Make my mazdaspeed steering feel like a NB1?
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Make my mazdaspeed steering feel like a NB1?
So I sold by 99NB1 (non sport suspension, 15" wheels) and bought a 05 mazdaspeed. The mazdaspeed seems to have less feel than the NB1. I'm not sure if this related to the quicker rack, or if it is related to the big (and somewhat heavy 17" racing harts). Could also be alignment. I kind of dig how the racing harts look. The only other difference is tires, I ran yokohama s-drives on the 99, and have bridgestone re760 on the 05. The mazdaspeed has 100k less than my NB1. I also see that miataroadster sells solid steering rack mounts. Trying to decide where to start... It could also just be my memory (ownership did not overlap).
I am particularly curious to hear from folks that have either swapped wheels, or driven both cars back to back.
I am particularly curious to hear from folks that have either swapped wheels, or driven both cars back to back.
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I'd think a power steering setup with 100k less miles might make a difference too.
Don't I remember the steering limit on the MSM being limited because of the intercooler pipes? 17s should be the same diameter with those lo-pros bro.
Don't I remember the steering limit on the MSM being limited because of the intercooler pipes? 17s should be the same diameter with those lo-pros bro.
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You're either replacing the rack or taking it out to modify it, so you might as well just swap it. You'll have a replacement NB rack out of the car to clean up while your car is still running, then it's just a simple swap.
This is also only a choice if and only if you can modify the MSM rack to decrease the steering radius. Not sure if it's even possible.
This is also only a choice if and only if you can modify the MSM rack to decrease the steering radius. Not sure if it's even possible.
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That said, OP - the only place it will behave differently than any other NB power rack is getting into tight parking spots with the school bus turning radius.
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