Posted by T.L. (IP: 207.205.179.44) on May 28, 2000 at 00:21:42:
In Reply to: will a smaller steering wheel help that much? posted by roadrage on May 27, 2000 at 11:49:05:
If you truly do not want power steering, then do what TBR suggested. I know a guy who did it with a '72 Grabber (Pete's yellow one in the photo gallery...
: : ...You'll need some big forearms for parking-lot manuevers, but when you're rolling you won't miss the boost. If that's too much, then keep th estock setup & get a smaller steering wheel. The power steering is way overboosted & the smaller diameter will actually bring back some "feel". TL's right about the oversteer..Mav's are notoriously nose-heavy. If you are oversteering, you need to look elsewhere for the cause. If you jacked up the rear, then look no further;-)
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: i may have oversteer and understeer confused. but the fact is the power steering isnt necessary or appreciated.
: my new 72 is a shining example of a maverick. i hate to deface it in anyway considering the exceptional shape the car is in.
: the problem with the PS is i have no true feel of the road.
: if a smaller steering wheel can help improve in this respect, id just as soon go that route.
: my engine and transmission are new, and the AC is intact but does need servicing. if i can keep the car original until its time to install muscles, that is the preferred route.
: but when the day comes that i want to rock and roll, the ps and ac must go.
: thanks for the replies
: RR