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Old 01-07-06, 05:04 PM
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I'm coming from a BMW, and I'm wondering if there is a way to make the sc300's steering feel better. By better I mean less boosted, and ability to feel what the front tires are doing more
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wait till the power steering pump goes out. Then it'll feel less boosted .


... good question though. I would like the steering to feel a bit heavier also
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Originally Posted by Silver00Spike
I'm coming from a BMW, and I'm wondering if there is a way to make the sc300's steering feel better. By better I mean less boosted, and ability to feel what the front tires are doing more
Have you changed the power steering fluid lately. The easiest way to get it feeling better, and the pump lasting longer.
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He doesn't have one....... yet. Soon though..

Roffle, you may want to look into re-gearing the steering rack somehow. A steering wheel change would help there also.

Hurry up and get that Sc (and check yor PM)
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My power steering system is halfway shot so I feel everything, and there is very little "power" to my steering system as well.

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is this car hard to drive with NO power steering?
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Originally Posted by Silver00Spike
is this car hard to drive with NO power steering?

I would assume so, its a VERY heavy car, a CRX or RX-7 or something of the sort is not a problem, but this is a 3600lbs+ car.

...? https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=185055

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Originally Posted by Silver00Spike
I'm coming from a BMW, and I'm wondering if there is a way to make the sc300's steering feel better. By better I mean less boosted, and ability to feel what the front tires are doing more
JIC tie rod ends, and some new daizan steering rack,L and UCA , and sway bar bushings along with a moderate drop should do that for you.
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Originally Posted by CantSeeMe
JIC tie rod ends, and some new daizan steering rack,L and UCA , and sway bar bushings along with a moderate drop should do that for you.
where would I find this steering rack? thanks
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I think he means bushings
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Originally Posted by Silver00Spike
is this car hard to drive with NO power steering?
it is not bad. I had a bad PS pump when i bought mine. It isn't a wonderful experience, but it drives fine.
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