08 Steering Box
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From: MI
I love the steering on my '08 Vette. I compared the '07 remaining inventory (at a lower price) v. the '08 - the steering is considerably better. I'm coming from a BMW and my two cents is that BMW has nothing on the new '08 steering or otherwise. The '08 Vette is world class.
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I'm coming from a BMW and my two cents is that BMW has nothing on the new '08 steering or otherwise. The '08 Vette is world class.
Thanks for the info!!...in your caste system, where do the '05, '06 and '07 C6's fit in? say...City, State, National class?
Thanks for the info!!...in your caste system, where do the '05, '06 and '07 C6's fit in? say...City, State, National class?
Last edited by siffert; Sep 26, 2007 at 11:08 PM.
Burning Brakes
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I drove an 08 recently, it actually felt a little more boosted and a tad lighter to me under 45 mph but was more precise feeling on center. I would think it would drop in, but will wait for gene to give me the final detials.
$585 is a good price if it's just a swap.
Last edited by torch2000vert; Sep 27, 2007 at 01:02 AM.
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except for the LS3.Any info on T6060 trans?
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I set up an appt to drive an '08 tomorrow afternoon. I'll give you my impressions. I'll probably swap between my 05 and the 08 a few times to get a good feel.
But if it's only $583, that isn't bad, but it's probably well over $1000 in labor.
But if it's only $583, that isn't bad, but it's probably well over $1000 in labor.
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The difference I paid for my 08 vs. my 07 is getting less and less!
I paid $9685 difference and have a bigger engine, better heads, more cam, better intake, gears (2.73 vs. 2.56), exhaust (NPP), wheels(chrome),quicker paddle shifter, this new steering rack and and a few more items all with installallation included.
I paid $9685 difference and have a bigger engine, better heads, more cam, better intake, gears (2.73 vs. 2.56), exhaust (NPP), wheels(chrome),quicker paddle shifter, this new steering rack and and a few more items all with installallation included.
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The difference I paid for my 08 vs. my 07 is getting less and less!
I paid $9685 difference and have a bigger engine, better heads, more cam, better intake, gears (2.73 vs. 2.56), exhaust (NPP), wheels(chrome),quicker paddle shifter, this new steering rack and and a few more items all with installallation included.
I paid $9685 difference and have a bigger engine, better heads, more cam, better intake, gears (2.73 vs. 2.56), exhaust (NPP), wheels(chrome),quicker paddle shifter, this new steering rack and and a few more items all with installallation included.
Burning Brakes
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From: Camp Casey Korea/Austin Tx
I wonder what one would need to do to get the updated programming changes to the magnasteer system?
I read this on Magnasteer...according to this, it should be part of the rack...can Gene confirm this?
"On GM Magnasteer applications, the whole rack must be replaced if the rack or control unit is defective because the Magnasteer unit is part of the rack. Handle with care because the permanent magnets inside the Magnasteer valve assembly and connector are fragile and can be easily damaged."
I read this on Magnasteer...according to this, it should be part of the rack...can Gene confirm this?
"On GM Magnasteer applications, the whole rack must be replaced if the rack or control unit is defective because the Magnasteer unit is part of the rack. Handle with care because the permanent magnets inside the Magnasteer valve assembly and connector are fragile and can be easily damaged."
Gene,
Can you confirm that this swap will work?
I am on the fence with this mod, but want to see it work first.
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From: Makena, Maui & NM
it wont fit
As in OJ's glove? Did you try it yourself?
there is a lot involved and most likely not woth it in the end
So it does fit but not worth it in the end???? I got a quote from my local Vette mechanic of $400-$500 for the swap.
As in OJ's glove? Did you try it yourself?
there is a lot involved and most likely not woth it in the end
So it does fit but not worth it in the end???? I got a quote from my local Vette mechanic of $400-$500 for the swap.
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Le Mans Master
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I was told by a local vette mechanic that the new rack will indeed work and it's not involved with changing. Not something I'd do myself but should be interesting because sooner or later someone will give it try....
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I don't remember well but I think I read somewhere that the steering for the 08's included more than just the rack. The steering column shaft and other parts may be larger too.
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I drove an 08 recently, it actually felt a little more boosted and a tad lighter to me under 45 mph but was more precise feeling on center. I would think it would drop in, but will wait for gene to give me the final detials.
$585 is a good price if it's just a swap.
BJK