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With the '08s out for some time now, has there been any news about the '08 steering rack? Are the parts available? How do the '08 owners like the new steering feel?
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.
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; 09-27-2007 at 01:02 AM.
Ok, I'm working on this with one of my good customers Jim Durhan. The rack is 583.50 + shipping. We'll see what happens. He will probably pull the trigger as he's building himself an 08 replica 1 part at a time
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.
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.
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.
this is the only logical way to do it. dont get caught up on the 580 price tag. there is a lot involved and most likely not woth it in the end
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."
Gene,
Can you confirm that this swap will work?
I am on the fence with this mod, but want to see it work first.
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....
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....
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.
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.
You did a great job on the first evals for the Koni FSD shocks. Can't wait for your impression on the '08 steering transplant if you should decide to go that way.
09-26-2007, 09:24 PM
except for the LS3.
