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Author:  Reed [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Improving "road feel"
I often hear that power steering, especially on Mopars, is is too "power" oriented and lessens the amount of "road feel" trafnsferred to the driver.

Here was the solution I came up with for my 84 5th Ave:

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:D Simple and cheap, yet should be effective. Plus I can move my seat back farther for my long legs to be comfortable and still reach the steering wheel with my somewhat shorter arms.
Author:  stonethk [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:36 pm ]
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LOL. that is cool. I useta have one of those but it was on a butcher block chair bike i made, shoulda kept that thing . BTW now you can make a break from the law if needed and drive with handcuffs on.
Author:  6shotvanner [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:47 pm ]
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Hey man ju can' fool me das a lower rider wheel :lol: Just like the one I had in a 73 cheby Impala dat was in duh weeds. Hey it's clocked jus right to. All my friends know the LowRider,hiss name is Reed 8)
Author:  Joshie225 [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:16 pm ]
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And here I was getting all ready to expound on replacing the subframe isolators for better handling and road feel. :roll:
Author:  Reed [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:29 pm ]
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:lol: I originally ran this wheel on some Dodge vans I used to own, and it has been collecting dust in my garage since I sold them. I just like it because the smaller size makes me be able to move my arms less for more wheel turn, and it does transmit a *bit* more "road feel." Plus, it gives me more room for my legs. And I think it looks cool. It makes people laugh and say, "I have never seen such a small steering wheel!" or "I had one of those back in the day on my X car!"

As far as true suspension upgrades, I like soft springs with rubber isolators on the frame and stiff front and rear sway bars. That way it floats over bumps but doesn't dip in the corners.
Author:  steponmebbbboom [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:22 pm ]
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:D

Youre exactly the kind of lawyer i would want to represent me. When the reporters show up, and start snapping pictures of you stepping out of this car with a center braid, three-piece suit and leather briefcase, id point and say "yeah, that's my attorney."

the logical next steps in my view are these, first a limo tint, next a set of handcuffs off the rearview mirror, and buckskin cowboy boots. lastly, these:

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Author:  Reed [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:46 pm ]
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Limo tint is planned, as is a set of fuzzy dice. I don't wear cowboy boots, but I do have snakeskin shoes. :wink: I might slip a cut down axe handle under the driver's seat for, uh, "negotiations." :lol:
Author:  wjajr [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:47 pm ]
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Barrister Reed:
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Plus I can move my seat back farther for my long legs to be comfortable and still reach the steering wheel with my somewhat shorter arms.
I warned you about the over stuffed seats making for cramped quarters in these Fifth Avenues. I think Chrysler had some long term contract with a seat outfit to supply Imperial seats. Chrysler just stuffed the damn things into Fifth Avenues until the contract ran out, and stopped building the car at that time...
Author:  Reed [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:51 pm ]
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Actually, the seats are pretty decent. I just need to redrill the holes to move the driver's seat about three inches farther back. This is due mainly to my height. Otherwise, I am pretty happy with them.
Author:  wjajr [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:19 pm ]
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Reed:
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Actually, the seats are pretty decent.
Oh yes councilor, I agree, those seats are wonderful, top shelf, 400, damn nice, pimp tested, pimp approved. The darn things just belong in a wide, long wheel base car, such as a mid seventies Imperial, they are just too over stuffed for a little Fifth Ave.

Dose your head hit the roof?
Author:  stonethk [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:31 pm ]
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Limo tint is planned, as is a set of fuzzy dice. I don't wear cowboy boots, but I do have snakeskin shoes. :wink: I might slip a cut down axe handle under the driver's seat for, uh, "negotiations." :lol:

Don't forget a turquoise bolo tie :D 8)
Author:  Reed [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:42 pm ]
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Actually, even with the factory sunroof I have plenty of head room. About four or five inches worth. I drive with the seat low, though.

I don't do bolo ties either, but I have a nice selection of regular silk ties. My sisters like to buy me clothes so I have a good selection. I even have some of the "Jerry Garcia" line of ties. And I do favor pinstripe suits, but not Brooks Brothers. Nothing beats a good charcoal double breasted suit with light gray or white pinstriping.
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