I have an 87' 340GL and i understand like other 300's it has a rubber coupling in the steering column how can we go about eliminating this from the steering? has anyone got any better solutuions than having a solid metal equivlant made?
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Steering vibration damper
Re: Steering vibration damper
Why would you want to? There is no backlash or slop in a new steering damper. If the steering feels vague, there are several other things that can cause it
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
Re: Steering vibration damper
I want as direct steering as possible.
All polybushed up front atm and i dont want any slop up front at all, I might try a new one tho theres only one on ebay atm for a tenner.
Why would you want a chunk of rubber between your steering inputs and the rack?
if only vibration dampening, i dont care about this the car has changed purpose from a cheap runabout to cheap skid mobile.
All polybushed up front atm and i dont want any slop up front at all, I might try a new one tho theres only one on ebay atm for a tenner.
Why would you want a chunk of rubber between your steering inputs and the rack?
if only vibration dampening, i dont care about this the car has changed purpose from a cheap runabout to cheap skid mobile.Re: Steering vibration damper
gsfcarparts.com did them recently, I would hope they still do.
Unless the damper is faulty it will be pretty solid, the problem can be a worn rack (in the middle), make sure the pre-load is adjusted to a good compromise, but if its sticky at the ends and clunky in the middle you will need a re-furb.
Unless the damper is faulty it will be pretty solid, the problem can be a worn rack (in the middle), make sure the pre-load is adjusted to a good compromise, but if its sticky at the ends and clunky in the middle you will need a re-furb.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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Re: Steering vibration damper
iirc they have a thin metal plate inside them. They are there to allow some flex and also a point for colapse under impact. That is a very important fact for competition use where there is a risk of crashing.
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Re: Steering vibration damper
Thanks for the great replies, hadn't considered it as collapasble rack component, good point.
To be fair my rack is fine and the damper is pretty good I just wanted rid as soon as I learned of its exsistance
Are there any other rack options for the 340? its about 4.4 turns lock to lock and I'd like to get that down.
To be fair my rack is fine and the damper is pretty good I just wanted rid as soon as I learned of its exsistance
Are there any other rack options for the 340? its about 4.4 turns lock to lock and I'd like to get that down.