'88 16v parts to an '81

[juliemac57 at hotmail.com (Julie Macfarlane)]

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Julie Macfarlane
1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
"For good health : EAT RICE!"
Amsterdam NY





>From: "Larry" <rocco16@sbcglobal.net>
>Reply-To: Larry <rocco16@sbcglobal.net>
>To: "Calimus" <calimus@techography.net>,"Scirocco-l" 
><scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Re: '88 16v parts to an '81
>Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 18:02:40 -0700
>
>I'm in agreement with these guys (I know; they are now cursed).
>When I first got my 16v, I was used to my son's '81S and did not care for
>the power steering in my new Scirocco.  I even talked to Potterman about
>removing it and what that would entail.
>   After living with PS for several years, I have grown to appreciate it 
>and
>cannot imagine removing it now.  It affords more-than-acceptable road feel
>and the light touch and quick response is a welcome trait.
>Each to his/her own.
>
>Larry
>sandiego16v
>
>
> > I think it really boils down to eprsonal preference.  Having PS in my
> > 88' 16v and having driven a few differen't rocco's with and without it,
> > I like having the PS.  As for road feel, having my car lowered just a
> > bit, I'm able to feel the road very well.  I know when the tires are
> > breaking loose and when they arn't.  What it really comes down to is
> > what you like for whatever reason, and how well in tune you are with the
> > car you are driving at the time.
> >
> > I think those that are use to manual steering will feel a bit remote
> > when they first try the same type of car with power steering.  Keep in
> > mind that every car is a bit different and it takes time to learn all
> > the nuances of each car.  I think only after some solid hours are logged
> > in to a different car, can one truely make that choice for oneself.  But
> > then, thats my opinion and we all know how much those vary from person
> > to person.  Stick with what ya like, but don't be afraid to try
> > something different and give it a fair chance before making up your 
>mind.
> >
> > William
> >
> > Kervin Ridgley wrote:
> >
> > >I drove a 2.0 16v with ps last weekend.  I think it would make very 
>quick
> > >autocross type turns (hand over hand) easier to do and parking while
>talking
> > >on the cell easier too.  there was less road feel, but how much do you
>need
> > >to drive quickly.  For me, I like having less things connected to the
> > >engine.
> > >
> > >Kervin
> > >
> > >
> > >
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