels/tires by any chance?
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It's normal.
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yup its normal happens to me allot lol
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Originally Posted by stonefan52
It happens, makes your arms stronger...why are you complaining!! haha
LoL..that's pretty funny...
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