Rack and Pinion Steeroids Steering
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Pros and Cons on a C3 Steeroids Steering system.
Any 68 with this system?
Any suggestions on updating the steering system on a C3.
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A lot of people on various forums like the Borgeson steering better. Plus it's cheaper.
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I have the Steeroids It was a great upgrade we did a group buy a few years back do not know the comparisons but Either should be a good upgrade
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Send PMManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
Met a member at the 2010 Gathering with steeroids on a '68. It was the 1st time I had seen them. He had full length headers also so it was a little trickier getting them in. The turning radius is slightly larger with steeroids, don't know about the other brands. I have steeroids.
Jimmy B.
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Was it difficult to install. They call for five hours. Plus extra time for the alignment.
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Send PMManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
I took my time Richard, and I have a lift. It took me the better part of 2 days, at my very casual pace, but I wanted to be sure the install was perfectly executed. We had a Corvette expert out here, and I took it to him to insure it was done right. He gets $125. He re-shimmed the front and checked the rear. It steers and handles more like a modern car now. No regrets here.
Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.
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I did the Borgeson steering box.
You don't lose the turning radius as with the Steeroid system
It was much cheaper and easier to install than the Steeroid system.
It also looks like it came from the factory that way.
If the Borgeson system wasn't available I would have done the Steeroid.
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I think autocross expert Danny Popp uses the Borgeson steering in his 72 autocross Vette.
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Send PMCramerton, NC - USA
Joined: 8/22/2006
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
I installed the steeroids system on my 82 about 5 years ago. The install
was fairly simple but I, like Jimmy, took my time and it took me a little over
twice the estimated 5 hours. It is far and away the best upgrade Ive
made on my vette but, as you already know, it aint cheap. The system bolted to original holes and all brackets and hardware were included and of quality construction. Once getting everything adjusted and a 4 wheel alignment it drives great. Steering is quick, positive and absolutely NO bump steer. It took me a little while to adjust to the quick steering after driving with the worn original steering gear; if you move the wheel at all, the car is going to respond accordingly.
I cant speak to how it compares with the other systems out there but I'd never go back.
I cant speak to how it compares with the other systems out there but I'd never go back.
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I took a look at the Borgeson steering. It looks like there maybe a big difference. When I decided to go with steeroids I was having issues with getting good steering control valves and my steering box was worn. the steeroids unit replaces the steering box control valve and damper. Someone who has the borgeson unit, does it replace all these components? It does seem that both are a big improvement.
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