The Problem With Electric Power Steering - Hydraulic vs Electric!

Hydraulic Power Steering Isn't Dead Yet - McLaren Explains The Advantages

Hydraulic vs electric power steering! What's the difference, and why are automotive journalists always complaining about electronic steering? And is there actually anything to these complaints? I took some time to speak with the chief engineer of the McLaren 620R and learn all about McLaren's philosophy on steering. We'll talk about the history of power steering, what McLaren believes to be the best steering strategy (for sports cars), and the science of how hydraulic steering systems can genuinely offer better road feedback.

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[EngineeringExplained]

Just hit 3, 000, 000 subscribers!! Big thank you to everyone who has subscribed, watched, and supported this channel over the years! You sure do know how to make a nerdy kid with a whiteboard feel special. Thanks for being curious, for learning about cars with me, and for joining in on the discussion in the comments in an overwhelmingly positive manner. I can't thank you all enough!! 🙏

[cbabbx]

Hey Jason, to reduce some background noise in scenarios when cars don’t have dampening, be quiet for at least 15 seconds while driving. Open your audio track in Audition. Select at minimum 10 seconds of that no taking segment. Capture the noise print from the effects > noise reduction menu. Select your entire track and apply an effect called noise reduction process. Adjust to your liking.

[maheshnaik]

From whiteboard explaining to roaming with clutch plates in Honda S2000 to McLaren 620R, this kids come a long way.

[sujaymaddireddy]

It's great how you explained steering from a driver's perspective to those of us who don't get the opportunity to drive cars like these. I really enjoy your videos, and congrats on 3 million subscribers!

[pepsimies]

"Warm and sunny day to talk about these systems" -Jason 2021

[bigchief]

I love that Jason gets to review and spend the day with cars like this then talks about steering racks. Ultimately I’m watching no matter what but it’s just hilarious.

[aaronp]

I literally just looked up how power steering works yesterday and didn't find anything good. Your timing is perfect!

[CameronAlford]

Always learning something new. This car is wild, cheers on 3M!!!

[justinxwest]

This is why this channel is the bomb. He'll tell you how something works, but then in a separate video like this, he'll tell you WHY IT MATTERS and how different driving systems affect the experience for the layman. Thanks for the context Jason!

[punkly]

i would be so nervous driving something so expensive in that fog. good video!

[lucaseaston]

A huge advantage of direct electric steering is new features like self driving or auto parking. But I guess if you are buying a McLaren, you probably want to do the driving yourself.

[dannykings]

The car got dirty so quickly because you are in LA, I got my car washed, drove it 0.2 miles home to park it in a covered spot, came out 2 hours later and it was covered in dust.

[kiviknuuti]

Gotta appreciate the whiteboard when it makes into this kind of video👌

[vivan]

You're absolutely correct about the additional inertia the motor adds to the system which filters out the higher frequencies. I would be interested to see how Porsche and Ferrari solves this problem with their electric systems. Porsche especially has pioneered EPS and I've heard the their cars still have wonderful feedback. GT3 being a case in point.

[RobbieFitzgerald]

I like how we a speed limit sign come up and suddenly the camera is off the speedometer. Haha. Congrats on the subs man!

[minelast]

He explains all of these details while driving at the same time.
My Wife: Where do you want to eat?
Me While Driving: I can't think right now. I have to maneuver around this other driver.

[judge]

I have manual steering in my 91 MR2 turbo. I don't mind the difficulty parking because it feels WAY better than any powder steering I've tried.

[RM_Tommy]

The best solution for a sporty car? GMA has electric power steering mounted on the column, not the rack. The power steering works only at very low speed, then it completely disengages, so you have no assistance.

[muumuumu]

Like the hydraulic steering on my e92. Driving something with electric power steering feel like a video game, feels good to go back to hydraulic afterwards..nice and heavy with wider tires

[aaronsterling]

Did anyone else get a little nervous seeing him jerk the wheel while next to a guardrail and certain doom?!
I'm impressed that he has taken the time to record at least two separate video segments during what I'm sure was a very limited time in the car. Hopefully there's more of this great car coming.
Btw... congratulations on 3m! I've only been here for a year and am looking forward to many more. Keep up the great work!