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03 Feb 2014 16:31 #103200 by jonesyba420
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before i start id like to say im no expert so its always worth waiting for a second third fourth opinion........................(pleanty of EXPERTS on here).

i believe that when replacing the stock radius arm bushes with new STOCK bushes the alignment of the bush in the arm is crucial (i think the bush has slots in it which need to be at certain angles). this may or may not be the same for CC bushes.

jimnybits.co.uk and bits4vits.co.uk are two good suppliers and should be more than happy to give further info if you drop them a email, bits4vits is a member on here so may help here if he sees the thread.

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06 Feb 2014 10:01 #103602 by CY
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Hi guys,

What is the best way to improve the steering of the car?
I mean the feeling of that steady & heavy steering wheel

Is there a special part to be added or the existing factory steering box needs changing? If yes, what sort of price should I expect

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06 Feb 2014 10:19 #103606 by jonesyba420
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are you saying the steering feels light/heavy compared to a road car?

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06 Feb 2014 10:22 #103607 by CY
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hi,

yes quite light compared to ''normal''

there is also a gap when turning the wheel - i mean the steering wheel turns but the wheel doesnt

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06 Feb 2014 10:32 #103608 by jonesyba420
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A steering damper will make it abit heavier than normal I think but you already have one.

the steering set up is old school with a steering box rather than rack and pinion so wont be as precise as a normal newer car, I dont know much about it to be honest but not heard much on here about the steering box going wrong.

Did you get your CC bushes sorted as that might be a factor in lighter than normal steering but not entirely sure.

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06 Feb 2014 10:44 #103610 by CY
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Yes, bushes are changed,
the wobble feeling has been fixed now but as the mechanic told me we must do another two things in order to sort everything out

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06 Feb 2014 10:50 - 06 Feb 2014 10:55 #103612 by jonesyba420
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so the steering now self centers as it should?

what else does your mechanic recon needs doing?

IMO the steering is pretty light anyway and doesnt really give much "feel" and lacks the pin point precision of a modern steering system. you get used to it as with any change from the norm and will eventually be tearing up the backroads hitting every apex like a racing driver (although not at 100mph + :laugh: ).
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