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Originally Posted by keirnna
BTW, none of the "quickners" I have found will work for the STI.
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Pat Olsen, I think it may, but it doesn't say on their site. I guess because of the fly by wire throttle there is some difference with the steering rack. I don't know what it is though.
There is a WRX on island that has a WRX crossmember/ rack and pinion with a STi stearing assembly.
The rev-lab would fit the STi, but it would make it to short of a ratio (I remember a thread on nasioc that mentions the ratio, but I don't recall the specifics). I think this would make a mean track set-up.
*disclaimer* I've been out of the loop for a while. Do a search first on nasioc to verify my claim. I may be talking jibberish, again.
The rev-lab would fit the STi, but it would make it to short of a ratio (I remember a thread on nasioc that mentions the ratio, but I don't recall the specifics). I think this would make a mean track set-up.
*disclaimer* I've been out of the loop for a while. Do a search first on nasioc to verify my claim. I may be talking jibberish, again.
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Our Quicksteer coulmn uses the Howe Qucikner. It's race proven and takes an over 250 ft/lbs of torque before failing! I've had it on my car fro a few months now and it has transformed te car! It's really great!
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im assuming that ^^^250 ft/lbs has nothing to do with engine torque? i have no idea what a howe quickner is so lemme do some research on it...still plan on buying one next month tho. not too sure which one yet.
A Quickner is a modification to your existing rack which will gear it to your preference. The problem is that it's not adjustable and from what I understand, what's available makes the STI racks way to fast. If you're looking for a connection for the WRX, non-sti, let me know. I know of someone in Cali that does standard WRX rack mods to get you to a about a 12.5:1 RATIO.
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Wrx151,
I'm pretty sure I know the answer, but I'd have to ship my WRX rack to Cali and back, right? Ballpark cost?
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yeah good question ^. the crucial is 795 without core exchange 595 with exchange. if your guy can beat that ill be in california in about a month and ill have to take that offer up. and i think in the wrx the ratio is 11:1 or 11.5:1 with the crucial. anybody know if this could/would cause longevity issues with the power steering pump since it will be workin harder?
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The Crucial Quicksteer coulmn price is on the web site. www.crucialracing.com. You've got it exaggerated. Shipping by DHL is very inexpensive.
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im glad that somebody else is interested in this topic. san ive been debating this purchase since before i knew that it was possible. watching formula one left me with something to desire from my car. everybody ive seen post feed back on the quick steer has something very positive to say. its generally accepted that this is the most drastic handling upgrade out there. now that i know nate has been waiting an outrageous 7 months for his revlab rack im leaning more towards this quick steer column. i guess ill just wait to see what 151 says before i pick up the crucial column.
