The benfit of more powerful PAS (140bar?)

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flybmw
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Post Thu Feb 18, 2016 3:22 pm

Once again hello everyone!
Can someone please help me in deciding on PAS pump.
I currently own 110bar pump and the steering is not that smooth and light when turning the wheel while stationary. Before installing the e46 rack the steering was much lighter with e30 PAS rack. I suspect that steering got heavier due to the stock underpowered pump which is 110 bar.

Do you guys think that if I upgrade my pump to 140 bar the steering would become lighter and more nimble?

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Post Thu Feb 18, 2016 3:54 pm

probs down to the rack gearing change
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Post Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:06 am

Problem is at high engine speed it will be overly light
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Post Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:26 am

Get down the gym!!

Or get a Clio :)
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Post Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:42 am

Check tyre pressure
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Post Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:16 pm

Why on earth would you want to turn the wheel whilst stationary?
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Post Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:09 pm

Driver education needed, methinks!
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Post Fri Feb 19, 2016 5:43 pm

Haha lots of advice and sarcasm detected ))
Not when stationary, but when parking or slow maneuvering, etc.
Thanks everybody. I might leave the idea of upgrading my pump.
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Post Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:12 pm

Try creeping forward at a slow speed before turning the wheel
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Post Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:33 pm

Get a powerball,
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