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The steering on my relatively new (rear-wheel drive) car hasn't impressed me, especially on the highway. Since you guys are into racing and auto-x, I figured you might be able to "steer" me in the right direction (ugh) as to what might be wrong. Here are the symptoms:
There are no steering wheel angle issues - the wheel is straight when driving straight. At highway speeds, the steering is a bit numb on-center. In addition, the car requires constant minor corrections to stay on course. At highway speed the steering seems a bit too sensitive, almost overreacting to slight inputs despite the numb on-center feel. Also, the wheel has very little interest in coming back to center after completing a turn.
My first thought is that the wheels might be toe'd-out (I assume on a sporty car, wheels are toe'd-in if anything). Is caster angle even adjustable if it's to blame?
Anyone care to share opinions before I take the car in for attention?
EDIT: The car in question is not an Elise, by the way...
There are no steering wheel angle issues - the wheel is straight when driving straight. At highway speeds, the steering is a bit numb on-center. In addition, the car requires constant minor corrections to stay on course. At highway speed the steering seems a bit too sensitive, almost overreacting to slight inputs despite the numb on-center feel. Also, the wheel has very little interest in coming back to center after completing a turn.
My first thought is that the wheels might be toe'd-out (I assume on a sporty car, wheels are toe'd-in if anything). Is caster angle even adjustable if it's to blame?
Anyone care to share opinions before I take the car in for attention?
EDIT: The car in question is not an Elise, by the way...