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PaleMelanesian · 02-16-2009, 12:35 PM

My bro-in-law has a 3s hatch. Watch out for the electric power steering. It stays off, even after you restart the engine, UNTIL YOU DROP BELOW (about) 20 MPH. Then, most likely in the middle of a turn, it kicks back on. It's manageable if you are expecting it, scary if you're not.

Another source about idling vs shutting down: http://www.slate.com/id/2192187/

02-16-2009, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian Master EcoModder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,479 PaleCivic - '96 Civic DX Sedan Team Honda 90 day: 74.33 mpg (US) Thanks: 148 Thanked 138 Times in 97 Posts	My bro-in-law has a 3s hatch. Watch out for the electric power steering. It stays off, even after you restart the engine, UNTIL YOU DROP BELOW (about) 20 MPH. Then, most likely in the middle of a turn, it kicks back on. It's manageable if you are expecting it, scary if you're not. Another source about idling vs shutting down: http://www.slate.com/id/2192187/ __________________ - - - - -Best 11-mile commute: 105 mpg - - - - -Best tank: 88.5 mpg / 1133 miles