Steering wheel..

[chow]

Hey guys,

I was wondering how i could increase the stiffness of the steering wheel, ive heard that bigger wheels = better handling = harder steering.. Somthing along those lines. Im not too happy with the light steering wheel, especially when im accelerating hard, it gets sooo light and makes me feel like im guna lose control. I'm bringing this issue up because i had to jump into my old maxima and move it and, damn.. I found myself actually using a bit of muscle to turn the wheel. I kind of like how stiff the maxima is, but a little lighter would be better. Anywho.. Just get back to me..

... gunna drain my power steering fluid...

[Meder]

I always felt like the more agile steering was one of the big things with the coupe. it take some getting used to but I enjoyed it.

I am not sure if putting a bigger steering wheel will actually help anything.
Modified by Meder at 7:02 PM 9/23/2007

[shift_mikey]

Its what seperates the "drivers" from the "wannabes"

Get uesd to comfort, performance, and responsiveness

[generic808]

Lower your tire preasure. Of course, your tires will wear faster, but that give you better grip and that "stiff" steering wheel feel.

[Cali 2 Balti G]

Its what seperates the "drivers" from the "wannabes"

Get uesd to comfort, performance, and responsiveness

Sounds more like

that is what separates front wheel drive from rear wheel drive. When you accelerate hard in a FWD vehicle the weight is transferred to the rear wheels resulting in a relative DECREASE in traction. Same thing happens when accelerating hard in a RWD vehicle but the weight transfer is onto the driving wheels resulting in a relative increase in traction.

Also sounds like some of the effects of torque steer that is common with high powered front drivers. Larger tires mean a larger contact patch so that would be a good thing. Maybe stiffer springs would help.


Modified by Cali 2 Balti G at 3:03 PM 9/23/2007

[shift_mikey]

Driven an altima coupe? Doesn't sound like you have. I'm well aware of what weight transfer/torque steer/bump steer etc etc can do.

If you cruise in an A/C at a steady 15 mph or a steady 60 mph, the steering feels exactly the same. It almost feels like you could simply breathe on the wheel to steer. It does take a little getting used to

[Coupe du Jour]

I agree the steering is far too light. Theres almost no feedback. But you might want to check your tire pressure. I checked mine just after taking possesion and early morning after sitting in the garage all night and they were all between 34.5 and 35.5 psi. I believe they recomment 33 psi cold. My 02 Maxima came new with 34 in all the tires except for one....it was over 38!!!!! Needless to say that will make the steering feel like a feather