Measured in force per velocity, what is a typical damping coefficient of an automotive steering stabilizer?

Question

Units could be N per m/s or lbf per ft/s, etc.

Answer 1

I added an aftermarket damper to my Beetle (which was made before VW started using dampers) a couple of centuries ago. It had much less damping than a shock (no surprise). I'd estimate that at 1 inch/sec it offered about 1 or 2 lbf resistance. It was enough to remove the shimmy, though. That was a light car without power steering, so I'd guess most current dampers are a good deal stiffer. You might be able to try one out at a parts store.