Steeroids GP
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Melting Slicks
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From: Union Ontario
Steeroids GP
The new Thread! Thumper and I Have cash in hand waiting to buy!!!
**Cost: $985 +$33 shipping**
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Order before end of busniness Nov. 14th and received an additional $40 off
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We need ten orders to make it happen.
I'll start the official list. If you want to be added IM me.
Let me know. With date, if you can't afford now
1) MikeC (Definite)---- almost delivered-- in the country at least
2) Thumper76 (Definite)
3) 81vette (Definite)
4) BBShark (definite)
5) tonyc88 (definite)
6) Steve Straus (definite)
7) Page62 (definite)
[Modified by MikeC, 1:59 PM 11/17/2003]
**Cost: $985 +$33 shipping**
**************************************** **********************
Order before end of busniness Nov. 14th and received an additional $40 off
**************************************** **********************
We need ten orders to make it happen.
I'll start the official list. If you want to be added IM me.
Let me know. With date, if you can't afford now
1) MikeC (Definite)---- almost delivered-- in the country at least
2) Thumper76 (Definite)
3) 81vette (Definite)
4) BBShark (definite)
5) tonyc88 (definite)
6) Steve Straus (definite)
7) Page62 (definite)
[Modified by MikeC, 1:59 PM 11/17/2003]
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Melting Slicks
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From: Union Ontario
Re: Steeroids GP (tonyc88)
The swap is boltin... you will just probably have to buy the BB version.... but I would contact Speed direct and ask them about which unit to buy.
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From: McKinney TX
Re: Steeroids GP (Thumper76)
Speed Direct has made some upgrades to the mounting brackets.
Check out the earlier thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=679619
Check out the earlier thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=679619
Safety Car
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Re: Steeroids GP (MikeC)
Mark me as a definite. My drive home to my new house on a winding road made me realize my steering is extremely scary. Drives like a boat.
I do have one question, since I've been fighting a leaking oil pan recently, I've had to take my linkage apart to remove the pan, will I have to remove the whole rack to get to the oil pan now? I haven't seen any pictures looking straight up at the engine, so it's hard to tell if it sits in front of or below the pan. What's involved in removing the oil pan on a a big block after installing one of these units?
Thanks.
I do have one question, since I've been fighting a leaking oil pan recently, I've had to take my linkage apart to remove the pan, will I have to remove the whole rack to get to the oil pan now? I haven't seen any pictures looking straight up at the engine, so it's hard to tell if it sits in front of or below the pan. What's involved in removing the oil pan on a a big block after installing one of these units?
Thanks.
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Re: Steeroids GP (MikeC)
I'll keep an eye on this thread. If you get hung up at 9 definites, I'll join. I really can't afford right now. I was thinking sometime after the first of the year, but I'll swing it now if you need me to make the GP happen.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Steeroids GP (MikeC)
Did anyone ever come up with a solution for the lack of road feel or extemly light steering feel ? I heard someone suggested adjusting toe to get more feel back into the steering with the steeroids. Thanks.
Moss
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Moss
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Melting Slicks
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From: Union Ontario
Re: Steeroids GP (ScubaJKD)
I would say adjusting toe might help but could cause detrimental effects on tire wear.
For the 13 years I drove my vette, My steering was always lacking feedback... so For me it won't be a change.
Captain.... Maybe we can extend the GP time period into the new year with Speed direct's approval. Maybe a late November to early January order Window? I know the feeling about the $... Just got my bonus and the longer it sits in the bank the more chance I have of spending on something logical(like paying off student loans)
**editted due to atrocious spelling and grammar :U **
[Modified by MikeC, 3:09 PM 11/5/2003]
For the 13 years I drove my vette, My steering was always lacking feedback... so For me it won't be a change.
Captain.... Maybe we can extend the GP time period into the new year with Speed direct's approval. Maybe a late November to early January order Window? I know the feeling about the $... Just got my bonus and the longer it sits in the bank the more chance I have of spending on something logical(like paying off student loans)
**editted due to atrocious spelling and grammar :U **
[Modified by MikeC, 3:09 PM 11/5/2003]
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From: Living in the Hartland
Re: Steeroids GP (MikeC)
Just got my bonus and the longer it sits in the bank the more chance I have of spending on something logical(like paying off student loans)
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From: McKinney TX
Re: Steeroids GP (Steve Straus)
Steve, do a search for the previous group purchase thread from a few months ago. The issue of remaining manual steering was brought up, and it didn't appear to be any big deal per Speed Direct. Don't know about a further discount though...
[Modified by Thumper76, 3:03 PM 11/5/2003]
[Modified by Thumper76, 3:03 PM 11/5/2003]
Burning Brakes
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From: Oregon City , Oregon USA
sounds good if...
Funny. I just emailed them for info before logging on to the forum. Maybe they can just respond here. My questions were 1. what was the rack and pinion unit originally designed for and 2. I read that the system was supposed to clear all aftermarket headers but in the january 2003 issue of Corvette Fever they had an article detailing the installation that required dimpling the headers to make them fit. I don't really want to take a hammer to a brand new $1000 set of headers. If it will fit with no problems count me in as a definate.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Union Ontario
Re: sounds good if... (hermit)
Hermit, Nothing in this life is ever definite. You might have to dimple the headers or shim the rack down or it might bolt in without a problem.
As for what the rack was originally designed for, I'll leave that to Speed direct if they want to answer that question.
Let me know when you figure everything out.
As for what the rack was originally designed for, I'll leave that to Speed direct if they want to answer that question.
Let me know when you figure everything out.