On May 10, 5:48=A0pm, ChrisCoaster <ckozi...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I own the car above and although I think electric power steering is a
> neat way to save weight & energy, I would like to know the following:
>
> 1. =A0The electric steering assist on the Malibu/Maxx is advertised as
> "decreasing" at higher speeds. =A0I still find it intrusive even at over
> 30mph. =A0The alignment has been done twice by a garage I know well and
> trust, and the car has almost ridiculous tendancy to roll with little
> application of the gas pedal!
>
> Question: =A0Since there must be some computer playing a role in the
> amount of electric power steering applied at various speeds, can't
> that module be programmed to provide progessively even LESS p.s.
> effort from 20-30 mph, 30-40mph and so on? =A0I want the car's own
> alignment characteristics to straighten the wheels out from a turn,
> not some computer! =A0I don't mind the assist under 15mph, as in tight
> parking spots, but at anything over 20 standard suspension geometry
> should be taking over.
>
> 2. I asked my dealer service center in 2006 and they said at that time
> - no, it's a closed system and no dealer service bay mods can be made.
>
> I would like to know otherwise, as I'm tired of having to nurse-maid
> this car on highways at over 60mph where SAI & caster should be
> performing this role w/o interference from power steering.
>
> thanks,
>
> -ChrisCoaster
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No eye-dears?
I'm just concerned about this because if electric/electronic
powersteering is the future I do NOT want a computer or servo to
emulate the effects of caster & SAI for me. If buying an older car is
the only way to get one with good geometry and road manners then that
might be the way I have to go.
-CC
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