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Zirax · 31-05-2009, 12:59

How are you feeling now Vix? Any better?

I am genuinely curious as well, how are you finding the mx5 Phil?

vix · 31-05-2009, 16:30

Was improving all week, thanks for asking

Something happened yesterday to trigger the chest pain though and I had trouble last night and this morning moving about and getting up :/

Bruises are healing well, they got bigger since the last pic but now are going yellow.

kaiowas · 31-05-2009, 16:38

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Originally Posted by Zirax

I am genuinely curious as well, how are you finding the mx5 Phil?

Compared to the MR2, generally softer. Ride is loads better steering feel is rubbish. I'm sure it's very capable but it's not as involving to drive.

Of course the fantastic weather is making up for that, the roof has barely been on it apart from when parked. Tempted to try a mk1 just to see how much better the feel is.

vix · 21-06-2009, 12:50

Update - the other insurance company has accepted responsibility, so we are just waiting for the cheque.

My claim will take a little longer but I've lost about 3 weeks pay from the day job, and also just lost a year's teaching due to the fact they have had to put another tutor in as I coudn't get there.

Car wise, still not sure, going to have a think when he gets the cheque, and assess our circumstances then.

I'm currently driving the MX5 as the power steering makes it less stressful on my injuries. I do quite like it but I don't think I could live permanently with a modern car.

Zirax · 21-06-2009, 15:31

Good that it is getting sorted. I had a go in a 58 plate Astra and the transit van was the same as this... Essentially the power steering is just crazy on new cars. Normally it will tighten up at speed, however the more modern stuff does not. You turned the wheel and something happened that turned the wheels.

I've had similar experiences in the past but these two shocked me in how apparent it was. There was absolutely no indication through the car of what the grip was like on the road. The lack of feedback I would say is bordering on dangerous. My Focus does numb a fair bit but at least that lets you know way in advance before the front starts sliding and what kind of grip is available on the road.

Personally in the future I will get a "sporty" motorway mile muncher. I'm actually starting to see the use in something like a mondeo ST diesel. Not driven one but hopefully it will give some kind of feedback whilst still being able to sit on the motorway at reasonable mpg. Then keep something like a mk1/equivalent for the weekends.

A Place of Light · 21-06-2009, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirax

Good that it is getting sorted. I had a go in a 58 plate Astra and the transit van was the same as this... Essentially the power steering is just crazy on new cars. Normally it will tighten up at speed, however the more modern stuff does not. You turned the wheel and something happened that turned the wheels.

Cars like the MR2 shouldn't have power steering at all. They certainly don't need it.

vix · 22-06-2009, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Place of Light

Cars like the MR2 shouldn't have power steering at all. They certainly don't need it.

Great for parking though! Just got into a mess outside the house and it really helped. There should be a button to turn it on and off.

A Place of Light · 22-06-2009, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by vix

Great for parking though! Just got into a mess outside the house and it really helped. There should be a button to turn it on and off.

If that could be implemented it would be one of the best "gadgets" ever fitted. I know some of the city cars have a button that injects steroids into the power steering system to make tight manoevuring easy, but if you could switch it off altogether it would be fantastic.

Dr. Z · 22-06-2009, 23:05

Well weighted power steering is, in my opinion at least, absolutely fantastic. I couldn't fault the power steering in my 3 series and that was coming directly from a Mk1 MR2. The 5 is about the same. I could put the front end of the 3 series pretty much exactly where I wanted it. Not as precise as the MR2 by a country mile but I would put almost all of that down to the layout, weight and wheel size over the power steering being present.

IMO, there is no real disadvantage at all to GOOD PAS. Bad PAS has no place in any car though!

NokkonWud · 22-06-2009, 23:09

Never saw this before and I know it's late, but glad you're ok.

31-05-2009, 16:30	#92
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Was improving all week, thanks for asking Something happened yesterday to trigger the chest pain though and I had trouble last night and this morning moving about and getting up :/ Bruises are healing well, they got bigger since the last pic but now are going yellow. __________________

21-06-2009, 12:50	#94
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Update - the other insurance company has accepted responsibility, so we are just waiting for the cheque. My claim will take a little longer but I've lost about 3 weeks pay from the day job, and also just lost a year's teaching due to the fact they have had to put another tutor in as I coudn't get there. Car wise, still not sure, going to have a think when he gets the cheque, and assess our circumstances then. I'm currently driving the MX5 as the power steering makes it less stressful on my injuries. I do quite like it but I don't think I could live permanently with a modern car. __________________

22-06-2009, 23:05	#99
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Well weighted power steering is, in my opinion at least, absolutely fantastic. I couldn't fault the power steering in my 3 series and that was coming directly from a Mk1 MR2. The 5 is about the same. I could put the front end of the 3 series pretty much exactly where I wanted it. Not as precise as the MR2 by a country mile but I would put almost all of that down to the layout, weight and wheel size over the power steering being present. IMO, there is no real disadvantage at all to GOOD PAS. Bad PAS has no place in any car though! __________________

22-06-2009, 23:09	#100
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Never saw this before and I know it's late, but glad you're ok. __________________

31-05-2009, 12:59	#91
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	How are you feeling now Vix? Any better? I am genuinely curious as well, how are you finding the mx5 Phil?

21-06-2009, 15:31	#95
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Good that it is getting sorted. I had a go in a 58 plate Astra and the transit van was the same as this... Essentially the power steering is just crazy on new cars. Normally it will tighten up at speed, however the more modern stuff does not. You turned the wheel and something happened that turned the wheels. I've had similar experiences in the past but these two shocked me in how apparent it was. There was absolutely no indication through the car of what the grip was like on the road. The lack of feedback I would say is bordering on dangerous. My Focus does numb a fair bit but at least that lets you know way in advance before the front starts sliding and what kind of grip is available on the road. Personally in the future I will get a "sporty" motorway mile muncher. I'm actually starting to see the use in something like a mondeo ST diesel. Not driven one but hopefully it will give some kind of feedback whilst still being able to sit on the motorway at reasonable mpg. Then keep something like a mk1/equivalent for the weekends.