Pricci09 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 The legacys steering is way to light for my tastes. Im looking to tighten up the steering, and add a nice heavier feel to it. I know sways will help when the roads get curvy, but im looking to change the basic feel of the car when driving around town etc. What modifications could help me accomplish this? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 You'll def notice the sways even if the road isn't that curvy, they tighten everything right up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kha Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Yeah, the sways tightens up things even during normal daily driving. RSB will give it a better balance, but for inital turn in, I noticed even bigger effect with the FSB upgrade. Changing steering shaft mounts to poly ones tightened things up a bit as well, and it's pretty inexpensive, expecially if you do it yourself. But neither of the two above will make the steering heavier. I think the biggest upgrade is the LCA bushings. Get the caster adjusting ones, and the steering will be heavier with a much better on-center feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The legacys steering is way to light for my tastes. Im looking to tighten up the steering, and add a nice heavier feel to it. I know sways will help when the roads get curvy, but im looking to change the basic feel of the car when driving around town etc. What modifications could help me accomplish this? thanks! weird. i thought it already was on the heavy side... you buy this used recently? what tires are on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhig Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Just take out the power steering pump. Won't cost you a dime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 These improved my steering wheel feel Whiteline Subaru Legacy GT Steering Rack Bushing Kit http://www.fredbeansparts.com/servlet/the-1471/Whiteline-Subaru-Legacy-GT/Detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiJim Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Sporty alignment + wide wheels/tires + new LCAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfaxe Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Offset LCA bushings to add caster- will give a more planted feel. Sways will help. I also installed Whiteline Roll Center Kit (ball joints and tie rod ends) at the same time which may have also contributed to the heavier feel. The car feels well planted and very responsive. It will also track down the freeway in a straight line for long distances without having to move the wheel. http://www.fredbeansparts.com/servlet/the-1796/AVO-Caster-Adjustment-Bushing/Detail http://www.fredbeansparts.com/servlet/the-1472/Whiteline-Subaru-Legacy-GT/Detail Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheatleya Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Offset LCA's will definitely do the trick. Try http://www.turninconcepts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 underdrive the power steering pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Swap in a set of 225/45/17 tires, or go with a wider wheel (like 17x8) and run 235/40/17. You'll get heavier steering feel. New sways will tighten up the steering, as will a new stiffer suspension, but it won't make it heavier. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pricci09 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 thanks for all your help guys, im going to start with sways then work my way up, im torn between cobb and perrin. what do you guys recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad023 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 love my perrin sways 22mm f+r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad023 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 month of march all perrin sways and end links are on sale at www.fredbeansparts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfaxe Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38084&highlight=Cobb+JDM+USDM+comparison http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98915&highlight=suspension+bump+sway Lots of good information out there- just search. I like my Cobb front and rear sways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonLGT Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 LCA bushings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 underdrive the power steering pump? I think the assist is engine speed dependent - it decreases with higher RPM. This is a cheap way of making it almost road speed dependent. If so, you'd want to overdrive the pump. At any rate, either LCA bushings, or camber/caster-adjustable upper mounts (top hats). 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Tires make the biggest difference imo... Running a super sticky summer tire with sidewalls hard as a rock are awesome -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 yes...wider will make it feel heavier. put some 285s on the front and report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pricci09 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 thanks for your help guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 front sway($)+LCA pos.castor bushings($)+QRACK($$$$$$$) mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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