dculberson wrote:Ahh, I forgot about that! Sorry, and you're right, power steering would help in that case.
no worries. seriously.
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Feb. 13, 2012 3:47 p.m. mthomson22 Reader
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Feb. 13, 2012 9:41 p.m. Gearheadotaku SuperDork
mthomson22 wrote:
I'm specifically looking for an automatic car with p/s because http://www.miata.net/motm/2007/thomson.html
thanks for any help, mark
:facepalm:
I knew I was forgetting something.
The 1988 has a much larger range of adjustment for the front suspension. Caster was set at 3 degrees for 14" wheels and 5 degrees for 15". Of course the lower the number , the lighter the steering. The upper control arm bolts went into 2 slots for adjustment. Longer slots could provide a more custom setup for you.
I had 225/50/15 on the front of mine with 5 degrees. I was heavy when parking but not to bad otherwise. 205's and 3 degrees is much lighter, that's what my V8 had when I bought it.
Early cars, 84-87, had a steering stabilizer that should be replaced if it's still the original. On my 85 it was causing drag rather than damping. Car steered smoother too with the new one from Moog.
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Feb. 14, 2012 10:03 a.m. mthomson22 Reader
Gearhead, I appreciate that input. That's encouraging.
However if I locate the right 88 Mera I'll likely opt for the 2000 Camaro power rack conversion. It's pricey, but should make low speed driving a lot less tiresome.
