£ for £ the best Handling Mod Ever = Bump Steer
#1
Oi you Muppet!
Easy on the 'Bra Man' bit!
My car ain't been wearing it for a while 'cos it's being modified (the bra that is). Now that I've just aquired a 99 front bumper, I'll be wearing the complete set, panties 'n all!!!
Watch this space.....
Stef.
PS Glad you like the mod though.
Easy on the 'Bra Man' bit!
My car ain't been wearing it for a while 'cos it's being modified (the bra that is). Now that I've just aquired a 99 front bumper, I'll be wearing the complete set, panties 'n all!!!
Watch this space.....
Stef.
PS Glad you like the mod though.
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I had the Bumpsteer mod done yesterday and what can I say, unbelievable.
It has transformed my cars handling into what I always expected it to be. The car has less/no understeer, more feedback from the wheel, 10 times better stability throughout cornering, it is just amazing.
I know you have heard it all before, but it was because of an earlier thread that I had my car done (thanks Bra Man). If you want an unbelievable transformation get this done, the chaps at Powerstation are the Puppies Undercarriage and nice to boot.
It has transformed my cars handling into what I always expected it to be. The car has less/no understeer, more feedback from the wheel, 10 times better stability throughout cornering, it is just amazing.
I know you have heard it all before, but it was because of an earlier thread that I had my car done (thanks Bra Man). If you want an unbelievable transformation get this done, the chaps at Powerstation are the Puppies Undercarriage and nice to boot.
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Hi chaps,
scott,stef,did you actually think the standard handling was crap when this is what you had or only after experiencing the mods did you think this.i find standard ok,(havn't been on track though)only get understeer on wet roundabouts, feels totally stable fast country lanes.
cheers
paul
scott,stef,did you actually think the standard handling was crap when this is what you had or only after experiencing the mods did you think this.i find standard ok,(havn't been on track though)only get understeer on wet roundabouts, feels totally stable fast country lanes.
cheers
paul
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Scott
Just had my geometry reset (My Sti still had the original Jap settings) and the difference is unbelievable - i mean it even goes round corners now instead of trying to carry on in a straight line. The understeer is gone and good riddance!
Tyre wear on the original 3mm toe out was awful too, the front P7000's only hung together for 6000 miles.
Theres been lots of talk about the bump steer mod and it may have to be the next job! You say its the best £ for £ so... what did it cost?
Russ
Just had my geometry reset (My Sti still had the original Jap settings) and the difference is unbelievable - i mean it even goes round corners now instead of trying to carry on in a straight line. The understeer is gone and good riddance!
Tyre wear on the original 3mm toe out was awful too, the front P7000's only hung together for 6000 miles.
Theres been lots of talk about the bump steer mod and it may have to be the next job! You say its the best £ for £ so... what did it cost?
Russ
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Hi Paul
I didn't think the standard car handling was crap, I just thought it would be so much more capable if the front end was properly set up. This is what the Bump Steer mod does to the car.
The car now handles like you know it should.
[This message has been edited by Scott J Davies (edited 26 October 2000).]
I didn't think the standard car handling was crap, I just thought it would be so much more capable if the front end was properly set up. This is what the Bump Steer mod does to the car.
The car now handles like you know it should.
[This message has been edited by Scott J Davies (edited 26 October 2000).]
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To be honest I don't know, it was a question I was going to ask but I forgot.......Doh! I particulary wanted to know as I had the Prodrive Geom before BSteer mod which does kipper your tyres quicker. It may say on the Powerstation website but I am to lazy to look
#17
I've asked this before, but it didn't really get resolved.
Are there any negative aspects to getting the mod done? (Especially if you share the car with a not-so-competent other half?)
cheers,
Dave
[Editted because my fingers are too fat for my tiddly keyboarb]
[This message has been edited by dela (edited 26 October 2000).]
Are there any negative aspects to getting the mod done? (Especially if you share the car with a not-so-competent other half?)
cheers,
Dave
[Editted because my fingers are too fat for my tiddly keyboarb]
[This message has been edited by dela (edited 26 October 2000).]
#19
OK Chaps...
Tyre wear is definitely reduced and is more consistent across the tyre...
There are no mechanical disadvantages, but....
If you are sending your wife and kids out in it, you should be aware that it makes the car less prone to understeer and more prone to oversteer...
Understeer is deemed by manufacturers to be safer for the non-skilled driver than oversteer.
The Powerstation set-up is NOT dangerous, but it DOES make the car less forgiving by definition, as it makes the car follow your instructions more accurately.
Dave
If you wife drives sensibly, there will be no problem at all, in fact it will be safer as there will be better turn-in etc in an emergency, BUT, if she's a bit of a nutter and is (as you say) not that skilled behind the wheel, you should be careful or send her on wetter the better or something.
Cheers
Simon
Tyre wear is definitely reduced and is more consistent across the tyre...
There are no mechanical disadvantages, but....
If you are sending your wife and kids out in it, you should be aware that it makes the car less prone to understeer and more prone to oversteer...
Understeer is deemed by manufacturers to be safer for the non-skilled driver than oversteer.
The Powerstation set-up is NOT dangerous, but it DOES make the car less forgiving by definition, as it makes the car follow your instructions more accurately.
Dave
If you wife drives sensibly, there will be no problem at all, in fact it will be safer as there will be better turn-in etc in an emergency, BUT, if she's a bit of a nutter and is (as you say) not that skilled behind the wheel, you should be careful or send her on wetter the better or something.
Cheers
Simon
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Bump-steer removal - it sounds too good to be true!
Questions:
1. What parts of the car are affected by loss of warranty due to modification? (6 month old UK MY00)
2. What do the insurance companies have to say about this modification?
Rich
Questions:
1. What parts of the car are affected by loss of warranty due to modification? (6 month old UK MY00)
2. What do the insurance companies have to say about this modification?
Rich
#22
Scott and Simon, thanks for your replies.
I love my driving but am not that mechanically minded, so I just wanted a behind the wheel impression of possible pitfalls from people who understand this stuff.
Scott - My hands have gone numb, can I use them again
[This message has been edited by dela (edited 26 October 2000).]
I love my driving but am not that mechanically minded, so I just wanted a behind the wheel impression of possible pitfalls from people who understand this stuff.
Scott - My hands have gone numb, can I use them again
[This message has been edited by dela (edited 26 October 2000).]
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Sorry about that had to pop out for some Octane bosster for Brands
Russ
I presume you are talking about the Prodrive Geom, this is good, however you do get increase Tyre wear. The Bsteer mod gives the Geom benefits ++ and it doesn't give you the adverse tyre wear.
Rich
I asked the PS guys about this and they said it shouldn't effect your warranty, check it with Subaru UK.
If your insurance company wants to increase your premium because of this mod then I think they are taking the Pi55.
Dela
You need a bigger Keyboard
Russ
I presume you are talking about the Prodrive Geom, this is good, however you do get increase Tyre wear. The Bsteer mod gives the Geom benefits ++ and it doesn't give you the adverse tyre wear.
Rich
I asked the PS guys about this and they said it shouldn't effect your warranty, check it with Subaru UK.
If your insurance company wants to increase your premium because of this mod then I think they are taking the Pi55.
Dela
You need a bigger Keyboard
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