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Steeroids complete (1/7)
 2/4/09 9:16am
crossfire1982
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Cramerton, NC - USA

Vette(s):
black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion


Joined: 8/22/2006
Posts: 1094

Well, the steeroids package is in and the jury has come back with a verdict.  The steeroids company (speed direct) is GUILTY.  Guilty of improving the drivability of my car by a good 200%.  I can now drive on the interstate, even on rough pavement at highway speeds, without the car wandering from lane to lane and causing me to grip the wheel with white knuckles. I can now make precise turns without having to oversteer then correct.   While the install took my Son and I quite a bit longer than I thought it would (about 12 hours), it went “OK”.  I did have some problems with binding in the “U” joints but think I have them worked out.  I haven’t had my alignment done yet but feel I have it very very close to where it was before the install.  I would like to thank all that gave advise with the install, especially John (acplus) for his pics and comments and Larry at Corvette Specialties for the special C3VR pricing. If anyone is considering this upgrade, give me a PM if you have specific questions about the install.

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Steeroids complete (2/7)
 2/4/09 1:59pm
rraider1
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Woodland, WA - USA

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1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion


Joined: 10/14/2003
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I am glad you have yours in. I agree with you it is a big improvement. I think that is about how long it took me to get mine installed. One question does it seem like the turning radius increased.
Steeroids complete (3/7)
 2/4/09 2:27pm
crossfire1982
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Cramerton, NC - USA

Vette(s):
black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion


Joined: 8/22/2006
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Robert, Ive had others say that their turning radius was wider with the steeroids but I cant tell it if mine is.  I thought about measuring the radius before starting the install but just never did.  If it affected mine, its very little.

Steeroids complete (4/7)
 2/4/09 2:30pm
lukesvetteLifetime Member
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.


Joined: 5/18/2004
Posts: 6812

Rob, I've had the same pleasurable experience. Great product and well engineered. Congrats!!! Clap

Steeroids complete (5/7)
 2/4/09 5:06pm
fcepguam
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ROTA, MP - USA

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82 crossfire


Joined: 5/11/2008
Posts: 59

Nice install. Is there still clearance for oil pan removal?
 
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Steeroids complete (6/7)
 2/4/09 7:19pm
crossfire1982
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Cramerton, NC - USA

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black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion


Joined: 8/22/2006
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I think the pan could be removed but it would be close.  The fluid lines  along the top of the rack are very close to the pan but are flexible to a degree. 

Steeroids complete (7/7)
 2/6/09 2:26pm
Bilgewiper
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colfax, CA - USA

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1973 L-48 Driver quality with some mods


Joined: 9/19/2008
Posts: 29

All right, congratulations!  Yep, your 12 hr estimate is  more inline with what I found it took me.  Although I spread it out over a weeks so it seemed even longer!  I could not telll a difference in my turning circle.  It still makes the sharp turn in my driveway.
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