Quicker Steering - '99 FRC
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Racer
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Quicker Steering - '99 FRC
I recently had the opportunity to track my FRC. Just prior to that I installed new track pads, SS lines, fluid, shocks, sway bars, metal end links, and max performance tires + alignment. I found the steering (stock) to be too slow. Is there anything I can do to quicken the ratio?
Racer
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From: West Deptford NJ
I recently had the opportunity to track my FRC. Just prior to that I installed new track pads, SS lines, fluid, shocks, sway bars, metal end links, and max performance tires + alignment. I found the steering (stock) to be too slow. Is there anything I can do to quicken the ratio?
Is your car a Z06 or a BillyBob?
What brand of tires,size and pressure?
What size wheels?
Specs on sway bars?
What brand of brake pads?
What brand of shocks?
What are your alignment specs?
Are you lowered, how much?
All the questions I have asked are must be considered carefully for a usable suspension package.
You can spend some time in the C5 Z06 Forum, a lot of info there. Search Forum members Solofast and Racebum posts to get started.
I to am putting together suspension for next spring at the track. I only know what I have read to date. I have no track expertise. Personally I am upgrading my FE1 suspension to FE4 (springs, sways, stock sway bushings and 04 Z06 shocks), Stock size Z06 wheels and Nitto NT-05 tires (apparently the only stock size tire you can still get for Z06 size wheels for street/ track use). Alignment and lowering by Phoneixville Performance. I'll probably go with Napa solid brake rotors and Hawk HP plus pads with stock brake calipers.
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Melting Slicks
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It looks like the OP already has an upgraded suspension package. It would be good to know the specifics on the components but I believe his question is regarding the steering rack or more specifically, the steering ratio.
I too am curious as to whether there exists a faster ratio steering rack for our cars. I have not yet seen one offered by any vendors or rebuilders. Vendors do offer steering racks with upgraded pumps and other components but none give the option of a faster steering ratio. Anyone have more information to add?
I too am curious as to whether there exists a faster ratio steering rack for our cars. I have not yet seen one offered by any vendors or rebuilders. Vendors do offer steering racks with upgraded pumps and other components but none give the option of a faster steering ratio. Anyone have more information to add?
