Re: Front subframe design - suspension/steering experts please provide input
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Originally Posted by J-Ville VR-4
2)I'd like to consider a rack that has has a much better ratio (I think thats the correct term). In other words, a rack that requires fewer rotations of the steering wheel to get from lock to lock.
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My thoughts exactly!
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Originally Posted by J-Ville VR-4
3)This probably is the least practical option for me since its really straying away from the original design of the car, but I'll at least look into it, it might be more do-able than I think: Adapting an electric rack or a hydraulic/electric rack from an MR2/S2000, etc. It would be nice to delete the power steering pump and beltline altogether, but I dont know if the electric rack is up to the task of the extra weight and wider tires, or it might require some extra sensors in the steering wheel or input from the ecu, or is might just be simply crazy expensive.
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The research would take time... 
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Originally Posted by J-ville vr-4
4)Are there any aftermarket steering racks out there that would be suitable? I've never looked into this subject really.
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I havn't looked into it either.. 
those pieces are nice! how much?
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