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Old 03-11-2008, 07:27 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by extragoode View Post
I'm not sure I follow you entirely, but it sounds like that would increase your turning radius by decreasing the maximum angle the wheels are allowed to rotate, which wouldn't matter in a race car, but would be devistating in a parking lot.
Sorry, I didn't make it clear. This mod does not affect steering radius, just steering effort/ feedback.
What I am talking about (spool valve) is essentially a pressure regulator linked to the steering shaft. Harder you turn, the higher the line pressure goes.(also reulates left - Right). By cutting the springs down you are decreasing the line pressure. The decrease in line pressure reduces the "boost" to the steering. I'm "guessing" that by reducing the line pressure you MAY reduce energy consumption.
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