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Not at all. What you mean is variable power steering, that can kill response if not setup perfectly. Variable ratio steering also means configurable steering r
by t0mas88 5y ago
Not at all. What you mean is variable power steering, that can kill response if not setup perfectly.
Variable ratio steering also means configurable steering ratio. So a very quick turn at parking speed and in reverse while you can select the perfect ratio for handling at higher speeds.
- throwaway0a5e 5y ago>Variable ratio steering also means configurable steering ratio. No, it doesn't if you do it the typical way with a rack or steering gear that has teeth of inconsistent spacing (and some tricky geometry to make that not destroy itself). The teeth are cut how they are cut and there is no changing that without swapping parts.
- t0mas88 5y agoSee here how it's done, even integrated with stability control to counter steer in some situations instead of using the brakes: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_steering https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_steering
- throwaway0a5e 5y agoThere are multiple ways to do variable ratio. Realistically Tesla is going to go with the cheaper "inconsistent gear pitch" design rather than the use electronics to hold ore move some object in your gear system to change the ratio" design. Look at how the design the rest of their car.
- t0mas88 5y agoI have to agree with that :) they loudly claim to be the "best selling luxury sedan" but really make more of a mid range cheap car.