Reducing the steering lock angle? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Stang70Fastback · 05-12-2016, 06:07 PM

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

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

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Originally Posted by Mad_Mike

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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Stang70Fastback A.K.A. Starlord Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Illinois Posts: 1,842 Thanks: 845 Thanked 2,100 Times in 834 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	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.

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mrk1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Sterling BRZ Ltd Location: New England Posts: 1,702 Thanks: 403 Thanked 1,389 Times in 671 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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. __________________ The Build Thread GT28RS - eBoost2 - 3.91 Final Drive - Supra LSD

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Stang70Fastback A.K.A. Starlord Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Illinois Posts: 1,842 Thanks: 845 Thanked 2,100 Times in 834 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Velox is sending me some spacers for a small fee Thanks guys! Didn't think it would be this simple, lol.

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