87 to 88 steering different?
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87 to 88 steering different?
Alright, I had a 87 Formula WS6 and the steering was super quick and easy, loved it for auto-x...Now I have a 88 GTA WS6 and the steering and its not quick or easy, it sucks for quick turns. Now this is what I am getting at. Is this normal, are they that different or is there something wrong with my GTA? I loved the Formulas handling and was really hoping for the same out of this GTA.
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From: Kitchener, ON
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
Re: 87 to 88 steering different?
My guess is that an 87 Formula and an 88 GTA use the same box, as well as other suspension components.
There's something wrong with the GTA for it to be that noticable. Sway bar end links are a common failure.
There's something wrong with the GTA for it to be that noticable. Sway bar end links are a common failure.
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: 87 to 88 steering different?
The steering components of the 87 may have been less worn than the 88.
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From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: 87 to 88 steering different?
or someone swapped out the quick ratio box for a slow one, my 82 TA is a slow ratio and it SUCKS!!!
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