A Bit Of Help Needed.....
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A Bit Of Help Needed.....
Apologies if this is in the wrong forum, and apologies if this question comes across as "sad or pointless!"
I am going to look at a 1988 gti cabriolet at the weekend, but am worried, believe it or not, by the lack of power steering on it. :?
As someones whos been pampered with power steering on all his other "sports cars", will i notice a great difference, or am i just getting lazy in my old age?? ops:
Thanks in advance, and apologies again if this comes across as weird"
I am going to look at a 1988 gti cabriolet at the weekend, but am worried, believe it or not, by the lack of power steering on it. :?
As someones whos been pampered with power steering on all his other "sports cars", will i notice a great difference, or am i just getting lazy in my old age?? ops:
Thanks in advance, and apologies again if this comes across as weird"
Posted
Settled In
power steering
Hi, will seem heavy at first but like anything you soon get used to it. Dont let it put you off!
Posted
Settling In
I dont find any differrence between the two to be honest.
Posted
Local Hero
You'll get over it in no time mate. It gives the car a wonderful feeling when you're driving, you can feel everything.
Tian 8)
Tian 8)
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Posted
Local Hero
go for it, you dont want power steering interfering when your driving…
you'll only miss it if you try to turn from lock to lock whilst the car isnt moving…
you'll only miss it if you try to turn from lock to lock whilst the car isnt moving…
Posted
Settled In
power steering is for girls !!! get buff without it !
Posted
Settling In
I was the same mate when i got mine earlier this week, but its no biggy. and it real does feel better when you are actually driving. only time i miss it is when im parking, but once you are rolling its fine.
josh
josh
First mk1 and first resto- 1983 golf gti black
Posted
Settled In
iv honestly NEVER owned a car with power steering! 8O
all the company vehicles have it obviously so i still use it a fair bit but like everyone else says, you only feel the difference when parking :wink:
i prefer the driving without it tbh
Greg 8)
all the company vehicles have it obviously so i still use it a fair bit but like everyone else says, you only feel the difference when parking :wink:
i prefer the driving without it tbh
Greg 8)
1981 Golf C 1.1
1982 Golf GTI
1992 Corrado G60
1999 Golf GT TDI
1982 Golf GTI
1992 Corrado G60
1999 Golf GT TDI
Posted
Local Hero
i have to say, i do not like power steering. yes it's nice and easy, but it is also uninvolving.
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Settling In
I think that if mine had power steering I would drive it harder and get myself in the POO! The fact it hasn't makes every round about a hoot…my Bora'ing TDI has it and it makes you lazy..
1988 GTi Cabriolet.....
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Local Hero
power steering is for big heavy cars it filtered down to smaller cars because people started to expect it. the golf weigh's almost nothing if your worried about turning the wheel stick an extra 5 psi in the front tyres for a few weeks till you get used to it. after driving a mk 5 for a few weeks i got back in the golf and realised just how much road feel you lose having a motor turn the wheels for you.
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Settling In
The power steeering will only hinder your driving experience, feel the road, so no to PS
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Local Hero
Normal driving is fine without ps in a mk1, no Popeye arms required, even small ladies manage it! As for parking and 3 point turns etc - just try and keep the wheels rolling, even the smallest amount, whilst turning the wheel if possible (if you try and go from one lock to another whilst completely stationary, you'll notice it a lot more), it helps just that bit more…and it's kinder to the tyres I suspect! But seriously, you don't miss it after 2 minutes driving. I don't even have a 'wow' moment when I jump in a modern car. The mk1 is so small, light and easy to place in a parking space anyway! And like Novocaine mentioned, keep the tyres properly inflated, or a bit extra.
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Local Hero
No need for power steering in any mk1 and as mentioned takes a lot of feel out of the steering. Jesus, thinking about it my grandma never owned a car with power steering and drove till she was 75, everyone's gone soft these days
1981 1600 GTI (coming to a road near you soon…)
1983 1100 C
1983 1100 C
Posted
Old Timer
ensure your topmounts good and you have decent tyres.
if still need it just put a little more air in the tyres while you get used to it. But provided above you should be fine.
if still need it just put a little more air in the tyres while you get used to it. But provided above you should be fine.
1988 1.8 carb Golf Clipper
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