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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Arrow Light steering...paranoia or real problem?

so i noticed after my alignment that when i take turns around 40mph + (est)
the steering wheel starts to feel really light and sensitive during the turn...

i am lowered on espelirs w/stock shocks and tires are falken ziex 512's

i never noticed this feeling before the alignment, and i do feel the tires gripping...
maybe im just being paranoid again...

but here's a pic of my alignment sheet, any thoughts or insights?


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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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You were running excessive toe and slightly low camber prior to your alignment, both of which could have made your steering feel a bit heavier. Putting those into the proper range probably lightened up your feel some. Those numbers look good to me. If the front feels 'TOO' light you might want to check your front tire pressures (you should be checking them all fairly often anyway, I check mine at LEAST every 2 weeks, this car is very sensitive to changes in pressure) the shop may have added some air. Going from 28psi to 34psi on the front pressures will make the steering feel totally different. Like 2 different cars different.
edit: hopefully you run better tires when it's warmer, those are not good handling tires at all.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 07:13 AM
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Plus, those tires aren't exactly grippy.

This light steering thing is the S2000's main fault IMO. The steering wheel is numb. It's like a video game.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 07:19 AM
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Here is my alignment sheet:

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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CaptainMike,Dec 18 2006, 04:05 PM
You were running excessive toe and slightly low camber prior to your alignment, both of which could have made your steering feel a bit heavier. Putting those into the proper range probably lightened up your feel some. Those numbers look good to me. If the front feels 'TOO' light you might want to check your front tire pressures (you should be checking them all fairly often anyway, I check mine at LEAST every 2 weeks, this car is very sensitive to changes in pressure) the shop may have added some air. Going from 28psi to 34psi on the front pressures will make the steering feel totally different. Like 2 different cars different.
edit: hopefully you run better tires when it's warmer, those are not good handling tires at all.


If you want a bit more feel add some more caster.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by CaptainMike,Dec 18 2006, 08:05 AM
You were running excessive toe and slightly low camber prior to your alignment, both of which could have made your steering feel a bit heavier. Putting those into the proper range probably lightened up your feel some. Those numbers look good to me. If the front feels 'TOO' light you might want to check your front tire pressures (you should be checking them all fairly often anyway, I check mine at LEAST every 2 weeks, this car is very sensitive to changes in pressure) the shop may have added some air. Going from 28psi to 34psi on the front pressures will make the steering feel totally different. Like 2 different cars different.
edit: hopefully you run better tires when it's warmer, those are not good handling tires at all.
ah i see, ironic how the old jacked up settings gave me a nicer feel

but ya, i kinda rushed the install and went with some economical all-seasons...
i want to get different tires too cuz i shoulda went with 265's in the back anyway,
but i have a feeling these are gonna last me awhile...
hmmm.... perhaps i should ante up those road trips and canyon cruises !

anyhow, i would be a basket case without this forum
thank you all for the advice
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