Somethings wrong...feels like I have power steering.

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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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Default Somethings wrong...feels like I have power steering.

I have a 90 Hatch and Im riding on 13" steelies, but if I inflate the tires to 30-32psi it feels terrible. At a Dead stop I can turn the steering with very easily...its WAY too easy, easier than a car with power steering feels. When driving every pot hole or crack in the road I hit pulls me one way or other, i can feel every bump through the steering wheel.

So What I did to make it easier to drive is drop the air pressure to 22psi. At 22psi when at a dead stop it feels like a normal manual-steering car, it feels ok on the streets, but on the highways it feels like ****, there is no free play but feels too easy to turn. And driving around with 22psi kills tire life.

My friend say it might be because my camber is off and im riding on only the inside edge of the tire and having less than normal road contact. BTW my car is lowered 2inches without camber kit, camber if off but I forgot how much lost the print out when I got an alignment. But I know a lot of people who drive their hatch or crx without a camber kit with no problems.

I have Checked all my bushings and tire rod ends, and balljoints still good. I Have changed my rack also.

Anyone else had this problem... or any tips.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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Default Re: Somethings wrong...feels like I have power steering. (Khmi)

more air will make it easier to turn the wheel and without a camber kit, it will feel like every groove on the road will pull your car also. i ride around with about 35psi in my steelies and it actually helps gas mileage and acceleration. get a camber kit though for a true straight drive
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