06-22-2018, 07:52 AM | #1 |
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Steering Strangeness on 90* right or left turns
So I tried to search this and didn't have any luck, but it could be the challenge in describing it, but I have been noticing a strangeness when doing some 90 degree turns.
I know it sounds strange, but its usually when im at an intersection and I am turning right or left, but essentially the steering seems to get pretty tight catching me off guard. I can't say it happens 100% of the time, but I've noticed it happen on a few streets that i turn on when im on my morning drive to work, or even as im going through aisles at my work parking garage. I'm not sure if its the diffs maybe shifting power to certain wheels to assist the turns? '16 435GC XDrive
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Sounds like you could be referring to variable sport steering
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Ahh very interesting. Time to read up thanks!
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Been a bit since i responded here. Busy summer with a new baby so i haven't been as active. Anyway, i don't know if it is vss, unless it really does get that aggressive. Seems almost like the car doesn't want me to keep turning and it's trying to push my steering back to center
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Managed to get a video of this |
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11-28-2018, 09:41 PM | #6 |
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Found the issue...it's related to an aftermarket part and a fitment issue...
Going to see how this plays out with the vendor before i complain about it lol |
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12-01-2018, 08:10 PM | #8 |
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So i realized i was able to easily reporduce the issue in my garage as you can see in the video. Took a look at the steering shaft, and found that the external torx bolt that connects to the joint was rubbing against my aftermarket charge pipe.
This was totally on me as i didn't take enough care as i should have with installation and alignment. Nonetheless, vrsf offered me a replacement which has better clearances to mitigate issues like this. Kudos to Tiago as he didn't feel comfortable with me having a part that had a chance to interfere with steering mid drive. |
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