F-Body Europe
http://forum.fbodyeurope.org/phpBB3/

Why driving without power steering is a bad idea.
http://forum.fbodyeurope.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=4986		 Page 1 of 2
Author:  JackZ28 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 6:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Why driving without power steering is a bad idea.
I BROKE MY FREAKIN' STEERING WHEEL. HTF???? I should have known it would turn out to be a bad idea sooner or later. What a piece of $hit. :roll:

Image
Author:  Garry [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:00 pm ]
Post subject: 
:shock: OK, I guess you can skip PT for a while :lol:
Author:  JackZ28 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:00 pm ]
Post subject: 
I wish- my boss would pick me up himself.
Author:  Roy [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:12 pm ]
Post subject: 
Damn Jack, Okay that is not cool .
Author:  JackZ28 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:15 pm ]
Post subject: 
No it's not, but I guess GM had PS in mind when they created it. I guess it's also somewhat of a safety thing too, in case my head were to have made contact with it.

Everything's ok though, 'cause I duct taped it. :shock: :D
Author:  nmonty [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:19 pm ]
Post subject: 
Gotta love that duct tape jack. I got some in black if you want it to match your steering wheel. Just think, now you can get one of those cool, sorta-square, ricer like steering wheels. I wish I had one.
Author:  Roy [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:24 pm ]
Post subject: 
Looks like Epoxy might work till you get a replacement.
Author:  RobH [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:29 pm ]
Post subject: 
Holy Fawk man, that is cool....not!


I dont have PS either, and I admit I dont drive it much, but DAYAUM I never would have guessed that would happen
Author:  JackZ28 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:31 pm ]
Post subject: 
Holy chit, me neither Rob.

Nick- I might just take you up on that. I feel like I need to do the whole thing now, cause look: :shock:

Image
Author:  ChrisV6 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:35 pm ]
Post subject: 
Probably it´s really some kind of predetermined breaking point...

The steering wheel in my Beretta didn´t break, instead it broke my sternum... i would have preferred the first option. ;)
Author:  2slow [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:51 pm ]
Post subject: 
That steering wheel should NEVER break. It is a "safety-critical" item and I will get real snotty with GM about the issue. Don't let them fob you off about driving without powersteering or about the age of the car. I repeat: that steering wheel should NEVER break. If need be write a letter to the top man at GM stating that a steering wheel breakage might leave them open to severe liability claims if somebody get to injured and that the should check the whole production batch.

I don't know GM/Lada, but I spent 12 years designing Fords and know that they will first act indifferently until you mention damages!
Author:  JackZ28 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:53 pm ]
Post subject: 
That's what I was saying Chris- it's some kind of safety feature. I would have been thankful had been in your shoes (even thought I would never want to wear them), but since I didn't have an accident, it pisses me off.
Author:  ChrisV6 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:57 pm ]
Post subject: 
Well, you can´t wear them anyway: Size 15 :lol: j/k

How long did you drive without power steering?
Author:  Squirrelina [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:02 pm ]
Post subject: 
Yes but I agree: steering wheel should never break.
What if you were having a serious accident because of the steering wheel broke ???

If you need a quick replacement, I do not know if the 3rd gen will fit, but
I got one extra in the 87 which is for parts.
Author:  JackZ28 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:04 pm ]
Post subject: 
It just might Silke. What color is it? Not that it really matters, but I'm just curious. Could you bring it to work tomorrow?
Author:  ChrisV6 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:11 pm ]
Post subject: 
@2slow: I guess you know what you´re talking about :)

Do you know by accident what forces a steering wheel should be able to take (for example 3 times the expected forces under normal driving conditions etc - don´t know the correct english technical phrase), i´m just curious.
Author:  JackZ28 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:13 pm ]
Post subject: 
Sorry Stef- I completely missed your post. :oops: I will check with them tomorrow.
Author:  Squirrelina [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:14 pm ]
Post subject: 
JackZ28 wrote:
It just might Silke. What color is it? Not that it really matters, but I'm just curious. Could you bring it to work tomorrow?


I believe it is black. And I can not bring it to work, it is still in the 87 which is in Kirchheimbolanden... where Rick lives. I can try to call Rick but I doubt he will take it out tonight in the dark, maybe tomorrow.
Author:  Roy [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:25 pm ]
Post subject: 
Just Like Stef said , It shouldn't break. I don't think that is a safety feature , because youhave that big AZZ air bag ready to hit you in the event of a collision. Now with it broke that would very easily stick into the rib cage . Imagine the carnage that would cause.
Author:  JackZ28 [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:29 pm ]
Post subject: 
That's a scary thought Roy. :shock:

Silke, I understand. I was just wondering if it was out. How can I arrange getting it from you?


I contacted GM via email, so hopefully they'll give me a decent reply within the next few days or so. I basically let them have it, since I'm in Germany and could have been on the 'bahn when this happened. :x
Page 1 of 2 All times are UTC + 1 hour
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/