3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Quicker steering ratio

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-29-06, 03:57 PM
  #1  
Rotary Freak

Thread Starter
 
cruiser's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Slovenia, Europe
Posts: 2,522
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Quicker steering ratio

I havent found anything via search, so i'd like to know if anyome managed to quicken up their FD steering ratio while keeping the power steering ? I am planning on doing autox with my FD next season and a quicker lock-to-lock would come in handy....
Old 10-29-06, 04:05 PM
  #2  
Rotary Enthusiast

 
impactwrench's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Bonita Springs Fl
Posts: 1,224
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
You should'nt have to go lock to lock autocrossing. Spend your money on good brakes
Old 10-29-06, 04:34 PM
  #3  
Rotary Freak

Thread Starter
 
cruiser's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Slovenia, Europe
Posts: 2,522
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts


What I was trying to imply is that having to turn the wheel less from one side to the other for the same wheel movement would be nice.

I already do trackdays, but this year I went to autox with my ITR and won the national championship in stock division today. So I'm thinking to stepping up and drive next season with my FD. And I need to change some stuff to be able to fight it for the top places.

FYI, our autox is much tighter (6feet between pair of cones) and speeds rarely get over 60mph. In the tight stuff, it is sometimes required to go full lock-to-lock to make it through...
Old 10-30-06, 02:48 AM
  #4  
needs more track time

iTrader: (16)
 
gracer7-rx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 9,194
Received 510 Likes on 351 Posts
330mm steering wheel will help a bit. I've tried the Sparco Ring/Mugello. The Momo Cobra R is also very nice in a 350mm D shape. Otherwise, I think you're looking at custom if you wanna go that route. Most people are find on the stock ratio though...
Old 10-30-06, 10:49 AM
  #5  
BMW Tech

 
White94RX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Posts: 845
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The only way you could change the ratio would be a different rack. Good luck finding one that would be a direct fit.

Hmm, or maybe some kind of multiplier coupling between the shaft and rack? Like a planetary to multiply the input speed.
Old 10-30-06, 12:35 PM
  #6  
TANSTAFL

iTrader: (13)
 
alexdimen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Richmond, Va.
Posts: 3,770
Received 123 Likes on 82 Posts
Originally Posted by White94RX
The only way you could change the ratio would be a different rack. Good luck finding one that would be a direct fit.

Hmm, or maybe some kind of multiplier coupling between the shaft and rack? Like a planetary to multiply the input speed.
good luck fitting something like that in the engine bay too haha. i also wouldn't want another link between the steering wheel and the rack either. just another point for failure.
Old 10-30-06, 01:16 PM
  #7  
Lives on the Forum

 
rynberg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: San Lorenzo, California
Posts: 14,716
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Drivers in the US won national SCCA championships for many years with the stock rack....
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stickmantijuana
20B Forum
21
03-22-22 01:00 PM
HalifaxFD
Canadian Forum
126
05-09-16 07:06 PM
RyanFox
New Member RX-7 Technical
7
09-18-15 09:09 PM



Quick Reply: Quicker steering ratio



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:05 PM.