Of course, I still miss the feedback and connection
the old hydraulic steering system offered, but electric systems are here to stay so we just have to deal with it.
Of course, it's not as communicative as
the old hydraulic steering system like Mac points out, but it's a much better tuned than the on the Carrera.
Not exact matches
Electric power
steering, also new this year, has less on - center feel than the
old hydraulic system but is still hyperalert.
Despite almost every manufacturer moving towards electronic power assisted
steering, the Ford GT sticks with a more
old school
hydraulic system.
Since replacing its wonderful
hydraulic steering system with the launch of the 981 Boxster in 2012, Porsche has worked endlessly to refine and improve its electric
steering to the point where it is not only the best electric set - up available, but considered to be on a par with, if not better than, many
hydraulic systems of
old.
The electric power
steering feels much like the
old hydraulic system but is still a little light at highway speeds.
In terms of feel and connection, the 718's electronic power
steering can not compete with Porsche's
hydraulic systems of
old.
We're impressed with the new chassis tuning, but would like to see Acura work harder to regain the natural
steering feel of the
old hydraulic system.
Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) is a modern innovation that provides finely - tuned, precision steering control, improved handling, and greater fuel efficiency, compared to older hydraulic systems, which are somewhat less responsive and more taxing on the vehicle's
Steering (EPS) is a modern innovation that provides finely - tuned, precision
steering control, improved handling, and greater fuel efficiency, compared to older hydraulic systems, which are somewhat less responsive and more taxing on the vehicle's
steering control, improved handling, and greater fuel efficiency, compared to
older hydraulic systems, which are somewhat less responsive and more taxing on the vehicle's engine.
The section where the hot - shoe tester complains that the electronic power assist
steering system (EPAS) doesn't have the same road feel as the
older hydraulic system used to.
Sharpening things more is a quicker 13.0:1
steering ratio for the
hydraulic power
steering system versus the 15.0:1 ratio in the
old car and the new WRX's 14.5:1 ratio.
The Charger still has good
old - fashioned
hydraulic power
steering which gives more feedback than a poopy electric
system.
Unlike
older hydraulic power -
steering systems, electric power
steering not only makes it easy to turn the wheel, it can also
steer the car itself.
This upgrade would finally allow the automaker to bless the G - Class with safety and convenience technologies that have graced its other offerings for years: Active lane - keeping assist, Pre-Safe collision avoidance
systems, and self - parking capability — all of which require the car to occasionally
steer itself, a capability not compatible with the
old hydraulic recirculating - ball
steering system.
The
old - school
hydraulic power
steering system offers plenty of road feel and feedback, making for an engaging drive.
The 4Motion
system fitted to the Golf R uses a pre-charged
hydraulic system which reacts more quickly than the
system fitted to the
old R32 and reduces torque
steer significantly.