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Old 11-01-11, 03:28 AM
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Default power steering assist? does it take some getting used to?

or am i hallucinating? it seems like my power steering goes out the window at higher speeds, i've heard this is due to power steering assist but i havent seen many threads on it. I assume im the only one who feels as though its strange?
Old 11-01-11, 05:09 AM
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Nope, I definitely feel it, freaked me out the first time I felt it too. Glad to know I'm not alone lol. I think it has to do with progressive power steering (PPS). Personally I don't like it at all. I like my steering to be the same no matter what speed I'm at.
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You can by pass this you know.
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So you guys want to beable to move your steering wheel at 70+mph with your pinky finger?! Unsafe if you ask me, and there for a reason. If the SC wasnt so heavy when not in motion, I would remove power steering all-together.
Old 11-01-11, 11:37 AM
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Just this. I haven't had PS in my current SC3 5Spd for about 3 years. I have no complaints and my car is still manageable at low to no speed. Next to come out is A/C and heat.
Old 11-01-11, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by TougeSC3
Just this. I haven't had PS in my current SC3 5Spd for about 3 years. I have no complaints and my car is still manageable at low to no speed. Next to come out is A/C and heat.
Why didn't you just buy a Geo Metro instead and avoid all the hassle?
Old 11-01-11, 11:51 AM
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^ Why didn't you just go buy a Supra? LOL. This is the 4th 5 Spd i've owned, since I'm opening a shop I'm going in a different direction with this one. I'll more than likely purchase another one and build a complete street car. This one is being thrown onto the track.
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I have no problems with the PPS, I'm just super used to my super responsive steering in my supra that allows me to drift curves at 80 mph. true story.
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Originally Posted by TougeSC3
^ Why didn't you just go buy a Supra? LOL. This is the 4th 5 Spd i've owned, since I'm opening a shop I'm going in a different direction with this one. I'll more than likely purchase another one and build a complete street car. This one is being thrown onto the track.
Well I guess that makes sense. Don't need AC if it's a track car. You'd be surprised how many people take off heat and ac who daily their cars... and that is beyond me.
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Oh no dude. I live in S. Florida. AC is a must.
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Originally Posted by turbodremz
So you guys want to beable to move your steering wheel at 70+mph with your pinky finger?! Unsafe if you ask me, and there for a reason. If the SC wasnt so heavy when not in motion, I would remove power steering all-together.
this X a million...

who needs safety features when crashing at 173 is so much more fun!
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I can't drive my car past 61mph with out the wheel feeling like it's going to shake off the god damn hub.
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Originally Posted by Tabaka
I can't drive my car past 61mph with out the wheel feeling like it's going to shake off the god damn hub.
check your tires. sounds like you have one bubbling up on you.
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Originally Posted by Tabaka
I can't drive my car past 61mph with out the wheel feeling like it's going to shake off the god damn hub.
ahh i remember those days... then about a couple thousand trying to fix it i just gave up and sold it...

Originally Posted by JDMJoe239
check your tires. sounds like you have one bubbling up on you.
that man and i have tried everything... lol
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