2005 Electric Steering?
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2005 Electric Steering?
I have been trying to sniff out un-announced changes due on the 2005 by studying the Cadillac SRX. It has rack and pinion electric assisted steering. Has anyone heard if this is going to be in the Corvette too? I've read that it is a great improvement over hydraulic assist on european cars. Its better on fuel consumption also. (I inadvertently posted this on the C5 Forum too. Sorry.)
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Re: 2005 Electric Steering? (Suttleone)
I've seen no mention of anything "new" about the C6 steering, so I believe it's safe to assume that the C5 Magnasteer system has been carried over, probably with minor tuning changes.
The Z51 package includes a P/S cooler, which would probably not be necessary with an electrohydraulic system, since the electric motor only turns the pump fast enough to provide the necessary boost, or in the case of some systems, provide a direct electrically actuated torque assist to the steering column.
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The Z51 package includes a P/S cooler, which would probably not be necessary with an electrohydraulic system, since the electric motor only turns the pump fast enough to provide the necessary boost, or in the case of some systems, provide a direct electrically actuated torque assist to the steering column.
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Re: 2005 Electric Steering? (SWCDuke)
I've seen no mention of anything "new" about the C6 steering, so I believe it's safe to assume that the C5 Magnasteer system has been carried over, probably with minor tuning changes.
