Steering problem.

[Hugh]

Installed the Science of Speed steering bushings today and.....

All went smoothly enough. I did have the key out of the ignition to keep the
steering wheel locked during the work. After re-assmebling everything and
road testing the car, the steering wheel now requires a lot more effort to
turn the wheels and the steering wheel will not celf-center itself after a
turn. Any suggestions? If I put the front of the car on jackstands, the steering effort seems pretty loose but there is an audible scraping noise that seems to be coming from the steering column from the inside of the car. The noise I described seems to be coming from behind the steering joint cover in the bottom of the driver's footwell.

Thanks.

 

[Hugh]

Problem fixed.
On each side of the pinion gear housing there are two brass sleeves that the bushings slide onto. I incorrectly installed one of them on the wrong side of the gearbox. This caused the pinion to be mis-aligned slightly causing the binding. Silly me. :smile:

 

[kkim]

What's your opinion on the bushings once you fixed the problem?

 

[goldNSX]

I was just thinking WTF! Interested in some feedback too.

 

[Hugh]

What's your opinion on the bushings once you fixed the problem?

They fit perfectly as intended. I haven't done any real driving yet since the quick road test after fixing my little problem this morning. Other people have left positive comments in this thread.

 

[kkim]

I'm familiar with that thread, but am very interested in your opinion on this product. You seem to know your car very well and handling seems a premium for you in NSX ownership. Just wanted a view from someone who values that virtue in the NSX and how this kit added or not from their point of view.

In any case, if you wouldn't mind sharing your feedback once you have the time for some real world evaluation, I would very much appreciate it. :smile:

 

[Hugh]

I drove a little bit tonight. Honestly it's very hard to tell a difference since the stock steering feedback is excellent from the factory. Plus my Tein RA's already drastically improved the steering feedback and I've had them on the car for over 2 years now. If you're looking for a "night and day" difference" you're not going to find it. I performed the mod because I knew that the urethane bushings make some sort of improvement over stock and since my car is a '93, replacing the old bushings couldn't hurt. For the relative cost and ease of installation, I do recommend this mod.

Next on the list are the non-compliance rear beam bushings and toe links for the rear and the non-compliance pivot clamp kit for the front.