Question about ITR

[vince]

I just test drove an ITR yesterday for the first time and found the steering to be quite stiff and heavy like a go kart.....is that how it is suppose to be? I use to have a Civic and the steering was so easy.

[joneblaze]

DC2R or DC5R?

[tofu R]

im guessing dc5r
dc5r steering is a little bit heavier
its how its meant to be
for better feel of the road etcetc

[geo41e]

l'm assuming its a DC5 aswell. I also testdrove it and didn't really like how the steering wheel wus so tuff. I guess its better for road use whern its abit bumpy and uneven surfaces.

Also less "torque steer" issit?

[vince]

No DC2R.

[tofu R]

oh alrite than haha
it is heavier than a civic for sure
i have an EK as well
and that thing has LIGHT as steering
same reason for dc2

[skoota]

Yeah I noticed then when test driving some DC2 Vti-R's - I have an EK and the stearing is heaps lighter and the gearbox is not as tight/restrictive. I reckon the stearing and gearbox in DC2's are heaps better IMO

[A'PEXi]

yeh my ek is VERY light, compared to your everyday camry

[vince]

So it is normal for it to feel that heavy?

[mugsee]

yeah its normal.

After driving my mum's Vectra (...shudder), you almost feel that theres no power assisted steering that it almost feels wrong - but its not!

It gives you more control over the direction of the car, although its a bitch when doing slow maneuvors (sp?).

[type one]

heavy??? hmm i guess when compared to an accord or sth... c'mon... heavy is good hehehe

[vince]

Haha i'm not complaining about it just wanted to make sure it is normal before I buy it since it was the first i've test drove.