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Old 11-12-2010, 11:22 AM
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Welded Steering rack options?
Sorry I tried searching but couldnt find much. I would really like to put a welded steering rack in my car. I've heard that it improves straight line stability. Does anyone know of someone who has tried this? Thanks in advance.
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duuuuuude, this is a mad tyte mod. I have a few drag race buddies who do this in their cars and it's awesome!

I know this affects street driving a little bit but it's SO worth it.
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well i think it would really help in corning.... jussayin
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Welded door options??

i REALLY liked dukes of hazzard...like...A LOT...
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Well, I detect the sarcasm, but I had never heard of this mod, so I googled:

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=335874

Makes no sense to me with EPS, if it ever makes sense.
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The EPS our 8 uses runs off a map in the ECU. Technically, adjusting that map should enable you to adjust the steering feel.

That being said, I don't know of anyone who is willing to touch it.
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To provide linear assistance?

Seems to me that unplugging the rack achieves the same thing as the mod mentioned on miata.net.
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Pearl, it's gonna hurt your drifting though. I'd stay away.
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I was thinking it would help drifting actually.


In order to countersteer, I'd re-run the linkage to the rear wheels.
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Originally Posted by RIWWP
I was thinking it would help drifting actually.


In order to countersteer, I'd re-run the linkage to the rear wheels.
HMM. i'm starting to get a picture on how this could be awesome.

You'll have to let me know how it goes. I wanna try it if it works out.
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Hmm... I would then have the power and the steering through the same wheels at that point wouldn't I?


I guess I would need to move the drivetrain to power the front wheels. Anyone try mounting the Renesis in the trunk?
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I tried this mod last night and now I can't get out of my driveway. What did I do wrong?
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Have you checked the dwell settings?
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Hmm... I would then have the power and the steering through the same wheels at that point wouldn't I?


I guess I would need to move the drivetrain to power the front wheels. Anyone try mounting the Renesis in the trunk?
seems like it would fit
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
I tried this mod last night and now I can't get out of my driveway. What did I do wrong?
Did you weld the knuckles too? I think it needs to be done as well
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Originally Posted by fuztupnz
Did you weld the knuckles too? I think it needs to be done as well
OK. Hang on....
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Have you checked the dwell settings?
wow...i just 'd
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pearl- you should have searched your own threads noob. you posted this same thread last year on the same day. got the same answers too

https://www.rx8club.com/lounge-4/welded-steering-rack-options-186228/
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Originally Posted by fuztupnz
Did you weld the knuckles too? I think it needs to be done as well
OK. So, I welded the knuckles and, while I was at it, I welded the spindles to the wheels.
So, now I get these awesome tire tracks everywhere I go.
Which, for the moment, is just up and down my driveway 'cuz I still cant turn...
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Originally Posted by zoom44
pearl- you should have searched your own threads noob. you posted this same thread last year on the same day. got the same answers too

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=186228


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!111!!!


WOW.....
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omg zoom!!!
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
OK. So, I welded the knuckles and, while I was at it, I welded the spindles to the wheels.
So, now I get these awesome tire tracks everywhere I go.
Which, for the moment, is just up and down my driveway 'cuz I still cant turn...
you can re-enable the steering through the AccessPORT, you'll have to email Mazdamaniac at freeaptunesforlifey0@mazdamaniaccustomtuning.com He'll hook you up!
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