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Oct 21, 2008 | 12:58 PM

0Randy@DRM

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Steering rack bushings

I got a email last night about not posting this in C5 Tech. Sorry here was the post.

This isn't a new idea but the first time we are selling them mail order.
These DRM Steering rack bushings will increase steering feel. The solid bushings will increase steering feel and get rid of unwanted slop in the rack. The bushings are made from aluminum and are plated black for a long lasting finish. Like all of our products the idea and design came from racing and they work. $37.95 for a car set.

Randy
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Oct 21, 2008 | 01:28 PM

Wicked Weasel

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St. Jude Donor '05-'08

great inexpensive way to a more responsive steering. I added one last winter and pulling it out of the garage I was amazed.

Oct 21, 2008 | 01:54 PM

Independent1

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St. Jude Donor '08

Looks like something else I will need to add to my shopping list.

Oct 21, 2008 | 02:01 PM

0Doug@MorosoPerformance

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It looks like a good product from a well known company that is a supporting vendor. Why not post it in this forum?

Oct 21, 2008 | 02:04 PM

0Randy@DRM

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Originally Posted by Doug@MorosoPerformance

It looks like a good product from a well known company that is a supporting vendor. Why not post it in this forum?

I thought that we did before. But some haven't gotton the news, so here it is!!!!

Randy

Oct 21, 2008 | 02:30 PM

waddisme

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How hard is it to install?

Oct 21, 2008 | 03:04 PM

0Randy@DRM

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How hard is it to install?

We took care of the 45 angle cut so it works on all racks. So you don't have to do that anymore.

Thanks
Randy

Oct 21, 2008 | 03:11 PM

waddisme

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I am contemplating an underdrive crank pulley. Looks like a good mod for when I do that. Thanks for replying.

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Oct 21, 2008 | 03:18 PM

ltborg

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Any plans to make a Poly or Delrin version? I ask because metal bushings aren't legal in ASP. Thanks

Oct 21, 2008 | 04:30 PM

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0Randy@DRM

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Any plans to make a Poly or Delrin version? I ask because metal bushings aren't legal in ASP. Thanks

Delrin could be done pretty easily. I'll get back to you soon on this.

Randy

Oct 21, 2008 | 07:40 PM

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ltborg

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Delrin could be done pretty easily. I'll get back to you soon on this.

Randy

That would be great. I have been looking for something like this for a while since I no long have access to a machine shop.

Oct 23, 2008 | 11:57 AM

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0Randy@DRM

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I will have 5 sets of Delrin bushings early next week. For the same price +- 2 dollars.

Randy
PS Tell your ASP buddies

Oct 23, 2008 | 12:20 PM

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Wicked Weasel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy@DRM

I will have 5 sets of Delrin bushings early next week. For the same price +- 2 dollars.

Randy
PS Tell your ASP buddies

now that is customer service

Oct 23, 2008 | 03:34 PM

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95BlueBomber

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DRM is great! My father had his car done by them back in 2000 and there work is top notch. Doug and Randy both are a great asset to this forum

Oct 23, 2008 | 03:49 PM

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does this mod ad any unwanted vibration? tks

Rob

Oct 23, 2008 | 06:36 PM

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Z06PSI

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St. Jude Donor '17-'18-'19

PM sent

Oct 23, 2008 | 06:43 PM

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Wicked Weasel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyWarp

does this mod ad any unwanted vibration? tks

Rob

I have not notice any thing different with this mod except for better response in the wheel. That being said better response in the wheel means less play which means if you hit a bump you would feel it more. At least logically that makes sense to me, but as stated it really doesnt feel any different to me.

Oct 23, 2008 | 11:10 PM

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JoeyG

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Randy, you might also consider making some out of Delron/MGW as I lost on of the stock ones one time and made a whole set out of Delron/MGW. The feel is just like you described and they've lasted over 5 years without an issue.

Oct 24, 2008 | 12:09 AM

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Z06_BluByU

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whats the trade-off from going from rubber?!?! why did GM not use alum in the first place?!?!

just wondering what I would be sacrificing for better feel// thanks!