 Celica steering effort |
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 May 2, 2006 - 5:09 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined May 2, '06 From Nevada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi
I just bought a 1995 Celica GT and the steering effort, particularly at parking, is really high - compare to other cars it feels like it has no power steering! Is it normal for the car? Thanks, Val |
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May 2, 2006 - 5:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 28, '05 From Norway Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yup!
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May 2, 2006 - 7:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I thought the same thing, my dad's Camry is a lot lighter, but you get used to it, and I actually like it a bit firmer. It gives it more of a "performance feel."
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May 2, 2006 - 8:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 13, '04 From Sydney/Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i noticed this when i had my stock 15" rims with 205/60/15 rubber... since i've got rims on... its much ligher steering, dont know if its got anything to do with the power steering though?
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May 2, 2006 - 9:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
it seems fine to me. i do 99.9% of my steering with one arm and no problems. but then again, i work out and have been driving this car for almost 2 years.
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May 2, 2006 - 9:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
When my PS was leaking I had a hard time steering at low speeds, but after tightening a few bolts to stop the leak, steering was a breeze.
So if your steering is making noises everytime you turn the wheel or if you're having a hard time steering I would guess your power steering is out. I mean if you're having a hard time steering... then obviously your power steering isn't doing it's job... or you're just really weak. =) |
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May 2, 2006 - 11:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Maybe your powersteering is out/busted... Stock feel is more firm than typical sedans and stuff... but it's by no means 'difficult' to steer at slow speeds...
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May 3, 2006 - 12:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '05 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
my steering wheel doesnt center after i turn... it only started doing this after i put lowering springs on... i will turn all the way left and then when i straighten out the steering wheel wants to pull to the left a few degrees... any thoughts?
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May 3, 2006 - 12:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE(dlx742 @ May 3, 2006 - 1:18 AM) [snapback]429373[/snapback] my steering wheel doesnt center after i turn... it only started doing this after i put lowering springs on... i will turn all the way left and then when i straighten out the steering wheel wants to pull to the left a few degrees... any thoughts? did you have it aligned? it has to be re-aligned after lowering if it was aligned then you might have a control arm problem -------------------- |
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