Power Steering on Chimaera
Discussion
Well the thing is i havent bought the car yet or test dove it. Should i let it put me of? I was just enquiring in case it became to heavy and it could be retro fitted.
I will be the only one driving so its just down to my preference really.
What is the unassited steering actually like?
Cheers
I will be the only one driving so its just down to my preference really.
What is the unassited steering actually like?
Cheers
Nick,
When I test drove the Chim I eventually bought, I was initially shocked at the non powered steering, being so use to it for years. However, that initial feeling soon dissipates and, IMHO, I feel safer without it, as the non PAS cars do not give you a false sense of security, especially going around bends or roundabouts. You can feel exactly what is going on at the wheels, and are more inclined not to use too much throttle, which, in some cases can spell disaster!
All in my own personal opinion of course
Chris
When I test drove the Chim I eventually bought, I was initially shocked at the non powered steering, being so use to it for years. However, that initial feeling soon dissipates and, IMHO, I feel safer without it, as the non PAS cars do not give you a false sense of security, especially going around bends or roundabouts. You can feel exactly what is going on at the wheels, and are more inclined not to use too much throttle, which, in some cases can spell disaster!
All in my own personal opinion of course
Chris
I've had my non-PAS chim for 5 months, initially I did find it heavy with worn out Kuhmo (205x60) up front. Just had them replaced with SO3’s (205x55) and its just as light as my PAS Audi, but with much more feedback. Unless you do a lot of parking in tight spaces I don’t think you’ll really notice the difference IMHO
Simon
Simon
I've had both and give me PAS everytime. Makes the car easier to sell on as well as PAS is high on the list.
As for the feel, just as good and the shorter rack makes the last minute adjustments to steering a lot easier and quicker to apply. Less steering input needed and it is a lot easier to apply and this makes driving the car on the limit a lot less tiring. The commonly held belief that you loose feel etc are not the total story. If you rely on steering feel to work out that the car is sliding... it is too late anyway. Go find somewhere soft to put the car.
Go try and make your own mind up. It is a personal thing but go into it with an open mind.
Steve
As for the feel, just as good and the shorter rack makes the last minute adjustments to steering a lot easier and quicker to apply. Less steering input needed and it is a lot easier to apply and this makes driving the car on the limit a lot less tiring. The commonly held belief that you loose feel etc are not the total story. If you rely on steering feel to work out that the car is sliding... it is too late anyway. Go find somewhere soft to put the car.
Go try and make your own mind up. It is a personal thing but go into it with an open mind.
Steve
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