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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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Hey guys I was just wondering if it is normal for the steering wheel to be 5-10% to the right when driving on the highway?

Maybe it just the crown of the road and responsive steering?

I tested it in my driveway with the steering wheel straight and went back and forth with almost no correction needed

is this normal?

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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 03:24 AM
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roads are peaked at the center for drainage
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 04:42 AM
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did you do anything to the suspension lately? like lift it any?
it could also have something to do with the track bar.

is the wheel straight for most street driving?
i know the roads are crowned, but it shouldn't be that noticeable.
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