Test drive in 2000 A6

[Bob Rossato]

> Anyhow, I tested a 2000 A6 automatic yesterday (54k miles) and was AMAZED
> to discover the numb and effortless steering.....very light......almost
> zero resistance at all speeds. I could have been steering with one finger
> at 65mph on the freeway....., like operating an optical mouse.  I didn't
> like it at all.

That's due to the Servotronic assist on the steering.  Been pretty much
standard on US cars since '92.  Fortunately you can disable it by removing a
relay.  Depending on how accessible it is on the C5 chassis A6 (on my '95 C4
it is in the under hood relay box) you could go test drive it again with the
relay removed and see if you like it.

Bob