Modded steering shaft.

[rbpowered280z]

like challenger said, it helps absorb some of the vibrations and reduce the amount of feedback into the steering wheel. i have heard that urathane couplers just make it feel so harsh on the road. idk, i just found it curious that the op didnt use a coupler.

 

Lloyd

[EMWHYR0HEN]

Myron;

Wow. Nice welds. I don't think I've ever seen an ugly one in your posts. A thought: maybe consider securing all threaded fasteners with safety wire?

I've seen other sources but here's a starting point http://www.aircraftspruce.com search for: safety wire

 

Keep up the great work!

Doug

 

Doug,

Thanks. I think there's plenty of ugly welds on my car. I just dont show them

 

I dont think saftey wire is needed because there is a jam nut on the hiem and lock washers on all the bolts.

[EMWHYR0HEN]

it helps absorb some of the vibrations and reduce the amount of feedback into the steering wheel.

Lloyd

 

That's exactly why I and other people remove or replace them with plastic/urethane. I drove my car daily with a urethane coupler for 2 years without any problems. It's an S30 so it's not such a big deal IMO.

[rbpowered280z]

good to know. i guess since the car is so light, it doesnt make much difference. ok

i have a question, if high hp is going to be a factor (500+), then does a coupler make sense?

 

Lloyd

[rudypoochris]

High horsepower really shouldn't change anything when it comes to steering.

[turborust]

EMWHYR0HEN & rudypoochris, how well have these steering shaft mods worked out for you? Have you run into any issues, anything you would do differently?

[EMWHYR0HEN]

Never had an issue.

[AkumaNoZeta]

Are there anything like miniature CV joints that can be used instead of U-joints in case you need to go more than 30 degrees? I'm just asking out of curiosity.

[zclubhouse]

Are there anything like miniature CV joints that can be used instead of U-joints in case you need to go more than 30 degrees? I'm just asking out of curiosity.

 

IF you are willing to fork over the coin...

 

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=1490

[Drax240z]

that joint reduces alot of bumpiness and decreases the amount of bumpsteer.

thats just from what i learned from wyotech.

 

Wow... I fail to see the effect on bumpsteer.

 

i have heard that urathane couplers just make it feel so harsh on the road.

 

Absolutely untrue in my experience; I've had a urethane couple installed in my Z for about 8 years, and daily drove it for 3 of those years. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again as it made significant improvements to steering feel without introducing much in the way of harshness or vibration.

 

For what it's worth, in British Columbia it's not legal to weld steering components like you've done. I am sure they are trying to protect people from themselves with this type of law, but I would also suspect there is an ounce of history and truth behind the reasons for the law. What I take from that is "be damn sure" your welds are good.