Does anyone know a way to quicken the steering? Aftermarket steering racks? I thought about re-drilling the steering knuckles to make them in effect shorter, but I don't think I have the courage for that. Has anyone ever done that?
How much faster? I don't know- at some point I'm sure it would be too fast and you couldn't keep the thing on the road. I thought maybe there was some aftermarket rack or easy trick somebody knew about.
I put neogens on here and that's when I got this bright idea. In a series of tight turns, I almost feel like the tires could do more and do it faster if only I could steer faster. Does that sound wierd?
Maybe I could rosin the steering wheel. Or would that put me in a different class?!
less lock to lock distance. its like 900 degrees or something in a street car and 200ishin a race car. so full left lock to full right lock is under 1 rotation. is that what you are talking about?
^^yes. I googled "steering quickeners" and found a number of companies make them and they're not that expensive, but they're all made for chevys. I kind of doubt whether the focus would have room for one of them anyway.
Maybe I'll check out the SVT idea, that sounds simple enough. Thanks everyone!
They're saying 8" overall length- that would be a bear to stuff into a focus without MAJOR mods to the whole steering column. I think these are intended to be used where you're building a car from scratch, and you can lay the steering system out to accomodate it right from the beginning.
I must say though, I really don't see any reason why a car like the focus should need more than 2 turns lock-to-lock. It has 2 2/3 turns, btw.
Well...if its that important to you it wouldn't be that hard to put in, there are a few spots in the column with more than 8" of shaft. Although I think it would be a permanent mod, unless you wanted to swap out the entire column for track days and otherwise.
A 1 1/3 lock to lock column would definitely take a bit of getting used to.
The quickest steering car that I ever drove (didn't own) was an 87 Dodge Lancer ES Turbo, which had a 103" wb like our Foci, and 2 turns lock to lock. Not only insanely quick steering, but the most comfortable and supportive bucket seats of any car I've ever driven. A true American 4 dr sport sedan.
lol i just thought of that. it would be so easy. if i had a welder and some cash i would definatly do this. it looks like it would be really cool.
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