davemarco
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Have a 2019 R with less than 8K miles. Everything felt amazing until I recently impacted a large-ish metallic object on the highway with my front passenger tire and blew it out. Since then, I've noticed that the super tight, sharp response that I used to get in +R mode sometimes disappears and the steering feels loose-ish. I've also noticed an increase in steering wheel free play (slop) in +R mode, from nothing to maybe 5 degrees in either direction. I've had the tie rods and ball joints looked at multiple times, and neither the dealers nor I could see any tears/bends. I've also jacked up the car and attempted to move the tire that blew out in every direction but it feels solid. Finally, I've had 3 alignments out of OCD, so the alignment is solid.
At this stage, I'm wondering if the impact could have somehow introduced extra play into the steering rack and pinion. I know on older cars, there is a physical adjustment that allows you to decrease the free play and stiffen the steering response. Does our car have such a thing, and if so, is it adjustable?
At this stage, I'm wondering if the impact could have somehow introduced extra play into the steering rack and pinion. I know on older cars, there is a physical adjustment that allows you to decrease the free play and stiffen the steering response. Does our car have such a thing, and if so, is it adjustable?
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