Glossary / Suspension

manual steering

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Manual steering means you have to push the wheel yourself; there's no electric or hydraulic help, so it can feel heavier but gives you a direct sense of how the car is handling.

Technical Definition

Manual steering refers to a steering system that uses a mechanical linkage (like a rack and pinion) without power assistance. Drivers feel the full resistance of the road, which can enhance feedback but requires more effort.

Hear It Discussed

"It's the latest manual steering I've ever felt. [2010.2s] It rips."
171 Cunningham Tears, Heavy Breathing, and Box Flares Bring a Trailer Podcast 33:26

"That should have a V12 in it with a six-speed goddamn manual, manual steering and all that or not."
Is The Longbow Speedster The Future Of British Roadsters? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 236 The Carmudgeon Show 00:50