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Bassman 
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 Topic: Steering Rack UpgradePosted: 12 July 2010 at 9:03pm |
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Hi all, I am researching to see if I can improve my steering ratio, way too many turns for the track or autox. I found this thread and says there is a 16:1 ratio rack, would like to source this, as my luck I may be running the 22:1...lol Thanks...Brian |
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Patrick
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Posted: 12 July 2010 at 10:08pm |
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Brian, the 16:1 ratio rack may be great for the track and/or autocross, but it might be necessary to work out at the gym in order to parallel park with it!
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Romeo
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Posted: 12 July 2010 at 11:05pm |
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Let me know if you find anything, wouldn't mind looking into that myself eventually.
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Posted: 12 July 2010 at 11:09pm |
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Oh gawd, I can only imagine your lane changes on the road down to Arlington with one of those racks!
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Romeo
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Posted: 12 July 2010 at 11:31pm |
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I'd have been in the ditch. Nah, I think that rack would be nice - Brian's right, the stock ratio is far too wide. |
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Capt Fiero
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Posted: 13 July 2010 at 10:35am |
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Hey Brian, there were only 2 racks available for the Fiero, and having driven yours, I can tell you that it is the correct rack for the WS6 Fiero's. The only upgrade I have heard beyond the GT rack is the Corvette Rack, and you would want to talk to the guy on the island for details regrading that swap.
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Patrick
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Posted: 13 July 2010 at 11:48am |
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Brian, I'm not sure who Dave is referring to, but I met a fella from the Island a few weeks ago who's a pretty smart cookie when it comes to Fieros and their suspension etc. Look up Linlor here and send Don an email or PM. He might be able to offer some advice. (Don is the same fella who posted about the Trueleo Intake and Headers being available for sale.)
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Bassman
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Posted: 13 July 2010 at 12:31pm |
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Cool...thanks guys, Dave, I have to find his name, but you are referring to the guys who I have met at autox that is now selling his Northstar right? Cheers...Brian |
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Patrick
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Posted: 13 July 2010 at 12:55pm |
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That guy's name here is Zac88GT. If you contact him, ask him how he enjoyed the Winter Olympics.
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Bassman
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Posted: 13 July 2010 at 12:58pm |
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That's the guy...:)
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Romeo
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Posted: 13 July 2010 at 7:30pm |
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I had heard about the 'Vette rack. Is there any extra work needed to retrofit it to the Fieros?
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Bassman
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Posted: 13 July 2010 at 7:58pm |
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Zac added power steering
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Romeo
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Posted: 14 July 2010 at 12:01am |
Ew. |
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