is it common for the steering wheel to be tighter after install

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Dec 17, 2002

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is it common for the steering wheel to be tighter after install

i just installed my neuspeed strut bar and the steeringwheel feels tighter
is that normal

or am i making it up

Dec 17, 2002

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yeah, it's normal

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Hmmmm. I don't think it actually has anything to do with steering. Just the suspension.

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its yer emagination. The strut bar is a passive component....

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i just installed my neuspeed strut bar and the steeringwheel feels tighter
is that normal

or am i making it up[hr]

Yes normal. It's stiffening the subframe, which your steering rack is attached to.

Tight steering =

Dec 17, 2002

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its yer emagination. The strut bar is a passive component....[hr]

Not entirely true.

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Its not so much that the steering wheel itself will be tighter but the response will be tighter and different now that the chasis is more stable rather than flexing at the turns and lane changes

Dec 17, 2002

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mine did that, but not like when turning out of our driveway but when you corner and stuff... i say it got stiffer when you turn the steering wheel like 20 degrees.

Dec 17, 2002

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It'll make a difference whenever stress is put on the wheel. Could be turning out of your driveway if it's on an incline.

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you know what I mean nightshade.... It will only affect something when the vehicle is moving, if your are stopped the steering will feel the same....

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[hr]Originally posted by: ironcow
i just installed my neuspeed strut bar and the steeringwheel feels tighter
is that normal

or am i making it up[hr]

Yes normal. It's stiffening the subframe, which your steering rack is attached to.

Tight steering =

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Exactly. I noticed a significant improvement when I installed my DC Sports strut bar. Very cool effect.