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humfrz · 10-31-2017, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ToySub1946

Totally opposite from topic:

I've wanted to see what it would be like to have a manual steering rack...as the current electrically assisted steering is too light just off center.

I have driven my car, couple of times, for quite a distance, with the ignition key in the off position. Steering is then quite heavy. I've wondered if this is bad for the car ? As I'd like to try it some more, but with the engine running...Maybe get used to it. Assume there is a fuse for the electric assist. Wonder what other's thoughts are on this subject ?

I also believe I've read steering assist is slightly different for the MY 2017 models. Wonder if anyone has compared that, driving a car, to the pre 17 models ?

I drove my car on winding country roads just yesterday. Again reminded myself that this is the most wonderful car I've ever owned...and that I don't think there's anything out there I'd like better as something which fits me like an Italian shoe. Not at any price. Am I crazy ? My B-day tomorrow, age 71 so watch out.

Well, first off, old timer, soon you will need all the power assist you can get .....

Secondly, secondly, ........... I forgot .........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

humfrz

stevesnj · 10-31-2017, 07:58 AM

The power steering is assisted by an electric assist motor controlled by it's own ECU. I don't think there's any flashes for power steering??

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 10-31-2017, 08:49 AM

Would be cool to have an adjustment module to make it heavier or lighter. I want it heavier

Jordanwolf · 10-31-2017, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

Would be cool to have an adjustment module to make it heavier or lighter. I want it heavier

If anything it should be heavier, not lighter imo. Idunno what's wrong with OP, but he needs to start flexing

Dake · 10-31-2017, 11:42 AM

Man. To each their own, but this is the first electric steering system I actually like. I can't imagine wanting to ruin it to make it feel lighter.

extrashaky · 10-31-2017, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by notout86

I'd like to try out our GTS86 with the steering lightened up a little.

What wheels and tires are you running?

Brayden_23 · 10-31-2017, 05:16 PM

Doing something like this might help! Only need to run skinnies in the front though.

Beachin86 · 10-31-2017, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nitro_alltrac

O'Reilly's can order them.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/flux-capacitor

LOL! Nice find!

10-31-2017, 07:58 AM	#16
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