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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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Car: 2006 'Nox 91 Camaro RS 91 1500 Silv
Engine: GM 3.8L, 305 SBC, 350 SBC
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Problems turning hard left

When I turn hard left to turn into a parking spot or something it feels like I'm going over a bump or two. I've only noticed this when turning hard to the left and going very slow. What is this?
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 12:28 AM
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Sounds like it may be your front tire sliding/jumping sideways a bit (mine does this when the tires are worn down pretty far)
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 12:34 AM
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They have good tread tho....maybe a camber issue? I dunno...I haven't done anything to the front end that would have changed that
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 12:51 AM
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Could be sand or gravel causing the tire to slip...other than that..could be an alignment issue
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 01:06 AM
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could be sand or gravel I guess. The alingment thing is what is puzzling me because it goes almost perfectly straight, and if it was an issue, alingment would be off. But this thing has happened 3 days in a row now when I was parking and pulling out of my spot at school.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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Sounds like your idler arm is worn out and needs replacement. Mine felt the same way. Check out all the steering components while you're at it.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 11:57 PM
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Check your wheel bearings too while you are at it.
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