Does powersteering draws away power?
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Does powersteering draws HP away?
Well, my car was dropped off at the dealership for them check my steering system.
Last two days, I was driving without the powersteering and I will have to say, I felt more power from the car. is it my imagination? or does powersteering system draws HP away?
Last two days, I was driving without the powersteering and I will have to say, I felt more power from the car. is it my imagination? or does powersteering system draws HP away?
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Re: Does powersteering draws HP away? (soundzero)
Most of it is your "wish" for more power.
Yes, the PS pump presents some resistance, and any motor would make more power without it. You'll probably notice it more in the lower end.
Yes, the PS pump presents some resistance, and any motor would make more power without it. You'll probably notice it more in the lower end.
Re: Does powersteering draws HP away? (soundzero)
No, the S2000 uses an electric power steering system which does not draw any power from the motor.
You will not feel an power increase... for further proof, go to http://www.s2ki.com
You will not feel an power increase... for further proof, go to http://www.s2ki.com
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Electrically Powered Steering System
In place of a conventional hydraulic system, with its hoses, fluid and power drain, the S2000 uses an electrically assisted power steering system. At low speeds, more power-steering assist is provided, which eases maneuvering and parking. As vehicle speed increases, less power assist is supplied, giving the steering a more direct feel.
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http://www.hondanews.com/CatID...e=asc
In place of a conventional hydraulic system, with its hoses, fluid and power drain, the S2000 uses an electrically assisted power steering system. At low speeds, more power-steering assist is provided, which eases maneuvering and parking. As vehicle speed increases, less power assist is supplied, giving the steering a more direct feel.
Source:
http://www.hondanews.com/CatID...e=asc
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Re: Does powersteering draws HP away? (Blue-Civic-Hybrid)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Blue-Civic-Hybrid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No, the S2000 uses an electric power steering system which does not draw any power from the motor.
You will not feel an power increase... for further proof, go to http://www.s2ki.com
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By drawing more current from the electrical system, there is a loss encountered through greater resistence spinning the altenator. However, the losses are far less than running a mechanical pump that hampers high rpm output.
You will not feel an power increase... for further proof, go to http://www.s2ki.com
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By drawing more current from the electrical system, there is a loss encountered through greater resistence spinning the altenator. However, the losses are far less than running a mechanical pump that hampers high rpm output.
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