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Variable Ratio Power Steering (Computer Assisted)

If the belt for the pump breaks or the fluid in the reservoir is too low, the power assist may be lost. You will still be able to steer, but you’ll have to really crank on that steering wheel to get it to turn. One side effect of power assist is a diminished sense of [...]

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1937 Cadillac Fleetwood Sedan

When Jim Drummond of River heights bought this 1937 Cadillac Fleetwood Touring Sedan from his friend, the late George Ewing, back in 1990, the car included an amazing amount of history. Originally purchased by Ben Winks of Waterloo, Iowa on November 9, 1936, this beauty sold new for a whopping $2,770.50. Winks died in 1939, [...]

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Steering: Communication between Car and Driver

In a high performance car, the steering must do more than respond with precision; it must also communicate back to the driver the interaction of tire and road. The power-assist steering in the 911 Turbo achieves these objectives with true finesse. One of the key features of the new steering system is its variable-ratio gearing. [...]

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