How to get better steering response
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How to get better steering response
I used to have a BMW Z4 and loved how direct the steering felt. Where is the best place to start to get a tighter feel to the steering? Tires, alignment, sway bars, chassis bracing, etc? Right now I have a 2007, stock with Michelin Pilot sport tires. Thanks.
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Good start with the tires.
Sway bars, springs, shocks, etc,. will all help. Stiffen things up and body roll and weight transfer will be less, which will lighten the steering.
I autox'd a friend's stock (suspension) 07' this past weekend and the steering felt WAY heavier than my modded 03'. We used the tires I typically use (V710) on his car since my car is down.
Sway bars, springs, shocks, etc,. will all help. Stiffen things up and body roll and weight transfer will be less, which will lighten the steering.
I autox'd a friend's stock (suspension) 07' this past weekend and the steering felt WAY heavier than my modded 03'. We used the tires I typically use (V710) on his car since my car is down.
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From the comments of people that I trust to know what they are talking about and also don't have motive to make things up, bracing is a waste of money on the Z. I may recommend that people spend money on the suspension, but braces isn't where I'd wouldn't spend a dime on the Z.
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From the comments of people that I trust to know what they are talking about and also don't have motive to make things up, bracing is a waste of money on the Z. I may recommend that people spend money on the suspension, but braces isn't where I'd wouldn't spend a dime on the Z.
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From the comments of people that I trust to know what they are talking about and also don't have motive to make things up, bracing is a waste of money on the Z. I may recommend that people spend money on the suspension, but braces isn't where I'd wouldn't spend a dime on the Z.
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suspension wise, sway bars YES!!! Talk to any Z/G owner who put them on and they will all have the same positive thing to say. Big difference over stock...just be prepaired to experience knocking from your rear endlinks and front links too if you put the bars too stiff and eventually lower the car as well.
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suspension wise, sway bars YES!!! Talk to any Z/G owner who put them on and they will all have the same positive thing to say. Big difference over stock...just be prepaired to experience knocking from your rear endlinks and front links too if you put the bars too stiff and eventually lower the car as well.
Good luck to the OP, I'm seeking something similar with my car. I subscribed for more input from members on preferred setups, etc.
iDrive MD: How do you like your tires? I have Michelin PS2's right now but looking for something "better". From what I've read, it sounds like the V12 Evos will do the trick but don't know anybody with them. Do you reccommend these? I would have PMed this, but its also relevant to the thread topic since it has to do with finding a setup to increase response.
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Isn't that what these are? Unless Nissan Motorsports and Nismo are two different things, I thought that's what Nismo stood for though, lol. I honestly don't know if they are or not, sorry if it's a noob thing
http://mynismo.com/products/?id=5229
http://mynismo.com/products/?id=5229
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Hahaha, true that! I'll do my best to get close and hopefully be satisfied.....but can easily talk myself into a Z4 M roadster.
I'm going to get the sways and end links now and start doing some homework on coilovers. That should get me satisfied till I want more. lol
I'm going to get the sways and end links now and start doing some homework on coilovers. That should get me satisfied till I want more. lol
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How about a re-worked steering rack? I know STI owners buy an aftermarket steering rack with better ratios and it gives the go kart steering response.
Not sure how safe/fun that would be on the streets, but if you wanted instant feel and change that would be the way to go. Maybe harder bushings as well.
Here is a link for the steering rack. Maybe you can contact them to your Z:
http://www.fourstarmotorsports.com/P...9/Default.aspx
Not sure how safe/fun that would be on the streets, but if you wanted instant feel and change that would be the way to go. Maybe harder bushings as well.
Here is a link for the steering rack. Maybe you can contact them to your Z:
http://www.fourstarmotorsports.com/P...9/Default.aspx
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