Camry steering sensitivity
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Re: Camry steering sensitivity
On my prior cars, if you released the steering wheel, it would return to straight-ahead position on its own. This preferred position was quite narrow and deep. With my TCH, it seems much broader. In fact, on many gentle curves, I find I can steer the car into the curve, release the wheel, and the car will continue to track the curve.
I think as a result of the EPS there is too much stiction or drag, or not enough mechanical advantage to let it self straighten. Not the same, but kind of like a worm gear driving another gear. If the power comes from the worm, you easily drive the other gear. If the power comes from the gear you can't make the worm turn.
That said, some have reported an improvement from a wheel alignment. More toe in if I recall correctly. A range is given in the Toyota specs and I believe it was adjusted to the max toe in limit. Tire wear may increase as a result though...
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08-09-2009 03:48 PM