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Old Jun 23, 2021 | 10:25 PM
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I installed the NRG wheel / hub adapter/ quick release kit in my 98 camaro and my steering feels like total sh*t. Super heavy, feels like its rubbing and just all around doesn't feel right at all. I followed a guide online and I did not remove the clock spring but another thread on here stated that removing the clock spring was necessary to prevent the steering from rubbing and being tight. Can anyone clarify if the clock spring needs to be removed? And if so, can the horn still function w/o the clock spring in place.
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Old Jun 24, 2021 | 08:08 AM
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Well you said that removal of clockspring was necessary to make it not feel like complete ***, which is what you didn't do and now the wheel feels like ***. Hmm wonder if there is a correlation there.
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Old Jun 25, 2021 | 10:43 AM
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You do need to remove the clockspring. The horn wire is completely independent of the clockspring.
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Old Jun 25, 2021 | 04:08 PM
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Maybe I misspoke in my post. 1 guide said keep clock spring, and then a forum post on here said to take it off so wasn't sure which one was correct.
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Old Jun 25, 2021 | 08:45 PM
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Awesome, thanks for the confirmation
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