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Old 06-08-2021, 04:03 PM
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Maybe I just never noticed it before, but my c6 doesn't do it.
On the highway, when I hit a bump or cross the crown in the road, my c7 rocks back and forth (a little). It is enough to cause the steering wheel to move left and right maybe a half an inch. On some roads it is sever enough to cause my wife to complain of motion sickness. It is better (but not eleminated) if I put it in sport or track mode.

Any ideas as to what to look at. ?
Old 06-08-2021, 04:11 PM
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That's a first...sounds like you have the mag ride so its complicated enough to enlist the help of a professional. Sorry I can't offer more. Have you pressed and released on the car to check how quickly the shocks return the car to correct height, any bouncing?
Old 06-08-2021, 04:50 PM
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Year, miles, how it was used, accidents ?
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Try setting steering to TRACK all the time to reduce the power steering assist. It will calm the car down quite a bit Beyond that it may be an alignment issue.

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Old 06-08-2021, 09:46 PM
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I also set my steering to "track" and the car is arrow-straight. Alignment (as noted earlier) is critical, too. If you have mag ride, you might consider the software update. That made both touring and sport modes a much more comfortable ride.

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