Is this ok steering heavier now its lowered?

[vw754]

hi all,lowered my car 25mm on apex springs,fitted 2 new track rod ends and car drove ok,steering was a bit out,took it and had 4 wheel alignment,now car drives perfectly and steering is in the center,perfect!

I have noticed steering has gone heavier than before (since 4 wheel alignment) is this normal? once lowered does it normally go slightly heavier? oh and ive had 18'' genuine s-line wheels.

(if that makes a difference ,originals were 17's)

 

[phille87]

Well, it depends how heavier it has got.

Normally yes it gets a more heavy feeling, but not that it should make you think about it.

I went from 16" to 19" and it feels much heavier but still its not like it prevents me for driving like I did before..

 

[vw754]

oh it doesnt prevent me from driving it,ive noticed it heavier but i was told if anything after alignment it goes lighter,i would like it a bit lighter thats all,its not stupidly heavy but u can tell

 

[hollows wife]

anyone with vag-com /vcds can adjust the sensitivity on the steering making it lighter

i have 19" rims fitted and took the steering sensitivity down from 5 to 2

i can feel the road now

 

[kaz219]

i got 18s and its on 3

vagcom should adjust to how you want it...

 

[hatmeow]

anyone with vag-com /vcds can adjust the sensitivity on the steering making it lighter

i have 19" rims fitted and took the steering sensitivity down from 5 to 2

i can feel the road now

This only works for pre 2007 models. Those made after 07 have a different steering rack and cannot be changed.

I think it really depends on the front / rear ratio of the height difference after the lowering. If the rear is lowered more than the front then the F/R weight bias shifts more to the back and the steering will be lighter and vice versa.

 

[vw754]

mine was set on 8 and ive now set it on 9 and it feels great not too light or too heavy,i can still feel good feedback through the wheel........you guys must have a heavy wheel ......all you guys are 5 and below

 

[markwiggy]

Surely changing from 17 to 18 inch wheels will make a difference to the steering as tyres fitted to the 18's will be lower and wider.

Mark

 

[A4_DTM]

Is it possible to change steering sensitivity on S3 2008 ? It is too light for my taste, I can't feel the road proprertly, also it's so unprecise in corners. Can that be changed somehow ? I have VAG-COM

 

[Scott]

Is it possible to change steering sensitivity on S3 2008 ? It is too light for my taste, I can't feel the road proprertly, also it's so unprecise in corners. Can that be changed somehow ? I have VAG-COM

I don't think so...

 

[paddy]

What presure are you running on your 18" wheels ?. I use F1's and they need 40psi all round. Pressure goes up with the width and profile.

 

[nig63]

Would changing the tyre pressure make a difference to the weight of steering . i am running 43 front at the moment and find the steering to light .

 

[S3GG]

absolutely it does...

 

[vw754]

Im running 31/32 all round. its best to run near the same pressure as stated on the fuel cap.

 

[paddy]

If you have 18 inch wheels mate check your fuel cap again...lol no wonder its heavy, your running on flat tyres..

I run 18" 225/40s and the fuel cap says 2.5-3 BAR. unless you have an S-line i doubt your cap lists 18" but take it from me, 40psi will make all the difference.

 

[vw754]

If you have 18 inch wheels mate check your fuel cap again...lol no wonder its heavy, your running on flat tyres..

I run 18" 225/40s and the fuel cap says 2.5-3 BAR. unless you have an S-line i doubt your cap lists 18" but take it from me, 40psi will make all the difference.

ive entered my car reg and a few others for sale on e-bay this is what i get.........
Put ya reg in the link below and see what you get......heres a reg KP56 UNM
ANYONE GOT A PIC OF THERE FUEL CAP STATING THE PRESSURES ?

http://www.kwik-fit.com/tyre-pressure-search.asp

 

[paddy]

You want me to go out and take a picture !!!!!...............5 mins

 

[paddy]

low speed top fig.
High sped/loaded bottom fig.

Try 40psi and i think it will solve your problem..............and learn to trust people who answer your questions

 

[vw754]

low speed top fig.
High sped/loaded bottom fig.

Try 40psi and i think it will solve your problem..............and learn to trust people who answer your questions

THANKS VERY VERY MUCH.........i went on the kwikfit tyre site they gave me 30 ish so i went off there........thanks very much again. MY CARS A SPORTBACK I GUESS THERE ALL THE SAME ? 5 DOOR/3 DOOR?

 

[paddy]

Given that the SB is probably a little heavier at 38 to 40psi your erring on the right side. My advice would be to keep an eye on the wear over time but i dont think you will have any problems. i expect you fuel consumption to improve a bit as well and it should roll better of the gas.

Let us know if it solves the steering /heavy problem .

 

[vw754]

OK THANKS.......think if i get chance il go to the dealers and check the s-line sb on the forecourt .....make sure this time.

 

[vw754]

Ive set it at 36 psi (front) and 33 psi (rear)
Ive also adjusted the steering settings to 6
They were originally on 8 when on 17" wheels/tyres when i changed to 18" i put it up to 9,now after the correct inflation i found it ok at 6 maybe could try 5 at some point but for now 6 is ok.