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of_corsa_sxi

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Registered: 22nd Dec 03
Location: Middlesbrough
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29th Dec 03 at 15:09

i have a 03 reg corsa and ive noticed that if i reverse round a corner or summit and then immediately turn the whell the other way, its like im driving a tank, theres no life in the wheel at all! once i get going then it starts to loosen up again. my mate has the same car and has similar problems, has anyone else had this problem?

Paul H

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Registered: 11th Aug 03
Location: Lincoln.
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29th Dec 03 at 15:13

yep mine does it.nothing to worry about.

baza31

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Registered: 19th Apr 03
Location: yorkshire
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29th Dec 03 at 16:57

take it back to vaux! or have modified it and lost ur warrenty?

dazz25

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Registered: 18th Dec 02
Location: Cheshire Drives: Corsa C SXi
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29th Dec 03 at 17:17

Mine does the same but i've not really noticed till you mentioned it!!!

of_corsa_sxi

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Registered: 22nd Dec 03
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30th Dec 03 at 12:06

no the only thing ive voided on my warranty is my exhaust cos i got a big fat one put on. the car is going into vauxhall for the following reasons. squeeky boot, squeeky back wheels, squeeky brakes, worn away drivers seat, leaking when raining and now dodgy steering! how nice!

ChazSXi

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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
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30th Dec 03 at 12:08

isnt that because of the electrically assisted power steering?

Noonster

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Registered: 20th Jul 03
Location: East Yorkshire
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30th Dec 03 at 12:36

My drivers seat it worn away also..... I put it down to me having a fat arse

Scotty_B

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30th Dec 03 at 12:36

Yes mine does this aswell. It seems to do the opposite of what its supposed to. The slower you go the heavier it gets and the faster you go the lighter it gets, it is the worst steering I have ever used. CRAP.

ChazSXi

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30th Dec 03 at 12:37

quote:
Originally posted by CorSRi_BT
Yes mine does this aswell. It seems to do the opposite of what its supposed to. The slower you go the heavier it gets and the faster you go the lighter it gets, it is the worst steering I have ever used. CRAP.

meant to be the other way round

lighter = slower - heavier = faster!!

Meant to feel more stable at high speeds

and light so its easy to park etc

Martin_C

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Registered: 27th Jun 03
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
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30th Dec 03 at 12:39

mines alright...

Scotty_B

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30th Dec 03 at 12:40

quote:
Originally posted by ChazSXi

quote:
Originally posted by CorSRi_BT
Yes mine does this aswell. It seems to do the opposite of what its supposed to. The slower you go the heavier it gets and the faster you go the lighter it gets, it is the worst steering I have ever used. CRAP.

meant to be the other way round lighter = slower - heavier = faster!!

Meant to feel more stable at high speeds and light so its easy to park etc

Yes I know but mine does the opposite. Scary sometimes when you try to turn quickly into a space and the steering just stiffens up without warning.

Scotty_B

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Registered: 11th Jun 03
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30th Dec 03 at 12:42

When parking the steering does get lighter but you have to wait a few seconds before it lightens up.

Noonster

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Registered: 20th Jul 03
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30th Dec 03 at 12:49

Done 8k in my corsa c 2003 and have had no problems so far.

ChazSXi

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Registered: 26th Jan 03
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30th Dec 03 at 12:50

quote:
Originally posted by CorSRi_BT

quote:
Originally posted by ChazSXi

quote:
Originally posted by CorSRi_BT
Yes mine does this aswell. It seems to do the opposite of what its supposed to. The slower you go the heavier it gets and the faster you go the lighter it gets, it is the worst steering I have ever used. CRAP.

meant to be the other way round lighter = slower - heavier = faster!!

Meant to feel more stable at high speeds and light so its easy to park etc

Yes I know but mine does the opposite. Scary sometimes when you try to turn quickly into a space and the steering just stiffens up without warning.