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Why does the steering feel so much heavier?
I recently traded my 73.5T for another CIS car, an 83SC...
Themost shocking thing is the weight of the steering on the SC compared to the T. Why is that ?
Bear in mind: same situation all around, new shocks, new alignment, same steering wheel on both cars (a Momo race), practically the same tire size (195 vs 205) - so why does the SC feel so much heavier to steer ?
Just curious ! I know the car itself is heavier but suspected the weight was mostly interior and engine, the nose part looks very similar in terms heavy stuff, could it be all it is ? Impact bumpers ? I though that on 2 cars w/o power steering, on similar tires, it should feel close ! The SC feels twice as heavy to steer ! Twice as solid too, mind you !
Engine wise, I really liked the 2.4 T with shorter gear ratios more in first and second gear - it was a rocket. But once in 3rd, the SC's torque is felt and the car feels more solid over 85 mph !
I think it's the gearing that did it, the Sc feels like it has a way longer 1st gear - maybe too long !
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