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by McGiver
Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Steering Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 3806

Re: Steering Issue

There seems to be an excessive amount of play in the steering when stationary or driving in a straight line. It's almost as if the electric steering can't keep up, as such feedback from the road is very vague resulting in the car feeling as though it is 'floating' when cornering. Although probably c...
by McGiver
Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:28 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Steering Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 3806

Re: Steering Issue

I do not recall any occasion where the alignment would have been knocked out and certainly nothing that would have caused any suspension damage. It probably wouldn't hurt to replace the front tyres sooner rather than later and get the tracking checked at the same time to see if this has any effect -...
by McGiver
Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Steering Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 3806

Steering Issue

Hi all, I have recently become aware of particularly over light/sensitive steering in my Scirocco 170 GT (with 19” wheels). I don’t think that the issue is a lack of grip coming from the tyre (although these will need to be replaced within the next 2000 miles or so); it is more that there is a lack ...