derkahn Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I have been tinkering with my obxt for a while and my most recent mod is the most enjoyable so far. heres what I have. done so far. susp wise; perrin front and rear sways, whiteline alk,steering bushings, megans,white line roll center kit,perrin rear control arms,camber bolts, enkei 's and sticky rubber. I think that's it..? then I talked to the guys here http://www.landefabrication.com/racing.html and after some hemming and hawing I finally went for it and got their steering quickener. does my car "handle better"- probably not can I get and extra 10th of a G in a corner- probably not does my car "feel" 10x better and make driving more fun YES!!! absolutely. car feels -- overused I know- Planted! really it feels way way more stable at all speeds. all I can say is that if you have ever driven and evo8 with a firmer feeling steering rack/wheel whatever, then been disappointed when you got back in your car with the light weight vagueness that we have, then get one of these now. steering is noticeably heavier but that is a really good thing imo. about 2 turns lock to lock now. still effortless to do one handed looking over your back parallel parking no darting or twitchyness on hwy or anywhere. that being said you do have to be aware the first day or so you have it. I can now find the limits of my cars traction with ease AND be able to do something about it if need be. I would recommend this mod to anyone. ill post links to before and after videos soon. oh and as you can see unless you get on your back and look up at the steering column you can't tell its there. discuss:rolleyes: first pic is column pulled second pic column with steering quickener on 3rd and 4th installed and fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01rs25 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 So how long was your car down for? Difficult install? Slammed more than your girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowright82 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Intriguing . . . something I've always been interested in!! $$$ how much ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 prices are here. http://www.landefabrication.com/steering.html I had them do the install (1.5 hours) as they are 20 min from my house , but they told me its pretty easy and straightforward for diy'ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 sounds like the same benefit as LCA bushings (AVO & Perrin PSRS). What's the difference between this mod and the bushings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 In for answers... Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 totally different than just bushings.. this changes the steering ratio. ill quote smarter people than myself here "A steering quickener changes the ratio of the turns between the steering wheel and the steering box. By doing this, an input of one half of a turn on the wheel might be the equivalent of a full turn of the steeringshaft at the box. This speeds up the steering results to the driver.Thus the driver has more ability to respond to a situation in a shorter amount of time." from this site. http://www.stockcarracing.com/techarticles/scrp_0502_quick_steer/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 these guys are also a little more eloquent than I at explaining the awesomeness. http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/suspension-wheels/96822-quick-steering-column.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o313 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Why not just use an LGT steering rack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 I know the lgt rack is faster but it's not that much faster I now am at 2 turns lock to lock ..what's a lgt rack at.?. and the steering is not a light anymore which is nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Glad you are enjoying it Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Did you replace the clockspring oil? -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 no the cuckoo bird wouldn't let me near it...??? what the heck is clockspring oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 no the cuckoo bird wouldn't let me near it...??? what the heck is clockspring oil? PM rao, he'll tell you. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhe Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I have a Q-rack in MY06LGT ... 2 turns of the steering wheel accomplishes lock to lock. Much improved steering feel, smaller turning radius, a great upgrade. Info on the Q-rack: http://www.q-rack.com/WhatIsQRack.html Lloyd M. 2006 GRP LGT 5EAT Sedan [For Sale] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Wow that a lot of money. Intriguing bit of info here and I bet it is a complete change in how the car feels and drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 if I had the cash I would have gone with a Q-rack but the L&E one seems to accomplish pretty much the same thing for 1/3 the cost.. that being said I have never driven a car with a Q rack on it... and yes it COMPLETELY transforms how the car drives, I got into my buddies obxt the other day and it felt like a land yacht compared to how my car feels now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lufusol Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 no darting or twitchyness on hwy or anywhere. Did you have "darting or twitchyness" before and it's gone? Or do you mean to say there was no darting or twitchyness before, and there still isn't? I feel like when I'm going 85+ on the highway my car definitely does some "darting or twitchyness" Especially in strong crosswinds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I want one... I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Did you have "darting or twitchyness" before and it's gone? Or do you mean to say there was no darting or twitchyness before, and there still isn't? I feel like when I'm going 85+ on the highway my car definitely does some "darting or twitchyness" Especially in strong crosswinds. the whole car feels more solid ..."whatever that vague statement is worth" I also have an antilift kit, coilovers, and that whiteline centering kit too, as well as a good alignment...so I am sure all that adds up to a different "feel" but that being said, I have much less darting in high crosswinds too... honestly its the best mod I have done so far (ask me after my 20g is put in) the steering is heavier BUT no so heavy that you can't drive like crazy if you want like here [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1GVVXOC6yg]YouTube- Georgetown Ice Racing: Jonny Coln[/ame] just get it you won't be dissapointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 I want one... I think? yes you want one for sure... this is one mod I can for sure that you won't be dissapointed with , uh if you like driving and you like to turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Well, I am having some power steering issues now... If it ends up being the steering column I'll do it for sure... OT: How's the snow in Colorodo now? My wife and I are planning a Ski vacation for the end of January and tickets to Denver are $89 RT from Boston!!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 my steering rack is leaking into the boots! I just talked to Tior about a q rack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 lufusol, have you gotten your car properly aligned? An ALK and performance alignment and you'll have solid highspeed feel (no twitchiness) even with a strong crosswind. Do that first. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailgatewagon Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 wonder what it would be like with the q-rack and and l&e, probably only good on real tight autox corse but you know you allways wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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