08 STI vs 07 STi steering rack

Suberman · 03-22-2008, 09:17 AM

AFAIK, the 08 STI comes with the same 15:1 steering rack that is equipped in the 06-07 cars?

It doesn't seem so during my test drive. The 08 has about 2.7 turns lock to lock as compared to 2.5 turns lock to lock on the 07.

DrPhyzx · 03-23-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Suberman

AFAIK, the 08 STI comes with the same 15:1 steering rack that is equipped in the 06-07 cars?

It doesn't seem so during my test drive. The 08 has about 2.7 turns lock to lock as compared to 2.5 turns lock to lock on the 07.

Sure... same ratio, different rack. I assume this means the turning circle of the 08 is the same or smaller than before despite the longer wheelbase.

mofoSTI · 03-23-2008, 09:55 AM

I think it turns tighter than my 04 STI. One among other reasons to get the STi over the evo.

Suberman · 03-24-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mofoSTI

I think it turns tighter than my 04 STI. One among other reasons to get the STi over the evo.

how many turns lock to lock did your 04 had?

Suberman · 03-24-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhyzx

Sure... same ratio, different rack. I assume this means the turning circle of the 08 is the same or smaller than before despite the longer wheelbase.

oh, thats something new to me. didn't know its possible, i always thought the quicker the ratio, the less turns lock to lock.

**Kevin** · 03-25-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mofoSTI

I think it turns tighter than my 04 STI. One among other reasons to get the STi over the evo.

If it turns tighter than your 04 STI, can you explain what that would be a reason to get an STI over an EVO? Your rationale is not exactly crystal clear.

jermdeez · 03-25-2008, 04:09 PM

yea thats all preference. The evo seems to be insane, but so is my sti w coilovers blah blah and an agressive allign.

sponaugle · 03-25-2008, 07:19 PM

04 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE431 (2.7 turns lock to lock)
05 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE600 (2.6 turns lock to lock)
06 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE600 (2.6 turns lock to lock)
07 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE600 (2.6 turns lock to lock)
08 STI Steering Rack: 34110FG030 (looking up now)

Jeff

TarmacST1 · 03-25-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

If it turns tighter than your 04 STI, can you explain what that would be a reason to get an STI over an EVO? Your rationale is not exactly crystal clear.

Evo has a FWD based transmission so it tends to understeer a little more under throttle. that is all i know.

Suberman · 03-26-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sponaugle

04 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE431 (2.7 turns lock to lock)
05 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE600 (2.6 turns lock to lock)
06 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE600 (2.6 turns lock to lock)
07 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE600 (2.6 turns lock to lock)
08 STI Steering Rack: 34110FG030 (looking up now)

Jeff

Wow....thanks Jeff.

I ran a searched and found that from 04-08 STIs, all came with 15:1 ratio racks, which means the number of locks to lock doesn't exactly determine the ratio?

Suberman · 04-15-2008, 08:54 AM

Does anyone know if the JDM racks from 07 cars fit the RHD 08s? I'm guessing it should bolt right on, but what about the DCCD's sensors compatibility and stuff?

STigr · 08-19-2008, 02:22 PM

I autoxed an '08 STI last week and it felt the same in regards to steering quickness as the '07-'04.

In my experience a ratio change or just a few 10ths are hard to feel, although I noticed the 13.3:1 to 13.1:1 change in Evo X to IX right away.

...and my '04 STi is 1.8 turns lock-to-lock thanks to a new 11.5:1 q-rack.

03-22-2008, 09:17 AM	#1
Suberman Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 60 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	08 STI vs 07 STi steering rack AFAIK, the 08 STI comes with the same 15:1 steering rack that is equipped in the 06-07 cars? It doesn't seem so during my test drive. The 08 has about 2.7 turns lock to lock as compared to 2.5 turns lock to lock on the 07. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-23-2008, 09:55 AM	#3
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,441 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STI vs 07 STi steering rack I think it turns tighter than my 04 STI. One among other reasons to get the STi over the evo.

03-25-2008, 04:09 PM	#7
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,757 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 08 STI vs 07 STi steering rack yea thats all preference. The evo seems to be insane, but so is my sti w coilovers blah blah and an agressive allign.

03-25-2008, 07:19 PM	#8
sponaugle Junior STI Driver Car: 08STI,02WRX-H6Turbo Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 111 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STI vs 07 STi steering rack 04 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE431 (2.7 turns lock to lock) 05 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE600 (2.6 turns lock to lock) 06 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE600 (2.6 turns lock to lock) 07 STI Steering Rack: 34110FE600 (2.6 turns lock to lock) 08 STI Steering Rack: 34110FG030 (looking up now) Jeff

04-15-2008, 08:54 AM	#11
Suberman Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 60 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STI vs 07 STi steering rack Does anyone know if the JDM racks from 07 cars fit the RHD 08s? I'm guessing it should bolt right on, but what about the DCCD's sensors compatibility and stuff?

08-19-2008, 02:22 PM	#12
STigr Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 STi jpb Fav Mod: all of 'em Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 STI vs 07 STi steering rack I autoxed an '08 STI last week and it felt the same in regards to steering quickness as the '07-'04. In my experience a ratio change or just a few 10ths are hard to feel, although I noticed the 13.3:1 to 13.1:1 change in Evo X to IX right away. ...and my '04 STi is 1.8 turns lock-to-lock thanks to a new 11.5:1 q-rack. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.