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Old 03-09-2021, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cmac2012 View Post
Pretty wild. It seems sensors could easily identify which wheel is steering into the turn and some servo could do the work that is done while pulling on the column. You would think it would be more precise and well timed than with this method. Such an automated method could even be used to reduce tire wear on passenger vehicles though I could imagine that being not cost effective.
Servos add weight. They've got to be powered and controlled. And those things add weight as well.

Simplify and add lightness.
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