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**MarkIIRx12** · 16-02-2007, 04:08 AM

Hi again

that looks like a nice radiator, i think the hilux one is a lot wider than urs, so its probably not such a good fit.

nice mx22 you got there, wish mine was a 22 too and not a 12, but one day im gonna get myself a coupe too, just need to find one first

i see you modified ur steering, i been thinking of upgrading mine to rack and pinoin? (forgot what its called in english) is there any upgrades thats almost bolt on, or does it needs lot of modding?

i also need to change all the bushings on the rear axle, you happen to know if its possible to get any "harder" bushings that fit, like for example from ae86 or something?

any other good mods i should consider on this car to make it better to drive? not that its bad to drive now tho, but above 170km/h it starts getting really scary and better keep both hands on the wheel at all times and it seems to have its own mind on where it wanna go

**joecoolmk2** · 16-02-2007, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by MarkIIRx12

Hi again

that looks like a nice radiator, i think the hilux one is a lot wider than urs, so its probably not such a good fit.

nice mx22 you got there, wish mine was a 22 too and not a 12, but one day im gonna get myself a coupe too, just need to find one first

i see you modified ur steering, i been thinking of upgrading mine to rack and pinoin? (forgot what its called in english) is there any upgrades thats almost bolt on, or does it needs lot of modding?

i also need to change all the bushings on the rear axle, you happen to know if its possible to get any "harder" bushings that fit, like for example from ae86 or something?

any other good mods i should consider on this car to make it better to drive? not that its bad to drive now tho, but above 170km/h it starts getting really scary and better keep both hands on the wheel at all times and it seems to have its own mind on where it wanna go

yeah, i had to change the steering to make room for the exhaust. i tried to get a steering rack, but unfortunately none would fit for my application.

yours on the other hand maybe possible. the only problem is finding a steering rack the correct length between pivots. if you don't get one that's close, you'll get bumpsteer, and the car's balance will be compromised. unfortunately it's pretty hard to find a suitable rack, as the distance between pivots on the lower control arms is very small.

you should be able to get poly-urethane bushes from NOLTEC, i think that's what they're name is. thery're an australian company though i think.

the best way to make them handle better is to adjust the castor, and lower the car a bit which will also give you a little bit of camber too

is the steering wheel a bit loose? do you have to turn it a bit before the car starts to turns? you might need to adjust the steering box.

**MarkIIRx12** · 17-02-2007, 06:27 AM

Hi again

thanks for the noltec tip, i have sendt them an email and im hoping they can ship worldwide.

the steering/wheel is not really loose, but i have the original steeringwheel, and when driving fast it feels too big, and i constantly need to keep turning it slightly to keep the direction. It feels like its the rear axle causing this problem tho, its like i can feel the rear keeps moving sideways if u know what i mean. the bushings seems good, but i never changed them, so i assume they maybe causing this problem?

lower springs is an option, but it seems very hard to get, only ones i ever found if i remember correct is kings, and they dont ship worldwide. my stock springs is old and soft, so it would be good with some new ones, even if their stock height, but even that seems hard to find.