Quick Ratio Steering Column, Only For Wrx Racks
06-28-2004, 07:40 PM
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Quick Ratio Steering Column, Only For Wrx Racks
Guys, found another alternative to a quick steering rack. Pat, found a site which I have already contacted and struck a group buy. Cost will be about $450 for a quick ratio steering column (Shipped to Hawaii). This will provide WRX's 2 turns lock to lock and can only be used on the WRX rack. So, for STI guys, you can use this option, but would have to use a WRX rack, not the STI rack. It takes about 4 weeks from order date to be completed and shipped. This is a group buy deal. So those of you really intested, please PM me. I will definitely be making this purchase if I decide not to sell my car.
Larry
Larry
06-28-2004, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX151
Guys, found another alternative to a quick steering rack. Pat, found a site which I have already contacted and struck a group buy. Cost will be about $450 for a quick ratio steering column (Shipped to Hawaii). This will provide WRX's 2 turns lock to lock and can only be used on the WRX rack. So, for STI guys, you can use this option, but would have to use a WRX rack, not the STI rack. It takes about 4 weeks from order date to be completed and shipped. This is a group buy deal. So those of you really intested, please PM me. I will definitely be making this purchase if I decide not to sell my car.
Larry
Larry
06-30-2004, 01:02 PM
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07-02-2004, 05:28 PM
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Guys, just talked to the manufacturer and he does not have any stock columns to modify. I plan to pull mine if I do not sell my car and send it in for him to do his stuff. PM me if you want to do it!
Larry AKA WRX151
Larry AKA WRX151
07-02-2004, 09:18 PM
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Aaaahhhhh! Now that I've seen the pictures, I know what they've done. I've seen this topic come up on the NASIOC forums. What they're doing is incorporating a Howe steering reducer into the steering column. You can get the reducer itself from Summit or various circle track racing suppliers for about $150-160. Then you just need some adapters and someone who can weld. 
I'm guessing (based on the fact that the guy on the website you posted appears to be named Erik and drives a red Impreza rally car) that it's this guy: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=472691 .
Pat
I'm guessing (based on the fact that the guy on the website you posted appears to be named Erik and drives a red Impreza rally car) that it's this guy: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=472691 .
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07-04-2004, 12:19 AM
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I'd really have to see/drive one to have any opinion. I don't know how widely used the Howe reducers are in the racing world - it may or may not be up to the rigors of daily driving, potholes, etc etc. And to me, just imaging how it would feel, steering that is 50% quicker seems like a pretty big jump. I dunno, I'd be really interested to try one out.
I know! Why don't you buy one and install it, and I'll let you know what I think!
Pat
I know! Why don't you buy one and install it, and I'll let you know what I think!
Pat
07-04-2004, 01:59 AM
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Pat, I plan to put one in or upgrade my rack. Either way, I'm going to a quicker steering set up eventually. I'll let you know what I think after it's done. I did however drive an EVO, and I loved the quick steering.
07-04-2004, 03:18 PM
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I'd
love a test ride, but don't know if I can live without my rack for the time it would take to modify it. Would also be interested in the durability. I haven't driven an EVO, hell, I haven't driven an STI either.
San
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07-06-2004, 06:55 PM
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Guys, I'm just awaiting availability for my colume. Do any of you want to take advantage of this deal? It's not that difficult to install. I will be doing mine and am happy to help anyone else. Certainly it is a little cheaper to buy the ratio quickener, like Pat mentioned, but I don't have access to a welder and would rather just buy a bolt in replacement than do the fitment and fabrication myself. In addition, it's hell of a lot cheaper and less work than to replace the entire rack. BTW, a core exchange is not worth it as it is only $75 and shipping is not that cheap from Hawaii.
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07-07-2004, 12:56 AM
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"These options will work for all Imprezas 93-04 but not recomened for STI models becouse it would make the steering too fast."
I'm kicking myself in the a$$ right now! I had the opportunity to buy an STi rack for dirt cheap, but I was under the impression that there was no difference between the WRX and STi racks.
I'm interested, but I'm still undecided. I still prefer the other rack, but it doesn't seem like we'll have enough for a group buy.
I'm kicking myself in the a$$ right now! I had the opportunity to buy an STi rack for dirt cheap, but I was under the impression that there was no difference between the WRX and STi racks.
I'm interested, but I'm still undecided. I still prefer the other rack, but it doesn't seem like we'll have enough for a group buy.