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Old 10-21-2008, 12:58 PM
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I got a email last night about not posting this in C5 Tech. Sorry here was the post.

This isn't a new idea but the first time we are selling them mail order.
These DRM Steering rack bushings will increase steering feel. The solid bushings will increase steering feel and get rid of unwanted slop in the rack. The bushings are made from aluminum and are plated black for a long lasting finish. Like all of our products the idea and design came from racing and they work. $37.95 for a car set.

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Old 10-21-2008, 01:28 PM
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great inexpensive way to a more responsive steering. I added one last winter and pulling it out of the garage I was amazed.

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Old 10-21-2008, 01:54 PM
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Looks like something else I will need to add to my shopping list.
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It looks like a good product from a well known company that is a supporting vendor. Why not post it in this forum?
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Old 10-21-2008, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug@MorosoPerformance
It looks like a good product from a well known company that is a supporting vendor. Why not post it in this forum?
I thought that we did before. But some haven't gotton the news, so here it is!!!!

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How hard is it to install?
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How hard is it to install?







We took care of the 45 angle cut so it works on all racks. So you don't have to do that anymore.

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I am contemplating an underdrive crank pulley. Looks like a good mod for when I do that. Thanks for replying.
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Any plans to make a Poly or Delrin version? I ask because metal bushings aren't legal in ASP. Thanks
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Originally Posted by ltborg
Any plans to make a Poly or Delrin version? I ask because metal bushings aren't legal in ASP. Thanks
Delrin could be done pretty easily. I'll get back to you soon on this.

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Old 10-21-2008, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy@DRM
Delrin could be done pretty easily. I'll get back to you soon on this.

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That would be great. I have been looking for something like this for a while since I no long have access to a machine shop.
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I will have 5 sets of Delrin bushings early next week. For the same price +- 2 dollars.

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Originally Posted by Randy@DRM
I will have 5 sets of Delrin bushings early next week. For the same price +- 2 dollars.

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now that is customer service

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DRM is great! My father had his car done by them back in 2000 and there work is top notch. Doug and Randy both are a great asset to this forum
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does this mod ad any unwanted vibration? tks

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does this mod ad any unwanted vibration? tks

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I have not notice any thing different with this mod except for better response in the wheel. That being said better response in the wheel means less play which means if you hit a bump you would feel it more. At least logically that makes sense to me, but as stated it really doesnt feel any different to me.

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Randy, you might also consider making some out of Delron/MGW as I lost on of the stock ones one time and made a whole set out of Delron/MGW. The feel is just like you described and they've lasted over 5 years without an issue.
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Old 10-24-2008, 12:09 AM
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whats the trade-off from going from rubber?!?! why did GM not use alum in the first place?!?!

just wondering what I would be sacrificing for better feel// thanks!
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Randy, you might also consider making some out of Delron/MGW as I lost on of the stock ones one time and made a whole set out of Delron/MGW. The feel is just like you described and they've lasted over 5 years without an issue.
What is the MGW part of it???

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