Steering too light in our new '12

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Old 10-26-2012, 04:07 PM
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Steering too light in our new '12

Any suggestions? It just doesn't feel as good as my TSX. Performance is great, but I like more heft.
Old 10-26-2012, 05:59 PM
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What year TSX?

If it is a 2004-2008 then it should feel lighter because this TSX is known for heavy (but precise) steering (my sister has one). The new TSX has EPS so it is much lighter.
Old 10-27-2012, 11:10 PM
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The steering of my 04 TSX was great and going from that to my 09 MDX sport was a nice trade. I notice the rebound (softness) and at speed steering in my X with the suspension on comfort setting feels a bit too soft. You are not the first person I have seen on the board commenting on the suspension & steering being too soft on the non sport/advance X.
Old 10-29-2012, 08:57 AM
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Come on, comparing a TSX with a MDX. I don't fine that the sterring is that light but just fine for me.
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There were many complaints that the 2007-2010 steering was too heavy at low speeds. So much so, Acura is paying for an improved power steering pump to increase the assist.
I agree that my12 steering is much more boosted than my 08. It would really be nice if Acura could have figured out how to have variable steering effort. Light at very low speeds (i.e. parking) and progressively heavier at highway speeds.
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Originally Posted by kssod
There were many complaints that the 2007-2010 steering was too heavy at low speeds. So much so, Acura is paying for an improved power steering pump to increase the assist.
I agree that my12 steering is much more boosted than my 08. It would really be nice if Acura could have figured out how to have variable steering effort. Light at very low speeds (i.e. parking) and progressively heavier at highway speeds.
Electric power steering.
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Originally Posted by 04-6mt-atx
The steering of my 04 TSX was great and going from that to my 09 MDX sport was a nice trade. I notice the rebound (softness) and at speed steering in my X with the suspension on comfort setting feels a bit too soft. You are not the first person I have seen on the board commenting on the suspension & steering being too soft on the non sport/advance X.
Most would not compare a TSX to MDX.
I would and did compare MDX Advance to MDX Base and Tech and in short its a whole different suspension drive and steer experience.
Not much you can do to a Base model to make it perform as an Advance other than trade up.
Compare before you leap.
Old 11-03-2012, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by frainc
Come on, comparing a TSX with a MDX. I don't fine that the sterring is that light but just fine for me.
I'm not comparing the entire vehicle. The steering in my TSX feels perfect, but the MDX steering feels like our Volvo did.
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