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Old 03-11-2008, 08:12 PM   #19 (permalink)
extragoode
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Originally Posted by dremd View Post
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.
I'm on track now, but I don't like the sound of cutting anything. Sounds very permenant. I'd be okay with it if it was proven to work, but I'd want any mod I was just guessing at be reversable.
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