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mkiv98
10-03-2008, 04:09 PM
So after putting coilovers on, I notice that there is a ton of slack in my steering (there always has been, it's just more noticeable now). In other words, there's very slow response and I can move the wheel around without moving the car.

What is the best way to correct this problem?

Any help would be appreciated.
kuruptR
10-03-2008, 04:12 PM
Usually starts with changing tires/wheels. Theres a rubber bushing replacement from Circuit sports that will replace it with a full aluminum piece. Getting harder steering rack bushings, from energy or megan.
mkiv98
10-03-2008, 04:24 PM
Usually starts with changing tires/wheels. Theres a rubber bushing replacement from Circuit sports that will replace it with a full aluminum piece. Getting harder steering rack bushings, from energy or megan.
would i need to change the entire steering rack itself?

i want this steering to feel like an s2k
Bushido
10-03-2008, 05:56 PM
Yanack solid steering rack bushings

Circuit Sports solid column bushing

SPL Pro outer tie rod ends

OEM Z33/32 inner's

If you got the money and depending how bad your rack is, replace it with a rebuilt Hicas unit.
chrisa
10-03-2008, 06:17 PM
i have a hicas rack and rack bushing...the bushings stiffen the steering up and the rack makes it more responsive because it has a quicker ratio over stock. still wont feel like an S2K though but a BIG improvement over stock.
SochBAT
10-03-2008, 06:23 PM
^^^ for the Win!

The Hicas rack can be swapped over with nothing else. Add the steering bushing and solid rear suspension and you'll be a snappy king!
cdlong
10-03-2008, 10:28 PM
also, what's your alignment? i noticed big changes in steering feel with different toe settings.

it's never going to feel like an S2K, one's a new $35K sposts car and one is a '90 cheap sports coupe.
SoguRacing
10-04-2008, 12:50 AM
I'm not sure if our racks have them but you might want to adjust the worm gear preload.
junn
10-04-2008, 12:53 AM
i had a similar problem and i got my rack re built.....felt way better!!!....
SoguRacing
10-04-2008, 01:02 AM
i had a similar problem and i got my rack re built.....felt way better!!!....

how much was it to have it rebuilt?
xdumbxguyx
10-05-2008, 03:32 AM
get an alignment it will probably feel better
because of the contact patch on the floor with a more negative camber
and toe
S14DB
10-05-2008, 04:03 AM
Rack Bushings are like foam rubber. Get some Urethane ones and it makes a world of difference.
derek_s13
10-05-2008, 09:34 AM
how much was it to have it rebuilt?

second this. what's the dealioio? i don't feel like rebuilding one myself. pain in the dickhole.
The ROMAN
10-05-2008, 11:51 AM
Also check to make sure the joint on the rack that bolts to your steering column isn't coming loose. Mine started to once and it made the steering feel like what you're saying.
Bigsyke
10-05-2008, 12:23 PM
The steering wheel is directly connected to the tie rods. The bushings keep the rack steady for more stability. Its the ratio which counts.
check your ball joints.
Dousan_PG
10-05-2008, 12:33 PM
get an alignment first
thats your real problem.

go from there.
silnismo
10-05-2008, 12:36 PM
Yanack solid steering rack bushings

Circuit Sports solid column bushing

SPL Pro outer tie rod ends

OEM Z33/32 inner's

If you got the money and depending how bad your rack is, replace it with a rebuilt Hicas unit.

^^your solution
Dousan_PG
10-05-2008, 12:44 PM
yanacks are ok
mine got all loosey goosey after the past 2 years
thinking get new ones..or probably just rubber ones
one side of my yanack is warped and doesnt hold the rack anymore

its aluminum

should have had it made w/ a stronger material, imo
Bigsyke
10-05-2008, 01:10 PM
get an alignment first
thats your real problem.

go from there.


An alignment wont help. If there is play in the steering wheel its either the FLCA ball joints shifting around or the tie rod ends shifting around on the spindle. Everything else is directly connected, unless his tires are sloshing around.
Dousan_PG
10-05-2008, 01:15 PM
An alignment wont help. If there is play in the steering wheel its either the FLCA ball joints shifting around or the tie rod ends shifting around on the spindle. Everything else is directly connected, unless his tires are sloshing around.



no
toe will make your car feel slooppy and handle like shit
if it happend AFTER he did his coilover change over (as it sounds like it is)
and he HASNT gotten an aligmnet yet

get alignment and go from there.


go re-read his post