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omgitsmiketuck · 02-24-2016, 04:14 PM

I'm sure its been asked a million times, and I already think I have a pretty good idea of what to do.... But I wanted to get some input on how to make my car feel more... tight (i guess would be the word). I already have lowering springs, but when I'm tracking in a straight line, the car just feels floaty. I was thinking about getting sway bars anyway, so I was thinking about possibly replacing some bushings while I was at it. Not sure exactly what bushings to replace though. My E30 BMW had front control arm bushings and poly sway bar bushings. That was obviously a totally different car, but the steering was very precise and gave really good feedback. Any ideas? Maybe do the cradle inserts and the previously mentioned bushings?

Eddiefuzz · 02-24-2016, 06:03 PM

There is a steering rack bushing. I put one on my car years ago. It's really firm compared to stock, stock is gummy. I forget who makes it, about $20.

Ventmaster · 02-25-2016, 10:17 AM

What- no swaybars yet Mike?

Look at JPSSonline.com/shop and upgrade to a FE4 set-up and get their radius arm insert bushings as well.

It will make you think you're back in your Bimmer!

Apex Motorsports · 02-25-2016, 10:46 AM

Sway bars are a great upgrade on these cars and will help cornering but won't improve steering feedback/response. A steering rack mount bushing, radius rod bushings, and front lower control arm bushings (only $150 for the whole set) is what I would recommend. That sharpens things up a lot and adds a little grip up front.

omgitsmiketuck · 02-25-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

What- no swaybars yet Mike?

Look at JPSSonline.com/shop and upgrade to a FE4 set-up and get their radius arm insert bushings as well.

It will make you think you're back in your Bimmer!

Sways were next on my list (as well as a hurst shifter and d/s rotors) but then a set of BBK long tube's landed in my lap and I couldnt say no. Thanks for the input Apex, I'll definately be looking for that bushing kit soon. How hard of an install is it? I remember when i replaced the LCA bushings on the BMW it was a PITA. Is the steering rack upgrade difficult?

02-24-2016, 04:14 PM	#1
omgitsmiketuck Drives: 2011 LS V6 (M) & 2019 LS I4 (AT) Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 346	Looking to improve steering feedback I'm sure its been asked a million times, and I already think I have a pretty good idea of what to do.... But I wanted to get some input on how to make my car feel more... tight (i guess would be the word). I already have lowering springs, but when I'm tracking in a straight line, the car just feels floaty. I was thinking about getting sway bars anyway, so I was thinking about possibly replacing some bushings while I was at it. Not sure exactly what bushings to replace though. My E30 BMW had front control arm bushings and poly sway bar bushings. That was obviously a totally different car, but the steering was very precise and gave really good feedback. Any ideas? Maybe do the cradle inserts and the previously mentioned bushings? __________________ 2011 Camaro LS (MT) - Vitesse Throttle Controller / Flowmaster 40 Mufflers / CAI Intake / Apex scoop and washer relocate / Epic Engineering Catch Can / SS Stoptech Brake lines / BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs / IPF tune /Magnaflow X-Pipe / 25mm Mace intake spacer / BBK Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats (Current) 2019 Camaro LS I4 - Vitesse Throttle Controller / Mishimoto intake boot and charge pipes / K&N panel / BMR Sway Bars / GFB DV+ / ZZP Larger Throttle Body

02-24-2016, 06:03 PM	#2
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	There is a steering rack bushing. I put one on my car years ago. It's really firm compared to stock, stock is gummy. I forget who makes it, about $20.

02-25-2016, 10:17 AM	#3
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,016	What- no swaybars yet Mike? Look at JPSSonline.com/shop and upgrade to a FE4 set-up and get their radius arm insert bushings as well. It will make you think you're back in your Bimmer!

02-25-2016, 10:46 AM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Sway bars are a great upgrade on these cars and will help cornering but won't improve steering feedback/response. A steering rack mount bushing, radius rod bushings, and front lower control arm bushings (only $150 for the whole set) is what I would recommend. That sharpens things up a lot and adds a little grip up front.