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Old 04-01-2003, 09:45 PM
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i feel like my eg is lagging behind when it comes to quick split second swarves to avoid objects. i have to really jerk my steering wheel to move out of the way quick. what im trying to say is, what can i do to improve the reaction/responsiveness on my ride, to fit the traffic grinder dream. so far on my setup i only got skunk2/tokico blue shocks and suspension techniques sway bars.
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low profile tires?
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tighten up that chassis...every little thing helps
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would low profile tires really help? im tlakin about hte skinny of the skinny, like falken azien's. so far i only have some kumho 712, which are OK, but not the best, im lookin at getting some yokohama avs sport, what you think of them tires?
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lower doesn't neccesarily mean better...depends on the brand and quality and on how much you're willing to spend.
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If you have a motor swap and did not hook up ur powersteering like I, then ur steering is horrid. If thats not the case get stronger arm's so u can turn your wheel faster.
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yeah i do have a swap, but i dont have any power steering (no need), i dont want to change the LCA tho, so i was hoping some stiffening suspension would help.
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driving school?
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Gripper tires, stiffer sidewalls, wider wheels, and alignment adjustments will improve turn-in response.
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itr steering rack.
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take off the front sway bar. leave the rear on only.
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itr steering rack.
i have a 2001 type r steering column with ignition is perfect condition if anyones lookin to buy
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i have a 2001 type r steering column with ignition is perfect condition if anyones lookin to buy


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i have a 2001 type r steering column with ignition is perfect condition if anyones lookin to buy



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itr steering rack.
i have a 2001 type r steering column with ignition is perfect condition if anyones lookin to buy
leave the forums, eat ****, and then die.. that is all n00b
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Easy answer.
0 to 1/8 inch toe OUT in the front.
Done.
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Default Re: how to improve responsiveness on my eg? (F120man)

when i said get stronger arms i ment as in biceps.
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when i said get stronger arms i ment as in biceps.
lmfao.... yup, that's what NO power steering does to ya (flexes forearm like Popeye the sailorman)
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