"Andy" <blueflame1965@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:09OdndWeBLxH2MranZ2dnUVZ8uqdnZ2d@pipex.net:

> Can you tell me what "Drive by Wire" is please, on new honda accord
> 2.2i-CTDi, thanks.
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> Haven't heard of that, cheers.
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the steering is actuated by an electric motor that is controlled by a servo
actuator loop at the wheel. They're trying to eliminate the power steering
pump and reduce load on the engine.

IMO,not a good idea;if something glitches or fails,it WILL kill you.
There's a reason FlyByWire F-16s got the nickname "Yard Dart".

On an F-16,F-15,F/A-18,you gain a lot of maneuverability,something
important for fighter jets,but totally unnecessary for an auto.

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