stiffer steering? possible? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

kasimmmmm · 10-07-2007, 09:42 AM

hey guys,

I'm really starting the hate the steering feel on my camry. Its wayyy tooooo soft.

Is there anything I can do to make it slightly stiffer?

thanks in advance.

-kasim

CamrySExxx · 10-07-2007, 10:50 AM

gen 5 or 6.

I betit is a gen5. Our gen 5 steering is REALLY soft compared to our gen6

TRD VVTi · 10-07-2007, 11:06 AM

There isn't anything you can do.

Disclaimer: You could install a manual rack, eliminate the pump, run it out of fluid, design and install a restriction for the power steering pressure, etc...but there isn't anything that's reasonable.

feliks · 10-07-2007, 11:11 AM

Lots you can do...

Polyurethane bushings (under the car)
Stiffer Springs
Better Shocks
Strut Bar's
Sway Bar's

TRD VVTi · 10-07-2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feliks

Lots you can do...

Polyurethane bushings (under the car)
Stiffer Springs
Better Shocks
Strut Bar's
Sway Bar's

NONE of those will affect steering "feel" or effort.

Handling wasn't the concern.

feliks · 10-07-2007, 11:29 AM

Those won't affect steering?

Ok.

feliks · 10-07-2007, 11:30 AM

"Sloppy" steering is a result of numerous aspects.....the above mentioned, being a portion of them.

manaburrn · 10-07-2007, 11:36 AM

Get wider tires
and/or
Run lower pressure

Try it.

TRD VVTi · 10-07-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by feliks

"Sloppy" steering is a result of numerous aspects.....the above mentioned, being a portion of them.

You don't have a clue what you're talking about. Seriously. What you are saying is incorrect.

Do some research.

***CharmCityES*** · 10-07-2007, 12:00 PM

i dont quite know of any ways to make the steering stiffer, and other than TRD's suggestion, i really dont see it as a possibility on our cars....i do also notice the soft steering on my SE, but it stil manages decent handling....i just wish there was a way yo have tighter steering as well

feliks · 10-07-2007, 12:01 PM

No need to get defensive there TRD VVTi.

It will improve steering feel and if he's looking for better steering then he might want to try that direction.

TRD VVTi · 10-07-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feliks

No need to get defensive there TRD VVTi.

It will improve steering feel and if he's looking for better steering then he might want to try that direction.

I'm not being defensive. The things that you suggested will not firm up the steering. Sorry, it's a fact.

Steering and handling are two different things...

Qslim · 10-07-2007, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feliks

No need to get defensive there TRD VVTi.

It will improve steering feel and if he's looking for better steering then he might want to try that direction.

It might improve feel a little bit, but it won't 'stiffen' the steering, and it certainly won't take out that huge dead spot in the middle of the wheel or the sloppy over-assisting PS pump. And TRD isn't getting defensive, it's the other way around.

TRD VVTi · 10-07-2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qslim

It might improve feel a little bit, but it won't 'stiffen' the steering, and it certainly won't take out that huge dead spot in the middle of the wheel or the sloppy over-assisting PS pump. And TRD isn't getting defensive, it's the other way around.

Thank you.

Bear95 · 10-07-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by manaburrn

Get wider tires
and/or
Run lower pressure

Try it.

Wider tires will have a larger contact patch with the road. In the days of old, I had a real VW (rear engine) and the steering wheel was harder to turn after I upgraded to larger wheels/tires.
Now before the Flamers light their tourches, yes, my VW did not have power steering and I know we are disscussing Toyotas.
Perhaps some of the TN Nation group who have non-stock size wheels/tires could comment if wider tire made any difference in steering effort.
B95