Heavier Steering Feel For Your Car!

[@ryanarch7366]

Whole host of mods that I never heard about before you doing them, bro! My road map for my car has drastically changed after seeing all the driver mods! 🙌 Ouuuuuuuuu

[@Smeedia]

All the forgotten mods are always my favorite! They definitely add up to change the whole dynamic of a car! 😍

[@BlazeOn88]

If you do need to disconnect the steering shaft from the steering rack, before you disconnect turn the steering wheel to where it locks. If the steering wheel turns and you don't turn it back the way it was it could cause problems. Steering angle sensor will go batsh!t crazy. If you remove the steering wheel and the shaft moves, the clock spring could break, which runs all your steering wheel controls and airbag. Not a good day. Any way, great simple mod. Definitely adding it to my list.

[@Smeedia]

I've had the clock spring explode on my before, literally the worst thing to happen 🤣

[@dianivanov2286]

Same issue with my corolla 2022. Not sure which ones to buy. Any advice helps

[@montaneermontealto5364]

Is it only applicable to Compact Suburus?

[@romariosmith422]

Do you get a lot flywheel noise from installing the bushings on the brz?

[@Smeedia]

Yes 😂

[@romariosmith422]

@@Smeedia I thought I did something wrong at first. But that transmission whine is glorious tho. Hahaha. Gonna do the rear shift bushing and I have the mtech springs to go in next.

[@Smeedia]

Let me know if you notice a difference with the Mtec springs! Heard good things about them but I'm skeptical about them 😅

[@romariosmith422]

@@SmeediaDefinitely will. Just need a sunny day out hahaha

[@RHD_Civic]

Have yall ever had any subie check engine light pop up then disappears really quick. I feel really disappointed plus it's a 2020 I feel like it should of never had any problems bummer :(

[@Smeedia]

Like it just comes up then disappeared? 🤔

[@Hyunw22]

might be a lemon

[@Berkey1821]

Okay so I had a brz and I recently switched to a 13 sti. I hate how light the steering is compared to the brz. Any suggestions on how to get a heavier/stiffer brz like feel out of the sti which uses the traditional fluid driven rack.

[@Smeedia]

Snag some steering rack bushings and the cusco steering rack brace, that should help to tighten it up a bit 🙏

[@Berkey1821]

@@Smeedia thanks I appreciate the response

[@seesig5319]

@@Smeediaso my 21 STI feels floaty at high speeds specially in the highway, would the parts listed on your reply make my steering feel responsive and not floaty?

[@amoni1959]

looking forward to the video where u pull the manifold. my Subaru shop may close cuz of the pandemic and I will need to install the majority of the mods myself.

[@Smeedia]

I will show you de way 🙌

[@bruceholinight7978]

Nice work good info , you can really change the feel of you're car with steering rack mods , love the RA rack in my bugeye it's like a go cart , two turns to lock ! Keep them coming !

[@Smeedia]

Is the RA raxk any different from the normal 15+ Rack? 👀 And thank you more to come!

[@bruceholinight7978]

@@Smeedia I think you're rack is two and a half lock to lock but I'm not certain , could be faster . The 2015 has a fast rack but I think it's still two and a half or more ! Some of the spec c had one and three quarters lock to lock ! The bugeye comes with a 2 turn to lock rack but mine was damaged ! Q racks were the best but can't get them any more !

[@sebsshenanigans]

"no need for power steerling fluid" my bugeye needing it... but it leaking it all instantly on the ground anyway 😂😂 but well done dropping the nut less than 100 times 😉😉

[@Smeedia]

Lol only dropped my nuts 5 times 😂

[@okthen8445]

Can’t you just use power tools

[@Music-tv3hd]

♥Smeedia

[@Smeedia]

😁😁😁😁

[@rasharddauvergne342]

I personally prefer a lighter steering

[@Smeedia]

Sometimes it's nice, personally I like to have to work for it a little when turning or making corrections. The only thing I dislike about the light feel is when the road starts to lull you around.

[@emptylock]

Do you do this to your sti's also? I'm on my first sti and trying to figure out if this is something I should do

[@Smeedia]

Yessir was one of the first mods I did on my STI 😁

[@liangsitu8986]

@@Smeedia by upgrading the bushing, would it change the alignment?

[@Smeedia]

It ahouldent the bushings size is the same in DIA and thickness

[@liangsitu8986]

@@Smeedia got it, thank you.

[@Mizxraim]

“Winter is over” my part of Washington got snow like 2 weeks ago bro fml😂

[@Smeedia]

Lmao for real 🤣🤣🤣

[@tommanning7337]

Awesome 👍🏻👍🏻

[@cassiejvance7496]

Great video, so glad you cooled down music between you working and us watching.We all love music but I hate having my Bass on full and sitting with my thunb on the mute button every car video I watch lol. 💯👌👌%%. Keep safe everyone 🤘🤘

[@Smeedia]

Haha I've learned over time 😅 no more super loud music

[@cassiejvance7496]

@@Smeedia I think the chanel Throtl could do with your same approach lol. Keep safe Bro. 💯💯💯🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@kennethleblanc9685]

When you gonna do a "Risk it for the biscut" hoodie? I'd buy one.

[@Smeedia]

I can add that one on the store tonight 😅 had I'd drafted up 😁

[@kennethleblanc9685]

Hells yeah. Let me know when and I'll get one ordered tonight. 😀

[@Smeedia]

@@kennethleblanc9685 Annnnnd we've got em! I also ordered one lmao teespring.com/get-risk-it-biscuit?pid=212&cid=5819

[@montaneermontealto5364]

Is it possible to do anything on a Honda Ridgeline? The sport mode is almost OK but the "normal" is extremely numb to the point tha makes me dizzy. Either the mechanical aspect or the software I hope something can be done.

[@future_phonk]

Will just changing the bushings without the lockdown increase steering feel without the increase steering weight?

[@ear3800]

Anyone knows if this Can this be done on a 2021 wrx

[@joestasi8329]

We're a subie fam here too, my wife has a 19 outback limited and I have a 19 wrx limited. Ever do any mods for your lady's car? Lol my wife tells me to stay away.

[@Smeedia]

Lol nothing really she wants to swap the engine to a FA20DIT but no monies to do that 😅

[@sean1679]

Why is this a subie only option?! I've got a 2011 mustang I'd love to do this to..

[@Smeedia]

They have no lock downs or bushings for the steering rack?! I would swing through Whiteland website, they might have some goodies for the mustang. I Google a picture of the rack and looks like there's 1 bushing in it that could be swapped for Stiffer/heavier one , someone out there has to make one 😅

[@carlostorres5135]

I was wondering if they have something like this for Forester SK have not found or if there’s compatibility from another car/year? All I’m finding is steering Dampner from Perrin also was wondering if anything you do on your whips can be done on SK if you could mention that if your aware of the compatibility obviously ... Jus wanna say your epic bro so informative and Sick vibes but my SK shits on your STI I’m getting 32MPG lol I’m just joking around you know that clown on your live Steam today🤣😂😂😂🤪🤙🏾🤙🏾 your STI 🤑🤤🤩

[@Smeedia]

Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that dude came kurta left field lmao I think the lockdown damper is the only thing, you might be able to use bushing inserts from a WRX Steering rack, pretty sure they're the same ones 🤔 for future videos I'll incorperste in some forester comparability also 😁

[@carlostorres5135]

Smeedia Ok sweet sounds good I’ll check on those bushings and guess if it’s the same get that steering rack bracket they have, I’m all about the driver feed back upgrades I drive minimal 60 miles a day and I surf a lot so that can double at timez. I’m looking for a 2020 WRX/STI seat want to swap my drivers seat need more comfort in case you know of anyone tossin that out🤷🏽‍♂️ 👆🏽Same guy at the car meeting always telling you his friends car faster😂😂😂🤦🏽

[@carlosdavis2073]

Are there aftermarket parts to do this on hydraulic steering?

[@Smeedia]

Most companies make some type depending on what the make of the car is 🙏

[@1atinlove]

Awesome vid! Keep it coming...i just subscribed. Im building my FRS/BRZ/86..what ever they call it. Im a subienation for life member. Are you ever going to do a vid on cylinder heads. Ive spent a year working on my suspension and drivetrain. Im moving over, to making power...i look forward to seeing your vid

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support! I need to do a little more suspension mods and chassis bracing then we will be tackling the engine stuff. Doing spark plugs this weekend which km not looking forward to 🙃 trying to juggle building the BRZ and the STI Equally 😅

[@1atinlove]

@@Smeedia sweet! I also have an STI 2004...i cant wait to see all your vids. Have you taken a look at Revo Technica? I used them as an affordable source for braces. Do you have any recommendations on a final drive?

[@crimescene25]

eeeeew !

[@VinSpacker]

Can I use these parts on a FA20 wrx? I can't find bushings / lockdowns online for the wrx

[@Smeedia]

I belive that you can

[@VinSpacker]

@@Smeedia The parts arrived, I can now confirm that these parts are definitely not compatible with the WRX.

[@tjlovesrachel]

Unless I’m missing something.... I really don’t understand how this makes it feel heavier at all

[@Smeedia]

Less side to side play in the steering rack. The stiffer bushing inserts done allow nearly as much play in the bushings. The lock downs also have a recessed chamber that the washer sits in and the set screws further allow it from move. Less play in the steering rack gives a firmer feel in the steering wheel. While it won't be a Massive increase it is definitely noticable

[@tjlovesrachel]

Smeedia interesting...thank you

[@tigerjosephvideo]

Can you do this on other car brands?

[@Smeedia]

Yes, all racks should have some type of bushing I them to help with feel. Swapping tk stuffer bushings should help

[@bryanennis1996]

How to make the steering wheel lighter?

[@Smeedia]

Softer bushings

[@nabaddame5726]

Come on Perrin...make a kit like this for the 2015 plus wrx.

[@Smeedia]

They might fit on the WRX 👀 theyre both electronic racks

[@nabaddame5726]

@@Smeedia the mounting points are different. The 2015 wrx bolts go vertically vs horizontally like in the brz in your video. I wish it was that easy lol.

[@trevsmoove]

No alignment needed after that?

[@Smeedia]

No sir! None of the suspenion geometry was changed permanently

[@zanacku]

we need your level of love for the foresters... this is giving me great ideas for sg6 foz

[@Smeedia]

I've wanted an FXT for so long! If I can find one it will definitely make it onto the channel!

[@zanacku]

@@Smeedia soon we can get the jdm fxt's imported to the states. that'll be some fun

[@calebhardison9280]

How can I do this for a BMW

[@Smeedia]

I would check out to see if they have any bushibg options, I would guess whiteline would would the go to

[@calebhardison9280]

Thanks for the reply, my BMW also lacks some weight and feedback.............looking for options to improve

[@romariosmith422]

Steering shaft? I didnt know I was suppose to that as well. I only did the perrin lockdown. I honestly dont feel much from it.

[@Smeedia]

Sojt need to remove it for just the lockdown 😁 with the bushings and lock down I notice a difference with them on

[@romariosmith422]

@@Smeedia I might need to do the bushings next. Man it is rather tight under there tho. Lol

[@Smeedia]

@@romariosmith422 it's so small under the car, no room to move 😂

[@romariosmith422]

@@Smeedia did you get any squeaking from your steering wheel? Started developing a squeak/creaking sound. Not sure if that a thing with the lockdown.

[@Smeedia]

No squeaking or anything on mine. 🤔

[@severtheties]

first

[@Smeedia]

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