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639 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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The first time I heard about it is from Yamaha. It is used in some of their ATVs. It is efficient and clean. It may take some time before the auto manufacturers bring it to perfection in terms of durability and handling. If the long term durability exceeds the current hydraulic system, then there is no point of going back to the hydraulic pump. Also, I believe the electric motor should be cheaper and easier to change than the pump.
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Replying to: aalsherri (Nov 11, 2008 10:33 pm)
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Replying to: waltchan (Nov 12, 2008 11:35 am) This could easily just be a small little electric/hydraulic pump using the same steering as today....in which case you'd still have steering. I'm sure the engineers' have thought about loosing electrical power.
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Replying to: waltchan (Nov 12, 2008 11:35 am) |
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Replying to: kiawah (Nov 12, 2008 11:45 am) Most current electric power stearing systems have an overheat mode wherein it operates at reduced capacity if used "too"(??) much. Apparently a few owners have already encountered this problem.
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Replying to: wwest (Nov 12, 2008 4:09 pm) My granddad preferred the non-power steering of his old Honda to the power-assisted steering on his Frontier. Said it was much easier to keep straight on the highway.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 12, 2008 4:37 pm) Honestly, you can say whatever you want about FWD vs. RWD cars. The problem is during this day, RWD sedans have become associated with Luxury/sports cars far more than regular sedans. It's very difficult to find a RWD sedan for < $30k. The exceptions are the Pontiac G8 and the Dodge Charger/Chrysler 300C, which both cars can EASILY be pushed above $30k by adding on a few options. Realize that the only import car is the G8... since the G8 is Australian, is that considered an upgrade or a downgrade compared to domestics? Back on topic, I've heard about the woes of the Corolla's EPS, but I haven't experienced it first hand yet. Some people describe it like "steering a brick" except that the brick would at least tell you what its limits were.  Hopefully, the 2010 Camry will stay clear of this sort of approach.
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Replying to: madpistol (Nov 12, 2008 10:29 pm) 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 13, 2008 6:54 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Nov 18, 2008 1:13 pm) Sorry, you're wrong. I've driven a car with power steering when the vehicle stalled/died at speed. All hydraulic power was lost (electricals were fine, however). Losing braking power was the issue; losing power steering wasn't a problem at all.
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