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05-14-2005, 09:25 AM
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My PS pump on my 96 used to whine also. I removed some fluid and added some slick 50 power steering formula and now its silent. Just needed lubricating.
05-15-2005, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
SignOfZeta,
The whining may be normal for you... I have heard bonnies 92-99 that were both better and worse than my own... Mine has had a bit of a whining sound forever, and the PS pump is still with me... Might not be anything to worry about..
So How do you like that Magnasteer? I have heard good and bad about the system..
The whining may be normal for you... I have heard bonnies 92-99 that were both better and worse than my own... Mine has had a bit of a whining sound forever, and the PS pump is still with me... Might not be anything to worry about..
So How do you like that Magnasteer? I have heard good and bad about the system..
Personally, I think it rules. It makes another cool option to show off... not bad for a $4000 car.
Actual bragging (more or less): "Oh yeah, it'* got Magnasteer technology. It uses magnets to steer it so it makes it really... um, cool. You'll notice how smooth the ride is, even when I'm making U-turns in a parking lot. It'* the magnets, helping me to not hit these parked cars."
05-15-2005, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SignOfZeta
Originally Posted by jr's3800
SignOfZeta,
The whining may be normal for you... I have heard bonnies 92-99 that were both better and worse than my own... Mine has had a bit of a whining sound forever, and the PS pump is still with me... Might not be anything to worry about..
So How do you like that Magnasteer? I have heard good and bad about the system..
The whining may be normal for you... I have heard bonnies 92-99 that were both better and worse than my own... Mine has had a bit of a whining sound forever, and the PS pump is still with me... Might not be anything to worry about..
So How do you like that Magnasteer? I have heard good and bad about the system..
Personally, I think it rules. It makes another cool option to show off... not bad for a $4000 car.
Actual bragging (more or less): "Oh yeah, it'* got Magnasteer technology. It uses magnets to steer it so it makes it really... um, cool. You'll notice how smooth the ride is, even when I'm making U-turns in a parking lot. It'* the magnets, helping me to not hit these parked cars."
The maganasteer is supposed to be good technology... Some have said bad things others love it... And on the 2000+ I think you can have the dealership go in and change the amount of assist from light to heavy for lots of feel
Wish this was so on the 95....I have actually had to replace the Rack and Pinion in my car due to too much play in the steering... I think the Reman Rack was a buick unit, its wayyyy to light... The old unit had a lot of road feel for all driving situations... I may have to fix that later.... Now thats its been a good while I'm starting to get some of that play back again.... But I have noticed that my strut mount bearings are going bad... I will replace the ball joints while I'm at it too... Might even get the FE2/F41 springs as well...
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05-15-2005, 02:31 PM
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Heh, driving down the highway... [jerks wheel to one side] "OH GOD! THE MAGNETS REVERSED POLARITY! AAAAHHHH! Ha ha, hey I'm only kidding. You can stop clutching your chest and gasping now... man, you're sweaty..."
05-16-2005, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SignOfZeta
Heh, driving down the highway... [jerks wheel to one side] "OH GOD! THE MAGNETS REVERSED POLARITY! AAAAHHHH! Ha ha, hey I'm only kidding. You can stop clutching your chest and gasping now... man, you're sweaty..."
Sounds like something I gotta try.....
05-16-2005, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by SignOfZeta
Heh, driving down the highway... [jerks wheel to one side] "OH GOD! THE MAGNETS REVERSED POLARITY! AAAAHHHH! Ha ha, hey I'm only kidding. You can stop clutching your chest and gasping now... man, you're sweaty..."
Sounds like something I gotta try.....__________________
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05-16-2005, 11:03 AM
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Guys...if you have the self calibrating compass...leave the magnets on the fridge...lol
Is this a real experiment for the club or just a bit of fun?
Is this a real experiment for the club or just a bit of fun?
05-16-2005, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BillBost37
Guys...if you have the self calibrating compass...leave the magnets on the fridge...lol
Is this a real experiment for the club or just a bit of fun?
Is this a real experiment for the club or just a bit of fun?
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05-16-2005, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BillBost37
Guys...if you have the self calibrating compass...leave the magnets on the fridge...lol
Is this a real experiment for the club or just a bit of fun?
Is this a real experiment for the club or just a bit of fun?
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