Weak Power Steering Assist Level

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Mar 28, 2019 | 02:55 PM

rds

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Weak Power Steering Assist Level

Hello!

Like many of you I came to Q8 from Q7 which I still got (year 2016). One think that I noticed when switching to Q8 was that steering wheel needs a lot more power to turn around. I even tried to play with individual settings but this do not change nothing.
In Q7 and my S3 when in comfort mode - steering is super light and comfortable - that is what I like in Audis. OK its not like Cadillac (got one and loving it) but you know what I mean

Question is - is Q8 more "sporty focused" and they make steering assist level weaker on purpose?
One more thing could be that on Q7 I have 255 tires (20") and on Q8 285 (22") but it should not make such a difference!
Or maybe tires are so sticky (conti 6) that is making this effect?

Any of you had similar feeling about that or it just only me?

Last edited by rds; Mar 28, 2019 at 03:00 PM.

Mar 28, 2019 | 04:24 PM

GK12345EMAIL

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From: N. Cal

The q8 steering is definitely heavier than the q7, and I like that

I found the q7 steering to be too light/easy, even in dynamic/sport

Mar 28, 2019 | 10:57 PM

jrjunior31

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Do you have the rear-axle steering? I do have it, and I found the Q8 steering felt artificial and too heavy in the Sport setting so changed it to Auto and it feels much better.

Mar 29, 2019 | 01:13 AM

rds

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Yes I have rear-axle steering in Q8. I have it on auto/comfort and for me its still too heavy (compared to Q7), but I guess I need to use to it, which I slowly do.

Indeed Q7 have a light steering even in dynamic mode - but I did like it - its not a performance car, so why it should have?