|
Author
|
Message |
|
|
 Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:15 am |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 13, 2011
Posts: 703
Trade Rating: +3
Location: England
|
 |
So I'm insured on a Golf GTI now and couldn't believe the difference in how heavier the steering feels on a Peugeot 206. Turning sharp bends and a turn in the round is much hassle and not very easy... is this with all peugeot 206s' ?
Thanks 
| |  |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:16 am |
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 21, 2011
Posts: 259
Trade Rating: 0
Location: Scunthorpe
|
|
my steering in the 180 is really heavy compared to other cars, e.g VW's & Vauxhalls
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:22 am |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 29, 2010
Posts: 3977
Trade Rating: +15
Location: Halifax
|
|
Nothing wrong with a bit of weight to the steering it gives more feel.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:23 am |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 26, 2011
Posts: 2977
Trade Rating: +34
Location: Nuneaton
|
|
| Rob2859 wrote: |
| Nothing wrong with a bit of weight to the steering it gives more feel. |
I agree
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:25 am |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 2949
Trade Rating: +6
Location: Athens, Greece
|
|
PS fluid ok?
| | |
|
|
|
|
 | |  |
| 1.4i, 2001, 3-door, China Blue
Repair safely - Drive safely | |
 | |  |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:35 am |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 3978
Trade Rating: +8
Location: Leeds / West Midlands
|
|
206 power steering is generally heavier than most other cars i've driven... but i like it, same reason i like my hard suspension, more feeling when you drive! 
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:44 am |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 7209
Trade Rating: +14
Location: Stevenage
|
|
| karimali831 wrote: |
So I'm insured on a Golf GTI now and couldn't believe the difference in how heavier the steering feels on a Peugeot 206. Turning sharp bends and a turn in the round is much hassle and not very easy... is this with all peugeot 206s' ?
Thanks |
Dont under stand your question here?
Are you saying the 206 has heavy steering or the Golf? If the Golf how old is it does? Does its have power steering?
The 206 has a nice feedback on the steering I feel but I wouldnt say it was heavy at all. If yours is have you checked you tyre pressures, power steering fluid? If these are low or incorrect they will effect the feeling of the steering.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:45 am |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 10151
Trade Rating: +12
|
|
it's heavy compare to most new car and jap car anyway.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:52 am |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 13, 2011
Posts: 703
Trade Rating: +3
Location: England
|
|
Well I doubt it's the tyres as I had recent hydraulic inflation on all 4.
I am sure my steering is heavier than it should be.. could anything else contribute to this apart from the power steering fluid and tyres? I'll get this checked.
Thanks for your replies.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:56 am |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 7209
Trade Rating: +14
Location: Stevenage
|
|
| Mikey2uk wrote: |
| karimali831 wrote: |
So I'm insured on a Golf GTI now and couldn't believe the difference in how heavier the steering feels on a Peugeot 206. Turning sharp bends and a turn in the round is much hassle and not very easy... is this with all peugeot 206s' ?
Thanks |
Dont under stand your question here?
Are you saying the 206 has heavy steering or the Golf? If the Golf how old is it does? Does its have power steering?
The 206 has a nice feedback on the steering I feel but I wouldnt say it was heavy at all. If yours is have you checked you tyre pressures, power steering fluid? If these are low or incorrect they will effect the feeling of the steering. |
Still really havent answered the question?
Are you talking about the Golf or the 206 these details would help
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 12:07 pm |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 13, 2011
Posts: 703
Trade Rating: +3
Location: England
|
|
Sorry mate!
I am talking about the 206 that has heavy steering.
Thanks...
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 12:11 pm |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 3085
Trade Rating: +12
Location: Essex
|
|
Fit the Astra power steering pump....and the 205 reservoir.... cures the problem if you need fast steering
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:55 pm |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 13, 2011
Posts: 703
Trade Rating: +3
Location: England
|
|
I have left it for a bit but feels like the problem is getting worse, I'm more unable to do parallel parking smoothly and it is a greater hassle now turning with one hand. I want to try avoid getting new pump (unless it's the only way), how can I check the power steering fluid and how is it topped up?
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:08 pm |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 12, 2010
Posts: 1912
Trade Rating: +4
Location: Manchester
|
|
if you need more than one hand to turn the wheel there's definitely wrong lol
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:18 pm |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 13, 2011
Posts: 703
Trade Rating: +3
Location: England
|
|
Yes I need two hands to turn especially after 45 degrees, more heavier.
Another visit to the garage it is then...
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Membership:
Latest: 
New Today: 0
New Yesterday: 0
Overall: 17128
Online Now [240]:
Visitors: 239
Members: 0
Staff Online Now:
Page Views:
General
Forums Home
Forum FAQ
Search
