Why is the steering feel so light?
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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?
Last edited by Rave E55; Nov 24, 2003 at 08:00 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
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The feel..
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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.
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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.
