Anyone have any recommendations on what to upgrade to? I have some pretty good slop in the steering, probably about .25-.50" of "dead space" in my wheel, what can I do to firm up the steering?

Steering Rack Bushings? http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=466

Anything else?

If I was to consider upgrading the actual rack itself, what if any brands do you guys recommend?

Thanks for your help!

 

Those MM alum. bushings are exactly what you want. I felt a big difference when I installed those. However, they won't solve the dead space in the wheel, that is going to be a rack/steering shaft issue. Steering shafts are pretty expensive, but MM would have what you want. I would upgrade to a 03/04 Cobra spec rack, they have a different T-bar that is a little bit better than ours. I would start with the bushings and see how you like that and then make a decision on anything else. They go a long way to cure mid-corner wobble, and improve feeling through the steering.

 

I just checked with a guy on Corral and he can get me the Bushings + the Solid steering shaft for $285 shipped.. Is the steering shaft worth it? If I decided to upgrade the rack, it should be transferrable, right?

I just really hate the slop feeling in the wheel, just another one of those little things that drives me nuts.

 

I can't say first hand if the steering shaft is worth the price, I have heard it is if you really want to get rid of sloppy steering. The bushings are well worth the $45 though.

 

Steering shaft, poly rack bushings (unless you have a tubular K, then use aluminum), poly A-arm bushings. Those 3 bits should really firm it up.

 

Yep, I've got a PA K-member now. Got another quote for $275 on the Bushings/Steering shaft, trying to decide if I want to go for it.. lol I've been spending way too much money on this damn car lately, I swear it's an obsession.

 

Is there any reason for me to go with the offset bushings? I do have an aftermarket K-member..

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=467

 

Evan's buildin' him a racin' car! haha.

 

I just like doin' everything right, or at least as much as I can. I don't like doing stuff twice, so if I have to spend a little more time/money to do it right the first time I will!

Finally going to be nice enough the rest of the week for me to actually drive the damn thing. Should be hittin' the dyno Saturday.

 

I know you are an OCD **** **** about your vehicles. Nothin wrong with that.

man its been nice here...I got to ride a motorcycle every day so far this week.

 

Yeah, I am.. So are you. lol

It's been total cloud cover here for the last 4 days and not above 50* with chances of rain every day. Supposed to be nice the rest of the week until Saturday night with another chance of rain.

 

Im over my vehicular OCD. Just today as I was waiting for some paint to dry, I bored out a hole in my rear fender where a rust patch was with a pair of scissors. Got it to be about the size of a 50 cent piece.

 

EVAN: If you have an aftermarket K-member AND you have lowered your ride height AND there's a significant difference in the angles of your tie rods to the ground and the A-arm to the ground at ride height, then yeah, it's a good idea.

 

The steering shaft does have a hefty price tag but it's worth the money. I have one installed and there is zero slop in the steering. IMO its a must if you autoX or road race.