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Making Steering heavier.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Vigilant, Jul 30, 2013.

  1. Vigilant

    Vigilant Junior Member

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    Anyway to make the steering heavier?
     
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    let air out of the front tires.
     
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    Shut off the engine. ;)
     
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    Eclipse1701d Prius Enthusiast

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    Install TRD 17" Forged Rims and Tires. That definitely makes the steering heavy, imho.
     
    #4 Eclipse1701d, Jul 30, 2013
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    In an old posting, I remember someone said to remove the fuse to the power steering pump, they were quite happy with the results.
     
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    Eclipse1701d Prius Enthusiast

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    I am usually the one to make a wisecrack, but the 17" rims and tires definitely make the steering heavier. As a matter-of-fact, my wife nicknamed my car Haus because she says that it feels like she's driving a truck compared to her GenII w/ 15" tires.

    Short of doing the aforementioned, I really don't think there is anything else you can do. The steering is what it is...
     
    #6 Eclipse1701d, Jul 30, 2013
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    Tie two bungee cords to your steering wheel at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions and anchor the other ends to the floor.

    J/K :LOL:
     
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    So just by installing 17 inch rims will make the steering heavier. Can't imagine that. So is it because of the rim weight or because of the wider rims/tyres that makes the steering heavier?

    Any easier way like reducing the EPS assist?
     
    #8 Vigilant, Jul 31, 2013
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    The 17" tires are wider, much more friction, takes more umph to turn the wheel

    Can't imagine wanting heavier steering, seems toyota did a wonderful job of re-creating the steering of a 55 ford truck for the prii to me;)
     
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    I don't know why, it just does... Go to a Toyota Dealership, and ask to drive a Prius with the Plus Performance Package, then you can see the difference for yourself...
     
    #10 Eclipse1701d, Aug 1, 2013
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