Power rack and
pinion steering offers variable assist and, to me, always seemed just right and seamless as it varied its power.
Not exact matches
Steering feel is still under development — at the time of our drive, the 18 - inch wheel and tire package
offered much better feedback and feel than the 19 - inch setup — but we can say this: At its best, the Camaro's rack - and -
pinion setup
offers little to no kickback, decent (if not spectacular) feel, and a respectable amount of self - centering effort.
Although rack - and -
pinion steering is again
offered on the base model (the Smart Fortwo continues to be one of the very few cars available without power
steering), it will be enhanced by the Direct -
Steer steering system, adding variable ratio and electric power
steering.
Flaming River
offers a full line of tilt
steering columns,
steering wheels and adapters, manual and power rack - and -
pinions,
steering boxes and pumps, universal joints and shafting and much more.
The rack - and -
pinion steering system is electrically assisted,
offering fuel savings over hydraulic systems.
The speed - sensitive rack - and -
pinion steering, which also
offers normal and sport modes, is light for a car boasting such performance, giving the impression of being a tad vague.
The 2005 model
offers an electronic stability system, new rack - and -
pinion steering, three different types of all - wheel - drive systems, an all - new front and rear suspension (though the rear axle remains rigid), optional side - curtain air bags and a standard tire - pressure monitoring system.
Thanks to its rigid frame, coil - over-shock front suspension and rack - and -
pinion steering, and advanced construction techniques, the full - size 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
offers decidedly better ride and handling characteristics than Silverados past.
The rack - and -
pinion steering system gets relocated lower in the chassis, too, combining with an all - new five - link front - and trapezoidal rear - suspension setup to let the car respond crisply to driver inputs, transmit a ton of road feel, provide excellent body control through turns and
offer all - around sharp, sporty handling.
The new «single
pinion» electric
steering system is claimed to
offer «very low friction» because the servo unit and
steering gear are combined into a single component.
In addition to a wider track, stiffer springs, more rigid anti-roll bars and solid front / rear bushings... Si spec includes adaptive dampers that
offer a choice of Normal and Sport settings, the latter also increases the effort of the Si's quick (2.11 turns lock to lock) dual -
pinion variable - ratio electric power
steering and quickens throttle response.»
Handling performance is honed to perfection by the GTI's new electro - mechanical power rack - and -
pinion steering system, which
offers an extremely good «center feel» and contributes significantly to the new car's confident straight - line stability.
Meanwhile the electric power - assisted rack - and -
pinion power
steering (EPS)
offers predictable and linear
steering feel, while also saving fuel compared to traditional hydraulic systems that put a greater load on the engine.
A standard power - assisted rack - and -
pinion steering system
offers crisp and responsive turns.
The power - assisted, rack - and -
pinion steering works smoothly and
offers good feel for the road.
MX - 5's tilt adjustable
steering wheel
offers a direct feel over the front wheels via a quick hydraulically assisted rack and
pinion arrangement.