Steering very loose..

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  1. impulse001 New Member

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    I was just wondering if there is a way to tighten out steering? Its very easy to turn the wheel, which I don't like so much.. On the highway, it feels like they wheel is just going to turn on its own, i'm not knocking on power steering.. I just dont want it to work so well, lol
    impulse001, Oct 19, 2009
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  2. 5.0Droptop Neutered Member

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    is the steering sloppy? or just to easy to turn?
    5.0Droptop, Oct 19, 2009
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  3. Shaolin Crane Banned

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    uhm i dont get it, it works too well? you dont like how easy and responsive it is, well then unhook your PS hoses and that should yield what you want
    Shaolin Crane, Oct 19, 2009
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  4. Mustang5L5 Founding Member

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    Mine is the same. From a dead stop you can go lock to lock with your pinky very easily.

    I hate it. I'll be installing an SN95 rack soon to fix that problem
    Mustang5L5, Oct 19, 2009
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    You could dump exactly 1.25 cups of fine play sand into the ps resovour. This is a known fix for fox power steering looseness.
    5.0Droptop, Oct 19, 2009
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  6. impulse001 New Member

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    Lol, thanks for the advice... I can always count on you!

    At least someone knows what I mean! Maybe i'll try that solution as well, thanks..
    impulse001, Oct 19, 2009
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    If you decide to port you heads let me know, I have a easy to follow instructions.
    5.0Droptop, Oct 19, 2009
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    love how light the steering is, but i carve corners so it works for me
    Shaolin Crane, Oct 19, 2009
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    You serious?
    Mustang5L5, Oct 19, 2009
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    You should know better.:D
    5.0Droptop, Oct 20, 2009
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  11. DARCA New Member

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    *Runs back outside to find "Power steering fluid bleeder"... aww Sh^T*
    DARCA, Oct 21, 2009
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    Thats why you should go to teh tech section. :shrug: ;)
    5.0Droptop, Oct 21, 2009
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  13. 1987LXragtop New Member

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    yeah i kind of agree but I like the easy turning. My only issue is that I do have slop n the steering. Really noticed it today at 75 on the PA turnpike. Not good. on my fix it to-do list.
    1987LXragtop, Oct 22, 2009
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  14. RydeOn Licensed to Chill

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    I just upgraded to 03 cobra steering. Cost alot though. Steering is so much nicer and the way it tracks on the highway is perfect!
    RydeOn, Oct 25, 2009
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  15. cenok is family New Member

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    mine's the same way. my buddy's coupe is nice and tight though. would a new rack not fix this?
    cenok is family, Oct 25, 2009
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