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1BADLS3 · 04-19-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

They listened...

YES!!!!! Thank you Camaro Disciples/ Scott Settlemire / GM

Features like this will help keep manual transmissions alive in the passenger car world.

Ringo64 · 04-19-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

Well, I can tell you after having 2 cars (my wife's 2007 Saturn Vue Redline and my 2012 ZL1) with electronic steering, it's not really as bad as you guys are making it sound. In my ZL1, I actually really like the steering feel. It's nice and easy as slow speeds, but firms up as you pick up speed. As far as your comments about diminshed road feel, I disagree. Maybe it's in the way the steering is designed, but the steering pretty much feels the same (at speed) as it did on my 2011 SS.

I would suggest that you try it out before you put it down, you might be pleansantly surprised.

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cbass · 04-19-2012, 11:49 AM

With hydraulic power steering when your car breaks down, then the steering becomes hard as the engine is no longer running. With electric steering if you break down can you still have power steering as you push as long as you have battery power?

1BADLS3 · 04-19-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cbass

With hydraulic power steering when your car breaks down, then the steering becomes hard as the engine is no longer running. With electric steering if you break down can you still have power steering as you push as long as you have battery power?

I don't think so. At least that's not the way it worked in my GTI. The pump probably draws too much power to be run when the engine is off--would drain the battery too quickly. But you can still steer when the car is off--there's just no power assist.

Ringo64 · 04-19-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

I don't think so. At least that's not the way it worked in my GTI. The pump probably draws too much power to be run when the engine is off--would drain the battery too quickly. But you can still steer when the car is off--there's just no power assist.

Correct, it's "electronic assist" not fully electronic powered. You can still steer should something happen. IMO that would be a death trap if you couldn't steer and I don't think car companies would be allowed to or want to do that to their customers.

sasquash1984 · 04-19-2012, 11:58 AM

So when ur electric steering blows a fuse......

RADAR · 04-19-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sasquash1984

So when ur electric steering blows a fuse......

Blu Ray · 04-19-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nayrchris

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cbass · 04-19-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sasquash1984

So when ur electric steering blows a fuse......

Then you loose power steering?

You still have steering, it will just be manual.

jtzako · 04-19-2012, 02:29 PM

The steering 'road feel' should not change at all if they are using an electric assist instead of the hydraulic one since there is still the same physical connection of the steering column to the wheels. This isnt drive by wire we're talking about here...

cbass · 04-19-2012, 02:45 PM

The mustang has 3 modes for steering that you can chose from on the 2013 models. Gee....what a nice idea along with the track apps.

garcmol · 04-19-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cbass

The mustang has 3 modes for steering that you can chose from on the 2013 models. Gee....what a nice idea along with the track apps.

Really????

I remember my Dad many moons ago bitching about power steering coming about and how it will be too hard to maintain control of a vehicle.

blackswan · 04-19-2012, 04:15 PM

Had it on the 2011 Sonata I traded in for my freedom. Freedom from that POS's steering system (electric). Not saying it would be bad on the Camaro, but I would have to drive one before I bought one.

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jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	The steering 'road feel' should not change at all if they are using an electric assist instead of the hydraulic one since there is still the same physical connection of the steering column to the wheels. This isnt drive by wire we're talking about here... __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

04-19-2012, 11:49 AM	#17
cbass Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,012	With hydraulic power steering when your car breaks down, then the steering becomes hard as the engine is no longer running. With electric steering if you break down can you still have power steering as you push as long as you have battery power?

04-19-2012, 02:45 PM	#25
cbass Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,012	The mustang has 3 modes for steering that you can chose from on the 2013 models. Gee....what a nice idea along with the track apps.

04-19-2012, 04:15 PM	#27
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Had it on the 2011 Sonata I traded in for my freedom. Freedom from that POS's steering system (electric). Not saying it would be bad on the Camaro, but I would have to drive one before I bought one.