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| 914bub |
 Sep 5 2018, 04:34 PM
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I've searched and searched but can't figure out what makes turbo tie rods a better choice over stock. Can someone enlighten me to the benefits of installing them?
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| Spoke |
Sep 5 2018, 04:42 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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They only have one nut to secure to adjust the toe versus 2 for the stock 914.
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| mepstein |
Sep 5 2018, 04:45 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Less rubber to wobble and they are priced pretty close to regular ones.
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Sep 5 2018, 05:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,864 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
more sensitive steering, reacts more quickly. they replace rubber suspended inner and outer tie rod ends. It is a good "upgrade"
One thing that everyone should consider if they seem to have play in their steering, is to check the steering shaft coupler inside the car at the firewall. They often loosen (the nuts and bolts) causing play. Too many think it a worn rack or bad tie rod ends. I cannot tell you how many of these couplers we have tightened after owners for years dealt with steering wheel play! |
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| iankarr |
Sep 5 2018, 06:00 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,473 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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Basically it's a more solid connection between the rack and the wheels, which generally improves responsiveness and feel. You can see the differences between old stock tie rods and turbo in this video, starting at around 6:45...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnuYLbZ89y8 Plus, you can call your car a turbo. |
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| 914bub |
Sep 5 2018, 07:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Modesto CA. Member No.: 16,260 Region Association: None |
Thanks for all the quick responses. I appreciate the info!
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| r_towle |
Sep 5 2018, 08:34 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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I have them on all my cars, but that does not mean you should.
Less play, yes. Feel every bump, yup Less cushy steering, yup It’s a sports car |
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| 914bub |
Sep 5 2018, 09:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Modesto CA. Member No.: 16,260 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 5 2018, 07:34 PM)  I have them on all my cars, but that does not mean you should. Less play, yes. Feel every bump, yup Less cushy steering, yup It’s a sports car Rich Coming from a lot of old 1800's, I'll take it! Never should have sold those old Volvos..... |
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| worn |
Sep 5 2018, 10:14 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,156 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(914bub @ Sep 5 2018, 03:34 PM) I've searched and searched but can't figure out what makes turbo tie rods a better choice over stock. Can someone enlighten me to the benefits of installing them? To add to what has been said, they are suitable for the 21st century. Instead of the sloppy yoke, they have a nice tight ball joint. Not the end all enhancement, but probably worth the relatively modest cost. |
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| Mikey914 |
Sep 6 2018, 07:24 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,669 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Nice video Ian.
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