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Old 20 October 2014, 12:55 AM
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Default Which Newage steering racks are a WRX upgrade?

After a bit of info here. I know the Spec C rack is the best available, but have read conflicting reports on whether an STi rack is quicker than a WRX.

is it only JDM STi racks that are quicker? My car is a 2003, if that makes any difference.
Old 20 October 2014, 07:14 AM
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Just replace the bushes with some Pro-Flex items as yours are probably badly worn or split like mine were after almost 12yrs, much cheaper than a Spec C rack and improves things significantly, you might also want to look at replacing a few others too.
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Yeah I've looked into the bushes and must say I am very tempted.

is it a steering rack out job though? If it is, then I'd definitely be interested in swapping it over should there be a benefit.

On the other hand, I could probably just change the bushes and then sit tight until a Spec C rack becomes available at the right money.
Old 20 October 2014, 09:48 AM
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http://www.rexnet.com.au/forum/index...k/page__st__20

34110FE440:For 2002/11-2004/06 STi/STi spec.C with DCCD
34110FE510:For 2002/11-2004/06 STi/STi spec.C without DCCD
34110FE550:For 2004/06- STi/STi spec.C
34110FE560:For 2004/06- WRX



So, for the record here are the part numbers:

WRX rack: part # 34110FE130 (16:1)

STi rack: part # 34110 FE510 (15:1)

JDM Spec C rack: part # 34110FE440 (13:1)
Old 20 October 2014, 10:40 AM
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Ah, so it is a very small improvement then.

Where is the part number stamped, I'm going to under my car tonight?

Is changing from 16:1 to 15:1 worth the effort and cost?
Old 20 October 2014, 02:57 PM
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You don't have to remove the rack to change the bushes, it's not difficult either, I did roll bar and rack at the same time and it really did improve the steering feel and turn in, but you do need a decent geo set up too.
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spec c rack is the only one worth having, i picked mine up for less than £200
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JDM sti also has the 13:1 rack (may have been an optional extra in Japan), it is what I have fitted to mine and purchased from Matty @ MB Developments
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Spec c quick rack on flebay £500+ post seems a lot??

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=151430157221
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Yeah they are trying it on at that money!
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