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Stang70Fastback 05-12-2016 06:07 PM

Reducing the steering lock angle?
 
I know this is probably the silliest question anyone has ever asked, but is there a way to reduce the steering lock angle just a tiny bit somehow without an expensive modification? The wheel/tire/suspension setup I have right now just BARELY rubs the inner fender liner at full lock. For the most part I just stay away from full lock, but I'm wondering if there is an easy way to slightly reduce the lock angle just a hair so that I can just do whatever with the steering wheel without rubbing?

I know people with these cars are usually drift kings looking to do the opposite, but just thought I'd ask. And yes I know there are many other ways to solve this problem, but let's just pretend that I really like the way everything is set up and would rather sacrifice 2 feet worth of turning radius than change anything else. There probably isn't a way to do this, but just curious if there happens to be something that can be easily adjusted to achieve this.

Mad_Mike 05-12-2016 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback (Post 2650857)
I know this is probably the silliest question anyone has ever asked, but is there a way to reduce the steering lock angle just a tiny bit somehow without an expensive modification? The wheel/tire/suspension setup I have right now just BARELY rubs the inner fender liner at full lock. For the most part I just stay away from full lock, but I'm wondering if there is an easy way to slightly reduce the lock angle just a hair so that I can just do whatever with the steering wheel without rubbing?

I know people with these cars are usually drift kings looking to do the opposite, but just thought I'd ask. And yes I know there are many other ways to solve this problem, but let's just pretend that I really like the way everything is set up and would rather sacrifice 2 feet worth of turning radius than change anything else. There probably isn't a way to do this, but just curious if there happens to be something that can be easily adjusted to achieve this.

I believe so, you do exactly that for the velox brake air duct kit. Look at the installation guide for ideas: http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/inst...ev.1-Velox.pdf

Stang70Fastback 05-12-2016 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad_Mike (Post 2650874)
I believe so, you do exactly that for the velox brake air duct kit. Look at the installation guide for ideas: http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/inst...ev.1-Velox.pdf

Holy shit, no way. This is exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks!!!

mrk1 05-12-2016 10:03 PM

Not a silly question at all, not uncommon to do on fat tire track cars. No need for full lock and helps preserve fenders and what ever else the tires grab.

Stang70Fastback 05-12-2016 10:20 PM

Velox is sending me some spacers for a small fee :)
Thanks guys! Didn't think it would be this simple, lol.

Stang70Fastback 05-31-2016 12:26 PM

Just following up for anyone who was interested. Here is my blog post with the results:

http://www.seriesblueadventures.com/...gle-adjustment


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