Sadly, no EPAS is even close to a really
good hydraulic setup.
Not exact matches
Nissan chose an electrohydraulic power - steering
setup in place of some of its competitors» fully electric systems, a
best - of - both - worlds solution that provides the feel of a conventional
hydraulic setup with the economy benefits of an electric rack.
This, along with the 928's 50/50 weight distribution and
hydraulic - assisted rack - and - pinion steering box — a
well - weighted and precise
setup that translates every input into a perfect adjustment — lends the car a naturally balanced, confident, and planted feel.
More of a concern are the little question marks that keep popping up: Is the new electric steering as
good as the old
hydraulic setup?
The steering weight may feel somewhat artificially weighted, but it somehow manages to communicate levels of grip
better than most electronic power assisted steering
setups and even some
hydraulic ones.
As
well as more power, the 812 Superfast debuts Ferrari's new electronic power steering
setup, so steering feel could be quite different to the
hydraulic assistance of the F12.
There is also something to be said for communication, and words can not truly express how
good the M3's steering is, nor the sadness we'll feel when this
hydraulic setup is reportedly replaced by an electric system on the upcoming M4.
There's also a new double wishbone rear suspension that replaces the old torsion beam
setup for improved ride and handling, as
well as a new active
hydraulic booster for regenerative braking to improve brake feel.