416_guy

I've had my 2003 TL-S for a little over 2 weeks now and after driving my friends brand new 2007 Civic last night I just realized how stiff my steering was compared to his brand new 2007 Civic.

Is there anyway in adjusting the stiffness of a steering wheel?

Tom Blasing

First thing I would do is check the tire pressure. If it's too low the steering will be tough. I fill my tires a few pound over what Acura says (35F - 35R). It'll make for a bumpier ride but there's less rolling resistance.

Also, I'm not sure how to check this but this car came with self-adjusting power steering. Meaning that when the car is at slow speeds more power is given by steering pump so less effort is needed from you. At higher speeds it's the exact opposite; it takes more effort to steer. Thsi is so you gently change lanes at 60-70-80mph on the highway. The only other adjust ment I can think of is to center the steering wheel with the tires going forward.

fsttyms1

The speed sensitive unit is part of the trans, not the actual ps pump. If that unit were to fail, the PS would be very very easy to steer.

Have you driven a different TL to see if yours is different than that one?

Papa_Sean

I wanted to know this too. My steering tension is normal for a Type-S but I would honestly rather have less steering resistance at low speeds like the TL-P steering. Is there a way to change this?

Tom Blasing

Try this:

416_guy

Nope this is the only TL I've driven =\

It feels normal for this type of car I guess...but I prefer it to be a little less stiff