What is Speed Sensitive Power Steering & how is it different

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Airmack
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What is Speed Sensitive Power Steering & how is it different

Post by Airmack »

then just power steering?
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Re: What is Speed Sensitive Power Steering & how is it different (Airmack)

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The faster ya go,the less power assist ya have.More road feel & control.
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JetBlack09VibeGT
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Re: What is Speed Sensitive Power Steering & how is it different (Airmack)

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Think of it as the lower speed you are the more the front wheels turn for ease of maneuverability, i.e parking so the steering servo motor makes the steering wheel feels light and loose. While at highway speeds the servo motor assists less and you get that tight steering feel.
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Re: What is Speed Sensitive Power Steering & how is it different (JetBlack09VibeGT)

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Quote, originally posted by JetBlack09VibeGT »Think of it as the lower speed you are the more the front wheels turn for ease of maneuverability, i.e parking so the steering servo motor makes the steering wheel feels light and loose. While at highway speeds the servo motor assists less and you get that tight steering feel. OK COOL I was wonder why on sharp turns at 25+ the steering felt tight.
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