Why is the steering feel so light?
11-24-2003, 06:57 PM
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Why is the steering feel so light?
I can't figure out why MB has so much power assit and light steering feel on such a powerfull sporty car, coming from an M5 you really notice this. Any way to adjust this? or After market mod?
What do you guys think of steering feel?
What do you guys think of steering feel?
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11-24-2003, 09:19 PM
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'02 C32 AMG
rave whats up man? my situation relates a bit, in my old BMW M Coupe it felt like there was almost no power assist at all, and now in my c32 it feels like i could turn it with a pinky
11-24-2003, 10:31 PM
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lower the airmatic to the lowest possible and the camber become negative so the steering become heavy. also center gravity is lower and handling is better. am I rite?
btw thanks for the grill rave
btw thanks for the grill rave
11-25-2003, 01:41 AM
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2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
The feel..
Originally posted by anerbe
peaking of firm.......your avatar.......mmm....
peaking of firm.......your avatar.......mmm....
Lovely nevertheless.
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11-25-2003, 05:17 PM
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Originally posted by Mach430
Slightly underdriving the PS would make the wheel more driver-oriented.
Slightly underdriving the PS would make the wheel more driver-oriented.
11-25-2003, 06:14 PM
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Using an underdrive power steering pulley (i.e. one with a larger diameter) will slow down the speed of the power steering pump and thus the level of power assist to the steering. It will require more effort to turn the steering wheel and give more "feedback."
For that matter, switching the front tires to 265/35/18's will make the steering feel less light, and diminish understeer as well.
For that matter, switching the front tires to 265/35/18's will make the steering feel less light, and diminish understeer as well.
11-25-2003, 09:22 PM
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Originally posted by eclou
For that matter, switching the front tires to 265/35/18's will make the steering feel less light, and diminish understeer as well.
For that matter, switching the front tires to 265/35/18's will make the steering feel less light, and diminish understeer as well.
I like your idea about the underdrive pulley though.
