 What the heck are Turbo Tie Rods, And do I want them/need them? |
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| Carlitos Way |
 Oct 7 2004, 12:55 PM
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I did it MY WAY  Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California  |
When I bought my new 914 the PO suggested I look into getting Turbo Tie Rods...
What exactly will I accomplish by getting these? worthwhile upgrade? Lots of questions, newbie here!!!! |
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| bondo |
Oct 7 2004, 12:58 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
They're tie rods with little turbochargers on them. (Just kidding) They are the tie rods from the 911 turbos, and they have some sort of stiffer bushing in them vs. the rubber that's stock. They basically make your steering more precise and direct. I don't have them.. someday maybe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| bob91403 |
Oct 7 2004, 01:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 15-September 04 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 2,763 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Steel ball joints instead of rubber, I believe. It is a very common upgrade. Need them? Probably not. If my stock steering ever feels mushy, then I will put them in.
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| McMark |
Oct 7 2004, 01:04 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
The stock tie rod has a rubber mounted universal joint where it attaches to the rack, the turbo tie rods have a ball joint. Rubber flexes, metal doesn't*. Result? Tighter steering because there isn't rubber flexing.
* Yes, I know metal does flex. |
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| Porsche Rescue |
Oct 7 2004, 01:16 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
If your current rod ends are worn out (and if they are original they are worn out), it then makes most sense to replace the entire assembly with turbo tie rods. Costs very little more and makes a major improvement. You're going to need an alignment in either case.
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