A place for more technical discussions. Please make sure you post in the correct section on the site, this way it keeps the site tidy AND ensures you get a more relevant answer.

Any way to make the steering quicker?

More
21 Nov 2024 13:05 #258429 by Vandoni
I really love my Jimny, it's an incredible car and a decent driver too, but the steering is just so slow and clunky, I'm starting to race in shifter karts and also have a BMW z3 and the difference is astounding, I understand now that I like quicker steering, no matter how heacy it is. Any way to make the little Jimny's steering faster?
(The box and steering system have been completely repaired, cleaned and filled with new fluids by a competent shop less than 2 years ago)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
21 Nov 2024 14:29 #258430 by 300bhpton
I would think the easiest and quickest option would be to buy a totally different car that has quicker steering....

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
21 Nov 2024 14:32 #258431 by 300bhpton
To add... I'm not saying there isn't a way. But its a bit like asking how can you increase the suspension flex on your Z3 so that you can take it off road.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
21 Nov 2024 15:02 #258433 by fordem
It would require replacement of the steering box, which is probably not that difficult to do once you have located a suitable replacement with "faster" gearing.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
21 Nov 2024 16:48 #258437 by Vandoni
So It isn't possible to modify the stock box or linkage system?
Another idea was to simply reproduce something like my kart's steering on the car, but that would come with some hefty tradeoffs I think.
Does removing the power steering belt cause problems to the other pulleys? By that I mean, do they get "unbalanced"? A friend of mine was doing stuff to his car (not a Zook) and without that belt the crank pulley started acting up.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
21 Nov 2024 17:01 #258438 by Busta
A longer arm on the steering box would do it. I'm not sure how you'd go about getting one though.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Lambert
  • Offline
  • Moderator
  • Moderator
    Registered
  • The quickest Jimny in Harrogate...(that I own)
More
21 Nov 2024 18:36 #258440 by Lambert
The problem with making the steering faster is that it would work against you when you go off road. By that I mean it would tend to spin the steering wheel a lot harder when a tyre catches on a rock or stump or whatever and it would also magnify the torque back into the steering wheel too. This would make it very easy to snap your thumb off when you forget and leave it inside the rim of the steering wheel. That's assuming it doesn't snap your arm. As I remember you have said you are or intended to go rally raiding in your jimny so off road at speed is only going to make the kickback worse. The steering is slow for a good reason.

Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
21 Nov 2024 18:42 #258441 by mlines
Fake it with a smaller steering wheel :)

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
21 Nov 2024 19:20 #258442 by Vandoni
You're not wrong now that I think about it, I might just get a smaller steering wheel and limit myself to that

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
21 Nov 2024 22:14 #258443 by facade
Get a smaller wheel and fit a "spinner knob" to it like on a forklift (or a traction engine...)
Probably illegal to use it on the road though, unless you are disabled.

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there :)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Time to create page: 0.153 seconds
Joomla template by a4joomla
We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Please let us know if you agree to all of these cookies. Accepting the Cookies also accepts the Disclaimers for the website.