Stiff Steering

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Walter,

If you have a stiff steering rack you have a problem. The DeLorean steering can be described as firm but not stiff. With the exception of parking the DeLorean steering is not in need of any type of power assist. Strangely enough tires have a big effect on steering stiffness. What tires do you have on your DeLorean?

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Walter 
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] automatic trans swap with manual trans


I don't
know if you have ever driven a Delorean before, but the steering on them is
VERY stiff. My first day of owning one I swore that I would hook up power
steering to it. Well, now I'm more used to the stiff wheel and don't know
if I will ever get around to figuring out how to add power assist. It would
be very hard to do. Other guys have considered it, but I've never heard of
anyone trying.

Also, with such stiff steering, it sometimes takes both hands on the wheel
while navigating parking lots or while moving slow to turn corners. I think
I would have problems moving the wheel with one hand while shifting with the
other. I've had other people test drive my car, and they agree the steering
is stiff, but not beyond reason. I guess I'm just a wimpy guy.

The transmission I am waiting for is one that is BOTH automatic and manual.
So that when I want my hands free, all I have to do is shift it over to
'automatic' and forget about it. Anyone know of one of those around?

Walt Tampa, FL






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