Re: [DML] Re: I found a new rattle noise - Steering column U joint?

[Paul Gress <pgress@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I totally agree with Andy's statement.  On sports cars you want road feel.  At the limits of adhesion you can feel this in the steering, it usually becomes mushy just before the tires lets go.  If you were to reduce the road feel you are just creating a sedan.

Paul





On 06/ 5/12 11:20 AM, soma576 wrote:
> Yeah, actually the "feel of the road" is what you WANT, Bill, NOT a numb, isolated experience when driving a fun GT like a DeLorean.  Buy an SC430 if you want a coddled and lame drive.
>
> DeLorean steering is excellent when it is in good shape; both of the D's I have in my garage right now have NO steering play, rattle, clunks, etc.  A truly sporty, connected feel and the car goes exactly where you point it.  Lotus actually got the steering 100% RIGHT.
>
> But what was I thinking, nothing is good enough for you.
>
> Andy
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207"<brobertson@...>  wrote:
>
>> Without a flexible coupling, every single road imperfection is transmitted unimpeded directly to your hands on the steering wheel. That is why nearly every manufacturer used them. My DeLoreans are the only cars in my stable without flexible couplings -- yet another Lotus design flaw IMHO.
>>
>> Bill Robertson
>> #5939
>>



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