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March 2005
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Steering in AE86
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Tue, 05 April 2005 13:52
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I took a drive in my mates corona the other day,my first in a non powersteering car. I was quite shocked to find it had limited control and the steering was really imprecise. Around corners at speed it would understeer and oversteer unexpectedly and i never felt quite in control of the car.
im planning to buy a sprinter in the next 6 months, but after driving his car im a little nervous bout no powersteering..
So just wondering if the steering is good in a sprinter, i know it has a lot to do with suspension, but the actual feeling and motion, is it precise?
its unfortuante that none of my mates own sprinters so i cant test it out...but im hoping its a damnsight better than the corona as i realli dont wanna buy a sprinter if i cant control the thing
cheers
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Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: Steering in AE86
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Tue, 05 April 2005 14:04
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Yes, it is!
Old corona = recirculating turd steering = bad, bad news.
Sprinter steering can be pretty good with a few little mods, i.e. some half decent tyres, lots of extra caster (you're not a wimp that winges about it being a bit heavier in the carpark, are you?) and some shorter steering arms go a long way. If you're keener, and more cashed up, you can buy a quick rack kit from Quaife as well.
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October 2004
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Re: Steering in AE86
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Tue, 05 April 2005 21:19
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i'd choose a manual steering over power steering any day.
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: Steering in AE86
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Tue, 05 April 2005 22:03
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| mrshin wrote on Wed, 06 April 2005 00:04 |
If you're keener, and more cashed up, you can buy a quick rack kit from Quaife as well.
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That is if the bloody Quaife racks actually fitted.  Maybe ill finally get some info back from them when i pick up my rack again.
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Location:
Sydney
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March 2005
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Re: Steering in AE86
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Wed, 06 April 2005 11:46
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yeah sweet thats good to hear...nah i dont mind parking with it, it was fine just weird feeling with it being heavy..sprinter still the target then 
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Location:
Brisbane
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February 2003
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Re: Steering in AE86
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Wed, 06 April 2005 12:48
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They have excellent steering feedback, provided the steering components are in good condition. ie not 20years of abuse. 
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February 2003
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Re: Steering in AE86
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Wed, 06 April 2005 13:16
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rack and pinion all the way
manual steer
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