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Originally Posted by pete c
I have a better idea for an energy source for steering.
It's called arm assist. They used to use it on vehicles much larger than yours, back when men were men.
The auto industry seems to have convinced us all that we need power assist for braking and steering. It certainly is nice in an S class benz, but, IMO it is a waste of money in a 2000 lb compact.
So, convert it over to powerful steering or I will have to taunt you with nancy boy jokes!
I suppose maintaining vacuum assist for braking is OK as it is basically free power and will allow you to conserve energy for those parking lot steering workouts. Also, I assume you may have some sort of ABS which probably needs to have the vac. assist to function properly.
Personally, I wish I could buy a modern subcompact with absolutely no power assist like I had in my '78 fiesta. I think such models exist for you euros, but not for us obese lazy colonists.
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lol fair enough
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I used to have no power steering on my first car, a Peugeot 106 1.5 diesel. I imagine the efficiency on that was pretty good and I've thought about getting another one but the ride and comfort was shocking, along with the build quality.
I can drive my car without power steering, and I would hapily sacrifice it for fuel economy, but if it only gives me something rediculous like 1mpg then I'd rather keep it
as it does get bloody heavy and 90% of my driving is in town.