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Old 08-23-2005, 02:15 PM
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My Servotronic relay was accidentally left out by my mechanic the other day and I can't believe how much I love driving my 94 100 CSQ now!! It's nice and tight and feels like I always thought it should have. I always disliked how much over-assist the power steering had.

My question is, can you do any kind of long term damage to anything by permanently removing the Servotronic relay?
Old 08-23-2005, 03:53 PM
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Default No, leave it out.

I think it's pretty commonly done over on the UrS list. I've done it, and never heard any mention of potential damage.
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I have mine disconnected, love it!
Old 08-23-2005, 07:39 PM
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Default it does not make difference. if you want better handling, you need to move front wheels forward.

the fact, that steering wheel is harder to turn on slow speed does not mean, that your have input from the road or that car is better in turns.

I would put it back.
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Have you ever taken your's out?
Old 08-24-2005, 08:36 AM
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Where is this relay located?
Old 08-24-2005, 12:14 PM
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Default ??? I think you mean increase the caster angle.

I've heard that increasing the caster angle does make a big difference, but it's not adjustable on the C4 without buying the $$$ 2-Bennett camber plates (or modifying the stock ones).

Pulling the Servotronic obviously doesn't change the steering geometry, but lots of us think the steering is over-assisted and like the feel better without it.
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J16 on my 94 100CSQ, under the hood in the relay box
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yes, I did. It it make wheel stiffer, but does not add feedback.


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