Adam-D
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Registered: 11th May 02
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my corsa.
it turns in well enough, doesn't feel like its gripping, but it is,
in a straight line theres a light spot in the centre, but it is turning the wheels.
its just really light
and the whole setup lacks feel, no feedback at all, it handle's well enough, but doesnt feel it.
any suggestions?
or anyone know where i can get a corsa quick rack?
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
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whats the alignment like? What toe are you running?
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Adam-D
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its been track'd to std oem spec.
i dont know anywhere around here that will dial in extra toe to make it better,
there is no special alignment places i know of.
setup is. biltien shocks, b8-b6 cant remember.
eibach springs
gsi front and rear arb.
whiteline rear arb
poly bushed front arb.
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Mobby
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scrapyard
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Kano
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Have you got power steering on it. One of my XE's had horrible steering due to the pump working too hard and making it overly light. You could try a bigger pulley or if its electric stick a resistor in..
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AK
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no PS as far as i'm aware.... or it should'nt have at least 
It's def going to be the geometry. Any place that will check alignment can add/take away toe.
I cant remember the geo settings i had on it, but when i first got the car back from LeeM it was as you described. A very light dead zone in the middle, felt like driving on ice.
Went and got the alignment/toe etc check and it was out.
That fixed it up.
Googe the subject matter for a bit of background on desired geometry settings
[Edited on 24-05-2009 by AK]
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AK
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...also worth noting what pressures you're running?
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Adam-D
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std, 28-30 psi
2.0 bar ish.
195/50r15
and there is no power steering anywhere. 
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DaveyLC
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I was running a quick rack (brand new), new rod ends, new column, new UJ and the steering felt really bad cornering at speed, always felt like I was fighting with the car (which I was)... I've fitted EPS with the speedo feed so it adjusts the assitance for speed and I love it! Its transformed the car.
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john_c20xe
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see if you can polybush the rack, also chek for play in the rack
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Adam-D
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just been for a blast, its gripping, but still feels rubbish, on a seperate note, better pads are needed 
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