Marty J
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/09/08 23:15:20
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This is what Blue Bomber had to say on mr2oc.com about his lhd quick steer pinion.
"I've got a quick ratio pinion, too, and it's one of the best mods I've done to my car. Makes the car feel so much more agile and responsive. If you've ever driven a Mazda3 or 00+ Celica, they're very similar in ratio."
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/11/01 13:18:02
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I would like to note that SFLee is the latest MR2 owner to put down a deposit for the upgraded pinion. Thank you SFLee.
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/14 07:10:12
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basch32 from Ireland has paid his deposit for the group buy, thank you basch32.
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/15 19:03:32
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Hi Marty, How many do we need to go ahead. I'm still keen for one of these however have been damned busy with life and other things, and as such, the MR2 has taken the back seat. Should be good around christmas though to get a deposit in and will see if I can drum a couple of others up. Regards, James.
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/16 00:51:51
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Hi James I just need four more people and this group buy can go ahead. There is a guy in the UK that sent me a message yesterday showing a lot of interest in the product. Because of the long distance, I think it would be better for you guys to buy the upgraded parts and assemble the pinion yourselves. Though I am still offering to have them assembled, it would mean longer down time for your MR2.
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/16 15:42:46
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Yeah, I am happy to assemble my own. Can probably offer an assembly service for anyone else in Australia that is interest with a minimal fee.
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/16 15:49:33
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The manufacturer said that it is quite easy to assemble, problem is most ordinary home mechanics don't have a press. That would be great for you guys in Australia if James offered his services.
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/16 19:18:09
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Is it too late to join in on this order? Would like to get a set as well... Only thing is will this mod affect the force required to turn the wheels significantly ie. is it a noticable difference?
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/16 19:28:29
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Actually **** it, put me down for one as well, just went for a drive and for roughly an extra 20% more resistance it would be so worth it
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/16 20:29:14
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I dont think the effort is increased that much as the steering is still EHPS. Just remember, a power steering rack is required for this. Your pinion will also have to be removed to fit the new parts to it. I can probably do fitment on a changeover basis, however, I will have to kindly request your pinion first else I would have to charge an exxy core charge (a new replacement pinion costs hundreds of dollars).
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/16 20:59:19
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Yeah should be all good for fitting it myself, have got a press so will just be a matter of working out what needs to be done when I get all the parts I suppose!
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/17 02:01:11
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ashtwo I have sent you a pm. I would love to have you join in on the group buy, but as -Totenkopf- has mentioned this upgrade is only suitable for a power steering rack. It will not fit a manual steering rack. Are you planning on buying a power steering rack ?
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/18 12:26:32
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I'm going to seriously consider this, seeming as though this opportunity isn't going to come up often if at all again. Can someone please PM me a price for the parts posted to aus/or vic? I have presses and full engineering workshop to use. Also I have a spare power steering pinion if someone wanted to purchase it so their mr2 doesn't have to go out of service while work is being done. I also have a complete power steering rack spare if someone needs. Thanks Matty D
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/18 12:34:56
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Re:EOI: Quick ratio steering pinion
2011/12/18 12:57:09
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Hi Matty, I can only give you a rough estimate on postage costs as the product has not yet been made. You would be talking in the region of $20.00 for registered post.
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