Variable-ratio Steering
A variable-ratio steering, is a system that uses different ratios on the rack, in a rack and pinion steering system. At the center of the rack, the space between the teeth are smaller and the space becomes larger as the pinion moves down the rack. In the middle of the rack you'll have a higher ratio and the ratio becomes lower as you turn the steering wheel towards lock. This makes the steering less sensitive, when the steering wheel is close to its center position and makes it harder for the driver to oversteer at high speeds. As you turn the steering wheel towards lock, the wheels begins to react more to your steering input.
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