Hard to turn

craig53 · 03-23-2008, 09:11 AM

We recently purchased a 2008 Ridgeline. My wife is a small person and she complains that it is difficult for her to turn the steering wheel especially when at a stop or very slow speed.
Anything that can be done to make it a little easier for the wife?

shovelhd · 03-23-2008, 09:14 AM

Trade it for a Honda Fit.

Buy her a membership at Bally's and some time with Igor

Seriously, it may be that her driving position is not optimal. Have her play with the power seat and steering wheel tilt until she's more on top of the wheel. This should increase the leverage.

I've found the Ridgeline steering effort to be just right for me, and I'm no Igor.

jMoMo · 03-23-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig53

We recently purchased a 2008 Ridgeline. My wife is a small person and she complains that it is difficult for her to turn the steering wheel especially when at a stop or very slow speed.
Anything that can be done to make it a little easier for the wife?

I agree that the steering is a bit tough to turn on the Ridgeline. However, there is probably nothing that can be done about it.

breakfastchef · 03-23-2008, 05:56 PM

It is always easier to turn a vehicle while it is in motion. Make sure whe is not trying to turn the whiil with the truck at a dead stop.

ChrisM · 03-23-2008, 05:58 PM

It's kinda wierd this topic came up today. I was just thinking about how easy it is to turn my Ridgeline. I can turn it from lock to lock while sitting still with one finger. (Really) Maybe there is something wrong with your truck.

mugen1 · 03-23-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisM

It's kinda wierd this topic came up today. I was just thinking about how easy it is to turn my Ridgeline. I can turn it from lock to lock while sitting still with one finger. (Really) Maybe there is something wrong with your truck.

There must be something wrong with the steering, because the steering on my RL is quite easy. Not as easy as my wife's MPV, though.

I like the way the RL steers as it is just right. Too easy is not a good thing. My daily driver is an 84 Accord and it has no power steering - good workout.

I suggest the OP go back to the dealer with his wife and try another RL to compare with.

ToyTruck · 03-23-2008, 06:48 PM

Add air -- try 34 pounds.

xridgelinex · 03-23-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig53

We recently purchased a 2008 Ridgeline. My wife is a small person and she complains that it is difficult for her to turn the steering wheel especially when at a stop or very slow speed.
Anything that can be done to make it a little easier for the wife?

Welcome to the ROC... Maybe some weights for exercise... My wife is also dainty but doesn't have this problem... Check the tire pressure and maybe adjust the steering wheel height to a lower position...

djeaux · 03-23-2008, 07:39 PM

What vehicle is your wife accustomed to driving? The Ridgeline steers pretty easy for a truck, but it does have a better "feel" than some domestic pickups which have really "loose" power steering.

If she's used to driving a smaller car, the truck will feel harder at first. (My wife's Odyssey mini-van has about the same steering firmness as the Ridgeline...)

03-23-2008, 09:11 AM	#1
craig53 ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Hard to turn We recently purchased a 2008 Ridgeline. My wife is a small person and she complains that it is difficult for her to turn the steering wheel especially when at a stop or very slow speed. Anything that can be done to make it a little easier for the wife?

03-23-2008, 09:14 AM	#2
shovelhd ROC Rank: Comma Club HOF 10,000+ 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western MA Posts: 10,403	Re: Hard to turn Trade it for a Honda Fit. Buy her a membership at Bally's and some time with Igor Seriously, it may be that her driving position is not optimal. Have her play with the power seat and steering wheel tilt until she's more on top of the wheel. This should increase the leverage. I've found the Ridgeline steering effort to be just right for me, and I'm no Igor. __________________ Shovelhd media installation thread Kenwood DDX8019Garmin KNA-G510 Nav 2009 MapsKCA-BT200 BluetoothKTC-HR100 HD Radio TunerKTC-V500N TV Tuner (RIP)KCA-iP200 iPod AdapterSIR-KEN1 Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner with Lifetime SubscriptionWebb OEM XM Antenna ConversionPPI DCX-730 DSPEclipse XA4000 Mains AmpRockford-Fosgate T1500bd Sub AmpRainbow SLC 265 Front ComponentsRainbow 165 SL Rear Coaxials(2) Diamond Audio D610D4 Subs in Custom Subthump BoxKP Technologies Rollup Modules

03-23-2008, 05:56 PM	#4
breakfastchef ROC Rank: Junior 2007 RTL Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 355	Re: Hard to turn It is always easier to turn a vehicle while it is in motion. Make sure whe is not trying to turn the whiil with the truck at a dead stop.

03-23-2008, 05:58 PM	#5
ChrisM Moderator 2006 RTL Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 5,656	Re: Hard to turn It's kinda wierd this topic came up today. I was just thinking about how easy it is to turn my Ridgeline. I can turn it from lock to lock while sitting still with one finger. (Really) Maybe there is something wrong with your truck. __________________ 2006 RTL w/o Navi & 2007 RTX http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/

03-23-2008, 06:48 PM	#7
ToyTruck ROC Rank: Senior 2007 *Not a Ridgeline owner Aberdeen Green Metallic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South of Nashville TN Posts: 990	Re: Hard to turn Add air -- try 34 pounds.

03-23-2008, 07:39 PM	#9
djeaux ROC Rank: 4k Comma Club 2007 RTX White / Beige Join Date: May 2006 Location: Upper Margaritaville Posts: 4,277	Re: Hard to turn What vehicle is your wife accustomed to driving? The Ridgeline steers pretty easy for a truck, but it does have a better "feel" than some domestic pickups which have really "loose" power steering. If she's used to driving a smaller car, the truck will feel harder at first. (My wife's Odyssey mini-van has about the same steering firmness as the Ridgeline...) __________________ Mods: Out of room. See my web page! Meets: Abita Springs Regional 2006, Mobile Mini 2006, Crusin' the Coast Mini 2008, Southeast Nationals 2009, Abita Springs II 2009, Cruisin' the Coast II 2009, Memphis 2010, Cruisin' the Coast III 2010 Just Another Honda Ho: '86 Accord, '90 Accord, '93 Accord, '96 Odyssey, '97 Odyssey, '99 Accord, '01 Odyssey, '03 Accord Coupé, '05 Odyssey, '06 Accord Coupé, '07 RTX, '09 Pilot EX-L RES, '10 Pilot EX-L

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